The Arts and Culture News for AUGUST 2026 | | ARTS MONTH IN WAUPACA BEGINS TODAY!!!! | | |
August is our "big month" at WCAB. Even though we are almost always up to something, things really culminate in August with ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square. and this year, it's especially intense because this is the 20th Arts on the Square!!! We are excited to bring all the fun: art, music, experiences, dance, food, and participatory events to everyone in the community, downtown, all around town and at our new location, on the Rec Center/Arts Hub Campus!
Want to be a part of this fabulous month? Why not volunteer? We have a few slots open, GO HERE to sign up! YOU can be a part of the excitement: help set things up, tear things down, sell beer tickets, or help with the many Arts Workshops.... It's fun, and we would love to have you join us!
Many thanks to our many sponsors (click link and scroll down!), who have enabled us to put on Arts on the Square this year...including our Title Sponsor Community First Credit Union. They have helped us with funding, radio ads and volunteers! Also, thank you to the Friends of WCAB for their generous contributions that have made Arts on the Square possible! Tremendous Thanks also to:
Community First Credit Union
John and Caroyl Hart, Thrivent, and The Kempfert Foundation
Friends of WCAB
Faulks Brothers Construction and Our many Summer of Music sponsors
Our many printed program sponsors
We love you!!!
ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square are a collaborative events! So many groups and people come together to help put on this eclectic festival...if you have a chance, please thank them!
Waupaca Public Library---Barnwood Farms---Back to the Vinyl
The Waupaca Arts Hub---Waupaca Story Project
First United Methodist Church
Waupaca Historical Society---Waupaca Senior Center
Pieceful Hands Quilt Guild---Lost Arts Folk School
Waupaca Area Woodcarvers---Community Radio 99.1 and 96.3
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waupaca Visitor's Bureau
96.3 FM and 99.1 FM WAUP Waupaca--- Waupaca Park and Rec Department
Simpson's Restaurant--- HH Hinder Brewery
The Grand National Lounge---Empty Barrel Distillery
and our title sponsor, Community First Credit Union
Thank you all for joining us!!!
Enjoy this newsletter, it is chock-full!!!! As always, we encourage you to browse through: see all the happenings and many opportunities in our community, and if you feel curious, click on the bright blue links to take a deeper dive and get more details!
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The 20th Annual Arts on the Square:
Something to Celebrate!!!
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Opening ceremony features live music from the Arts Hub’s Ukulele Group “Da Ukers” and a special thank you to Community First Credit Union, plus cookies and lemonade!
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It's 20 Years of Arts on the Square! Exhibit Opening at the Waupaca Public Library August 7, at 5pm!
Our friends at the Waupaca Library are helping us celebrate with an incredible exhibit, featuring artifacts, pictures, stories and more from 20 years of Arts on the Square! Come see how this eclectic Arts Festival has grown from a one day event in 2007, to a full week of creative events that the entire community looks forward to!
Special Exhibit Opening Kicks off ARTicipation Week!
The exhibit will run from August 8 through October 3.
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Hats Off to
Arts on the Square!!!!
You can still get in on the fun of decorating your hat, to commemorate 20 years of Arts on the Square!
- Come to the Arts Hub, and go in the Create and Grow area; All Ages!!!!
- Kids LOVE to decorate these hats!!!!!
- There are hats there for you to decorate!
- Bring your hat home, and then wear it to Arts on the Square on Saturday, August 15!
Stop by the Info Booth to see the many creative fanciful and fun hats that have been decorated!
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Join us for Opening Day, and help us kick off a fabulous week of creative events in Waupaca!
Sunday, August 10, 1-5pm
on the Town Square!
Then attend events all week long leading up to Arts on the Square!
Opening Day: All events are free!
12:00 PM: Kids' Bike Parade Decorating Party at noon and parade at 1pm!! (Pre-registration required ) Ages 5-12.
1:00-3:00 PM: p.m.: 3 great events:
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Build your own Bouquet with Barnwood Farms! While supplies last, create a beautiful bouquet that you can take home.
- Record spinning with Back to the Vinyl: Bring a lawn chair, enjoy the tunes!
- Cookies and lemonade!!!
GO HERE for more information on these events!
Then, mark your calendars, there are events EVERY SINGLE DAY throughout ARTicipation Week!
We have participatory events like Kids Chalking, and Kids Open Mic; A Sound Bath with Maggie at the First United Methodist Church; The WCAB Poetry Committee's "Poetry on Demand" in front of the Library; Yoga, Library art fun, Kids Art Camp; (registration is full!) The Waupaca Story Project; Craft fun with the Waupaca Public Library, and fun events at Back to the Vinyl including a craft night and the Weird Al movie! Live music 4 nights, Mon-Thurs, at The Grand National Lounge, HH HInder Brewery , Empty Barrel Distillery and Simpson's, and more! It will be a full week, with events every single day, and all of them free, thanks to the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley! We can't wait to see you there!!!!
It's a very full week... GO HERE for all the details!
| | ARTicipation Week Live Music | | Amelia Ford wioll be at Simpson's on Monday August 10 at 7pm. | | Bomber and Red will be at the Grand National Lounge on Tuesday August 11 at 7 pm. | | Eddie Danger will be at the Empty Barel Distillery on Wednesday, August 12 at 7pm. | | The Electric Sheep will be at HH Hinder Brewing Company on Thursday August 13 at 7 pm. | | |
The 20th Annual Friday Night Street Dance!
in a new location: at the Rec Center/Arts Hub Campus
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The 20th Annual Friday Night Street Dance
is under the Big Top Tent at the Rec Center/Arts Hub campus with
The Jimmys
Friday, August 14
music starts at
7pm
The Jimmys is an award-winning festival favorite bringing people together from coast to coast, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean for over thirteen years. The Jimmys feature band leader Jimmy Voegeli, phenomenal Hammond B-3 keyboardist, singer and songwriter; an experienced killer rhythm section steeped in blues with Perry Weber on guitar, Chris Sandoval on drums and John Wartenwieler on bass - and the icing on the cake is the best horn section in the Midwest—Pete Ross on saxophone, Mike Boman on trumpet and Joe Goltz on trombone. It doesn’t get any better than this – The Jimmys will deliver!
Don't miss this great family street dance! GO HERE to listen to The Jimmys!
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During the Band's break, experience the Cloud Nine Fire Show! Cloud Nine's mission is to kindle creativity through the magic of Flow Arts by cultivating unique, entertainment that excites and inspires audiences of all ages!
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Friday night is your last chance to get your raffle tickets for a chance to win the Euphree E-Bike from Adventure Outfitters!
WE will be drawing the winning ticket at 8:30 PM! If you still do not have your tickets, GO HERE to purchase online. You do NOT need to be present to win, but we know you will want to be at the 20th Annual Dance with the Jimmys!
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Come down at 6pm and have dinner! We have fabulous food!
- Hmong Eggrolls — Asian food
- Benny Bakes: Woodfire Pizzas
- Wisco Eatery --- Fresh, local comfort food
- Say Cheese Curd Company: Curds and more!
Bring your ID! The beverage tent will be open.
Be ready to purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets!
For MORE INFO on Friday NIght GO HERE!
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The 19th Annual Arts on the Square
Saturday,
August 15
9am-4:00 pm
Join us at our new locatoin at the Waupaca Rec Center/Arts Hub Campus for a full day of art, music, dance, workshops, food and more!
ARTISTS BOOTHS!
Juried artists with a wide variety of mediums! Artists will be both indoors at the Rec Center "Blue Gym" and outside on the lawn by the Arts Hub!
MUSIC!
Our new music stage in the Arts Hub's Woodpile Foundation Performance Hall will feature The Arts Hub students Recital stage; Children's musician Tom Pease, The Valley's Jeremiah Jams Band, and Matt Blake and the Real Deal;
Our Acoustic Stage will feature AOTS favorite,
Vibhas Kendzia
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DANCE, Dance, Dance!!!
Dance Stage with 3 dance acts under the Bigtop Tent behind the Rec Center
including: the Senior Cardio Drummers, the Waupaca Senior Linedancers, and
the Cloud Nine Fire Dancers
WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS!
Arts Workshops for all ages: come make something beautiful! Participate in our many free arts workshops, including WCAB's Craft Cafe,
Waupaca Woodcarvers, Lost Arts Folk School, and many other workshops presented by our partners: Pieceful Hands Quilt Guild, the Waupaca Library, the Historical Society,
See Artists providing demonstrations, including the Art of Glass blowing, the Art of Blacksmithing and Skogtroll Early Viking Era instruments.
FOOD!
Eclectic Food Court and Beer tent
GO HERE for all the info...
You will find artist names, all stage and workshop schedules and a map!
Friends, Family and Fun!
Plan to spend the entire day at Arts on the Square.
***Pick up your program booklet at participating outlets!!!***
| | The 2025 Arts on the Square Art Posters | |
For our 20th Anniversary of Arts on the Square, we chose a talented 20 year old artist to create our image! | | 2026 "Arts on the Square" Art Poster designed by Lily Swendrzynski | |
Get your very own copy of this year's Arts on the Square poster, designed by local artist, Lily Swendrzynski.
The phrase “Swim Upstream” points to the event's new location between the Recreation Center and the Arts Hub, while also connecting to the river that runs through Waupaca and toward that area of town. Lily wanted the design to feel connected to movement, change, and finding new paths while still staying rooted in the community.
The posters are available at Northern Home on Main Street in Waupaca. This poster is suitable for framing, these art prints (printed at Office Outfitters)) can be yours for just $10! Cuz we want everyone to own beautiful poster art! You're Welcome!
We will also be selling posters at Arts on the Square in the Information Booth on Saturday!
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News from The Waupaca Community Arts HUB
a program of the Waupaca Community Arts Board
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There is SOOOOO much for families to do during ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square...
You really need to check out the website, and see all of the options. During the week there is something every day, and on Saturday, well, it's amazing! Music, art, dance...plan to spend the day downtown!
GO HERE for all the information!!!
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ARTicipation at the Arts Hub! Tuesday, August 11, 2-4pm
Come down to the Arts Hub for a hat making activity. This project will be in relation to WCAB’s community art project, “Hats Off” celebrating 20 years of Arts on the Square in Waupaca! Come create, paint, and play at the Arts Hub!
Enjoy a special day of creativity with:
- 10% off Paint Your Own Pottery
- FREE admission to the Create & Grow Space
The Arts Hub will be open Noon–7:00 PM.
Bring your friends and family and spend the day exploring, creating, and having fun together. We can't wait to see you at the Arts Hub!
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Fall Art Classes now open for registration!
We have an amazing lineup of art classes ready for this fall!
Go HERE for our Fall lineup!!!
We have an incredibly wide variety of Fall Classes posted, and many more coming soon...All ages will find something to sign up for at the Arts Hub! So many classes for all different age groups, form little kiddos through adults! Digital art and Digital Makers Space, Exploring Electronic Circuits, Basketmaking, Watercolor Cards, ... an unbelievable variety of classes for kids, adults, GO HERE to see all the classes and stop back because more will be posted mid-fall!
Here are some snippets of what we are offering this fall... click the bright blue class names to go directly to the descriptions on our website!
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Pottery for teens-Adults:
Intro to the Wheel
Our full pottery studio is for real!!! We want everyone in town to learn how to work with clay... join us for our many ages of pottery classes, this one is especially for teens/adults but there is always something for everyone!
Intro to the Wheel
All our fall Pottery classes
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Fall Maker of Dance Classes
Our summer Maker of Dance camp went so well, we are offering it again this fall, for 2 age groups!
The registration form will go up on our website very soon, so stay tuned!!!
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MUSIC NEWS and MORE
Fall Music Lessons resume the week of September 8. (no lessons on Labor Day September 7) Make sure that you notify your teacher that you will be continuing lessons, and get your updated registration form in during August!
We are adding a few new groups: Adult Rock Band, and kid singing groups... Stay tuned to our website, and indicate your interest on the registration form!!
Tuition Assistance forms are also due in August. GO HERE for more info on Tuition Assistance!
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We are ALMOST at our Fundraising Goal!!!
When we started this journey to purchase the Arts Hub building at 515 School Street, we set up a goal to raise $1.5 million. This goal covered the cost of the building, the remodeling,and the outfitting (equipment for pottery studio and performance area, etc...)
Just a year later, we are near our goal and have just a little under $100,000 left to raise!
Help us get to the finish line! Donate to Room to Grow today! You can pledge, or simply donate! check it out, and thank you Waupaca! The Arts Hub is truly here to stay, for generations to come and be creative!
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The Arts Hub POP Studio offers an all-inclusive, paint-your-own pottery studio experience!
Come in, paint, relax, have fun, and express your creativity.
We offer a wide variety of pieces that painters of all ages will love.
GO HERE for hours and info!
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The Create & Grow Hub is a vibrant community space where creativity and curiosity come alive.
and STEAM-based activities.
Here, imagination fuels learning, discovery happens through play, and creativity becomes a shared experience that connects and inspires our community.
Create and Grow is expanding to include an outdoor area which will be open this fall!
GO HERE for hours and info!
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The Waupaca Bach Festival is coming in September!
Oh Waupaca, we have more for you! 2026 is a Bach Festival year, and we have great plans underway!
Go HERE for the preliminaries... a full week celebrating the music of JS Bach and family, as well as other classical musicians!
WE have concerts, programs, family events and more!
Check out the schedule and plan to Get your Bach On!!!
2026 Bach Festival
| | | | JULY Happenings... with our WAACN Partners | |
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The Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network
We are, believe it or not, p[lanning for the upcoming 2026 Yuletide Trail Celebration to include a winter market this year! Stay tuned!
WAACN
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20 Years of Arts on the Square
August 8-October 3
Waupaca Arts on the Square is celebrating its 20th Anniversary!
We are SO excited to help our great friends at the Waupaca Community Arts Board (WCAB) celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Arts on the Square! Learn about the history of Arts on the Square and the important projects and initiatives it’s brought to our community.
The Waupaca Arts on the Square 2oth Anniversary exhibit will be on display August 8 – October 3.
Special opening ceremony on Friday August 7 at 5pm! We will be recognizing the support of Community First Credit Union, there will be live poetry and music, and special treats, all starting at 5pm! Join us!
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Saturday, August 8
9am-4pm
Renaissance Faire
Library Front Lawn
JThe 4th annual Waupaca Library Renaissance Faire is upon us. Huzzah! Bring ye to the city square to partake in this grand celebration. Find us on the front lawn of the library.
Joining us for this celebration are some returning crowd favorites. Performing troupes from Gryphon Poursuivant Siege Encampment, Wisconsin River Ravens Viking Camp, and Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association will be in our fine library village. Alongside these fine groups will be your library friends who are offering many immersive experiences to create, learn and feel a part of the land of yor. And we will also be joined by our friends from Waupaca Historical Society and the Waupaca Arts Hub!
We will have a glorious day of merriment in the heart of Waupaca. We can't wait to see you there!
GO HERE for more info
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Wauapca Public Library Calendar
Check out the very full Library Events Calendar. There are activities monthly for each age group, and they are nearly always free!
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Poetry on Demand
Aug 13 ,2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate ARTicipation week!
Meet Waupaca Community Arts Board (WCAB) poetry committee members who will ask a few questions and then write an original poem just for you! Or, if you want a poem about a specific feeling/thing, they will have a selection of prepared poems to choose from as well. Located on the front lawn of the library.
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Make a Flower Crown!
Wednesday August 5, 2-3pm
Join us for whimsy and merriment as we make flower crowns ahead of the Library Ren Faire! (which is on Saturday August 8)
Find us in the library lower-level meeting rooms from 2 to 3pm on August 5th to make your own! All ages welcome!
GO HERE for more info!
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Open House at the Commandant's House
August 1, 8, 15
7-8pm
Wisconsin Veteran's Home
Join us following the Chain Skiers shows for a tour of the first floor of the Commandant's House. Visitors can learn more about plans for preservation of the Home and the Home's important history both in King and Wisconsin.
See all of the Historical Society Building Open dates HERE!
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Pie and Ice Cream Social
Fundraiser
Thursday August 6, 3-6pm
Join us for our Pie & Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at the Holly History and Genealogy Center (321 S. Main St., Waupaca)! Come enjoy a slice of homemade pie, a scoop of ice cream, and support the Waupaca Historical Society at the same time. Every bite helps preserve and celebrate our local history!
No RSVP needed — just bring your appetite and some friends. We’ll see you there!
Waupaca Historical Society
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A Talent for Murder
The Gerold Opera House
Weyauwega
August 21-22
Doors open at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:30pm
A TALENT FOR MURDER, 1999 Y2K!
Featuring Talent from all over Central Wisconsin!
A murder mystery dinner theater event! August 21 & 22 at the Gerold Opera House In Weyauwega
It's New Years Eve 1999 at the Gerold Opera House. The annual talent show is about to take place! The threat of Y2K has everyone convinced that all computers will stop working and the world will end as we know it. There is a lot of talent on the stage yet someone apparently has an unnerving talent for murder as one of the contestants is soon found dead! Who did it? The audience will decide the winner of the talent show as well as who has a TALENT FOR MURDER!
Don't miss this super entertaining evening, with members of our own talented community, at the Gerold Opera House!!!
Get tickets here!
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Deadman's Carnival will be back at the Gerold on October 30...get your tickets now for all the music and mayhem!!!
GO HERE for all the info!!!
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Waupaca Community Theater presents
Cinderella!
Last chance to see the show: August 1, at 7pm and August 2 at 2pm
Waupaca Performing Arts Center
Get your tickets now to see this wonderful rendition of the classic musical. Come support friends and neighbors in this outstanding community production, hosted by the Waupaca Fine Arts Festival.
Get lots more info, including cast info, and your tickets here!
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Outdoor Movie: Zootopia
Wednesday, August 4, around 8 pm
South Park
Join us at South Park for an outdoor movie! Enjoy delicious food from Stevie’s Food Truck, or treats from Shindig! Movie starts at 8:00, but come early to enjoy the bouncy house and yummy food! Remember to bring blankets or chairs to get comfy!
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National Night Out Waupaca
Wednesday August 4
5:30 pm
South Park
The outdoor movie is part of the National Night Out campaign that our city is The fun starts at 5:30, with food, games, live music and family fun at South Park!participating in!
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Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Waupaca's new Business Center at the Wauapca Rec Center
August 5, 1-3pm
Congratulations Waupaca Rec Center on this new adventure!!!
Celebrate the grand opening of the City of Waupaca Business Center and new gym! Tour the new space, meet our partners, and see how this community resource supports businesses, entrepreneurs, education, telehealth, and remote workers.
| | The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor's Bureau | |
Chain to Main Free Trolley Days:
Saturday, August 15, 10am-4pm
Spend the day exploring local favorites without ever moving your car. The FREE Waupaca Trolley connects Downtown Waupaca and the King area, making it easy to shop, dine, and enjoy the community at your own pace.
The trolley runs on a continuous 45-minute loop throughout the day between Downtown Waupaca and King.
📍 Trolley Stops
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Downtown: Fulton Street near the Waupaca Area Public Library
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King: Chaintiques
The Chamber Community Calendar is a great spot to see all of the bands coming to Waupaca this summer!
Go HERE for the Chamber Website and Community Calendar!
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We know it's early but we want to give you a heads up about the
Chain O Lakes Blues Festival 2026
The 𝟭5𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗢’ 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 - 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 2n𝗱 and 3rd on the shores of the beautiful Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes located in central Wisconsin!
Friday, October 2
7:00–8:30 PM | Alex Wilson Band
9:00–10:30 PM | Reverend Raven
Saturday, October 3
3:00–4:30 PM | Michael Murphy and The Mob
5:00–6:30 PM | Jay Edward Band
7:00–8:30 PM | Mama Ginger and The Red Hots
9:00–10:30 PM | Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Tickets HERE!
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waupaca Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Rib-O-Rama at the Wheel House
Saturday, August 8
Ribs at noon
Live Music at 1 with the Ryan Mcgrath Band: a powerhouse band of seasoned musicians playing Blues, Rock and roll.
INFO here.
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The Waupaca Farm Market is held every Saturday on Union Street, from 9am-2pm. They often have special events, so check them out!
On Saturday, August 15, the market remain on Union Street, coinciding with Arts on the Square, featuring your favorite farmers, food, and home made goods that you love! Market will be open from 9am-later that day!!!
This is the ultimate Waupaca Farm Market, so do not miss it!!!
GO HERE for more info!
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Our Amazing Birds and how YOU can Help Them
Saturday, August 29, 1-2:30pm
Hartman's Creek State Park
Learn about why birds are so incredible, but also how their numbers have been declining at an alarming rate. Then discover how you can help birds in a simple way, by reducing the number of bird collisions with windows. Larry Lobner will wrap up his presentation with a bird walk. Bring your binoculars, or borrow one from us.
We will meet at the amphitheater. (In case of rain: Enclosed Shelter.)
Free, but a State Park Sticker is required.
GO HERE for info!
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Waupaca's Annual Triathlon
Saturday, August 15, 7am
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The Triathlon is for all ages, from "8 to 80" in 2025! Try out the Kayak course if you can't swim!
GO HERE for all the info!
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Waupaca County Resource Fair
Saturday, August 8, 10am-1pm
Manawa Masonic Center
Connect with 30+ local programs—including CAP Services—and explore a wide range of available resources! Enjoy FREE family photos, haircuts, groceries, lunch, health screenings & MORE (first come, first served basis)!
Need a ride? Free transportation is available to the event—call 715-258-9575.
Learn more at the website
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Scandinavia Corn Roast
JULY 31-AUG 2
The Scandinavia Corn Roast is celebrating its 58th year! Put on by the Scandinavia Booster Club, the Corn Roast is the year’s biggest fundraiser for the Booster Club. Bringing community together with carnival rides, live music, wood carving competition and auction, truck and tractor pulls, 5K Cob Run, craft fair, Sunday’s pie social, roasted corn and more! We have the best volunteers who love giving back to our great community. We hope to see you in 2026!
GO HERE for more information!
| There's gonna be good music at the Corn Roast, incluiding this quintessential band: Punch and Pie! Hear them on Saturday August 1 from 1-4pm! | | Amoco and the Filling Station August Thursday Generosity Days | |
The Amoco Station and The Filling Station continue their generosity and support of local organizations, by donating 20 cents per gallon/20% of their proceeds to a chosen program or charity.
These businesses have provided support for many area non profits and clubs for years, and we want to thank them not only for supporting WCAB but on behalf of all of the local recipients of their generosity!!!
Fill up your tank, and get a pizza or some pasta on these Thursdays, and help support these groups!!!
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Braxton Cook
Tuesday August 10 in Appleton
Wednesday August 11 in Stevens Point
Braxton Cook is a critically acclaimed American alto saxophonist, singer-songwriter, and producer who seamlessly blends jazz, R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop. A Juilliard graduate, he initially made his name touring with jazz greats like Christian Scott and Christian McBride before launching a successful solo career.
“He’ll be a prominent voice for this generation of musicians.”
— DownBeat
Go to Jazz Coterie for lots more info and all the deets!
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Join us for Pop Goes the Decades: Unplugged! featuring Steve March-Tormé and the Murphy Brothers. Enjoy delicious bites from The Village Hive - Bakery and Local Foods Collective, beverages from Central Waters, and all your favorite hits from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s
Reserve your seats today!
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Congratulations to Odin and Freja's Place in Scandinavia! They are one of 29 recipients nationwide of a Live Music Society Music in Action grant.
"Live Music Society is proud to announce the 29 recipients of our 2026 Music in Action Grants, awarding $844,000 to independent venues across 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
These grants support the people and places that make live music matter, funding artist residencies, mentorship programs, educational initiatives, accessibility projects, festivals, audience development efforts and more."
Hurray Odin and Freja's! Place!!!
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Back to the Vinyl Listening Parties
Did you know that Waupaca's own local record store hosts Listening Parties?
Check them out... there are at least 4 coming up in August!
They are also doing 3 events during ARTicipation Week: Record spinning on Sunday Aug 10 on the square, an album crafting night on Wed Aug 12 and a showing of the Weird Al movie on Thurs Aug 13!
Back to the Vinyl
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As we approach August, we are reminded that we are grateful to live in a community that values and supports the arts. We hope to see you all at any or all of the events during ARTicipation Week and at Arts on the Square! Coming together to celebrate creativity, Building Community through the Arts...Happy Arts Month, Waupaca!
Waupaca Community Arts Board
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