Hometown Calendar

Walk-the-Waush Challenge
The Waushara County Health Department, Waushara County Chapter of the Ice Age Trial
Alliance and Waushara County Parks Department have partnered together to create a
walking challenge called Walk-the-Waush. The challenge will be held June 1st through August
19th
. The challenge is free and open to walkers, runners and hikers of all ages and abilities.
Participants can enter as an individual or as a team (maximum of 4 per team). Participants
can pick up a Trail Book from the Waushara County libraries, the Waushara County Health
Department and Waushara County Parks Department, or the Waushara County Chamber of
Commerce Office and Information Kiosks located in Wild Rose, Plainfield and Wautoma. If
anyone requires assistance to complete the challenge, Assist Wisconsin is available as a
partner. They are a non-profit organization whose mission is to replace obstacles with
opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families. They are able to provide
special equipment and volunteer support. Please visit www.assistwi.org or call 608-253-2939
to speak with a member of their staff. You can find more information about the challenge on
Facebook at “Walk-the-Waush Challenge” or call the Waushara County Health Department
at 920-787-6590.

How many miles can you walk in 80 days?  June 1 Thru August 19
No fee to enter.  Open to all ages and abilities.
Enter as an Individual or Team of Four.

Log miles from 13 trails in Waushara County.
Pick up a Trail Book at your local library, the
Health Department & Parks Department, the
Chamber of Commerce Office, and info kiosks.

Find us on Facebook:
“Walk – the -Waush Challenge” Event
or call the Health Dept at 920-787-6590 for details

Hucklberry Acres Campgrounds, E9005 Hucklberry Lane, New London, WI

Sat., June 30

Cardboard Boat Race, sandcastle building, music & fireworks

Freedom Fest is Waushara County’s celebration of Independence Day sponsored by the
Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 30th with
the parade beforehand at 5:00pm. The event will then continue on at the Waushara County
Fairgrounds with food, entertainment and kids activities followed by one of the area’s finest
displays of fireworks sponsored by various businesses and organizations.

Sat., June 30, at Wautoma Fairgrounds, dusk.

Sat., June 30, at Princeton School, dusk.

Sat., June 30, at the Millpond, dusk.