Dairyfest in Marshfield 2018
Dairyfest in Marshfield will take place this year from June 1-3, 2018. View the brochure HERE or see below.
Friday, June 1
Mayor’s Breakfast, 5:30-9:30am
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Expo Building
Sponsored in part by Festival Foods.
Milk provided by Weber’s Farm Store.
Tickets $6, children 6 and under are free. Advanced tickets at MACCI.
- First in line prize, “Wisconsin Dells Tickets package”, donated by WDLB/WOSQ Radio
- DJ music/entertainment provided by The Candi Shop from 5:30-9:30am.
- Live radio broadcast from 5:30-9:00am provided by WDLB Radio
- Door prizes donated by Marshfield area businesses
- All attendees receive a souvenir coffee mug.
- MACCI’s Agri-Business Committee will be recognizing 12 outstanding Ag seniors from area high schools, Century Farms, and our 2018 Friend of Ag; the National Farm Medicine Center. Stop by their display as you exit the breakfast hall.
Picnic in the Park, 5:00-8:30pm
- At Columbia Park
- Variety of food booths
- Petting Zoo provided by Marshfield FFA
- Educational displays
- Face Painting by Festive Faces
- Richfield 4-H children’s games
- McMillan Fire Department display and hands-on
- opportunities
- Inflatables for children both young and old
- 5:30pm: Main Street Conservatory of Dance
- 5:45pm: YMCA Kid’s Dash. FREE to all youth ages 2-10. No registration required. All participants receive a medal at the finish line. Presented by Marshfield Clinic Health System.
- 6:00pm: Penny/Candy Hunt. Sponsored by Simplicity Credit Union.
- Back by popular demand!
- 6:30pm: “The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes”, Dan Kirk has been juggling since the summer of 1983. With over 2,555 performances throughout 14 states, he is sure to be a hit at Dairyfest. Dan provides comic juggling at its nest! Sponsored by Simplicity Credit Union.
- 7:30pm: Marshfield Civic Band Concert. Bring your lawn chairs and help the band kick off their summer concert series!
ACO Wisconsin State Championships of Cornhole, 5:00-10:00pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Expo Building, 512 East 17th Street
Beer garden available.
Come out and watch qualifiers of the women’s junior and senior singles teams compete. To register, go to americancornhole.ticketmob.com. ACO state entry per player is $20, paid online prior to deadline of June 1st. Walkups welcome – ticket cost is $30.
USA Sanctioned Men’s & Coed Softball Tournaments, 6:30-10:30pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Free admission
Concessions sponsored by the Marshfield Softball Association.
Chaparrals Game, 7:30pm
Jack Hackman Field
Chaparrals vs Plover
Movie Night in the Park
Columbia Park at Dusk
After enjoying Picnic in the Park, roll out the blanket, set up the lawn chairs and enjoy an old fashioned, outdoor family friendly movie. Movie will be shown on a big inflatable screen located in front of the band shell. Pack up the kids and come enjoy! Movie made possible by Leadership Marshfield and our partners. Visit marshfieldchamber.com/movies.
Producing sponsor: Rembs Funeral Home & Crematory
Saturday, June 2
27th Annual YMCA Cheese Chase
Presented by Marshfield Clinic Health System
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 East 17th Street 7:00am: Registration/Packet Pickup
7:30am: 10-Mile Run
8:00am: 5-Mile Run
8:15am: 2-Mile Run/Walk
- Registration form available for download at www.m dymca.org/special_events/cheese-chase or register online at www.active.com (keyword: Marshfield YMCA Cheese Chase). Contact Rochelle Hill at the YMCA at 715-387-4900 or by email at [email protected].
8th Annual Parade Day Breakfast, 7:30-10:30am
Wesley United Methodist Church, 205 East 3rd Street Only one block off Central Avenue, park once, have breakfast, and walk to the parade route. The menu consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit, pastries, juice, milk and coffee. Cost is $8.
Lion’s Fishing Contest, 8:00am-4:00pm
Wildwood Park Upper Pond
$1 registration fee
Fishing contest for kids 12 years of age and younger. Every child receives a prize that was donated by local businesses! Chance to win a grand prize! Prizes include rods, toys, food coupons, fishing tackle, and many other items. Some rods and reels will be available to use, but you are encouraged to bring your own equipment. Bait will be supplied. Sponsored by Marshfield Lions Club.
USA Sanctioned Men’s & Coed Softball Tournament, 9:00am-10:00pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Free admission.
Concessions sponsored by the Marshfield Softball Association.
North Wood County Historical Society Old Fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social, 10:00am-3:00pm
Come enjoy this Dairyfest tradition with a slice of homemade pie just like Grandma used to make and top it off with a scoop of ice cream. Hot dogs, brats and chips available along with an old fashioned lemonade stand. Enjoy live music on the porch and participate in the bucket raffle. You can also take a stroll through the Heritage Rose Garden. Tours of the Governor’s House will also be available at Noon. There is no cost to tour however, donations are appreciated.
Parade, 11:00am
Stepping off on the corner of 2nd Street and Central Ave. Dairyfest… “Celebrate Wisconsin Dairy” will be presented as 70+ units take part in this year’s Dairyfest parade. This year’s 2018 Parade “Eggstra-special” Marshals are Neil Riedel and Ron Johnson who will lead the parade. These gentlemen have cooked the eggs at the Mayor’s breakfast longer than anyone can remember– except them. Such dedication from these two guys and our community is so grateful to them. 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. The Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is 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, 512 East 17th Street
Doors open at 11:30am. Beer garden available. 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 americancornhole.ticketmob.com.
ACO state entry per player is $20, paid online prior to deadline of June 1st. Walkups welcome – ticket cost is $30.
5th Annual Cow-Pie Bingo, 12:00-2:00pm
The Hannah Center, 212 East 3rd Street
Join us after the parade for a family friendly bingo. Bingo squares are $5 each. Enter for a chance to win $100.
Join the crowd in anticipation as our Liquid Coin Dairy calf takes the bingo board and drops a “cow-pie” on the winning square. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the calf. Purchase your bingo squares by 1:30pm or beforehand at www.hannahcenter.com. Tours of The Hannah Center will be available.
Saturday Family Fun Day, 12:00-5:00pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 East 17th Street Entertainment tent proudly sponsored by the law rm of Anderson O’Brien Bertz Skrenes & Golla LLP.
- 12:00-5:00pm: Home based business show. Browse through an assortment of vendors offering everything from clothing to make-up to household items to home décor and so much more. Vendors will be set-up inside the Junior Fair Building.
- Inflatables for children both young and old, sponsored by Hiller’s H2 Party Rentals
- Face painting by Festive Faces
- 12:00pm-5:00pm: Petting zoo provided by Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters, inside the World’s Largest Round Barn!
- 1:00-4:00pm: FREE milk. 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 hungry!
- 1:00pm: Under the big tent! Marshfield’s own, Kevin Boyles has been performing professionally since 1988. He has presented his incredible blend of humor and illusions before audiences of all ages. Throughout every performance, Kevin tests the abilities and coordination of his audience members.
- 2:15pm: Main Street Conservatory of Dance
- Illusionist Kevin Boyles creates wonder and fun with his amazing MAGIC and BALLOON wizardry with his very own Hatrick. Hatrick is a one of a kind idea, designed and created by Kevin Boyles. There is no other roving show, quite like: The Magic of Hatrick! Don’t miss it after his show! Sponsored by Cellcom.
- DJ Dan Weis of Music Energy will spin some tunes throughout the afternoon
- 3:15pm: Reis Martial Arts Academy Demonstrations
Outdoor Dairyfest Beer Garden
Nutz Deep II, 1:00pm-Midnight
809 South Central Avenue
Come enjoy an outdoor beer garden during Dairyfest featuring live music, raffles, food, beer and more. Beer garden opens at 1:00pm with Joe G playing from 2:00- 6:00pm. 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.
Chaparrals Game, 1:30pm
Jack Hackman Field
Chaparrals vs Interwald
June Vox Concert, 6:00pm
Columbia Park, corner of Arnold and Chestnut
The Vox Concert Series kicks off their summer concert series with for an evening of music outdoors. Music will start at 6:00pm and the concert is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a basket of their favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy during the concert. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Check out other concerts at www.voxconcertseries.com.
Sunday, June 3
11th Annual Arby’s Dairyfest Fling Disc Golf Tournament, 8:00am
Braem Park DG Course, Marshfield
North Park DG 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 & Coed Softball Tournament, 9:00am-4:00pm
Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Free admission.
Concessions sponsored by the Marshfield Softball Association.
Chaparrals Game, 1:30pm
Jack Hackman Field
Chaparrals vs Westboro
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 2019, weekend after Memorial Day, May 31-June 2!
