Farmer's Markets in Clark County

Looking for some fresh local produce?  Check out all the Farmer's Markets in our area this summer.

Abbotsford: Tuesdays 1:30PM-5:30PM in the Lamont Lot at Highways 13 and 29.

Loyal: Tuesdays 2PM-6PM and Saturdays 8AM-Noon across from the Legion Hall.

Greenwood: Wednesdays 2PM-6PM at the George Scherer Park.

Thorp: Wednesdays Noon-5PM in the Foward Financial Bank Parking Lot.

Owen: Saturdays 8AM-Noon at the Mill Pond Park Shelter.

Neillsville: Saturdays 8AM-Noon at the Sniteman Town Square.

Stanley: Saturdays 8AM-2PM at the Stanley Soo Park.

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Christmas Across Clark County

Christmas celebrations are happening across the County this weekend.

Thorp - Today is the Annual Thorp Area Christmas Parade at 6:30PM followed by visits with Santa, Christmas carolers and family fun in Yellowstone Park.

Abbotsford - On Saturday don't miss the Christmas Parade at 7PM. Then on Sunday visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1PM-4PM at City Hall.

Stanley - December 7th is the Holiday Festival at the D.R. Moon Memorial Library from 1PM-4PM with goodie bags for the kids, cookie decorating and more. Also on Saturday is the Christmas Event at Holy Family Church Hall with Bingo beginning at 2:30PM.

Neillsville - Saturday is the Open House and Tree Lighting with downtown businesses holding open houses during the day and Tree Lighting in Town Square at 6PM.

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This Weekend Is Filled With Fun

It's time to get out and enjoy fall fun in Clark County this weekend!  Check out these great events.

Saturday October 12th is the 7th Annual Harvest Fest from 11AM-6PM at the Munson Bridge Winery in Withee.  Crafters, vendors, baked goods and more, find treasures for yourself or start your holiday shopping. More information at the winery website Harvest Fest

Also on Saturday is the Fall Color Ride at the Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area in Merrillan.  Ride the chair lift and see the trees autumnal beauty.  Swap meet and craft sale as well. See the Facebook event page Fall Color Ride, Ski Swap

Saturday in Abbotsford and Sunday in Colby is the Lama and Craft-A-Faire. You have come if you want to find out why it's spelt "Lama" and not "Llama".  See schedule of event here Lama and Craft-A-Faire 

October 13th is the Tuft's Mansion Annual Pumpkin Patch Party from 10AM-4PM at Tuft's Mansion in Neillsville. Family fun including face painting, leaf jumping and pumpkin decorating.

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4th of July Celebrations in Clark County

Independence Day is just a week away.  Here is a list of local celebrations.

July 3rd

• Fireworks Extravaganza and Music in the Park - at Northside Park in Thorp.

July 4th

• The Highground Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony - 10AM in Neillsville.
• Loyal Independence Day Celebrations - at Westside Park - fireworks at dusk.
• Greenwood Independence Day Celebrations - George Scherer Athletic Park.
• Independence Day Activities - American Legion Post 73 in Neillsville
• Fireworks - dusk at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Neillsville.
• Abbotsford Independence Day Celebrations - Red Arrow Park - fireworks at dusk.

July 6th

• Fireworks - Lake Arbutus in Hatfield.

Have a safe and fun filled 4th of July from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Dairy Breakfasts

June is Dairy Month - and across the state farms are hosting Dairy Breakfasts.

In Clark County each Saturday this month you can find a delicious way to start your weekend: June 2nd in Granton and Abbotsford, June 9th in Neillsville and Lubin, June 16th in Loyal, June 23rd in Stetsonville, and June 30th in Greenwood.

And on Wednesday June 19th there will be the Dairy Month Recipe Contest.  This year's theme is "Bars".

Get locations and times for each breakfast and the Recipe Contest here 2013 Clark County June Dairy Breakfasts

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Don't Stop Giving

You don't need to stop giving after the holiday season.  There are several American Red Cross blood drives coming up in the next few weeks here in Clark County.  Share the gift of life all year.

Thursday December 27th 12:30PM–5:30PM at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen.

Friday January 4th 12:15PM–5:15PM at the Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood.

Monday January 7th 11AM–6PM at American Legion Post 73 in Neillsville.

Wednesday January 9th Noon–6PM at the Abbotsford High School Gym.

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Time to Ring in the Season

Christmastime is here, and there are many upcoming events that will bring holiday cheer.

Saturday December 1st is a busy day with the Holiday Festival at the D R Moon Memorial Public Library in Stanley beginning at 1PM, the Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House in the Town Square in Neillsville starting at 6PM, and the Christmas Parade in Abbotsford begining at 7PM. Santa will be attending all these events!

Tuesday December 4th is the 4th Annual Thorp Area Christmas Parade begining at 6:30PM, with the Tree Lighting at 7PM followed by pictures with Santa.

Friday December 7th 5PM to 9PM and Saturday December 8th Noon to 5PM enjoy the Historic Holiday Tour of Homes and Museums. Visit Tufts Mansion, Hillside Community Church, Clark County Jail Museum and the James Sturdevant Home for lots of Christmas activities. See details here Historic Holiday Tour of Homes and Museums

Also Saturday December 8th have Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus 9AM-1PM at American Legion Post 73 in Neillsville, get homebaked goodies at the Stanley United Methodist Cookie Walk from 9AM to Noon, or join the Owen-Withee Jaycees and the Owen-Withee Lions Club for the Christmas Arts and Crafts Show and Santa Day at the Owen-Withee High School.

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Clark County ATV and Snowmobile Trails

All 135+ miles of Clark County ATV trail will close November 1st.  The trails will re-open December 15th.  Click here for a Clark County ATV trail map.  Get information and regulations for ATV trails here Clark County ATVing

Clark County's 370 miles of snowmobile trails will open in December as well, weather permitting.  Get information and a snowmobile trail map here Clark County Snowmobiling

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Weekend of Fun Events

The Clark County Fair is running in Neillsville today through Sunday, but there are more great events August 11th and 12th across the county.

Friday you can enjoy the Curtiss Lion's Brat Fry at Curtiss Corners from 10AM to 6PM. Have lunch or dinner and support the Lions.

Saturday you can check out the Colby Pullers Club Truck and Tractor Pull on E Spence Street. Registration begins at 3:30PM - $25 per class - and pulling starts at 6:30PM.  $8 admission.  There will be live music and food available.

Also on Saturday is the Annual Art in the Park in Stanley.  You can find local artisans with crafts and handmade items, along with a car show, farmer's market and live music in Soo Park.  There will also be citywide rummage sales.

And this weekend it's Abbotsford First City Days in Red Arrow Park. Join in the fun Friday 4PM-Midnight, Saturday 7AM-Midnight and Sunday 7AM-4PM. See the Craft Show, ATV pull, car show, join in the kids games or softball tournament, check out the snowmobile swap or live music and more. There will be breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and a Church Service and Chicken Dinner Sunday.

Family fun everywhere in Clark County this weekend!

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Dairy Events in Clark County

June is Dairy Month and it's time to celebrate in Clark County!  This month is filled with yummy breakfasts in many communities.

But the dairy fun starts with Dairy Days this weekend, June 1st-3rd at Northside Park in Thorp.  Admission is free, and includes Tractor Pulls, Barstool Races and this year Belt Sander Drag Races!  See all the details on their Facebook Page Thorp Dairy Days

And you will find a fantastic Breakfast every weekend this month!  See this Clark County Dairy Breakfast Flyer for a list of all this month's events.

June 3rd - ABBOTSFORD DAIRY BREAKFAST - 7AM to Noon at the Ken Christensen Family Farm, W316 Oak Rd in Colby. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, beverage. $5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

June 3rd - GRANTON DAIRY BREAKFAST- 7AM to 12:30PM at Romadka View Holsteins, W2886 Tree Rd in Granton. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, beverage. Tickets: $5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

June 10th - NEILLSVILLE DAIRY BREAKFAST - 7AM to Noon at Jim and Walter Wetzel Farm, W5147 Granton Rd in Neillsville. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, beverage. Tickets:$5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

June 10th - THORP/STANLEY-BOYD DAIRY BREAKFAST - 7AM to 1:00PM at Steve and Cindy Derks, 115th Ave in Stanley. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, Nolechek's sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, beverage. $5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

June 17th - LOYAL DAIRY BREAKFAST -  7AM to 12:30PM at the Jim Froeba Farm, W3637 Twenty Six Rd in Loyal. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, beverage. $5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

June 24th - GREENWOOD DAIRY BREAKFAST - 7AM to 1:00PM at Terry and Carmie Lindner, W5833 County Rd OO in Greenwood. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, and beverage. $5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

June 24th - COLBY DAIRY BREAKFAST - 7AM to Noon at Mike and Melissa Gaetz Farm, W2190 Riplinger Rd in Spencer. Pancakes, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, cheese curds, ice cream, and beverage. $5/adults $3/kids 6-12 Free/kids 5 & under.

What a delicious month to be in Clark County!

Abbotsford Factory Keeps Sewing

A local man finds a way to get financing and buy the factory he worked in and saved 61 jobs. Story by Glen Moberg, Ashland Current.

A rural central Wisconsin man is being hailed as a hero for keeping the factory he worked at from shutting down, and putting 61 people out of work.

Dan Hannula walks the floor of the Abbotsford factory that's been his second home since 1976, "All of our product comes in on the north end of the building here and we have basically three production lines that run the length of the plant," he says.

Women sit behind row after row of humming sewing machines, and cut fabric as it rolls out of industrial quilters. They're making draperies, bed spreads, and pillow cases for hospitals and the biggest hotel chains in the world, like Days Inn, Super 8, Howard Johnson, Ramada, Wingates, and more.

Hannula says they do a lot of business -- 200 properties a month..

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In Clark County Business Is Thriving

Clark County businesses are growing even in these tough times.  Article from the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

Go ahead, you can call it a comeback. Sheila Nyberg sure is.

I interviewed the executive director of Clark County Economic Development Corporation twice in the past two weeks about business development in her county. She gushed about how well Clark County has rebounded from the Great Recession, a positive trend she said she began seeing clearly in her area last July.

She used words and phrases like "comeback," "booming," "furious pace" and "growth" in her conversations with me and in the CCEDC annual report released this month.

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Sharing After Christmas

Although the "official" giving season has passed, you can give the gift of life any time of year.

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive February 11th at Abbotsford High School from 10AM to 3PM and on February 16th American Legion Post 73 in Neillsville will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 11AM to 6PM. You can call 800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment, or walk-ins are welcome.

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