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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! A YEAR'S WORTH OF ANNUAL EVENTS IN AND AROUND MENOMONIE words by JAMES JOHONNOTT | photos by TIMOTHY MATHER & ANDREA PAULSETH

D on’t take Menomonie’s small-town charm as an indication that there’s nothing to do here. In fact, the year is packed with annual events you won’t want to miss. Here’s a sampling of what the next 12 months will hold: Summertime Live Music in Menomonie Outdoor live music is a Chippewa Valley summer tradition. • Ludington Guard Band • Tuesdays at 7:30pm at Wilson Park • Find it on Facebook A community concert band dating back to 1877. • Music Over Menomin • Thursdays at 7pm outside Menomonie Public Library • menomoniepubliclibrary.org Live music on the shore of Lake Menomin. • Vino Cappuccino • Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30 7:30pm • vinocappuccinobistro.com Music on the patio of this Bistro in Elk Mound. Wine, wood fired pizzas, artisan desserts, and more. • Jeremiah’s Fish Farm • Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm • eatmyfish.com Music and fishin’ on the shore of the trout pound. • Brewery Nonic • Sundays, 1-4pm • brewerynonic.com Live Music on the patio and Chef Stacy’s creative and unique menu served from the food truck in the brewery yard. Dunn County Fair Late July • Dunn County Fairgrounds • dunncountyfair.org Celebrating 136 years. Carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, animal exhibitions, and more.

Winterdaze Parade Early December • Downtown Menomonie • facebook.com/downtownmenomonie Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, ride horse-drawn wagons, hot cocoa, parade, fireworks, and more. Stout & Porter Fest Early April • Zymurgy Brewing • zymurgybrew.com Enjoy dark beer offerings from regional breweries, along with a keg tapping of a Zymurgy original porter or stout. Mabel’s Community Celebration Late May • Mabel Tainter Center • mabeltainter.org The historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts gives back to the community with a free event featuring art vendors, food trucks, music, dance performances, and cash bars. Brewery Nonic’s Outdoor Theatre Aug 2-3, 8-9, Sep. 6-7 • Brewery Nonic, Menomonie Enjoy outdoor theatre at the brewery. “Beowulf”, “Gilgamesh”, Improv Comedy, and more. Menomonie Vintage Base Ball Festival Late June • Phelen Park • facebook.com/ menomoniebluecaps A baseball tournament played like it was in 1860. Hosted by the Menomonie Blue Caps vintage team, this festival features squads from around the country. Menomonie Pride Drag Show Late June • Zymurgy Brewing • zymurgybrew.com An annual drag show fundraiser for the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center featuring 15+ drag star performances, raffle drawings, giveaways, dance party, and more.

Red Cedar Film Festival Late July • redcedarfilm.org • Downtown Menomonie Held in the heart of Downtown Menomonie, this festival screens a variety of films outdoor in Wilson Park and in Mabel Tainter. Music on Main August 9, 4-8pm • Downtown Menomonie Watch live music performances at various venues & eateries, enjoy extended evening shopping hours with sidewalk sales & outdoor entertainment at the boutiques in Downtown Menomonie. See the venue lineup and schedule on their website. Races at Red Cedar Speedway Fridays and select other days through August • Red Cedar Speedway •redcedarspeedway.com A WISSOTA sanctioned track with weekly stock car races. Zymurderfest Mid-August • Zymurgy Brewing • zymurgybrew.com Zymurgy Brewing hosts an annual death metal music festival featuring metal bands from near and far. The area’s can’t-miss death metal event. Sadistic Century Late August (Aug 10, 2024) • Dunn County Recreation Park • corbatrails.org A truly punishing bike race that includes route options of 200k, 100mile, 100k, 60k, three rest stops, and more than 10,000 feet of climbing. After party with a meal and refreshments. Twisted Tales of Horror Haunted Trail Late October • Govin's Farm • facebook.com/ twistedtalesofhorror An annual spooktacular set in scenic Govin’s Farm.

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