Explore Rusk County

05/16/2026

Mark your calendars for the Flambeauland Farm Fun Weekend hosted by the Rusk County Farmers Market ! June 19-20!

05/06/2026

📅 Save the Date! 🌸
Mark your calendars for the Hawkins Spring Craft Show on May 30!
Spend the day browsing unique handmade crafts--there’s sure to be something for everyone.
While you shop, grab a bite to eat—concessions will be available from the Lions.

04/23/2026

🌸 Spring is in the air! 🌸

This Saturday is the Spring Craft Show filled with handmade goods, unique gifts, and local vendors. It’s the perfect chance to shop small, find something special, and enjoy a fun day out!

🗓 Saturday
📍 Tony Event Center

04/01/2026

Festival season is right around the corner! Plus, learn how you could get a free riverfront lot to build your dream home right in the heart of Rusk County!

03/31/2026

✨ Got a spring event? Festivals, markets, or outdoor fun—we want to hear about it! Send it our way. Comment below, message us, or call the Visitor Center at 715-532-2642.

03/20/2026

🌼 Happy Spring! Got a community event this season? Share it with us and we’ll spread the word! Drop a comment below, send us a message, or call 715-532-2642.

03/17/2026

🍀 It may not be spring quite yet, but Rusk County has 90,010 acres of county forest land ready to burst into green! Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🌲💚

03/13/2026

🍁 Maple season is here! 🍁

Join us for a special Indoor Rusk County Farmers Market celebrating Aldo Leopold & Maple Syrup on Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM at the Rusk County Library (Lower Level) in Ladysmith.

Enjoy maple syrup samples, syruping demos, local crafts, baked goods, kids activities, and a 10:30 AM Aldo Leopold presentation by Ron Weber.

Come shop local and celebrate the season!

03/09/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving Time is back!

Longer evenings are on the way, which means we’re one step closer to summer on the water. ☀️🚣‍♀️

Start dreaming about kayaking, canoeing, and lazy days on the river — summer adventures will be here before we know it!

03/08/2026

Looking for a way to get involved outdoors this year? 🌲

The Ice Age Trail has many volunteer opportunities—from trail stewardship and blazing to helping hikers with rides or even cooking a meal for volunteers. Whether you want something hands-on or something simple, there’s a way to help.

Learn more at a virtual volunteer information session Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 PM on Zoom led by Dan Watson from the National Park Service.

Register here:

Learn about important updates to the National Parks Service (NPS) Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program of which Alliance volunteers should be aware.