Will you be stuck in Menomonie this summer? Fear not, for I come providing a whirlwind of events for you to enjoy while in town during the summer months.

 

For those who enjoy staying active in the summer, the Get It Dunn Run 5K and half marathon will be taking place on May 18. According to getitdunnrun.com, this is the 2nd annual event presented by Mind over Matter (M.O.M.) thanks to the huge success from last year’s event. All participants of the half marathon will receive a custom finisher medal as an added bonus.

 

This year, M.O.M. has also announced a new Campership outreach effort that will be an addition to the National Education Scholarship, Kathleen Fisher Memorial Scholarship and M.O.M. Care Packages that are given to families facing a cancer diagnosis.

 

The Get It Dunn Run began as an effort to build M.O.M. and to give back more to the community, such as offering regular “life scholarships” to people and organizations in need.

 

Registration closes May 16.

 

This summer you can also attend Menomonie’s SummerDaze event. This year’s theme is rock ‘n’ roll, and a variety of events will take place over a two-day period at Wilson Park and in downtown Menomonie.

 

SummerDaze will feature a Medallion Hunt and the Nature Valley Grand Prix Bike Race. Events and activities are available for everyone–a children’s arcade, food and beer garden, family games and entertainment and an arts and crafts fair. There will also be Wiener Dog races. Anyone would be overwhelmed by the cuteness of that event!

 

If you would like updates about the event, follow SummerDaze on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/pages/SummerDaze

 

Release your inner child at the Dunn County Fair. Equipped with entertainment, vendors and carnivals galore, the Dunn County Fair is the place to be this July. The free stage will include performances by Wisconsin-based musical acts as well as a karaoke competition dubbed Menomonie Idol. In the grandstand, horse tractor and truck pulls share the dirt with the Red Cedar car races and the Menomonie Lion’s Club Demolition Derby.

 

The fair consists of thrilling carnival rides. There is an unlimited ride pass that can be bought in advance for $35 or $50 at the ticket booth during the fair. This allows you to ride unlimited during all open times. The rides begin July 24 at 5 p.m.