Explore Marshfield Neighbors – Stratford Heritage Days
Celebrate with Stratford, Wisconsin this weekend as Marshfield’s neighbor to the north commemorates 125 years of history at Stratford Heritage Days.
The festivities begin bright and early this Friday, June 10 with the Dairy Breakfast at the VFW Clubhouse. Then follows a weekend full of music, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Proceeds from the event stay local, benefiting Stratford Firefighters, Stratford Area Chamber of Commerce, Stratford Lions Club, and Stratford VFW.
“It’s all about helping out your community, because all the money raised stays in town and the four clubs that are involved, they in turn use that to give back to the community through projects, scholarships, and the various things they do around town,” said Amanda Krautkramer, event chairperson.
Though officially in the books as the 28th annual Stratford Heritage Days, the event has a history extending back further, when it was known as “Lumberjack Days.” In the past few decades, the event has grown into the grand celebration it is today.
Meant as a cultural festival, each of the 28 years has been dedicated to a different cultural facet, with last year’s event being Scandinavian culture.
“The big thing this year is we are celebrating Startford’s 125th,” said Krautkramer. “Everything is focused on Stratford.”
There is something for every age at this year’s Heritage Days.
“As we do every year, this year we have a traditional carnival. We’re having fireworks, we have a car show, the lumberjack show (with an interactive part where anybody can go out and try the log rolls), rc car racing, a country band on friday night, two rock bands on Saturday, really great food..There is just so much going on,” said Krautkramer. “It is just a great community event with a lot of great things. And there’s a parade- who doesn’t love a parade?”
Learn more at http://www.stratfordheritagedays.com/
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
6:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. – VFW Clubhouse
Dairy Breakfast
Serving pancakes, cheese, sausage, milk, coffee, juice, applesauce and ice cream.
5:00 P.M. – International Stage
Opening Ceremonies, Village Welcome, Color Guard and National Anthem
5:00 P.M. – Entertainment Tent Opens
Ages 21 and over allowed
5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.- Historical Museum Opens “Building A Future: Yesterday & Today”
5:00 P.M – 10:00 P.M. Carnival Opens
Wristband 6:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. Save 40% by purchasing your carnival wristbands in advance. Available at Community Financial Bank and Stratford State Bank. $15.00 in advance – $25.00 in the midway
5:15 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – International Stage
Stratford High School Jazz Ensemble
5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Community Hall
Scandinavian Fish Boil
Delectable fish dinner prepared by experienced chefs.
6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – International Stage
Stratford High School Show Choir
7:30 P.M.
Evening Run/Walk (5K, 3K Run/Walk)
Timed event with awards given following the race.
Registration Option
Before May 16 – Race $10; Shirt $12
On or After May 16 – Race $15; Shirt $12
Shirts will not be available after June 1.
Days of registration at the Information Booth from 6:45-7:15pm.
For more information, contact Adam Knoll at
715-687-2411.
Dusk – Fireworks
Display can be viewed from Klemme Park and behind St. Joseph’s Church
8:30 P.M. – 12:30 A.M. – Entertainment Tent
Brent and Kyle
Featuring Stratford native Kyle Leonhardt.
Ages 21 and over allowed
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – St. Joseph’s School Grounds
Car Show
Ten classes of vintage vehicles. For more information contact Kuyoth Body & Custom INC at 715-687-4522.
9:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.- Historical Museum Opens “Building A Future: Yesterday & Today”
12:00 P.M. – 3rd Avenue
RC Racing
Bring your radio controlled cars to race or just play. Event include off-road racing, truck pulling, drag racing, high jump, radar runs and much more.
12:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Carnival Opens
Wristband 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. and
6:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. Save 40% by purchasing your carnival wristbands in advance. Available at Community Financial Bank and Stratford State Bank. $15.00 in advance – $25.00 in the midway
1:00 P.M. – Community Hall on 3rd Avenue
Water Fights
Area fire departments compete to claim the championship by moving a barrel on a rope to the opposite direction.
2:00 P.M. – St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Rozellville
Echoes of the Past
A portrayals of former area citizens from their grave sites.
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Community Hall
Sheepshead Open House
Sheepshead fanatic? Great. Never played? We will teach you the basics of the game. Novice to Experienced welcome. This will be a relaxed atmosphere to experience the game and enjoy fun competition with small prizes for winners at each table.
12:00 P.M, 3:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
All American Lumberjack Show
Come cheer on the red team or the blue team as professional lumberjacks compete in 11 different events against each other in this fast paced entertainment. See everything from axes, modified racing chainsaws, water events, and cross cut saws to audience participation and chainsaw caring giveaways. Each show offers different events so come back and see us multiple times. Free autographs/souvenirs for the kids from the lumberjacks are after every show.
12:30 P.M., 3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. Interactive Lumberjack Camp
Here is your chance to try some lumberjacking. A professional lumberjack will be on hand to teach you Cross Cut Sawing and/or Logrolling. In the Cross Cut Sawing, try cutting off a slab of wood using a manual saw that was invented before chainsaws. For the Logrolling, try balancing on top of a log floating in the water. Everyone gets wet in this event so bring a change of clothes or towel if you can! No experience is necessary and everyone young or old is welcome to try.
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – International Stage
Dan Larson Jazz Trio
The Dan Larson Jazz Trio and possible guests will perform a variety of Jazz and Classic 60’s and 70’s music.
4:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Entertainment Tent
In the Groove
Featuring Stratford High School Band Director John Rickinger.
Ages 21 and over allowed
http://itgband.com/
Dusk – Fireworks
Display can be viewed from Klemme Park and behind St. Joseph’s Church
8:30 P.M. – 12:30 A.M. – Entertainment Tent
R.P.M
http://thisisrpm.com/
Ages 21 and over allowed
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
10:00 A.M. – International Stage
Ecumenical Church Service
Bring your lawn chair. In case of rain, service will be held in the large tent.
11:00 A.M. – Community Hall
Charcoal Chicken Dinner
Featuring music by Central Wisconsin Concertina Club
11:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.- Historical Museum Opens “Building A Future: Yesterday & Today”
12:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M. Carnival Opens
Wristband 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Save 40% by purchasing your carnival wristbands in advance. Available at Community Financial Bank and Stratford State Bank. $15.00 in advance – $25.00 in the midway
1:00 P.M. Parade
12:00 P.M. Line up
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. – Community Hall
BINGO
Free to play. Prizes will be award.
2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Entertainment Tent
The Hayes Boys Orchestra
Local favorite. The Hayes Boys Orchestra is a band of musicians who love to play the old-time polka style of Romy Gosz.
6:00 P.M. – Entertainment Tent
Raffle Drawing
Stratford Heritage Days raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 with 1st Prize of $750 and other cash prizes.