The Iola-Scandinavia area offers boundless recreation opportunities and attractions not to be missed.
These include:
IOLA SCANDINAVIA CHAMBER of COMMERCE FALL CRAFT & GIFT FAIR - Don't miss this great event October 20, 2007 9a.m. - 3p.m. - location Iola Old Car Show Activity Center. A great turnout for the past years event will certain result in planning for a future event. A great event for young and old alike. Please call Traci at (715)445-5505. Call today vendor spaces still available.
WORS - Wisconsin Off Road Series - America's Largest Mountain Bike racing series will be held in May, 2007. The Iola Winter Sports Club hosts the event at their location on Highway MM north of Iola. The Iola Bumb and Jump course offers a great place to race or spectate an incredible race. For additional information http://www.wors.org/ or e-mail novakj@iola.k12.wi.us
CITY WIDE RUMMAGE - Sponsored by the Iola Lioness, Will be held the second saturday of May. For additional information contact Lioness Sherry at 715 445 3482.
2nd Annual Chicken BBQ-Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Department to hold 2nd Annual Chicken BBQ on May 20, 2007 at Ellison Park serving 11 am until 2 pm.
Dinners include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert - $6.50 per plate. Refreshments & Drive thru service available.
Advance tickets available at: Premier Community Bank, Tomorrow Valley Co-Op Scandinavia, Silver Lake Lanes, Little Norway or any Scandinavia Firefighter.
Honken's Hilltop Farm located at E721 Cty MM, Iola. Honken's Hilltop Farm provides U-Pick Apples, Cider, Pumpkin patch, Corn Maize, Horse Drawn Wagon Riders, Sleigh Rides - Winter. Also provide Horse Drawn Wagon Rides for Weddings, Funerals, Prom, Corporate and Private Functions. Call (715)498-2767 or (715)445-3381. Check out the photos at Winter in Iola Area.
IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL - First weekend in February. Ski Jumping, Cross Country Skiing, Badger State Games, Ice Sculpting, Fish Derby, Norwegian Dinner including Lutefisk, Lefse, Norwegian Meatballs and all the trimmings. February 2007. For more information on crafting at the Lutefisk supper contact Traci Templin at 715-445-5505
GLACIER WOOD GOLF CLUB - (715) 445-3831 Now features 18 holes! Pro shop, cart rentals, beautiful newly completed restaurant with lounge and nightly specials. A beautifully-designed course will challenge the novice to expert golfer. Now open http://www.glacierwoodiola.com/.
Iola Garden Club annual flower show will be held June 9, 2007. The public is invited to view floral arrangements made by club members. Free admission. In addition to the flower show there will be a bake sale, plant sale, raffle, door prizes and sandwiches for sale. The theme this year is "June Impressions" and will be held at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center, 445 S. Jackson Street, Iola, WI from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For additional information contact Ginnie Hintz at (715)824-3942.
SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Don't miss the awesome display of Fireworks Tuesday, July 3, 2008 Purchase your cash raffle tickets now for a chance to win $5,000.00 limited ticket sales.
IOLA OLD CAR SHOW and SWAP MEET - July 10-13, 2008. The Largest Automotive Extravaganza in the Midwest. Something different is in store for those who attend Iola ’07. The theme for the 35th annual car show will be Coming Up Sevens. Instead of focusing on a single make or a design for a show theme, this time around it will be on the model year. Being that the show is in 2007, the show will feature cars and trucks that had the model year ending with the number seven. Other displays include the Post War, Pre War, Blue Ribbon, Car Corral (for sale), ICA's collector car auction, and additional spaces has been added swap meet bring the total to over 4400 spaces. Want to display a vehicle send pictures and auto info to Iola Old Car Show, P.O. Box 1, Iola, WI 54945 or mike@iolaoldcarshow.com. Accepting antique vehicles 1975 and older. Please no rust or primer.
Art on the Track - Saturday, July 12th, 2008. Art and Craft Fair Held on the Iola Scandiniavi Athletic Track, 450 Division Street, Iola for more information contact Janice Lehr 715-445-3836
IOLA MILLS - A beautifully restored 19th century grist and sawmill. Currently under restoration not open to the public. For more information contact Tom & Melody Fucik @ (920)733-8480.
Iola Historical Society - Check out the Train Depot, Caboose, Old School House, Log Cabin and Helvetia Town Hall. Check out the latest project! The 1901 fire station replica will be a great addition to historical society. The historical society is currently working to raise $160,000 the projected construction cost. See the pictures labeled Iola Historical Society. A sure sign of spring is activity at the Iola Historical Society. Meetings resume in March and continue through October. Meeting are held the last Monday of the month at 7:30. Tours available by request. For more information contact Murnell Olsen (715)467-2534 or Stella Strand (715)445-3184.
Scandinavia Corn Roast - August 1,2,&3, 2008 don't miss this great family event. (715)467-2366 May through September or www.gglbbs.com/sbc
IOLA VINTAGE MILITARY AND GUN SHOW WITH OLD WORKING WHEELS - August 11-12, 2007. Vintage Military Equipment, Encampment, Swap meet, Gun show, Old Working Wheels include antique tractors, steam engines, antique displays and don't miss the Flying Northern Aces Show Team radio controled model aircraft. Check out the Web site at http://www.iolavms.com/ or contact Mary @ (715)445-4005.
IOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY STRAWBERRY FEST - August 12, 2007 don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the days of yesteryear while enjoying strawberry shortcake at the Iola Historical Society grounds. Just West of Main Street on Depot Street. The Iola Historical Society is also raising funds for another historical building. On the horizon is an antique fire station designed after the original facility on State street in Iola. Three donated fire apparatus' will be housed in the new building. Construction is anticipated for the March of 2007.
IOLA LIONESS CHRISTMAS PARADE - and Santa's Visit December 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. this event is certain to get you in the mood for holidays. Visit with Santa following the parade at the Library. The Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative will be collecting Toys for Tots at various location. Items can be donated the day of the parade. For more information check out the Iola Village Library's website at www.owls.lib.wi.us/ivl/.
IOLA COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR -Iola Community Fitness and Aquatic Center -April 21, 2007- This year's event will feature a variety of health care professionals. The Iola Lions and Waupaca Riverside Hospital will sponsor PSA, Lipid Panel (cholesterol testing) and Blood Sugar testing for a small fee. Tetanus shots offered by Theda Care Physicians. The Iola Scandinavia LEO Club's Pancake breakfast will be held from 7:30a.m.-10:30a.m. Pancakes with delicious toppiings, coffee, and fruit will be served for $3.00.
IOLA WINTER SPORTS CLUB - (715-445-3411) denmat@gglbbs.com A Badger Winter Games venue, this facility offers ski jumping as well as cross-country skiing on groomed and lighted trails. www.gglbbs.com/iwsc
IOLA SCANDINAVIA FITNESS AND AQUATIC CENTER- An awesome facility for your total work work out needs. 6-Lane Lap Pool, Zero-depth Entry Leisure Pool with an impressive Water Slide, Whirlpool, Meeting rooms and Gymanasium with Climbing Wall. A must see with a visit to the area. Check out http://www.waupacaevents.com/ Iola link for complete schedule hours.
Silver Lake Lanes- Located in Scandinavia this place has it all. Bowling is a great recreational hobby for young and old alike. League and tournaments as well as casual bowling is just down the street.
F & W Publications fna KRAUSE PUBLICATIONS - (715-445-2214) The world's largest hobby publisher. Tours can be arranged to see the publishing process unfold.
HUNTING - Our entire area is ideal habitat for deer, turkey, grouse and small game.
FISHING - Area lakes and streams offer everything from panfish to trout.
RELAXING - Take a stroll by the river, a hike in the woods, or just relax in the park and watch the wildlife on beautiful Lake Iola. The pace slows when you're relaxing in Iola/Scandinavia!
SNOWMOBILING - Miles of groomed trails will lead you anywhere in the county! There are several local clubs that take great pride in maintaining trails in the area.
And much more!
