Rapid Fire: Your Top Five Weekend Events
Here is a rundown of your top events happening in the Wisconsin Rapids area this weekend.
Friday, June 9
Port Edwards Street Dance — 5:30 p.m.
-Hosted at the Port Edwards Fire Station, this event will feature raffles, food, drink, and live music from the Spicy Tie Band. You can catch the fun at 431 Letendre Ave. in Port Edwards.
Friday, June 9
Rafters Baseball vs. Kalamazoo — 7:00 p.m.
-Catch the League Champion Wisconsin Rapids Rafters as they take on the Kalamazoo Growlers. Special appearance by Milwaukee Brewers great Rollie Fingers. For more information, please visit raftersbaseball.com
Thursday, June 8-10
Special Olympics
-Hosted on the University of Stevens Point campus, this event will feature Wisconsin Rapids athletes in weekend competition. For more information, please visit http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/state-games/summer-games/
Saturday, June 10-11
Pioneer Fest — 10:00 a.m.
-Held at Historic Point Basse, this two-day event is open to the public and will feature walking tours, food, and other family activities. Point Basse is located at 364 Wakeley Rd. in Nekoosa.
Saturday, June 10
Renaissance Race Against Cancer — 9:00 a.m.
-The annual Race Against Cancer is back that honors those who have fought the ultimate battle against cancer. This run takes place at Woodlands Business Park, located at 2911 Peach St.