WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Wausau Events has announced its 2023 event lineup, including the return of some events that had been on hold due to COVID-19 and other factors.
The season will begin with the return of Winter Brew Fest for the first time since February 2020. The event features beer sampling from brewers across Wisconsin along with food and live music at the Elks Lodge.
• Winter Brew Fest: January 27, 2023 – Wausau Elks Lodge
• Winter Fest: January 28, 2023 – 400 Block & Great Hall at the Grand Theater
• Summer Kickoff: June 3, 2023 – Fern Island
• Concerts on the Square: Every Wednesday from June 7 – August 30, 2023
• Wings Over Wausau: June 16 & 17, 2023 – Wausau Airport
• Run the Runway 5K: June 17, 2023 – Wausau Airport
• Chalkfest: June 23 & 24, 2023 – 400 Block
• Big Bull Falls Blues Fest: August 18 & 19, 2023 – Fern Island
• Beer & Bacon Fest: September 16, 2023 – Fern Island
• Harvest Fest: October 7, 2023 – 400 Block
• Holiday Parade: December 1, 2023 – Marathon Park to the 400 Block
The schedule also features the return of Wings Over Wausau, which made its debut in 2022 as a replacement for the Balloon and Rib Fest. The year will close out with the Holiday Parade on December 1st from Marathon Park to the 400 Block.
“We’re excited to bring back some of our other events that haven’t happened since the pandemic hit,” says Alissandra Aderholdt, Executive Director at Wausau Events. “We have a full schedule of
events for 2023 and look forward to a great year.”
More information on the events, including the lineup for the 2023 Concerts on the Square, will be released as those events draw closer. For more information on the schedule or to connect with Wausau Events for sponsorship opportunities in the new year visit www.wausauevents.org.
