Dairyfest returns May 31-June 2 with activities all weekend long to kick off June Dairy Month. Start out with the Mayor’s Breakfast and end by cheering on the Chaparrals. This year, Wenzel Family Plaza will serve as the new location for a variety of Saturday activities and food options, and is in walking distance of the parade route.
Information from MACCI
Friday, May 31st
Mayor’s Breakfast, 5:30-9:30am
Sponsored in part by Festival Foods, Milk provided by Weber’s Farm Store.
Tickets are $7, 6 and under are free
• Celebrating the 38th year of Dairyfest, the 38th person in line will be rewarded with tickets to the Wisconsin Dells, donated by WDLB/WOSQ Radio
• Music entertainment provided by The Candi Shop from 5:30-9:30am
• Live radio broadcast from 5:30-9:30am sponsored by WDLB Radio
• Make your own smoothie while peddling a stationary bike, which will be provided by Sports Den
• Stop by the birthing cow simulator, sponsored by Mid-State Technical College
• Door prizes will be given out, donated by Marshfield area businesses
• All attendees receive a souvenir coffee mug
• Throughout the morning MACCI’s Agri-Business Committee will be announcing outstanding Ag seniors, Century Farmer and 2019 Friend of Ag recognitions. Stop by their table as you exit the breakfast hall
Picnic in the Park, 5:30-8:30pm at Columbia Park
• Variety of food booths
• Petting Zoo provided by Marshfield FFA
• Educational Displays
• Face Painting from Festive Faces
• Richfield 4-H will have children games
• McMillan Fire Department and Marshfield Fire and Rescue will have displays and hands-on opportunities
• Inflatables for all ages to enjoy
5:30pm- Main Street Conservatory of Dance
5:45pm- YMCA’s Kid Dash, open to ages 2-10. All children receive a medal at the finish line. Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Health System.
6:00pm- Penny/Candy Hunt Sponsored by Simplicity Credit Union
6:30pm- Tim Tegge will provide stage music, illusion acts, vaudeville, ventriloquism, plate spinning, juggling, theatrical clowning and comedy. Sponsored by Health in Motion Physical Therapy
7:30pm- Marshfield Civic Band kicks off their Summer Concert Series
ACO Wisconsin State Championships of Cornhole, 5-10pm at Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Expo Building, 513 East 17th Street
Beer Garden on-site
Come down and check out the Juniors, Seniors and Women’s Single Competitions
To register, go to nightout.com/events/aco-wisconsin-state-championships-of-cornhold/tickets
Tickets are $20/player before May 29th, $30/player after. Walkups welcome
USA Sanctioned Men’s & Coed Softball Tournaments, 6:30-10:30pm
Central WI State Fairgrounds
Free Admission
Concessions sponsored by the Marshfield Softball Association
Movie Night in the Park, Columbia Park at Dusk
After enjoying Picnic in the Park, roll out the blanket, set up your lawn chairs and enjoy a good old-fashioned, outdoor, family-friendly movie. The movie will be shown on a big inflatable screen located in front of the band shell. Bring the whole family out! Movie made possible by Leadership Marshfield and our partners. Visit marshfieldcmaber.com/movies
Producing sponsor: Rembs Funeral Home and Crematory
Saturday, June 1st
28th Annual YMCA Cheese Chase at Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 East 17th Street
Presented by Marshfield Clinic Health System
7:00am- Registration/Packet Pickup
7:30am- 10-mile run
8:00am- 5-mile run
8:15am- 2-mile run/walk
• Routes will take participants through neighborhood streets, Veterans Parkway Trail, and Central Ave Dairyfest and Parade Route
• Post-race celebration will include food, beverages, and announcement of overall event winners
• Cost is $30/runner over 18, $20/runner under 18 until 5/30. After 5/30, cost is $35/runner over 18 and $25/runner under 18
• Registration form can be found at mfldymca.org/special_events/cheese-chase.php or go to active.com (keyword: marshfield ymca cheese chase). Contact Rochelle Hill at the YMCA by email [email protected] or 715-387-4900
Center City Fun Day
*New Location* Wenzel Family Plaza
Activities will take place from 9am-6pm except where noted. Center City Fun Day is sponsored by Time Federal Savings Bank
• Vendor Street Show with home-based businesses. Browse East and West on 3rd Street through an assortment of vendors offering everything from clothing and make-up to household items and home décor and so much more. Shop from 12-5pm
• Inflatables for children both young and old, provided by Hiller’s H2 Party Rentals and sponsored by Time Federal Savings Bank
• Face Painting by Festive Faces
• Petting Zoo provided by Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters, from 12-5pm Sponsored by Forward Bank
• Free milk, 1-4pm Sponsored by Weber’s Farm Store and the farmers of Nasonville Dairy
• Food booths galore! Tempt your taste buds to deep fried cheese curds, homemade French fries, BBQ pork, burgers, brats, hot dogs, ice cream, mouse ears, Gyros, kettle korn and more! Come with an appetite!
• Pm on Stage! Tim Tegge brings Dairyfest his classic stage music, illusion, vaudeville, ventriloquism, plate spinning, juggling, theatrical clowning and comedy. From Bowling Green, Ohio, he has songs that tell the stories of everyday life. Sponsored by Time Federal Savings Bank
• Main Street Conservatory of Dance at 2:15pm
• Ag Alley from 1-4pm Stroll down Ag Alley and enjoy a sampling of Central WI’s finest cheeses and sausages. Products from Wenzel’s Farm, Hewitt Meats and cheese producers of Central WI
• DJ Dan Weis of Music Energy will spin tunes throughout the afternoon
*NEW* On the Moo-ve
Wenzel Family Plaza, 12-5pm
Sponsored by Time Savings Bank
On the Moo-ve was developed in response to the rising demand by consumers to learn how dairy farmers care for their cattle and why dairy foods are a critical component of a healthy, balanced diet. On the Moo-ve will feature a life-size fiberglass cow that can be “milked” and two interactive displays. Come quiz your dairy knowledge!
*NEW* United We Can
BMO Harris Bank parking lot, 8am-2pm
Help stock the pantries and get creative with this community activity. Get involved by hosting a canned goods drive in your business, church, family or wherever! Then come down and create a sculpture from those canned goods. Prizes will be awarded; raffle baskets can be won- all to help the less fortunate. Sponsored by Marshfield Area United Way and a Leadership Marshfield project group Class of 2019.
*NEW* Music in the Plaza
Wenzel Family Plaza, 3-6pm
The Downtown Friday Nights concert series, Dangerfest Concert Productions and Chestnut Center for the Arts are teaming up to bring a varied state of live and local music to Dairyfest’s afternoon festivities that will be held at Wenzel Family Plaza. Marshfield’s own Aaron Lee Kaplan will kick things off with his distinct brand of acoustic blues material, followed by the country sounds of Stevens Point’s Desperate Ottos. Join us as we rock into the early evening with the groovy sounds of Wausau’s Bourbon House. This event will be free!
Lion’s Fishing Contest, 8am-4pm at Wildwood Park Upper Pond
$1 registration fee
Fishing contest for kids 12 years and older. Every child receives a prize that was donated by local businesses! There will also be a chance to earn a grand prize! Prizes include rods, toys, food coupons, fishing tackle and other items. Some rods and reels will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Bait will be supplies. Sponsored by Marshfield Lions Club.
USA Sanctioned Men’s & Co-ed Softball Tournament, 9am-10pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds- Free admission
Concessions will be sponsored by the Marshfield Softball Association
North Wood County Historical Society’s 40th Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social, Upham Mansion
212 West 3rd Street, 10am-3pm
Come join them for their 40th Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social. Enjoy ice cream and homemade pies, just like Grandma used to make. There will be a variety of kids’ games, live music and over 24 baskets to be raffled off to lucky winners. You can take a stroll through the Heritage Rose Garden or tour Governor William Upham’s home. There is no cost to tour; however, donations are always appreciated.
Parade, 11:00am
Dairyfest… “Dairy Proud” will be presented as 70+ units take part in this year’s Dairyfest parade. This year’s 2019 Parade Marshal is Advanced Disposal who will lead the parade. Advanced Disposal has been a strong community partner for many years and through various events always comes through with the clean-up. Our parade partners, Marshfield Clinic Health System, will distribute buckets along the route so “kiddos” can collect all the goodies handed out. Don’t miss local and area high school bands perform along the parade route. The units will travel south on Central Avenue, turning east on 14th Street, and south on Cherry Street, ending just inside the fairgrounds. Join us at the Wenzel Family Plaza, your one-stop destination for a full afternoon of activities.
ACO Wisconsin State Championships of Cornhole, 11:30am-11:00pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds Expo Building, 513 E 17th Street
Event Times:
Saturday, June 1st, Gates open at 11:30am and close at 11:00pm
• State Singles Tournament- 1pm Bags Fly
• State Doubles Tournament- 6pm Bags Fly
Beer garden on-site. Everyone is invited to play the sport that is FUN for everyone! $1,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded. To register, go to nightout.com/events/aco-wisconsin-state-championships-ofcornhole/tickets. ACO State Entry Per Player $20, paid online prior to deadline of May 29th. Walkups welcome – ticket cost is $30
Outdoor Dairyfest Beer Garden at Nutz Deep II, Marshfield, 1pm-12am
809 S Central Ave
Come enjoy an outdoor beer garden during Dairyfest featuring live music, raffles, food, beer and more. Beer garden open all day. Boom Box will be performing from 7:00-midnight. There is no admission charge. Must be over 21 to enter! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Marshfield Young Professionals. For more information, call 715-387-2597 to speak to a manager. Food will be also be available for purchase.
Sunday, June 2nd
12th Annual Arby’s Dairyfest Fling Disc Golf Tournament, 8am
Braem Park Disc Golf Course, Marshfield & North Park Disc Golf Course, Pittsville
On-site registration/check-in from 8:00-9:00am at Braem Park Shelter First Round: Pros play North Park Pro Tees and AMs & Rec play Braem. Enjoy lunch from Arby’s (one for each paid player delivered to the Braem Shelter). Second Round: Pros play Braem and AMs & Rec play North Park Reg Tees. Download a Dairyfest Fling Registration form on ‘Wausau Area Disc Golf Enthusiasts Event Page’ then mail registration form and fee to Jacob Ford, 7121 County Road A, Arpin, WI 54410. Awards ceremony follows at Braem Park Shelter.
USA Sanctioned Men’s & Co-Ed Softball Tournament, 9am-4pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Free Admission
Concessions sponsored by the Marshfield Softball Association
Chaparrals Game, 1:30pm
Jack Hackman Field
Chaps vs. Abbotsford
For additional information please contact the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry at 715-384-3454 or 1-800-422-4541, email us at [email protected], check out our web page at www.marshfieldchamber.com.
Dairyfest is sponsored by the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Marshfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Marshfield, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, and supported by many businesses and the community.
Mark your calendars for Dairyfest 2020, the weekend after Memorial Day, May 29th-31st!
