2010 Weekend Event Schedule

Thursday, June 24

Cranberry Blossom Tours

Ongoing • Glacial Lake Cranberries (2480 Cty. Rd. D, Wis. Rapids)Tour one of the oldest cranberry marshes in Central Wisconsin with an actual grower. History, videos, cranberry gifts, and tours at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Call 715-887-4161. $5 per adult, kids are free.

Lunch by the River

11:30 am-1 pm • Veterans’ Park (E. Grand Ave. & 2nd St., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Heart of Wisconsin Business AllianceJoin your family and friends for lunch, fun, and more. Food vendors are Jamaican Kitchens, Rocky Rococo, Mel’s Catering, Kiwanis, Jim’s BBQ Shack and Great Expectations. For dessert, enjoy Culver’s Custard with Urban’s Cranberry Topping. Weekly Sponsor: Urban Processing, LLC; Entertainment: Dance with Pam.

Grand Cranberry Art Walk

3:30 - 7:30 pm • Veteran’s Park (E. Grand Ave. & 2nd St., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by the Public Art Group of the Arts & Heritage ClusterFeast your eyes as well as your appetites in the Artists Garden of Delights along the river! Select your art treasures first and artists will keep them for you until you are ready to go! Don’t forget to check out additional creative art work at the Cultural Center just down the block.

Dinner by the River

5 pm-7 pm • Veterans’ Park (E. Grand Ave. & 2nd St., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Heart of Wisconsin Business AllianceJoin your family and friends for dinner, fun, and more. Food vendors are Rocky Rococo, Great Expectations and Jamaican Kitchens. For dessert, enjoy Culver’s Custard. Special appearance by the Cranberry Guy! Sponsor: Ocean Spray Cranberries; Entertainment: Shockwave

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Opening Ceremony 5 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and is approximately 300 feet in length. The traveling memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. There will be people onsite to assist with name location and information.

The Great Cranberry Drop

5:30 pm • Downtown Wis. Rapids (between Jackson St. & Grand Ave. bridges)Sponsored by Heart of Wisconsin Business Alliance Purchase your cranberries now for the Great Cranberry Drop. You could win $500, $150 or $50 cash. Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 7 for $20 and can be purchased at the Heart of Wisconsin office. Come see the river of red!

Downtown Classic Cinema Under the Stars

7:30-Band, Dusk-Movie • West Grand Ave., Downtown Wis. RapidsSponsored by Arts Council, The Voice and Ocean Spray Cranberries Plan to join us for an enjoyable evening of fun with everyone’s favorite Little Family and their charming Mouse member for the 5th season of Downtown Classic Cinema! Families, friends and kids of all ages will enjoy this classic animated, star filled cast. Join us at 7:30 pm for a free concert by Outta Hand, a local talented Classic Rock group with the movie following at dusk. Bring lawn chairs - free admission!

Friday, June 25

June Dairy & Berry Breakfast

6 -10:30 am • Lincoln High School (1801 16th St. S., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by the Agri-Business Committee of the Heart of WI & LHS FFA Chapter Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes served with sausage, cranberry juice, an ice cream sundae, coffee and milk. We’ll also serve fresh cheese curds, cranberry syrup and “Sweetened Dried Cranberries.” Adults $6/Children $4. A petting zoo and exhibit booths are also featured. Bring your camera for photo opportunities.

Cranberry Blossom Tours

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Ongoing • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and is approximately 300 feet in length. The traveling memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. There will be people onsite to assist with name location and information

Cranberry Chicken Dinner

4 - 6:30 pm • Wis. Rapids Lions Club (3331 10th St. So., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Firefighters Association Join local firefighters for cranberry-glazed chicken with wild rice and all the trimmings. Tickets available only in advance for $10 per person at the Heart of WI, from Wis. Rapids Firefighters, or Lions and Lioness members.

Cranberry Dessert

4 - 7 pm • Wis. Rapids Lions Club (3331 10th St. So., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness A variety of homemade cranberry desserts sold at the Cranberry Chicken Dinner.

Tunes on the Terrace

5 -11 pm • Hotel Mead (451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids)Enjoy an evening of live country music with Southbound. A unique selection of cranberry food and beverage offerings will be available.

Cranberry Blossom Cup Mid-Season Championship

Golden Sands Speedway (10992 Hwy 54 East, Wis. Rapids) Edge of your seat racing on the high banked 1/3 mile paved oval track for the coveted Cranberry Blossom Cup. Local Growers and Grower Reps battle to see who will “blossom” and be “King or Queen” of the Bogs.” Great Family Entertainment, Cranberry Guy, and great Blossom Fest Prizes. Special VIP tickets and discounted coupons available by calling the Heart of Wisconsin at 715-423-1830. www.gssraces.com

Saturday, June 26

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Ongoing• Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and is approximately 300 feet in length. The traveling memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. There will be people onsite to assist with name location and information.

Crafts, Arts & Cranberries Show

9 am - 3 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Wis. Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.DBA The Wisconsin Women’s Alliance Spend a day shopping among some of Midwest’s finest art and craft vendors. Woodcraft, framed art, jewelry, candles and pottery are just a sampling of the offerings. Be sure to visit our cranberry section. Assorted food and beverage selections are available. Free admission.

Festival Eats & Treats

9 am - 3 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)You will find something to satisfy every appetite with the assorted food and beverage selections available.

Blossoming Quilt Show

9 am - 3 pm • Witter Field Warming House (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Material Girls Quilt Club Buy your raffle tickets to win the Official Cranberry Blossom Quilt! Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. Also, view a wonderful display of quilts and related items created by local quilters and members of the Material Girls’ Quilt Club.

Cranberry Blossom Experience Tours

10 am & 1 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Safeway Bus and Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Board a bus to take a tour of Gaynor Cranberry Marsh and discover where those tasty red berries get their start. The tour, lead by a grower, will include a scenic drive along the Cranberry Highway, history, video and a wonderful marsh tour to witness the blossoming cranberry vines. Then it’s off to the South Wood County Historical Museum for a self guided tour of their cranberry exhibit and a delicious ice cream treat with cranberry topping. Pick up/drop off at north end of Witter Field. Tour is approx 2 hours. Tickets available at festival information booth located on north end. Adults $10/Children $5 (3 & under free) Proceeds used directly to support the festival.

Music, Kids Games & Activities

9 am - 3 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)Let the fun, smiles and laughter begin for kids and the young at heart. Enjoy a family-friendly day of children’s games, activities and kids’ silent auction. Many chances to win hundreds of prizes. Only 50¢ per ticket!

Ice Cream Social & Cranberry Exhibit

12 - 4 pm • South Wood County Historical Museum (540 3rd St. So., Wis. Rapids)Stop by for a free scoop of ice cream while enjoying the blossoming museum landscape and tour the historic cranberry and Betty Boop exhibits.

Open House at the PAC

2 - 5 pm • Performing Arts Center (1801 16th St. S., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Arts Council of South Wood County Visit this gem of a facility for backstage tours, local entertainment, and previews of the Arts Council 2010/2011 Performance Season. Free admission.

SwingShift Plays Sinatra

7:30 - 9:30 pm • Performing Arts Center (1801 16th St. S., Wis. Rapids)Wisconsin Public Radio and Arts Council partner to bring an evening of fantastic music. John Greiner’s SwingShift Big Band teams with vocalist Dino Billoti to pay musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. $10 Adults, $5 Students Call 715-424-ARTS, www.SavorTheArts.org

Rock the River Music Fest

5 pm - 1 am • 1st & 2nd St. Downtown Wis. Rapids Sponsored by Hollyrocks, The Bar, Jennings & Co, The Eagles Club, The Finish Line, Four Stools, Big Al’s II, Fish Audio and Hellfire Lighting Free music fest featuring the local talents of Shameless, The Lizardz and The Scatsmen. Plan to enjoy a night of fantastic music, great food and superb beverages on our own beautiful Wisconsin River, downtown on the BARmuda Triangle.

Sunday, June 27

Grand Rapids Firefighters’ Celebration

8 am - 9 pm • Grand Rapids Lions Club (2411 36th St. S., Wis. Rapids)Hosted by Grand Rapids Fire Department Join us in the many events of this great celebration; Pancake Breakfast 8-11 am, Live music by Polka Country Drifters from 1-4:30 pm and Boogie & the Yo-Yos from 5-9 pm, children’s rides and activities, raffle drawings, food, drink, bingo and more!

Kids’ Fishing Contest

9 am - noon • South of the Elks Club (240 2nd St. So., Wis. Rapids)Sponsored by Wisconsin Rapids Professional Police AssociationKids 14 and under are welcome to fish with Wisconsin Rapids Police. Prizes awarded for the biggest, most, and smallest fish caught. Door prizes awarded to first 50 participants! Register that day.

Cranberry Blossom Fest Parade

12:30 pm • Downtown Wisconsin RapidsParticipants and spectators will gather downtown for a parade along Grand Avenue from 11th St. to 2nd Ave.

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Closing Ceremony after the Parade • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and is approximately 300 feet in length. The traveling memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. There will be people onsite to assist with name location and information.