Winter Carnival

It may not be that cold and there may not be much snow, but it will be the 42nd Annual Winter Carnival in Neillsville this weekend.

The event takes place all over town February 24th, 25th and 26th.  You can enter a Snowless Snowman buidling contest or take advantage of special rates at Bruce Mound. Friday there is a variety and comedy show at the High School.  Saturday there is a Polar Plunge at the North Side Pond, or stay dry with Volleyball, Cribbage, Pool, Darts and more.  Sunday enjoy a great Pancake Breakfast at the Legion then Sheepshead, Trap Shoot or a Hockey Game.  And there is the raffle with a grand prize of a Flat Screen TV.

Lots of family fun, see the list of all the events, times and venues here Neillsville Winter Carnival.

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End of the Season at Bruce Mound

This weekend - March 12th and 13th - marks the last two days of the season for the Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area.

Head out Saturday for the for the Spring Fling Party 10AM-4PM - and bring a change of clothes, you'll need them if you try skiing on a pond!

Sunday hours are 10AM-4PM.

For directions and rates see the Friends of Bruce Mound website www.fobmi.org

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Family Snow Fun

If your family likes to play in the snow, February 4th is the day to get out there. It's WCCN Radio Family Fun Night at the Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area in Merrillan.

Plenty of time to play, it's open 5PM to 10PM, and lift tickets are only $7. Plus free hot dogs, door prizes and more.

Don't want to ski? Bruce Mounds has Eight Tubing Runs as well, and a new Chalet for you warm up in. For directions and more information visit the Clark County website Parks and Forestry - Bruce Mounds Winter Sports Area

Beauty Queen Tubing Race

It's time to head to Bruce Mounds Winter Sports Area in Merrillan for skiing and tubing.

And on December 31st they will be holding the Queens Race! Watch area beauty queens and their attendants in a friendly tubing competition. Bruce Mounds will be open at 10AM, and the racing begins at 2:30PM.

For all the details see Welcome to the Friends of Bruce Mound Area Queens Race & New Year's Celebration

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Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area

Fun in the snow abounds at the Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area. Activities include (from the Clark County website)

100% lighted trails for night skiing
7 scenic slopes for skiing and snowboarding
(2 beginner, 2 intermediate & 3 advanced trails)
4 Lifts (2 T-Bar, 1 Rope, 1 Handle Tow)
Complete rental shop
Ski school and ski patrol
100% snowmaking coverage
State of the art grooming
5 snowtubing runs with rope tow
Beautiful chalet with short order snack bar
A 375 ft. vertical rise
Longest slope 3,000 ft.
Reasonable rates for a family budget

More information here Clark County Forestry and Parks - Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area

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