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2023 Rice Lake Aquafest Event Schedule
June 2 - June 11
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The 59th Annual Rice Lake Aquafest is the Northwest’s biggest festival, and 2023 is going to be an incredible celebration. Get ready for 10 unforgettable days of family fun and 3 nights of amazing live entertainment.
Live Entertainment: Thursday, June 8 – Saturday, June 10
All entertainment this year takes place at the Besse Forest Products group entertainment area.
Gates open at 7pm each night.
Thursday, June 8: SAWYER BROWN BAND
Opening act: Rafe Carlson
$35 Nightly or $80 for Season Pass
Friday, June 9: WARRANT
Opening act: Heartless
$35 Nightly or $80 for Season Pass
Saturday, June 10: NEAL MCCOY
Opening act: Ember
$35 Nightly or $80 for Season Pass
Quick! Book Your Stay NOW and Don’t Miss the Fun!
2023 Aquafest Daily Event Schedule
Friday, June 2, 2023
- 10:30am AQUABUG CLUES begin for the $1,000 prize. Clues given at 10:30am & 3:30pm on WAQE, WJMC & WKFX radio. Also posted daily at the Royal Credit Union and at Aquafestonline.com. Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- 5:00-8:00pm OPENING NIGHT – Chamber Family Night: Family Fun in the Chamber parking lot, with dunk tank, games, bounce house and more. Free hot dogs and ice cream! Hang out with Officer Prinsen and K9 Kash.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- 9:00am KIDDIE PARADE REGISTRATION & JUDGING – Prizes for ages 10 and under! Enter your decorated wagon, cart or buggy with a fun carnival theme. Meet behind Airtec Sports at the Lumbering Hall of Fame Park. (Alternate site if rain: Cedar Mall.)
- 9:30am KIDDIE PARADE at Lumbering Hall of Fame Park
- 10:00am-12:00pm KIDS FISHING DERBY in the City Park. Registration at the band shell.
- 10:30am-12:00pm READAPALOOZA Free public event to launch the Rice Lake Library’s summer reading program
Remember Your Easy-Carry Lawn Chairs!
Bestseller No. 1
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Bestseller No. 2
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- 6:30am-2:30pm 2ND ANNUAL AQUAFEST BASS TOURNAMENT – Starts and ends at Moose Lodge, with 5 fish limit. Refreshments available at Moose Lodge.
- 1:00-4:00pm FAMILY FUN DAY – Prizes, concessions (available at 11am) and family fun at Moon Lake Park. Also – meet & greet Rice Lake Police Officers and tour their squad cars!
Monday, June 5, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- 5:00-5:30pm KIDS BIKE RACE REGISTRATION – Barron County Fairgrounds. Grinders Sports offering free bike tune-ups!
- 5:30-6:30pm KIDS BIKE RACE – At Barron County Fairgrounds. Ages groups 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
- 7:00pm MUSIC IN THE PARK – The Rice Lake Municipal Band entertains in this outdoor concert while you relax on your blanket or lawn chair.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- 11:00am-1:00pm POOL LUAU – Rice Lake Swimming Pool hosts this event for all ages. Games and prizes!
Remember to Stay Hydrated!
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- WJMC Mystery Person in the Entertainment Area tonight – a chance to win $500 cash & $500 gift certificate to Diamond Designs by Bodis. Must be wearing your purchased Aquafest button.
- 11:00am HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT – Open to all
- 11:30am-2:30pm NUTO DIXIELAND BAND performs in the Food Court. Open to all.
- 3:00-5:00pm NAMI BARRON COUNTY ICE CREAM SOCIAL – While supplies last! Held at Grace Episcopal Church, 119 W Hummingbird St, Rice Lake.
- 7:00pm SAWYER BROWN BAND – Opening act, Rafe Carlson. In Entertainment Area. $35 Nightly or $80 for Season Pass
Friday, June 9, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- WJMC Mystery Person in the Entertainment Area tonight – a chance to win $500 cash & $500 gift certificate to Diamond Designs by Bodis. Must be wearing your purchased Aquafest button.
- 11:00am HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT – Open to all
- 7:00pm WARRANT – Opening act, Heartless. In Entertainment Area. $35 Nightly or $80 for Season Pass
Saturday, June 10, 2023
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- WJMC Mystery Person in the Entertainment Area tonight – a chance to win $500 cash & $500 gift certificate to Diamond Designs by Bodis. Must be wearing your purchased Aquafest button.
- 10:00am-2:00pm BACK THE BLUE CAR SHOW – Held at the Corner Store, 1124 Hammond Ave, Rice Lake. Benefits families of fallen Officers Emily Breidenbach and Hunter Scheel.
- 10:00am INGA WITSCHER – Free public event at Rice Lake Public Library. Host of PBS’s “Around the Farm Table.”
- 10:00am-5:00pm PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM CRAFT & FLEA MARKET – Free admission day. 1866 13 1/2 Ave, Cameron.
- 11:00am HAUCK POWER SPORTS FOOD COURT – Open to all
- 7:00pm NEAL MCCOY – Opening act, Ember. In Entertainment Area. $35 Nightly or $80 for Season Pass
Remember Your Portable Cooler!
Sale
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Sunday, June 11, 2023 (NOTE NEW LOCATIONS FOR THIS YEAR)
- Aquabug clues continue daily until found.
- 8:00-11:30am LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Barron County Fairgrounds, Youth 4H Building
- 9:00am-4:00pm ART IN THE PARK – Held at Roux Park. Food, art and crafts! Supports the Rice Lake Food Pantry and the St Vincent de Paul Food Shelf.
- 12:00-1:30pm REGISTRATION FOR 12TH ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW – Free registration. Held on grass just south of St. Vincent de Paul, Pioneer Ave. Phone or text Lance at 715-296-5533 with questions.
- 12:00-5:00pm 4TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW – Held on grass just south of St. Vincent de Paul, Pioneer Ave. To register, call Shelli at 715-419-3915.
- 12:30pm AQUAFEST GRAND PARADE – Parade Grand Marshall: Law Enforcement of Barron County – Carnival themed parade route follows Wisconsin Ave from Carson Street to Stout Street
- PRESENTATION OF PARADE AWARDS, ROTARY DUCK RAFFLE & AQUABUG WINNER – In Roux Park, immediately following Aquafest Grand Parade
- 1:00-5:00pm 12TH ANNUAL RICE LAKE FAMILY CAR SHOW – Free for attendees and participants! Held on grass just south of St. Vincent de Paul, Pioneer Ave.
Need more information? Call 877-234-2126 or follow this link to Rice Lake Aquafest events.
See you there!
