The Bobber

Experiencing Wisconsin Festivals: Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest, Hodag Country Festival, & Winterfest

Episode Summary

In this episode, Hailey travels across Wisconsin, highlighting the state’s vibrant festival scene. She starts in the central region of Wausau at Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest, which hosts a variety of activities including world-famous balloon rallies, log rolling competitions, and even a car show! Next, heading up North to Rhinelander, Hailey showcases Hodag Country Festival, otherwise known as Nashville of the North. Keeping many generational traditions intact, Hodag is a unique and special event with more than just top country stars. There is an unmatched camping experience full of small town comradery. Down south, Hailey wraps up the Wisconsin festival tour at Winterfest in Lake Geneva, which has been named the winter party of the year for 28 years in a row! With great food, amazing performances, and the US National Snow Sculpting Championship, it’s a winter event like no other.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Hailey travels across Wisconsin, highlighting the state’s vibrant festival scene. She starts in the central region of Wausau at Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest, which hosts a variety of activities including world-famous balloon rallies, log rolling competitions, and even a car show! Next, heading up North to Rhinelander, Hailey showcases Hodag Country Festival, otherwise known as Nashville of the North. Keeping many generational traditions intact, Hodag is a unique and special event with more than just top country stars. There is an unmatched camping experience full of small town comradery. Down south, Hailey wraps up the Wisconsin festival tour at Winterfest in Lake Geneva, which has been named the winter party of the year for 28 years in a row! With great food, amazing performances, and the US National Snow Sculpting Championship, it’s a winter event like no other.

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Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest: https://tasteandglow.com/; Hodag Country Festival: https://www.hodag.com/country-music/; Winterfest: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/winterfest/; Lake Geneva: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/; Trailmates Snowmobile Club: https://www.trailmatesclub.com/; Grand Geneva Resort & Spa: https://www.grandgeneva.com/; Maxwell Mansion: https://staymaxwell.com/; Freaky Tiki Fest: https://staymaxwell.com/events/freaky-tiki-winterfest-4l2ht; Baker House: https://bakerhouse1885.com/; Fire and Ice Lounge: https://bakerhouse1885.com/series/fire-ice-bar-2/

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