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Announcements ~ 2015
If you have an announcement that pertains to
genealogy and/or the history of Price
County or a family reunion that you
would like others to know about, please contact the
County Coordinator to have it posted here!
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JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
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MARCH |
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St. Urho's ~ St. Patrick's Day celebration
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DATE:
MARCH 14 , 2015
[This annual event is
always held the Saturday closest to March 17th]
TIME:
Meal served 4:30 - 6:30 pm
LOCATION:
Brantwood Community Center,
State Highway 8 & Stadium Rd, Brantwood, WI 54513
MENU:
Corned Beef and Cabbage and Ham
PROGRAM:
- MUSIC
- GUEST
SPEAKERS: TBA
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:
715-564-2525
Email:
cen95870@centurytel.net
SPONSORED BY: Knox Creek Heritage
Center
Join us for this
rich cultural celebration!
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APRIL |
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MAY
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HERITAGE DAYS - GET HOOKED ON
HISTORY |
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DATE: May 16, 2015
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Wisconsin
Concrete Park, N8236 S. Hwy 13, Phillips, WI
For more details please visit their website
at:
www.freindsoffredsmith.org |
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GERMAN
SETTLEMENT BARN DANCE
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DATE: May
24, 2015
TIME:
7:00 p.m. - Midnight
LOCATION:
Lind Farm,
N1169 German Settlement Road, Spirit, WI 54513
(Directions
from Ogema: East of Ogema on Hwy. 86, then south on 102, and east on YY to
German Settlement Road; 3/4 mile north of Yesterday House and Liberty
School.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:715-564-3340
Email:
gshi@wildblue.net
SPONSORED
BY:
German Settlement History, Inc.
Link:
Barn Dance Information
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OLD TOWN HALL MUSEUM & GREENFIELD
SCHOOL OPENS FOR SUMMER |
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DATE: June 6 - Sept 7, 2015
TIME: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 7213 Pine St, Hwy 13,
Fifield, WI
Website:
http://pricecountyhistoricalsociety.org |
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48th Annual Catawba/Kennan Lumberman’s Day |
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DATE: June 13 & 14, 2015
TIME: Sat, 8:00 a.m. -
midnight; Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Village of Catawba
Park, N4568 High St, Catawba, WI
Kennan Memorial Park, W10309 Park Rd, Kennan, WI
VISIT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
https://www.facebook.com/events/673435189360475/
CONTACT INFORMATION:
PHONE: 715-474-6626
EMAIL:
parpart_kathy@hotmail.com or
jokrell@centurytel.net |
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Jump River Valley Historical Museum Opens For
the Summer Season |
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DATE: June 13& 14 through August 22, 2015
TIME:
10 a.m.-3 p.m., 2nd & 4th Saturdays
LOCATION: Catawba Town Hall,
W9224 Hwy. 8, Catawba
The museum displays a
variety of town & logging displays & artifacts covering the period between
1890-1940.
Permanent exhibits explore
the history of lumbering in the area, farming, rural schooling, and
homemaking.
Tours are also available
by appointment.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: 715-339-2642
Website:
http://pricecountyhistoricalsociety.com
Email:
koerner2@pctcnet.net
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32nd ANNUAL CZECH-SLOVAK FESTIVAL
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SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION |
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DATE: June 27, 2015
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Knox Creek Heritage Center,
N4517 W. Knox Rd, Brantwood, WI 54513
ACTIVITIES:
Exhibits
Maypole
Bread Sale
Silent Auction
Music
Bonfire
TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN
DINNER AT 6:00 P.M.
Swedish meatballs, new potatoes, veggies, herring, and
cheese and fruit for dessert.
Seven
historic buildings which are part of the museum house displays that depict
the history and culture of this area including school, logging, agriculture,
and Co-op displays.
Gift shop available.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:
715-564-2520 or 715-564-2525
Email:
cen73683@centurytel.net or
mbraski@yahoo.com
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/knoxcreekheritagecenter
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JULY |
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8th ANNUAL ANTIQUE TRACTOR
& EXPO |
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DATE: July 11,
2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Price County
Fairgrounds,
N9130 Forest Ln,
Phillips, WI 54555
(Located approximately 1.5 miles east of Phillips on
County Road H.)
NO ADMITTANCE FEE!
ACTIVITIES/DISPLAYS:
Antique Tractors
from Numerous Areas and
Several States
Wooden Tractors
Antique Toy Tractors for Sale
IH & Case Items for Sale
Antique Traps & Furs Display
Antique Bottles, Rolling Pins & Wrought Iron Items on
Display
Antique Sock Knitting Machine
Antique Scrapbooking Designs
Antique Photo Display by Price County
Historical Society
Finnish Artifacts on Display
TWO ANTIQUE BUILDINGS FILLED WITH MACHINERY & OTHER ITEMS
TRACTOR PARADE at 3:00 p.m.
Food and
refreshments
available on
grounds by the
4-H Club!
Live Music all day!
Vendors Welcome!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:
715-339-3761
Email:
bekakrb47@gmail.com
Website:
www.pricecountyantiqueassociation.org
SPONSORED BY:
Price County Antique Association
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57th ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS
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DATE: July 24 - 26, 2015
TIME: Fri, 4:30 p.m. - Midnight; Sat,
8:00 a.m. - Midnight; Sun, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Community Park, 301 N.
Michigan, Butternut, WI
Website:
http://www.butternutwi.com/
Email:
chrisdon@pctcnet.net
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GERMAN SETTLEMENT HISTORY PICNIC & OPEN HOUSE |
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DATE: July 25, 2015
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Yesterday House & Liberty
School, N894 S. German Settlement Rd, Spirit, WI
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: 715-564-3299
Website:
http://germansettlementhistory.org
Email:
gshinc@centurylink.net |
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AUGUST |
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SEPTEMBER |
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55th ANNUAL PRENTICE PROGRESS DAYS |
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DATE: Sep 5 & 6, 2015
TIME:
Fri: 6:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m.
-1:00 a.m
Sun: 8:00 a.m. -
8:00 p.m.
Monday raindate
LOCATION: Lions Park, South
Street, Prentice, WI 54556
ACTIVITIES:
Softball tournament
Log Loading Contest
Dance
Concessions
Arts & Crafts
Parade
Airplane Rides
Kid's Fishing Contest
Leo Heikkinen Memorial
Golf Tournament
LIVE MUSIC!
Barbecued chicken dinners,
pies and goodies and free throw contest; basketball tournament, genealogical
research in the computer lab; historical display in the library.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:
715-428-2964
Website:
http://vil.prentice.wi.gov
Email:
clerk@vil.prentice.wi.gov
SPONSORED BY:
Village of Prentice
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A COUNTRY AFTERNOON |
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DATE: Sept 12, 2015
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Knox Creek Heritage
Center, N4517 W Knox Rd, Brantwood, WI 54513
ACTIVITIES:
Baking contest and auction
of entries: cake, cookies and bars, yeast breads, pies, other breads
Bread sale including
homemade bread, Finnish style, multi-grain, cardamon braids and cinnamon
rolls
Sale of crafts and other
items including homemade soaps, jellies, jams and produce
Live Music provided by
local musicians!
Cookout!
Raffle
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:
715-564-2520
Email:
cen73683@centurytel.net or
mbraski@yahoo.com
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/knoxcreekheritagecenter
SPONSORED BY:
Knox Creek Heritage Center
Craft vendors and
demonstrators are welcome at no charge!
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OGEMA CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL |
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DATE: Sept. 26, 2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - midnight
LOCATION: Elementary School, Town
Hall & Depot, N1844 & N1859 School House Road, Ogema, WI 54459
ACTIVITIES:
Christmas Tree Contest
Parade
Tours of Ek Log Home
Museum
Large arts & crafts sale &
display
Open house/book
sale/raffle at the public library
Flea market
Farmers market
Chicken BBQ at 11:15 a.m.
Food and refreshments
"Run to the Peak" race at
Timm's Hill
Fireman’s Dance at the
fire hall from 9pm-1am.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
PHONE: 715-767-5989
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OCTOBER |
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DECEMBER |
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FINNISH INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION |
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DATE: Dec 5, 2015
TIME: 2:00 p.m. - Dinner /
4:00p.m. Program
LOCATION: Community Center, N4888
Stadium Rd, (Corner of Hwy 8 & Cty D) Brantwood, WI
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:
715-564-2520
Email:
cen73683@centurytel.net or
mbraski@yahoo.com
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/knoxcreekheritagecenter
SPONSORED BY:
Knox Creek Heritage Center
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Visit the following websites:
www.portalwisconsin.org
www.wisconline.com
www.pricecountyhistoricalsociety.com
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Tours.aspx
http://www.pricecountywi.net/events/upcoming-events/
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