2024 Aquafest Events
ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
• AQUAFESTONLINE.COM • CCFBANK (SOUTH) •
• BS ON MAIN • MARKETPLACE FOODS • VILLAGE DELL •
• ROYAL CREDIT UNION • RICE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •
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Friday, May 31
ROYAL CREDIT UNION AQUABUG CLUES BEGIN
Time: 10:30 am and 3:30 pm
Description: Daily clues given at 10:30am and 3:30pm on WJMC, WAQE and WKFX Radio Stations. Posted at Royal Credit Union and aquafestonline.com. Finder receives $1,000 and must be wearing Aquafest button. Clues continue until found.
OPENING NIGHT
CHAMBER FUN NIGHT
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Chamber parking lot
Description: Meet and greet with Rice Lake Police Officer Prinsen and K9 Kash. Four Piggies BBQ Truck, Dunk Tank, Bounce House, Fire Department Spray House, Face Painting, Tattoos, and more! Fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by: Henry Wisconsin, Quanex, Blain’s Farm & Fleet & Westconsin Credit Union.
Saturday, June 1
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
1ST ANNUAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 PM
Location: Moon Lake Park
Description: 3 Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed. 2 Levels: Intermediate and Advanced. Round robin, double elimination, medals for gold, silver, and bronze. $25 per person per division. Register online at ricelakepickleball.com Email questions to tlchiz1229@gmail.com
CHALK & BUBBLE FEST
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Main Street
Description: Everyone is welcome to Chalk Up the sidewalks of downtown. $10/person. Prizes given. Select stores will also be offering discounts with bubbles. Register ahead at ricelakechamber.org/event/chalk-fest or register the day of the event.
RED CEDAR SPORTS MINISTRIES 3V3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Rice Lake High School
Description: 4th grade to adult teams. Any questions call 715-962-8110 or email sports@redcedarchurch.com
KIDDIE PARADE REGISTRATION & JUDGING
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Lumbering Hall of Fame (behind Airtec Sports)
Description: Decades of Diamonds Theme. Decorate buggies, wagons or carts. Lots of prizes! Ages 10 and under.
Rain site: Cedar Mall
KIDDIE PARADE BEGINS
Time: 9:30 am
Description: Parade will go through the parking lot of the Lumbering Hall of Fame Park. Army rock climbing wall, face painting, fire dancer, RLPD and RLFD and Fire Pup, some Paw Patrol Characters, and Gibby the Fish from Gibson Watercare.
Sponsored by: Republic Services of Wisconsin, McDonalds, US Bank, Brueggen Home Construction, The Big-O, Lampert Lumber, Synergy Co-op, MAC Construction & Summers On Long.
KIDS’ FISHING DERBY
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: City Park
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Area Men’s Club & McCain Foods USA.
READAPALOOZA
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: City Park with the Kids’ Fishing Derby
Description: Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Kid’s fishing Derby.
Hosted by: Rice Lake Public Library
Sunday, June 2
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
Attend church of your choice.
3rd ANNUAL AQUAFEST BASS TOURNAMENT
Time: 6:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Moose Lodge
More information: Take off & weigh in on Rice Lake from Moose Lodge. 5 fish limit. Food and beverage available at the Moose Lodge
FAMILY FUN DAY
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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 11 am. Hosted by the Elk’s Club.
Sponsored by: Barron Supply, Design Electric, Rice Lake Chronotype, Elite Cutover Connections & Splicing, Royal Credit Union, Kitchen & Floor Decor, Ashley Headly State Farm Insurance, Viking Coke, Republic Services of Wisconsin, Star 97.7 WAQE, Gohde Construction, Summers on Long, Culligan, Northwoods Dentistry, Ag Risk Management and Johnson Truck Bodies.
Monday, June 3
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
Tuesday, June 4
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
KIDS’ BIKE RACE – REGISTRATION
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Rice Lake Fairgrounds
More information: Free bike tune-ups courtesy of Northwoods Cycle.
KIDS’ BIKE RACE (Ages: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Barron County Fairgrounds
Sponsored by: Kurshinsky Drafting, Royal Credit Union, Republic Services of Wisconsin, Lebakken’s Rent To Own, BNB Disposal & Summers on Long.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: City Park
More information: Bring a lawn chair, relax and enjoy entertainment by the Rice Lake Municipal Band.
Wednesday, June 5
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
Thursday, June 6
WJMC Mystery Person, a chance to win $500 in the entertainment area tonight. Buy and wear your Aquafest button.
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Next to Dairy State Bank 16 S Main Street, Rice Lake
More information: Open to the public
NUTO DIXIELAND BAND
Time: 11:30 am – 2:30pm
Location: Food Court
More information: Open to the public
Sponsored by: Vista Prairie at Brentwood & Dove Healthcare – Barron and Rice Lake
HAIRBALL
Time: 7:00 pm
Preceded by: THE COMPROMISE
Tickets: Purchase online $25 or Season Pass
Sponsored by: Furnish 123 & Mattress 123 & Quality Care Staffing Solutions & Swant Graber
Friday, June 7
WJMC Mystery Person, a chance to win $500 in the entertainment area tonight. Buy and wear your Aquafest button.
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Next to Dairy State Bank 16 S Main Street, Rice Lake
More information: Open to the public
ELI YOUNG BAND
Time: 7:00 pm
Preceded by: MATT STELL and DIRTY BOTTLES
Tickets: Purchase online $45 or Season Pass
Sponsored by: Dairy State Bank & Link Ford
Saturday, June 8
WJMC Mystery Person, a chance to win $500 in the entertainment area tonight. Buy and wear your Aquafest button.
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
BACK THE BLUE CAR SHOW
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: The Corner Store
More information: In support of the families of Dulebohn Service Dogs www.dulebohnservicedogs.com
PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Pioneer Village Museum
More information: Free Admissions Day. Vendors selling goods, crafts, and artwork. Pioneer Grill concessions open all day. Make N’ Takes available. For more information call 715-458-2080 or visit www.pioneervillagemuseum.org
DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Time: 11:00 am
Location: UWBC Campus
More information: Free clinic at 11:00am, 18-hole random doubles tournament starts at 12:00pm. Donations are welcome to the Barron County Disc Golf Organization
HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Next to Dairy State Bank 16 S Main Street, Rice Lake
More information: Open to the public
CRAIG MORGAN
Time: 7:00 pm
Preceded by: CHRIS KROEZE and EMBER
Tickets: Purchase online $45 or Season Pass
Sponsored by: CCFBank & Casey Watters
Sunday, June 9
Royal Credit Union AquaBug clues continue.
Attend church of your choice.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Time: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Barrom County Fairgrounds Youth 4H Building
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Lions Club
ART IN THE PARK
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park
More information: Food, art and craft vendors. Proceeds to benefit Rice Lake Food Pantry & St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Shelf.
Coordinated by: Coldwell Banker Brenizer-Rice Lake
AQUAFEST GRAND PARADE – “DECADES IN DIAMONDS”
Time: 12:30 pm
More information: Parade Grand Marshal Tim and D’Ann Bodis. Go to https://ricelakechamber.org/event/rice-lake-aquafest-parade for more information and to register your unit in the parade.
Sponsored by: Hometown Mattress and Under Aire Heating & Cooling
REGISTRATION – 13th ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: St. Vincent de Paul on Pioneer Ave.
More information: Free registration. Questions, call or text Lance at 715-296-5533
4th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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
13th ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: St. Vincent de Paul on Pioneer Ave.
More information: FREE to spectators and participants
Sponsored by: Auto Value Parts Store of Rice Lake
33Rd ANNUAL RICE LAKE ROTARY DUCK RAFFLE
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Lakeshore Drive, Rice Lake, WI
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.
PARADE AWARDS AND PRESENTATION OF AQUABUG WINNER
Time: following the parade at Veteran’s Memorial Park
DRY DUCK DASH
Time: Following parade
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park
More information: Free admission
Sponsored by: Rice Lake Rotary