2026 AQUAFEST EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Begin
Time: 10:30am
Description: Daily clue given at 10:30am and repeated at 3:30pm on WJMC, WAQE and WKFX Radio Stations. Posted on aquafestonline.com. Finder receives $1,000. Clues continue until found.
OPENING NIGHT
CHAMBER FUN NIGHT
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Chamber parking lot
Description: Presenting sponsors Rice Lake Men’s Club and Wildflower. Free to All. Bounce house, fire spray house, games and prizes, face painting, hot dogs, popcorn & more! Fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by: Henry Wisconsin, Republic Services of Wisconsin, Quanex, Jacobson Transfer & Blain’s Farm & Fleet.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
KIDDIE PARADE REGISTRATION & JUDGING
Time: 9:00am
Location: Lumbering Hall of Fame (behind Airtec Sports)
Description: Party in the U.S.A. Theme. Decorate buggies, wagons or carts. Lots of prizes! Ages 10 and under.
Rain site: Cedar Mall
KIDDIE PARADE BEGINS
Time: 9:30am
Description: Parade will go through the parking lot of the Lumbering Hall of Fame Park. Face painting, RLPD, RLFD and Fire Pup, Elroy the Elk, Marshfield Ambulance, and Gibby the Fish from Gibson Watercare.
Sponsored by: Lehman’s Supper Club, McDonalds, Republic Services of Wisconsin, Hometown Mattress, US Bank, Brueggen Home Construction, The Big-O, Synergy Co-op, MAC Construction & Summers On Long.
KIDS’ FISHING DERBY
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: City Park
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Area Men’s Club & McCain Foods USA.
PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Pioneer Village Museum
More information: Free Admissions Day. Vendors selling goods, crafts, and artwork. Concessions available. For more information call 715-458-2080 or visit www.pioneervillagemuseum.org
READAPALOOZA
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park
Description: Celebrate kick-off to the library Summer Reading Program at Veteran’s Memorial Park. There will be activities of all kinds and information on how to get signed up for summer reading.
Hosted by: Rice Lake Public Library
BARRON COUNTY DISC GOLF ORGANIZATION
Time: 12:00pm
Location: UWEC-BC Campus
More information: Random Doubles Disc Golf Tournament. $20 entry free to be paid the day of the event. Sign up on UDisc app.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
5th ANNUAL AQUAFEST BASS TOURNAMENT
Time: 6:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Moose Lodge
More information: We encourage spectators to attend the weigh in and awards at the Moose Lodge at 2:30pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Moon Lake Park
More information: Visit with RLPD officers and check out their squad cars. Participation required for prize entry. Concessions available for purchase starting at 12:00pm. Hosted by the Elk’s Club.
Sponsored by: Design Electric, Rice Lake Chronotype, Viking Coke, Ashley Headley State Farm Insurance, Republic Services of Wisconsin, Star 97.7 WAQE, Culligan, Summers on Long, Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins, TM Roofing, Diamond Designs by Bodis, Casey Watters Real Estate Solutions, Link Ford & ARM Services.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
KIDS’ BIKE RACE – REGISTRATION
Time: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Rice Lake Fairgrounds
More information: Free bike safety checks courtesy of Northwoods Cycle.
KIDS’ BIKE RACE (Ages: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Barron County Fairgrounds
Sponsored by: Kurshinsky Drafting, Republic Services of Wisconsin & Summers on Long.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Time: 7:00pm
Location: City Park
More information: Bring a lawn chair, relax and enjoy entertainment by the Rice Lake Municipal Band. Elk’s flag presentation.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00am
Location: Next to Dairy State Bank 16 S Main Street, Rice Lake
More information: Open to the public
Live music by SPECIAL DELIVERY
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Food Court
More information: Free to the public
Sponsored by: Vista Prairie at Brentwood & Dove Healthcare – Barron and Rice Lake
RICE LAKE REGIONAL AIRPORT TOUR
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Rice Lake Regional Airport
Description: Meet us at the Rice Lake Regional Airport for a guided tour with experienced personnel. Please sign up for the event at the Rice Lake Public Library.
Hosted by: Rice Lake Public Library
REDFERRIN
Time: 7:00pm
Preceded by: WISCO KID
Tickets: $30 or Season Pass
Sponsored by: Furnish 123 & Mattress 123, Westconsin Credit Union & Swant Graber
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00am
Location: Next to Dairy State Bank 16 S Main Street, Rice Lake
More information: Open to the public
Live music by BRIAN STEWART
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Food Court
More information: Free to the public
TRI-STATE CARNIVAL
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Lakeshore Drive
More information: Presale tickets available at the Rice Lake Chamber office located at 37 S. Main Street, Rice Lake until Noon on June 12th. Wristbands are $25 and good for one 4-hour session. $30 at ticket booth. Mega bands are $60 and good all weekend. $75 at ticket booth.
BLACKHAWK
Time: 7:00pm
Preceded by: DIRTY BOTTLES
Tickets: $30 or Season Pass
Sponsored by: Dairy State Bank & Alliant Insurance
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
3rd ANNUAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Location: Moon Lake Park
Description: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed ADVANCED level. Round robin, top four advance to medal round. Medals for gold, silver, bronze, and prize for consolation. Cost is $25 1st Event, $15 2nd event, per person. Food trucks available. Register online at ricelakepickleball.com. Email questions to stschissel@gmail.com.
BACK THE BLUE CAR SHOW
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: The Corner Store – 1125 Hammond Ave
More information: $10/ vehicle. Stereo competition. Fundraising car show with 100% of the proceeds going to the Law Enforcement Foundation of Barron County.
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00am
Location: Next to Dairy State Bank 16 S Main Street, Rice Lake
More information: Open to the public
Live music by WESTON SCHISSEL
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Food Court
More information: Free to the public
TRI-STATE CARNIVAL
Time: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Lakeshore Drive
More information: Wristbands from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Presale tickets available at the Rice Lake Chamber office located at 37 S. Main Street, Rice Lake until Noon on June 12th. Wristbands are $25 and good for one 4-hour session. $30 at ticket booth. Mega bands are $60 and good all weekend. $75 at ticket booth.
REVISITING CREEDENCE
Time: 7:00pm
Preceded by: HOUSE OF TRUTH
Tickets: $30 or Season Pass
Sponsored by: CCFBank & Auto Owners/American Insurance Services
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Fredrickson Lawn Care Services Aquabug Clues Continue
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Time: 8:00am – 11:30am
Location: Barrom County Fairgrounds Youth 4H Building
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Lions Club
3rd ANNUAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 8:00 am – 6:30 PM
Location: Moon Lake Park
Description: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed INTERMEDIATE level. Round robin, top four advance to medal round. Medals for gold, silver, bronze, and prize for consolation. Cost is $25 1st Event, $15 2nd event, per person. Food trucks available. Register online at ricelakepickleball.com. Email questions to stschissel@gmail.com.
TRI-STATE CARNIVAL
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lakeshore Drive
More information: Wristbands from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Presale tickets available at the Rice Lake Chamber office located at 37 S. Main Street, Rice Lake until Noon on June 12th. Wristbands are $25 and good for one 4-hour session. $30 at ticket booth. Mega bands are $60 and good all weekend. $75 at ticket booth.
REGISTRATION – 15th ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: St. Vincent de Paul on Pioneer Ave.
More information: Free registration. Questions, call or text Lance at 715-296-5533
7th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: On the grass at south of St. Vincent de Paul on Pioneer Ave.
More Information: To sign up, call Shelli at 715-419-3915
AQUAFEST GRAND PARADE – “PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!”
Time: 12:30pm
More information: Parade Grand Marshals Butch & Trudy Lehman. Go to ricelakeparade@gmail.com for more information and to register your unit in the parade. Non-profits are no charge, commercial entries are $25, and political entries are $50.
Sponsored by: Green Oasis
PARADE AWARDS AND PRESENTATION OF AQUABUG WINNER following the parade at the AQUAFEST FOOD COURT on Main Street, Rice Lake
15th ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: St. Vincent de Paul on Pioneer Ave.
More information: FREE to spectators and participants
Sponsored by: Auto Value Parts Store of Rice Lake, South Lake RV, & Bush and Gilles Furniture
35th ANNUAL RICE LAKE ROTARY DUCK RAFFLE
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Aquafest Food Court on Main Street, Rice Lake
Tickets: $10 Donation per Duck from RICE LAKE ROTARY CLUB MEMBERS and RICE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
More information: Grand Prize – $10,000 in cash / OVER $5000 in additional prizes! Proceeds for Scholarships and other Community Projects.