We’re expert event planners

Visit Marshfield works closely with businesses, organizations, and other groups interested in bringing special events to central Wisconsin, offering free support services for meetings and conventions and providing helpful local information for event planners and guests. We also work closely with community officials to make sure everything goes smoothly and can help develop pre- and post-convention tours if you’re interested.

Learn more about planning your next meeting in Marshfield here.

We’ve got excellent meeting spaces

Marshfield has the perfect spot for your meeting or convention, from hotel conference rooms to banquet facilities to meeting halls. We can accommodate groups of almost any size, whether you’re planning an event for a dozen people or several hundred guests.

Find meeting spaces in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

It’s easy to get here

Conveniently located in central Wisconsin along the border of Marathon County and Wood County, Marshfield offers easy access to U.S. Highway 10 and State Highways 13 and 29, connecting the area to the rest of central Wisconsin and the state. Marshfield Municipal Airport in Wood County—2 miles south of downtown—welcomes flights from American Eagle, Midwest Express, United Express, and Northwest Air.

You’ll find great places to stay

Marshfield is home to nearly a dozen hotels and motels that are ready to welcome conference guests and meeting attendees. Many of the area’s lodging properties offer outstanding amenities like fitness centers and swimming pools, as well as meeting facilities for groups of all sizes.

Learn more about lodging properties in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

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Exciting winter events

All winter long, Marshfield (and the rest of Wood County and Marathon County) are home to a full calendar of fun events, from holiday craft shows to concerts. One of the area’s signature events is Rotary Winter Wonderland, which runs from the Friday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and dazzles visitors to Wildwood Park with a stunning display of more than a million LED lights, as well as special events like visits from Santa and live music from local artists.

• See Marshfield’s event calendar

Delicious dining

Marshfield is home to delectable dishes across a wide variety of restaurants, from cafes and coffee shops to brewpubs and pizzerias. Diners will find great options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including several local spots that annually take top honors in the Best of Marshfield survey.

• Grab a bite at these best of Marshfield restaurants
• Find the best restaurants for every meal in Marshfield
• Coffee hotspots in Marshfield

Outdoor fun

Want to get outside and play in the snow? Marshfield offers plenty of places for outdoor adventures, including Wildwood Park, which is home to several miles of nature trails open to hikers, snowshoers, and fat-tire bikers. Another popular winter sports destination is Powers Bluff County Park, a park operated by Wood County that’s located 14 miles southeast of Marshfield and home to three downhill skiing and snowboarding runs and four tube runs, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.

• Where to find fun winter recreation in Marshfield

Holiday shopping hotspots

Make your list and check it twice—you’re sure to find great holiday gifts for everyone when you head to Marshfield this winter. Marshfield’s retailers offer everything from home décor and antiques to specialty foods and hard-to-find books.

• Your Marshfield holiday shopping guide
• Shop downtown for great gifts

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Outdoor recreation

Fall is a great time to explore Marshfield’s parks and trails. The area is home to abundant options for walking, hiking, and biking—plus, it’s a great way to take in central Wisconsin’s stunning fall scenery. Walkers can find paved routes at Griese Park and Wildwood Park and along the Greenway Trail and the Veterans Parkway Trail. 

Visitors looking for trails that are a little wilder can take a short drive to visit places like North Wood County Park, Powers Bluff County Park, the George W. Mead Wildlife Area, and the McMillian Marsh Wildlife Area.

Learn more about parks, trails, and natural areas in Marshfield here.

Fall on the Farm at Seehafer Farm Creamery

Those looking to discover an ideal fall experience should visit Seehafer Farm Creamery, located on Highway 97 just 2 miles north of Marshfield. The annual Fall on the Farm celebration—held every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October—features a little bit of everything, including horse-drawn wagon rides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo. Admission is required for wagon rides and the corn maze, but the petting zoo is free. Follow Seehafer Farm Creamery on Facebook to learn more.

Farmers Markets

Enjoy the bounty of the season at downtown Marshfield’s two weekly farmers’ markets. Pick up fresh produce, bakery items, jams, jellies, cheeses, and much more at the Main Street Marshfield Farmers’ Market, which runs from 8am to 1pm on Tuesdays in the parking lot of Pick ’n Save, 641 S. Central Ave., and the Festival Foods Farmers’ Market, held from 7am to noon on Saturdays and Sundays at Festival Foods, 1613 N. Central Ave.

Looking for more specialty foods? Don’t miss the wide selection at Weber’s Farm Store—and get a picture on the tractor at the playground next door—or visit Nasonville Dairy in nearby Nasonville.

Clark County Harvest Moon Tour

Clark County, which sits directly west of Marathon and Wood counties (where Marshfield is located) highlights agricultural attractions throughout the region, including pumpkin patches, roadside produce stands, orchards, and more with their annual Harvest Moon Tour. This self-guided tour also touts Clark County’s specialty food retailers—including meat markets, cheese shops, and wineries—and encourages travelers to visit the area’s welcoming communities.

Learn more about the Harvest Moon Tour and see participating businesses here or visit clarkcountywi.org. 

Find more fall events in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

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Events

One of Marshfield’s signature summer events celebrates local farmers and central Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. Dairyfest takes place every year the weekend after Memorial Day and features lots of fun events and activities, including the annual Dairyfest Breakfast, a parade, and a Picnic in the Park. Learn more about this year’s Dairyfest here.

In August, the Central Wisconsin State Fair comes to Marshfield, and visitors can explore 4-H and open class exhibits, grandstand entertainment, midway rides, and—let’s not forget—plenty of fair food. Learn more about the Central Wisconsin State Fair here. (When you’re on the fairgrounds, don’t miss out on a chance to visit the World’s Largest Round Barn—an iconic attraction in the Marshfield area.)

September means the return of Maple Fall Fest—an annual festival held at Wildwood Zoo & Park that features more than 150 vendors and celebrates all things maple. Highlights include Amish specialties, a Maple Village, more than a dozen food vendors, and a traditional potato pancake breakfast. Learn more about this year’s Maple Fall Fest here.

Food

Lovers of ice cream, cheese, and other farm-made treats have a lot of reasons to be excited about visiting Marshfield. Seehafer Farm Creamery on State Hwy. 97 carries an impressive variety of Wisconsin cheeses, ice cream, meats, eggs, and lots of other local products. Located just outside of Marshfield, Nasonville Dairy has been producing delicious cheeses on the same site for more than 125 years—stop by their store to browse their selection. Weber’s Farm Store on Lincoln Avenue and West 14^th Street has a wide selection of locally sourced meats and dairy products (with a convenient drive-up window for easy access).

Looking for brats, jerky, snack sticks or other meats? Hewitt’s Meats on Downwind Drive offers a full line of products, as well as cheese, beer, wine, and more.

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Dairyfest

Celebrate the agricultural bounty of Marathon County and Wood County at Dairyfest, an annual weekend-long celebration that kicks off festival season in Marshfield in late May or early June, depending on the year. On Friday morning, the Dairyfest Breakfast is held at Marshfield Fairgrounds Park, and the rest of the weekend features a full schedule of events, including a parade, kids’ activities, a picnic in the park, an outdoor movie, and more.

Hub City Days

Historic downtown Marshfield hosts this exciting event organized by Main Street Marshfield every July. The three-day celebration kicks off with a Thursday night movie at Wenzel Family Plaza, Friday sees special deals at downtown stores and restaurants and live music at the Hub City Concert Series (also at Wenzel Family Plaza). Saturday sees a massive car show that covers 10 city blocks and features more than 500 vehicles and the Hub City Brew Fest (a ticketed event).

Central Wisconsin State Fair

This annual event attracts people from Marathon County, Wood County, and throughout central Wisconsin for six days of fun every August at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park along East 17^th Street. The fair includes 4-H exhibits and events for farming and livestock, grandstand entertainment, a midway with carnival rides and fair food, beer gardens, and much more.

Find more details and other exciting events in Marshfield, Marathon County, and Wood County here.

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Attractions

Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore some of Marshfield’s iconic attractions, whether you’re walking through a folk art wonderland at Jurustic Park (or on the Downtown Jurustic Trail) or marveling at amazing animals at Wildwood Park & Zoo. You can also find art galleries, historic tours, and much more as you explore Marshfield and the surrounding area.

• Meet Marshfield Made New: Take a video tour of some of Marshfield’s top attractions
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Find more Marshfield attractions here.

Events

Marshfield’s event calendar is filled with fun events all throughout the year, but things really start to ramp up as spring heads into summer. Dairyfest—one of the area’s signature events—celebrates central Wisconsin’s dairy history in late May ever year with a weekend full of fun activities, including the mayor’s breakfast, a parade, kids’ activities, and a craft show.

Find more spring events in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County in central Wisconsin here.

Dining & sweet treats

Bring your appetite to Marshfield this spring—you’ll find delicious dishes from across the globe as well as plenty of places to tempt your sweet tooth. You’ll find everything from cheese stores and ice cream shops (Hub City Ice cream has locations downtown and on the city’s south side) to brew pubs and cozy breakfast spots.

• Grab a bite at these Best of Marshfield restaurants
• A foodie’s guide to Marshfield

Discover more dining options in Marshfield here.

Shopping

Take a stroll through Marshfield’s historic downtown district and you’ll find lots of unique shops, including antique stores, record stores, and bookstores.

• Your guide to shopping in downtown Marshfield
• Visit these Best of Marshfield winners

See more shopping options in Marshfield here.

Places to stay

After a day of adventures in Marshfield and central Wisconsin, you’ll need a welcoming spot to relax and recover. You’re in luck—Marshfield’s hotels and motels offer a bevy of amenities, from indoor swimming pools (AmericInn, Baymont Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn & Conference Center) to onsite restaurants (Hotel Marshfield, Woodfield Inn & Suites).

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The Details – What, When, Where & How Much

Maple Fall Fest is one of Marshfield’s signature annual events, featuring an arts & crafts show with 150+ vendors, a wide array of maple syrup products, Amish specialties, kids’ activities, live entertainment, appearances by “Grillin’ Buddies” Mad Dog & Merrill, and much more.

This year’s Maple Fall Fest—the 32^nd annual celebration—returns to Wildwood Park & Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis Ave., on September 14-15, 2024.

Admission to the festival is free, but there is a charge for the pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

The Schedule

Maple Fall Fest offers two days of entertainment across the grounds of Wildwood Park & Zoo. Here is this year’s schedule:

Saturday, September 14

• 7am-noon: Pancake breakfast (regular and potato pancakes available) featuring Hewitt’s maple sausage; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 and under
• 9am-4pm: Family Activities including Grey Dog Axe Throwing and Kids’ Zone with Inflatables, Arts & Crafts by Discovery Education Station & Chestnut Center for the Arts
• 9am-5pm: Maple Fall Fest arts & craft show featuring 150+ vendors; Amish specialties; Maple Village; maple syrup products; food court & beer garden
• 10am: Performance by Main Street Conservatory of Dance: Jazz Dance Company and Ballet company
• 11:30am: Mad Dog & Merril – “Grillin’ Buddies”
• 1pm: Performance & dance lessons by the Country Style Dancers
• 2:30pm: Marshfield Area Actors Performance

Sunday, September 15

• 7am-noon: Pancake breakfast (regular and potato pancakes available) featuring Hewitt’s maple sausage; $10 adults, $5 ages 6 and under
• 10am-4pm: Family Activities including Grey Dog Axe Throwing and Kids’ Zone with Inflatables, Arts & Crafts by Discovery Education Station & Chestnut Center for the Arts
• 10am-4pm: Maple Fall Fest arts & craft show featuring 150+ vendors; Amish specialties; Maple Village; maple syrup products; food court & beer garden
• 11:30am: Mad Dog & Merril – “Grillin’ Buddies”
• 2:30pm: Marshfield Monarch butterfly release on Main Stage

Learn more about this year’s Maple Fall Fest here.

More About Marshfield

Marshfield is a popular getaway destination in central Wisconsin all year round, home to interesting attractions like Wildwood Park & Zoo, Jurustic Park, Upham Mansion, and the World’s Largest Round Barn.

A wide range of hotels & motels welcome visitors, offering amenities for business travelers, families, and other groups.

Looking for unique opportunities for dining and shopping? You’ll find them throughout Marshfield, including in the city’s historic downtown district.

Find more upcoming events in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County in central Wisconsin here.

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Hub City Days

Head to historic downtown Marshfield for three days of family fun at Hub City Days, an annual festival organized by Main Street Marshfield that features live music, kids’ activities, a massive car show, and much more.

This year’s event will be held from July 25-27. Here are some highlights:

Thursday, July 25

• Movie in the Plaza, Wenzel Family Plaza, dusk – Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for a free screening of the 2023 movie “Wonka”

Friday, July 26

• Hot Wheel Hunt, downtown Marshfield, 5-6pm – Kids can look for toy cars hidden throughout downtown in anticipation of the Hub City Days car show on Sunday
• Shop Hop, downtown Marshfield, 5-7pm – Enjoy shopping and dining at downtown Marshfield’s stores and restaurants (a section of Central Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic)
• Hub City Concert Series featuring The Verve Pipe, Wenzel Family Plaza – 7-10pm

Saturday, July 27

• Car Show, downtown Marshfield, 10am-3pm – This massive car show spans 10 city blocks and features more than 500 classic cars and bikes
• Hub City Brew Fest, Wenzel Family Plaza, noon-3pm – Sample beer from breweries across the region and the state at this fun event (tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door)

Find more details and a full schedule for this year’s Hub City Days here.

Farmers’ Markets

Downtown Marshfield is home to two weekly farmers’ markets featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and much more. The Main Street Marshfield Farmers’ Market is held from 8am to 1pm every Tuesday in the parking lot of Pick ’n Save, 641 S. Central Ave., and the Festival Foods Farmers’ Market runs from 7am to noon on Saturdays and Sundsays at Festival Foods, 1613 N. Central Ave.

Live @ Libby’s

Libby McNeill’s restaurant at Hotel Marshfield, 2700 S. Central Ave., hosts live acoustic music from 5:30 to 8:30pm every Wednesday. Come in for a drink and enjoy the show!  

Central Wisconsin State Fair

The Central Wisconsin State Fair returns to Marshfield’s Fairgrounds Park on August 20-25. The celebration features midway rides and games, 4-H and open-class exhibits, exciting grandstand acts, and much more.

Learn more about the Central Wisconsin State Fair and find the schedule here. 

Find more Marshfield events here.

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Get outside

One of Marshfield’s top family attractions is Wildwood Park & Zoo, which has been welcoming visitors since the 1930s and is home to twin Kodiak bears, cougars, bison, wolves, and a menagerie of other animals. (The park is also home to some great wooded walking trails.) The outdoor Wenzel Family Plaza hosts fun events like concerts (see below), but it’s also a great place to go and play in the splash pad in the summer. And while we’re talking about summer fun, Vandehey Waters Outdoor Aquatic Center is a great place to spend a sunny day, as it’s home to multiple waterslides, diving boards, a climbing wall, a current channel, and a lap pool.

Find fun indoors

There’s plenty to see and do inside on your trip to Marshfield, too. Melody Gardens Restaurant & Skateland not only serves delicious food—and ice cream—but it is also home to a skating rink and arcade. The Grey Dog Axe Throwing is open to kids ages 8 and up (kids 8-13 must be accompanied by a parent) and has arcade games and a pool table on site. Escape Room Marshfield is a fun family activity designed for two to eight players, and Board & Brush Marshfield lets you and your kids explore your creative sides with engaging art projects.

Mark your calendar

Wenzel Family Plaza hosts the Hub City Concert Series on Friday nights throughout the summer, and this year’s calendar includes acts like Newski and The Verve Pipe. Every July, Hub City Days brings the celebration to historic downtown Marshfield with a classic car & bike show, kids’ games, live music, and more. In September, the fun continues at Maple Fall Fest, which welcomes more than 150 arts & crafts vendors, kids’ games, art activities, and much more to Wildwood Park.

Find more attractions in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

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Kids—and kids of all ages—can make a splash at two fun attractions in Marshfield. Wenzel Family Plaza is a great community gathering spot in downtown Marshfield, offering fun events like live concerts and festivals throughout the year. On those hot summer days, it’s also a good place to cool off, thanks to a kid-friendly splash pad.

Vandehey Waters Outdoor Aquatic Center, 1900 S. Central Ave., is a state-of-the-art outdoor water complex that features multiple waters slides, diving boards, a current channel, a lap and recreation pool and even a climbing wall. The aquatic center is open daily from 11am to 7pm.

Ice cream & cold drinks

Visitors to Marshfield can also cool down with an ice-cold craft beer or a couple scoops of ice cream. The Blue Heron Brewpub—housed in a former ice cream factory, coincidentally—serves up refreshing pints of its flagship brands like Honey Blonde and Tiger’s Eye (an English mild ale), as well as seasonal selections like its Sour Sipper series (made with a Berliner Weisse base) or the Doghouse Daze farmhouse ale. Local favorite Nutz Deep II has 20 beers on tap and consistently tops the city’s Best of Marshfield lists for its burgers and fish fry.

Treat your sweet tooth at Hub City Ice Cream Company, which serves up more than a dozen flavors of Wisconsin’s own Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, as well as sundaes, floats, shakes, males, and slushies. Need a little caffeine boost? Head to Uptown Coffee Company on Central Avenue for iced coffee, mochas, macchiatos, and more.

Find more attractions and restaurants in Marshfield, Wood County and Marathon County in central Wisconsin.

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