Learn, Connect, Adventure & WIN!
From food to trails, learn practical skills for your outdoor adventures! Enjoy outdoor recreation clinics, kids' activities, vendors and exciting outdoor prizes.
#riblakewildnernessexpo
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Explore 3 Locations + Enter to Win the Ultimate Lake Escape
Enter to Win a 3-Day Cabin Stay & raffle prizes by attending the Wilderness Expo. Details Below
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Birding & Wildflower Walks, Saw Demonstrations, Ribbon Cutting, Refreshments, Hikes
📍 Location 1: Rib Lake School Forest
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM Guided Bird & Wildflower Walks with Birding Expert | Sign up Required
45 Min Walking Tours. 30 people Max per Session. Session start 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM & 8:00 AM
📍 Location 1: Rib Lake School Forest - Thums Parking Lot GPS: 45°20'56.9"N 90°12'30.8"W
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Refreshment Booth Fundraiser (Cash only)
9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rib Lake School Forest Trail
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saw & Forestry Demonstrations
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Cross Cut Saw Clinic History & Hands-On Demo
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Guided Nature Hikes + Self-Paced Hikes Encouraged
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Grand Prize Registration, Explore Local Vendors & Raffle Drawing
📍 Location 2: Camp 28 - 720 State Highway 102 Rib Lake, WI 54470
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Vendors: Farmers Market Vendors, Adventure Guides, Outdoor Outfitters, Local Artists
3:30 PM - Raffle Drawing: Live Raffle Drawing to announce the winners of Outdoor Prizes. Must be present to win.
Vendors: Secure your booth through darby@camp28.com or 715-427-2028. Vendor Form
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Kids Activity, Bike Clinic, Brat Fry & Meet the animals
📍 Location 3: Lakeview Park - 305 Park Row, Rib Lake, WI 54470
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - American Legion Post 274 Brat Fry
11:00 AM - Intro to Stamp Making and Letterboxing by Rib Lake Public Library. Kids Activity but all ages welcome. Letterboxing is an outdoor treasure hunt where participants hide weatherproof boxes in public places. Then share clues online or by word of mouth.
1:00 PM - Cycling Clinic by Taylor County Cycling Association Clinic
11:00 AM - Operation Horses Heal. Meet a few of their star horses and donkeys. Plus, learn how nature, horses and donkeys support our Veteran and military community.
🎉 Grand Prize Free Entry 🎉 Win the Ultimate Lake Escape a 3-Day Cabin Stay! $700 Value
Donated by: Rollie & Sue Thums + Family
Simply, attend the Wilderness Expo to enter.
Escape for 2 nights & 3 days to a peaceful lake retreat, perfect for relaxation and recreation!
Cabin Amenities: Fire ring for cozy campfires, Gas grill for outdoor cooking
Small boats, paddle boat & canoe for lake adventures
Don't miss your chance to win this incredible getaway at the Wilderness Expo!
The contest runs from 5.3.25 to 8.31.25. Additional entry options throughout the summer. See Details #riblakewildnernessexpo
Event Hosted by: Rib Lake Community Development Foundation, Rib Lake School Forest, Rib Lake Public Library & Camp 28