Hodag Happenings
2012 4th of July Parade
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Mark your calendars for the 2012 4th of July Parade in Rhinelander. This year the parade will be held on Wednesday July 4th at 11am. This year’s theme will be ” We Pledge Allegiance to the Flag”
This year parade entrants include: Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay, Rhinelander High School Band, ZOR Funsters, Valders High School Band, Edgar High School Band, Janesville Fife and Drum, Rhinelander Community Band and Oregon High School.
Anyone is invited to join the parade 2012 Parade Application
Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn
Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Mark your calendar for the 26th annual Art Fair on the Courthouse Lawn! This annual event will be held on Saturday June 9th from 9am to 3pm Downtown Rhinelander on the lawn of the Oneida County Courthouse. There will be dozens of art and craft vendors, entertainment, food and plenty of fun!
Are you an art vendor wanting to participate? We still have room so get your application in today! Click here for your 2012 Art Fair Application
Any questions give us a call at the Chamber at 715-365-7464. We’ll see you on June 9th!
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Nicolet Choraliers in Concert
Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012
The Nicolet Choraliers will perform two concerts on Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Northwoods Banquet Center. The first performance at 11am will include a luncheon and the second performance at 5:30pm will include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are just $16 for either performance and can be purchased at the Trig’s Courtesy Desk in Rhinelander or K.C. Menagerie on Brown Street in Rhinelander. Proceeds from the concert go to fund a scholarship for a Nicolet Student in the arts.
Rhinelander Room Tax Community Grants
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Rhinelander Tourism Marketing Committee is currently accepting applications for the Spring disbursement of Room Tax Community Grants. These grants are available to community groups and organizations that further the advertising and promotion of tourism in the Rhinelander area. Grants may only be used to market or advertise an event that brings people to the Rhinelander area or encourages them to stay longer.
Applications for funding will be reviewed at the June Rhinelander Tourism Marketing Committee meeting. Applications must be turned into the Chamber by 5 PM on Wednesday May 30th.
35th Annual Hodag Country Festival
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012
When: July 12, 2012 – July 15, 2012
Bringing Live Country Music to the North
Join 30,000 music fans for four days of fun
Shows by big-name artists all day long
Entertainment in the pavilion each night
Find lodging in the Rhinelander Area as well as camping on site
Tickets are on sale now!
Order tickets and learn more about the Hodag Country Festival.
Northwoods Entrepreneurs’ Club Business Expo
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
When: April 18, 2012 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Headquarters: Northwoods Banquet Center
The Northwoods Entrepreneurs’ Club will be hosting it’s 5th Annual Business Exposition. Here is your chance to discover and re-discover businesses right here in the Rhinelander area! Admission is free.
Open to any and all businesses in the Northwoods to showcase ideas and products. Download the 2012 Business Exhibitor Registration form.
For more information contact the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce.
49th Annual School of the Arts
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
When: July 22, 2012 – July 27, 2012
Headquarters: James Williams Middle School
One-week workshops for adults
- Art and Folk Art
- Mind, Body, and Spirit
- Performing Arts
- Photography and Computer Arts
- Writing
All workshops meet daily Monday through Friday. Workshops have enrollment limits; enrollment is first-come, first-served.
Register online at www.soawisconsin.org or by mail. For additional information, please call 608-262-0557 or e-mail soa@dcs.wisc.edu
Oneida County Fair
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
When: August 2, 2012 – August 5, 2012
Headquarters: Pioneer Park Historical Complex, Rhinelander, WI
FREE ADMISSION
FAIR HOURS:
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.For more information, please contact the Oneida County UW-Extension office at (715) 365-2750.
2012 Rhinelander Toyota Hodag Musky Challenge
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
When: September 7, 2012 – September 9, 2012
Headquarters: Rhinelander Ice Arena
5 lake groups to choose from: Wisconsin River and Boom Lake, Lake Julia and Crescent Lake, Moen Chain, Oneida Lake and Lake Hancock, Lake George and Lake Thompson
The Hodag Musky Challenge will be held September 7th-9th 2012. The registration fee for each team will be $250.
Payouts are 67% of registration fees
Download the 2012 Rhinelander Toyota Hodag Musky Challenge Registration Form.
Thank you to our 2012 Sponsors: Rhinelander Toyota, Shoeder’s RV and Marine and Rollie & Helen’s Musky Shop.
4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
When: July 4, 2012 at 11am
Headquarters: Brown St. - Downtown Rhinelander
This year the theme of the parade is “We Pledge Allegiance to the Flag”. Anyone can enter a float into the parade so mark your calendar to join us! 2012 Parade Application


