Only two day’s until the 2019 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival begins. This Festival has been going since 1957. For the first time in over 60 years the bar Mansfield Bar & Grill, Fox’s Overlook will be open in Mansfield Village with ice cold beer and a full bar. This is where you will find Magnet Rocks.
This is going to be a Great Festival, hope to see you there!
Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
This countywide festival, Indiana’s largest festival, always starts on the 2nd Friday in October is nationally known as one of the largest. Enjoy visiting communities throughout the county with a wide array of shopping and a variety of food that is sure to please everyone.
The Mansfield Village celebration of the Covered Bridge Festival is unlike anywhere else in the county. As hundreds of thousands of visitors gather in October every year in
Parke County, Indiana, the Mansfield Covered Bridge stands out as one of the most visited. Built in 1867, this bridge is 247 feet long and was built by J. J. Daniels to cross Big Raccoon Creek. It is an icon that continues to remind us of a simpler time.
The majestic Mansfield Covered Bridge is at the center of activity during the festival in this historic village located in the southern part of Parke County.
Oct 11, 2019 – Oct 20, 2019
This will also be the last show Magnet Rocks does this year in the state of Wisconsin before I head south for the winter.
On the last Saturday in September the smell of beef fills the air and more than 15,000 people fill the streets of downtown Minocqua. For over 50 years, Beef-a-Rama™ has been a premiere event drawing visitors back year after year to join in on the one-of-a kind fun you can only find in the Northwoods. Roasters begin cooking their signature beefs before dawn. Herds of creative festival goers dressed in cow-themed costumes come to enjoy the festivities. Events include the 10K and 5K Rump Roast Run and Walk along Lake Minocqua, starting and ending at Lakeland Union High School. Enjoy live music and take a walk through the Prime Choice Craft Show featuring more than 70 vendors. Mooo-ve on down by the Copper Top Cafe area to grab a roast beef sandwich and watch the Beef Eating Contest sponsored by Associated Bank. And remember to buy your deed for the Cow Pie Plop contest!
Hope you can make this day of having a good time!
https://www.minocqua.org/things-to-do/events/annual-events/beef-a-rama
Magnet Rocks will be with about 15,000 folks that will follow the smell of roast beef this weekend as Minocqua hosts one of the long-standing events in the Northwoods: Beef-A-Rama. This will be the last show in Wisconsin for the season for Magnet Rocks.
Beef-a-Rama began in 1964 as a way to bring travelers back to the region in a time when visitors had left for the summer and to thank them for their business.
It started out as Fish-a-Rama, but soon switched over to the more available beef as crowds began to grow.
There’s a wide range of activities including the Saturday Rump Roast Run beginning from Lakeland Union High School . There’s also music, vendors, food and refreshments and things to see and do all over Minocqua.
The original idea was to thank travelers for being in the Northwoods and Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce Director Krystal Westfahl says the folks coming back make an impact…
“…Not just us, but all the communities surrounding us, it means a lot of economic impact. We bring in somewhere in the neighborhood of 15,000 people, best guestimate that we can make. It brings in money to our local businesses. We couldn’t be more proud of that partnership, the Downtown Business Association, The Rotary, The Lions, and all the participating partners…”
Among the highlights is the 55th annual ‘Top all ‘Round Winner’ Roasting Competition along Oneida Street, along with a beef eating contest.
The event begins Friday night and runs most of Saturday at the Island City. More information is at the website Minocqua.org.
The Prime Choice Craft Show is a part of Minocqua’s 55th Annual Beef-A-Rama™ celebration which brings over 10,000 people into town for the day.
Over 100 exhibitors setup rain or shine and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items. The artisans and craftsmen featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. You will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations and more. Live music and food concessions on the upper level of Torpy Park and throughout downtown Minocqua make this the place to be on the last weekend of September.
Minocqua’s Beef-A-Rama
Prime Choice Craft Show
Torpy Park, Minocqua, WI
Saturday, September 28 • 9 AM to 5 PM
The Prime Choice Craft Show is a part of Minocqua’s 54th Annual Beef-A-Rama™ celebration which brings over 10,000 people into town for the day-long celebration.
Close to 75 exhibitors setup rain or shine and sell a wide variety of unique handcrafted items. The artisans and craftsmen featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. You will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations and more.
Live music and food concessions on the upper level of Torpy Park and throughout downtown Minocqua make this the place to be on the last weekend of September.
Look for the New Magnet Rocks Banner.
Magnet Rocks will be continuing our 2019 Heal the Country Coast to Coast Tour
September 11 – 15 Tomahawk Fall Ride
This is the 38th anniversary for the Tomahawk Fall Ride and MDA fundraiser. This cycle rally will be taking place in Tomahawk, WI September 9-15, 2019 Bubba’s Big Party is a music and vending festival located at the beautiful Nokomis Town Park and adjoining campground, 2675 County L, Tomahawk, WI.
Live Entertainment Monday through Sunday
**Click on the Entertainment page for more details
ADDITIONAL AREA ACTIVITIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN AVAILABLE