Visit Oconto County

07/24/2025

Visit what's happening around Oconto County this weekend ☀️

🚘 Dirt City Motorplex Thunder on Main, Village of Lena (7/25)
🎵 Oconto Falls Area Chamber Music by the River, Oconto Falls (7/25)
🌭 Wienerfest North , Lakewood (7/25)
🏁 Dirt City Motorplex Off-Road Nationals, Lena (7/25-7/27)
🚗 Glovers Bar and Grill Hot Rod Car Run, Abrams (7/26)
🍔 Crooked Trails ATV Club Hamburger & Brat Fry, Crivitz (7/26)

There's always something happening in our communities. If you're hosting or know about another local event coming up, let us know so we can spread the word.

07/24/2025

Thank you The Cabin Podcast Discover Wisconsin for having us!

Full podcast is live, we covered so much of our neck of the woods and there's so much to explore 🌳

Events mentioned:
🗓 Testicle Festival https://visitocontocounty.org/upcoming-events/united-states/wisconsin/oconto-county/testicle-festival/
🗓 Dirt City Motorplex this weekend
🗓 WIENERFEST NORTH

Hidden gems revealed:
💎 Green Lake Park https://visitocontocounty.org/explore/united-states/wisconsin/town-of-mountain/green-lake-park/
💎 Machickanee Forest https://visitocontocounty.org/explore/united-states/wisconsin/abrams/machickanee-forest/
💎 Mountain Fire Lookout Tower https://visitocontocounty.org/ascend-to-awe-the-mountain-fire-lookout-tower-awaits-your-visit/
💎 Oconto Falls Beaches https://visitocontocounty.org/explore/united-states/wisconsin/oconto-falls/oconto-falls-beaches/
💎 Slippery Rock https://visitocontocounty.org/slide-into-summer-fun-visit-wisconsins-natural-waterslide/
💎 Waupee Creek Rapids https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16tn6frBNb/
💎 Weso Flowage https://visitocontocounty.org/explore/united-states/wisconsin/town-of-breed/weso-flowage/

Local business highlights:
The Boarding House Supper Club, Braise North, Oconto Dockside, Karla's Kitchen, Little Tipsy, Milk and Honey Café, Northern Perks Coffee Shop, OJ's Midtown, The Bavarian Inn, The Blind Walleye, The Shop on Main, Trail Side Bar and Grill & more.

Tune into the full episode: https://bit.ly/ocontocountygems

07/24/2025

Get your engines revving – it's Champ Off-Road race weekend at Dirt City Motorplex in Village of Lena 🏁

07/20/2025

Happy National Ice Cream Day 🍦

Cool down with a delicious treat from an Oconto County favorite. We've updated our ultimate guide to local ice cream spots!

🍦 Cool Twist, Suring
🍦 Main Street Sweets LLC, Gillett
🍦 Nifty Cone, Suring
🍦 Northern D' Lites, Lakewood
🍦 Scoopers, Mountain
🍦 Shake A Burger/Oconto, Oconto
🍦 Dairy Barn, Lena
🍦 The Ruins Adventure Mini Golf & Ice Cream, Oconto
🍦 The Shop on Main, Oconto
🍦 Timberlea Drive In, Abrams
🍦 Twisted Pines Putt-Putt & Ice Cream, Crooked Lake

Find your perfect scoop in the comments 👇

07/18/2025

Where's your go-to spot for the BEST outdoor patio in Oconto County?

Whether it's a cozy deck with a view, a lively barside patio, or a charming outdoor dining area, we want to hear about your favorite spots. Think restaurants, bars, wineries, coffee shops, and other local establishments with great outdoor spaces. We want to hear your top picks.

Top five will be featured in an upcoming article!

Comment or tag them below 👇

07/17/2025

So great to see Green Lake, Mountain showcased far and wide 🌊 We have incredible bodies of water to explore all across our county!

Wisconsin is a terrific place for wild swimming and cold-water plunging. Here's how a typical summer pastime has become my obsession.

07/17/2025

Visit what's happening around Oconto County this weekend ☀️

🎭 Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce 71st Annual Mardi Gras, [Carnival rides are all weekend], Town of Lakewood Wisconsin (7/18-7/20)
🥎 Men's Softball Tournament, Lakewood (7/19-7/20)
🛍 Village of Lena Rummage Sales, Lena (7/18-7/19)
🥎 Oconto's Summer Swing Softball Tournament, City of Oconto, WI (7/18-7/19)
🏓 Mardi Gras Pickleball Tournament, Lakewood (7/19)
🚘 Car Show, Rays Boneyard, Lena (7/19)
🍉 Pickerel Chain Lake Association Community Picnic, Townsend, Wisconsin (7/19)
🌽 Town of Abrams Farmer's Market, Abrams (7/20)
🚒 Mardi Gras Parade, Lakewood (7/20)

There's always something happening in our communities. If you're hosting or know about another local event coming up, let us know so we can spread the word.

📸 McCauslin Brook Golf Course 2024 Mardi Gras Parade Float

07/16/2025

Announcing a brand new event in Oconto County! 🌳

Get ready for the Golden Pines Trail Run at Machickanee – an unforgettable evening adventure through the stunning Machickanee Hiking and Ski Trails!

Whether you're a runner, hiker, or dog lover, there's a trail event for you on Friday, October 10th, starting between 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM. Choose between a 7K or 11K Canicross Run/Hike (with your leashed dog) or a Trail Run/Hike.

Experience the scenic Machickanee trails as daylight fades, surrounded by golden fall colors and the glow of your headlamp (required). This course offers a fun challenge with diverse terrain, streams, hills, and curves.

Registration includes a timed event, delicious post-race food & beer, and an event T-shirt. Packet pick-up is Friday, Oct 10th, from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

Come enjoy an evening out with friends (or furry companions) and explore a new area. A portion of proceeds supports the Machickanee Cross Country Ski Club's amazing volunteer work since 1978.

Event Contact: Golden Made Events

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind trail experience! Registration information below 👇

07/15/2025

Ready to rev your engines? 🤩 We're giving away TWO weekend passes to Dirt City Motorplex Champ Off-Road National on July 26th & 27th in Lena, Wisconsin!

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping weekend of thrilling Pro & Sportsman racers hitting the track for some dirt flying wheel to wheel action.

Want to be there? Like this post and hit the link below to enter for your chance to win. Winner will be notified via email at noon on July 18, 2025. Good luck, race fans! 🏁

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.