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EVENTS

From recreational events to educational programs, summer concerts to the fall color festival,

The Friends offer a variety of fun park events throughout the year.

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First Day Hike
on Rib Mountain

Thursday, January 1, 2026

11am -1 pm
State Park Visitor Center

Rib Mountain State Park

Join us in January for the WI DNR First Day hike to wear off those effects of New Year's eve celebration and get started on your resolutions for healthy living in 2026. Departing from the Park Visitor office 11am on Thursday, Jan 1.

​Participation is FREE, but a daily or annual park admission pass is required. This would be a great time to get your new 2026 annual pass, valid for a full year

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2026 Candlelight
Snowshoe Hikes 

Saturdays, Jan 10 and Feb 14
6:00 - 8:00 pm 
Friends Gathering Space building 

Rib Mountain State Park

The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park will again be hosting two candlelight snowshoe hikes for 2026 on Saturday, January 10, and on Saturday, February 14, from 6-8 p.m. 

 

It's always a fun time at the Friends Gathering Space.  Lots of room, fireplace inside, campfire outside, heated restrooms, and smiling faces.  What more could anyone want?  We have a great time hosting these fabulous hikes at this beautiful scene right here in our back yard.

Some snowshoes are available for use at no cost, but we encourage hikers who have some to bring their own.

There is no cost to participants, though donations are always welcome, and a current park admission sticker is required.  (This would be a great time to purchase your new 2026 annual sticker, which will be valid for a full year until Jan 2027).

If questionable weather threatens, feel free to call the Friends of Rib Mt at 715-680-9480, or the park office at 715-842-2522. 

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2026
Concerts in the Clouds

We'll post more info soon

Tentative 2026 dates:

Sat. June 27th 6:00-8:00pm

Sat. July 18th 6:00-8:00pm

Sat. Aug 8th 6:00-8:00pm
 

​Admission to the concerts is FREE, but a daily or annual park admission pass is required. Early arrival & carpooling is encouraged. Parking space is limited.

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About the Friends

Dedicated to the enhancement

of programs and facilities

at Rib Mountain State Park

Contact us

149801 State Park Rd

Wausau, WI 54401

info@ribmountain.org

715-680-9480

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