Summer is heating up in Central Wisconsin, and that means there are lots of great events on Marshfield’s calendar in the coming weeks, including the annual Hub City Days celebration. Here’s a closer look at a few events you shouldn’t miss.
Hub City Days
Head to historic downtown Marshfield for three days of family fun at Hub City Days, an annual festival organized by Main Street Marshfield that features live music, kids’ activities, a massive car show, and much more.
This year’s event will be held from July 23-25. Here are some highlights:
Thursday, July 23
- Movie in the Plaza, Wenzel Family Plaza, dusk – Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy a free movie
Friday, July 24
- Shop Hop, downtown Marshfield, 5-7pm – Enjoy shopping and dining at downtown Marshfield’s stores and restaurants (a section of Central Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic)
- Bike Cruise, downtown Marshfield, 5:50-6:30pm – Join one of two neighborhood group rides into downtown; the first 100 participants will get a goodie bag
- Hub City Concert Series featuring Sota Pop, Wenzel Family Plaza – 7-10pm
Saturday, July 25
- Car Show, downtown Marshfield, 10am-3pm – This massive car show spans 10 city blocks and features more than 500 classic cars and bikes
- Family Zone, Veterans Park, 10am-3pm – Food vendors, craft vendors, and kids’ activities
- Live Music & Beer Garden, Wenzel Family Plaza, 11am – Enjoy live music with no cover charge—bands will play from 11am to 11pm
- Hub City Brew Fest, Wenzel Family Plaza, noon-3pm – Sample beer from breweries across the region and the state at this fun event (tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door)
Find more details and a full schedule for this year’s Hub City Days here.
Live Music
Several Marshfield venues host live music throughout the summer, including the Hub City Concert Series at Wenzel Family Plaza (7pm Fridays through the end of July except for July 3), which this year features popular Wisconsin acts like Brett Newski and Trapper Schoepp. The concerts are free, and attendees can also enjoy outdoor games and local food trucks at the plaza.
Libby McNeill’s restaurant at Hotel Marshfield, 2700 S. Central Ave., hosts live acoustic music from 5:30 to 8:30pm every Wednesday, and American Legion Post 54, 2100 S. Maple, Ave., offers free live music open to the public on Thursday nights.
Marshfield Farmers Market
The Marshfield Farmers Market takes place from 8am to 1pm every Saturday in the parking lot of Festival Foods, 1613 N. Central Ave. Stop by to pick up fresh produce, squeaky cheese curds, homemade baked goods, and more all summer long.
Central Wisconsin State Fair
The Central Wisconsin State Fair returns to Marshfield’s Fairgrounds Park on August 25-30. The celebration features midway rides and games, 4-H and open-class exhibits, exciting grandstand acts, and much more.
Learn more about the Central Wisconsin State Fair and find the schedule here.
Find more events in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.
