Summer Kickoff Weekend

June 14 & 16, 2019
June 14th- Summer Kickoff has been moved to the Ice Rinks at Marathon Park due to rain!
Marathon Park - The 400 Block

Presenting Sponsor

Summer's start is celebrated with this Weekend celebration! Friday night from 5-9pm at the Marathon Park is the Kickoff Celebration complete with kids games, a kids fun run, food, music, and crafts! All that is followed by a movie. Sunday is Father's Day and what better way to celebrate than a classic car show on the 400 Block! All activities are free!

Friday, June 14

Join us at Marathon Park from 5-9 p.m. to kickoff summer! After, join us for an outdoor movie!

2019 Schedule of Events:
Movie: Mary Poppins Returns
STARTING AT 8PM
5-9pm Music & Photo Booth sponsored by Kocourek Automotive
5-9pm Balloon Twisting by Mischief & Magic
5-9pm Face Painting by Rasmussen College
5-9pm Inflatable Bounce Houses
5-9pm Interactive Activity by the Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks
5-9pm Interactive exhibits by the Partnership for Progressive Agriculture!
5-9pm Art Projects by CVA
5-9pm Wausau Children's Museum
5-9pm Interactive Spudmobile
5-9pm Performances & Characters by Out of the Woods Theatre

Food vendors will be on-site! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summer!

Kids Fun Run - June 14

We invite all kids to participate in the Summer Kickoff Fun Run!

Sponsored by Kocourek

Time: 6:00pm 3 & Under Starts and all age groups will follow
Date: June 14
Location: Marathon Park
Price: Free!
Age Categories & Race Lengths:
3 & Under: 100 yards
4-5: 200 yards
6-7: 400 yards
8-9: 600 yards
10-12: 600 yards
13+: 1/2 mile
Register: Register on-site!

Sunday, June 16

Father's Day Classic Car Show on the 400 Block
10am-3pm

Bring dad down to view the over 80 cars on display. From yesteryear to now, these cars are something to see.

Miss High Octane Pinup Contest will take place at 1 p.m. on the stage!

Music by Carmen Lee & The Tomorrow River Two from 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Food Vendors On-Site

To enter the car show, simply come to the 400 Block around 8am and we will place you in the show. There is no fee this year. *There are limited spots and once we are full, we cannot take any more.

2019 Sponsors