The 12 Farmers’ Markets of Marathon County

Local farmers’ markets are growing to become “events” in and of themselves. Why not give a new market a try before the season ends! In Marathon County, you can enjoy a variety of offerings — try a different farmers’ market each day of the week (except Monday). Get the scoop and schedules . . . (Click the title to read more…)

Marathon County Can’t Succeed If Agriculture Fails

Marathon County is an urban–rural mix, and unless both sides of the equation are successful, we will not succeed as a County. Administrator Brad Karger offers several ways YOU can help support our local agricultural industry. (Click the title to find out how…)

Secret Location of “SOUPthree” Revealed!

Have you heard of MCDEVCO’s new “Wausau SOUP” night events? You’re not gonna want to miss “SOUPthree,” featuring a massive pop-up art gallery & local musicians. Find out the SECRET LOCATION of your next chance to experience these trendy $5 crowdfunding dinners designed to enhance our local community. (Click the title to read more…)

14 Inspiring Events for Young Professionals :: YPWeek Wausau (April 22–29, 2017)

Over 175 events in 25 communities across Wisconsin provide a weeklong series of events focusing on discovery, adventure, and meaningful conversations about issues that matter to young professionals during YPWeek Wisconsin. Local events in the Wausau area will include a Speaker Crawl, SOUPthree event, Riverfront Rally, and Cultural Festival, as well as collaborations with Urban Pulse, Friday Night Fun, Wausau Quadcopter, and Toward One Wausau, to name a few. (Click the title to learn more…)

44th Annual Children’s Festival :: FREE Community Event at Marathon Park (Sat., April 8, 2017)

Bring the kids to this fun-filled day of arts and crafts, games, woodworking, snacks, and more. Plus, get ready for spring with children’s bike helmets available at a reduced rate of only $7! (Click the title to learn more…)

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike at Sylvan Hill CANCELLED

Due to the February warm-up, the hike is off, but tubing may be open. Check out the drone footage of all that Sylvan Hill Park has to offer. (Click the title to read more…)

Marathon County Goes ALL IN for the First-Ever International Ginseng Festival

Did you know that Marathon County is the top ginseng producer in the world — producing 95% of America’s ginseng? It only makes sense that Marathon County would host North America’s first International Ginseng Festival. See how this community-wide event is shaping up. It’s gonna be HUGE! (Click the title to read more…)

A crate of winter radishes set out by the folks from Red Door Family Farm in Athens.

Thinking Green When All Is White: Wausau Winter Farmers Market Helps Keep Local Food on Plates Year-Round

Did you know they serve breakfast? See why this 15-table winter market is HOPPIN’ on Saturday mornings. And, get ready… Fresh kale and spinach are coming already in March, thanks to hoop house farming. (Click the title to read more…)

Musicians Jacob Ramsey and Ameila Straub. Photo courtesy of Pure Entertainment.

What You Missed at “Wausau SOUP II” Crowd-Funding Event (Plus, an Exciting Urban Street Bistro Update & Exhibitour Announcement!)

Entertainment and ambiance you wouldn’t believe all for a mere $5. Find out who SOUP II attendees awarded a $957 micro-grant for a new citizen-led project. (Click the title to read more…)

434 lbs of Shared Purpose

Yes, CPZ is the regulatory department in Marathon County that often focuses on what people CAN’T do. But see who benefited locally when CPZ staff challenged themselves to see what they COULD do. (Click title to read more…)