Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
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Date and Time
Thursday Jun 4, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Every Thursday in June, July and August
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Location
Veteran's Memorial Park, Wisconsin Rapids
101-299 1st St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Fees/Admission
This family friendly event is free to attend!
Not all food vendors can accept card payments, please plan accordingly.
Contact Information
Lacy Alling
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Event Sponsors
Royal Flush Sponsor
Co-Sponsors
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Description
For over thirty years, the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has hosted Lunch by the River! Join us on Thursday's from June-August from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the beautiful Veteran's Park on the Wisconsin River for an afternoon of live music, delicious local food trucks and fun outdoor games. This is a free community event you won't want to miss! Enjoy a variety of local food and live entertainment, all while taking in the wonderful view of the Wisconsin River!
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTING SPONSOR
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.
ROYAL FLUSH SPONSOR
Crockett Septic
JUNE 4
Co-Sponsors: Paper City Saving's Bank, Solarus, S.C. Swiderski
Entertainment: Jesse Bauman
JUNE 11
Exclusive Sponsor: Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa
Entertainment: Rapids School of Performing Arts
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties "United We Can Event"
JUNE 18
Co-Sponsors: Mid-State Technical College, Renaissance by Rennes, Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Entertainment: Max Benitz
JUNE 25
Co-Sponsors: Mariani Packing Co., Tri-City Services, Dynamic Alliance Roofing
Entertainment: Lincoln High School Mariachi Band
JULY 2
Co-Sponsors: US Bank, Rapids Insurance Agency;A Division of Marshfield
Entertainment: Steve Strasman
JULY 9
Co-Sponsors: Valley Communities Credit Union, TJ's Auto & Collision Center
Entertainment: Robert Allen
JULY 16
Exclusive Sponsor: Sanford Health Marshfield Clinic
Entertainment: Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
JULY 23
Co-Sponsors: Quality Plus Printing, Waste Managment, The Spot By Jacoby
Entertainment: Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre
JULY 30
Co-Sponsors: Heinzen Printing & Promotional, Express Recycling Solutions, WoodTrust Bank
Entertainment: Jackson Taylor
AUGUST 6
Co-Sponsors: Solarus, Prevail Bank, Schierl Tire & Auto Service
Entertainment: South Wood County YMCA Turners Gymnastics Team
AUGUST 13
Exclusive Sponsor: Waste Management
Entertainment: Miss Wisconsin Rapids Organization
AUGUST 20
Co-Sponsors: ERCO Worldwide, Our House Senior Living, Members Advantage Credit Union
Entertainment: The Beer & Pretzels Polka Duo
AUGUST 27
Exclusive Sponsor: Rapids Transmission & Auto
Entertainment: Creepers Car Club
FOOD VENDORS: Chat-R-Box Catering, El Sembrador, Rocky Rococo, Jamaican Kitchens
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