region 715

Nekoosa

Derived from the Ho-Chunk word for “running water,” Nekoosa is located near the geographic center of the state along the dazzling Wisconsin River. Picnic with friends in Riverside Park along the water or cast a line for great fishing. Visit in the fall for the annual Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest to get in the autumn spirit with a farmer’s market, games, a car show and other fun activities or any come time of year to try your luck at the casino.

Explore the Area

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2025 Beer in the Barn Craft Beer Fest 6/14/2025 Wisconsin Rapids - 6.15 miles away
2
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Wausau Woodchucks 6/13/2025 Wisconsin Rapids - 6.32 miles away
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Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 6/14/2025 Wisconsin Rapids - 6.32 miles away
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Rome SnoBandits Classic Car, Bike & Snowmobile Show 6/14/2025 Nekoosa - 8.32 miles away
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Bluegrass at the Lake 6/12/2025 - 6/14/2025 Wisconsin Rapids - 8.54 miles away
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Bluegrass at the Lake 6/12/2025 - 6/14/2025 Wisconsin Rapids - 8.96 miles away
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Pittsville FFA Alumni and Pittsville FFA June Dairy Breakfast 6/14/2025 Pittsville - 14.64 miles away
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Dairy Days - Stevens Point 6/14/2025 Stevens Point - 23.09 miles away

Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 78° F
Low 57° F

Winter

High 26° F
Low 12° F

Fall

High 55° F
Low 35° F

Spring

High 53° F
Low 33° F

Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau