Events
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Cruiserfest
February 12th & 13th, 2010
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Only Fools Run at Midnight
4th Annual, April 10th, 2010
We are thrilled to announce that we had 873 people participated in the 3rd Annual Premier Physical Medicine & Wellness Clinic's Only Fools Run at Midnight! Which broke last years record of 694! We, of course, think this is a great event but we are honored that so many of you think so as well. Thank you to all of you who make this such a fun event to participate in. A main reason that this event has become such a success is because of the sponsors who support it. A huge thank you has to go to:
Premiere Physical Medicine & Wellness Clinic-our title sponsor, The Beacon's of Minocqua-our host resort, Cousin's Subs-who provided the delicious sandwiches, R & B Water-who provided the refreshing water, Chequamegon Adventure Bicycles, AmericInn Lodge & Suites and Conference Center, Woodruff Ace Hardware, US Bank, Design Solutions-who are responsible for the very cool T-Shirts, Paul Bunyan's Northwoods Cook Shanty, Lakeland Union High School, Bolger Funeral Home, Ministry Health Care, the Pointe Hotel & Suites and Confernce Center, Marshfield Clinic, Citizen's Bank, Craig Farrel-State Farm Agent, Achilles Foot and Ankle Clinic, Eagle Waste & Recycling ServicesCongratulations to Isaiah Brokenleg, Bib #47
2009's King of the Fool's!
New for 2010, we will be crowning the King or Queen's Court! Because of the incredible amount of creative people who get together with all of their friends and participate in the costume contest as a group, we would like to recognize your efforts and thank you for all your hard work! So, for 2010, costumed individuals will be able to be crowned King or Queen and costumed groups will be able to be crowned their Court. Thank you to all of you for incredible imaginations and for adding to the fun atmosphere of this event.
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Make sure to mark your calendar's for April 10, 2010!
For more information about this event call the Chamber at 715-356-5266 or 1-800-44-NORTH. You can also stop by the office, 8216 Hwy 51 S, Minocqua, Wisconsin.
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Taste of the North
Enjoy the areas best chefs competing for your votes in the categories of: Fine Dining, Bar and Grill, Family Dining, and Desserts. Northern Wisconsin Chefs have prepared their best dishes for you to sample as you go from table to table.
Enjoy the cuisine as well as live art from Northern Wisconsin Artists.
Four Categories of Competition
Fine Dining
Bar & Grill
Family Dining
Desserts
The Winners for 2008
Bar & Grill
Belle IsleFamily Dining
Thirsty Whale
Fine Dining
Minocqua Country ClubDessert &
People's Choice Award
Joyce's Cakes & Cheesecakes
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Wife Carrying Competition
2009 WI Wife Carrying – Wife Ferrying – Pike Carrying Championships, September 19th, Torpy Park, Hwy 51, Downtown Minocqua
Make your way through sand, water, and log hurdles
Wife Carrying, Wife Ferrying, and Pike Carrying Competitions
Win five times a “Wife’s” weight in cash and other great prizes
*BRAT FRY by Lakeland Kiwanis Club*A fund raising event for Minocqua Winter Park, a non-profit Minocqua town park
Wife Carrying - Win five times a “Wife’s” weight in cash and one times a "Wife's" weight in other great prizes
Wife Ferrying - Win one times a "Wife's" weight in cash and one times a "Wife's" weight in other great prizes
Pike Carrying - Win $50 in cash and one times a carriers weight in other great prizes
Entry fees(including collector t-shirt) until Sept. 18 are:
Wife Carrying (per team):$30 by 7/31, $40 by 9/18 or $50 day of
Wife Ferrying (per team): $25 by 7/31, $35 by 9/18 or $45 day of
Pike Carrying (individual): $10 by 7/31, $13 by 9/18 or $15 day of
For more details about the quirky 2009 WI Wife Carrying-Wife Ferrying-Pike Carrying Championships or how to be a sponsor, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Minocqua Winter Park at 715-356-3309.Register on-line now at active.com
For additional information, go to www.minocquawinterpark.org
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Beef-a-Rama
45th Annual, September 25th and 26th, 2009
FRIDAY
Join the Minocqua Island Business Association for a Street Dance from 7pm to 10pm with live music by Bad Down!
Beverages provided by The Belle Isle
Tether Balloon Rides sposored by Remax First at the Minocqua Ball Park
(weather permitting)
Rides are $5 per person with proceeds going to the
Children's Miracle Network
Saturday
Meet the Klement's Famous Racing Sausages!
9 am to 5 pm - Craft Show @ Torpy Park
9 am - Rump Roast Run @ Veteran's Park
10:30 am - Live Music by Frontier @ Torpy Park
12:00 pm - Culver's & WRJO Beef Eating Contest @ Torpy Park
1:00 pm - Early Sandwich Sales @ Torpy Park (while supplies last)
2:45 pm - Famous Parade of Beef down Main Street
3:00 pm - Sandwich Sales @ Torpy Park (while supplies last!
4:00 pm Award Ceremony @ Torpy Park
4:30 pm - Live Music by Meet the Beatles @ Torpy Park
All Day Activities: Grilling on the street, Shopping, Drink & Food Specials
and so much more!
Get Your 45th Annual Beef-A-Rama Apparel Early!
Call the office for more information, 715-356-5266 or 1-800-44-NORTH.
Winners from the 44th Annual Beef-a-Rama 
PRESENTATION
1st: Northwoods Foods
2nd: Glik’s
3rd: Packerland Plus
TASTE
1st: Citizen’s Bank
2nd: WRJO Radio
3rd: Trig’s
APPEARANCE
1st: Golden Karat
2nd: Century 21 Greater Northwoods
3rd: Omni Clothing
BEST CHEF
First Weber Group
For the Rump Roast Run results, please visit: www.rumproastrun.com
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