Antigo Area Weekend Activities July 30, 2010 The Langlade County Youth Fair is running full steam, delighting northwoods visitors and residents with a mix of serious judging, outstanding entertainment and just plain old-time fun.
But there’s more on the docket as well, including Kentuck Day in Crandon, the continuing Music in the Park series and, on Tuesday, a community picnic and dedication of the new warming house, trail and boardwalk.
A look at events, taken from the newspaper’s advertising columns, follows.
YOUTH FAIR
The Langlade County 4-H Youth Fair is in the midst of its annual summertime run, with carnival rides, music and more to delight all ages.
The fair, which is one of the few free expositions in the state, continues through Sunday.
A&P midway opened at 1 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. LYVE takes the stage in the multi-purpose building. The song and dance crew is followed by Kid Davie with his musician and comedy show at 4:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. and the queen crowning will be on the stage at 5:30 p.m.
Stock car racing gets underway in front of the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Boogie and the Yoyoz will be under the midway tent in a free show.
On Saturday the carnival opens at noon but there will be plenty of action already underway on the grounds.
At 8 a.m. the 4-H and open horse show will be held in the infield arena and at 11:30 a.m., the Little Britches Dairy Show will open in the barn. At 12:30 p.m. the Ag Olympics will start, also in the dairy barn.
Kid Davie will be on the multi-purpose building stage at 1:30, 5:30 and 7 p.m. the Gateway Squares will be dancing on the stage at 3 p.m. and the demolition derby will open at 6:30 p.m. in front of the grandstand.
At 7 p.m. By-Polar takes the stage under the free midway tent.
The carnival opens at noon on Sunday with wristband deals from 1 to 5 p.m.
At noon the traditional fair contests including the mini tractor pull, veggie races, frog jumping and other events are held just west of the fair office.
Kid Davie will be under the midway tent at 1:45 and 4:30 p.m. and on the midway most of the afternoon.
The big truck pulls will be held in front of the grandstand at 1:30 p.m. and the tractors come to life for the 6:30 p.m. show to cap events at the fair.
Admission for grandstand events varies.
COMMUNITY PICNIC
Fresh on the heels of the fair, the city of Antigo’s water carnival and community picnic will be held Tuesday at Peaceful Valley Park.
The events, open to all ages, are a new joint venture between the Antigo Public Library, which is sponsoring its first-ever water carnival as part of the summer reading program, and the park and recreation department.
The carnival will kick off the afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. with booths and games for youngsters and their parents.
After 3 p.m. the parks and recreation department takes over with an afternoon designed as a celebration of the improvements made to the city’s trail and park system.
There will be a ribbon-cutting at the new Spring Brook boardwalk off Second Avenue at 3:30 p.m. followed by a second ribbon-cutting immediately afterwards at the new Peaceful Valley Park warming house and restrooms.
The picnic will begin at 4 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and performance by the LYVE youth musical troupe.
The day will be capped with an outdoor showing of “The Incredibles,” courtesy of Family Video, at the Peaceful Valley Park at 9 p.m.
All proceeds will go toward park projects and maintenance. The approved park plans will be on display for review in the warming house.
The city and library are encouraging the purchase of tickets in advance at City Hall or this weekend’s farm market. The water carnival is free for participants who register in advance, with a cost of $5 per group at the door.
The community picnic tickets are $3 for adults and $1 per child in advance. Tickets at the door will cost $5 for adults and $3 per child.
KENTUCK DAY
The Annual Kentuck Day Festival sponsored by the Forest County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday in downtown Crandon.
The Kentuck Klassic Car Show will take place on the grounds of the Weber-Hill Funeral Home from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Art and craft vendors will set up on the courthouse lawn to show and sell their creations and there will be a flea market along Polk Street.
Many local restaurants plan to have a 'Kentuck' special on their menu. Some will be set up in the courthouse square, along with area groups.
Live entertainment on the grounds by Copper Ridge will take place from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. on the courthouse square. Brandt's Horse and Wagon Rides of Bryant will be back for leisurely rides.
The Forest County Historical Society has an informational display at the museum which chronicles the migration of area families from Kentucky who settled the area. Several information booths will also be on hand including two area lake associations.
In the evening, organizers have added the Kentuck Fest Family Night event taking place from 6 till 10 p.m. on Madison Street. It features live entertainment on stage by The Whitehouse Players.
ENTERTAINMENT
Disc jockey Brian Younker will spin hits tonight after 9 p.m. at Koni K’s Korner Pub in Elcho.
Reflections, located at Fifth Avenue and Dorr Street, has ladies night specials every Friday. Tonight, enjoy flavored ice tea.
Discover Wisconsin River Cruises, which travel to the Hat Rapids Dam south of Rhinelander. Enjoy the Friday dinner theater featuring The Altos. Matinees are at 1 p.m. and the dinner show at 6 p.m.
SPORTS
Stock car racing continues tonight as part of the youth fair action at the Langlade County Fairgrounds’ oval. Ticket booths open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. sharp. This week will feature pro open quad 4-wheelers.
North Star Lanes features 50 cent bowling on Sundays, 6 p.m. to midnight, and moonlight bowling on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m. to midnight. There is also buck night every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to midnight.
It seems difficult to believe, but Antigo High School will hold its fall sports meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. in the Volm Theater. Individual sport/coaches meetings will follow at 7 p.m. The county health department will be on hand offering free immunizations to students who need them from 5 to 6 p.m.
THEATER
Angelina Jolie stars in “Salt,” rated PG-13, is now playing at the Palace Twin Theater.
Also showing is “Despicable Me,” rated PG.
Screenings are Sunday through Thursday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
The summer music in the park series continues Monday with Slidin’ on Ice and the Pine Tones playing at 7 p.m. at the City Park bandstand. On Thursday, enjoy polka music with two bands, the Northernaires and Second Edition playing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The evening concerts also include pie and ice cream. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
OTHER EVENTS
Two great exhibitions share the wall space at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau through Aug. 29. “Peanuts at Bat!” features the work of Charles M. Schulz while “The New Reality: Realism in the 21st Century” offers a fascinating glimpse of how art has changed through the years. There is no admission charge. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
The summer schedule continues at the city of Antigo Parks and Recreation Department. Upcoming events include a kayaking class on Tuesday and Movies in the Park at City Park on Aug. 24.
Antigo American Legion Post No. 3 will hold a brat fry Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Copps Food Center.
St. Wencel Catholic Church in Neva will hold its summer salad luncheon on Wednesday, 11 am. to 1 p.m., at the church hall. The menu will include barbecues, salads, casseroles, desserts, coffee or milk. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages four to 12 and free for children under 4.
A garage sale will be held today until 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, at W11227 Hwy. 64, three miles west of Antigo.
Langlade Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive on Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the St. Joseph Outpatient Center. To make an appointment, call the blood center toll-fress at 1-866-566-5900.
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