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A Year-Long Celebration
With our city reaching this milestone, we are offered
an opportunity to look back and cherish the moments that have been, appreciate them, and look forward to things
to come. The 150th Anniversary of Stevens Point allows us to appreciate our heritage and celebrate the moments
that molded our community. Join us in celebrating!
New! Print a Point 150 Poster!
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News! We
are looking for Celebration Sponsors &
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News! Biggest Amateur Liar Competition to be held. Print a Registration Form.
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News! Birthday Celebration Schedule
After the parade on Saturday, May 17, 2008 (see
below), there will be a Birthday Celebration in Pfiffner Pioneer Park. See the Birthday Party Schedule.
News! A Parade to Remember
Saturday, May 17, 2008 marks Stevens Point's 150th
birthday! To celebrate, we intend to produce the biggest parade our community has ever seen. It will be a Parade to Remember!
This once-in-a-lifetime event provides an opportunity for all businesses/organizations to promote their importance
to the community with the theme, "The Contributions We Have Made." The parade will line up in reverse
order of each business/organization's founding, our newest first and our oldest last - a civics and history lesson
on wheels!
Then, at the end of the parade, we will all gather
on the riverfront for birthday cake as we celebrate ourselves and our home.
Parade units will be judged on adherence to theme, historical connection, originality and quality. Winners in each
of the four categories will win $150!
(Registration for the parade is now closed.)
Official Point 150 merchandise can now be purchased at the Stevens Point Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau. Merchandise includes: Polar
fleece jackets & vests, hooded sweatshirts, long & short sleeve T-shirts, coffee mugs, drink mugs and hats.
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Special Events
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| May |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that Embraces
its Diverse Heritage." |
| May 3 |
Portage County Cultural Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., SPASH, celebrating cultures
in Portage County. Food, entertainment, arts, crafts, games, historical displays, free admission and parking. Call
341-1525 for more
info. |
| May 17 |
Stevens Point Birthday Party at Pfiffner Pioneer
Park
See the Birthday
Party Schedule. |
| May 17 |
Good Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
4:00 p.m., Masonic Evergreen Lodge #93,
2854 Church St. |
| May 31 |
150th Celebration
Celebrate the 150th day of the 150th year
of the founding of Stevens Point with games and activities from our history, Central Wisconsin Children's Museum. Call 346-1531 for more info. |
| June |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that Enjoys
its Recreation." |
| June 4 |
A Tapestry of Service, 1898-2008
Stevens Point Chapter of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 110 years of service to "God, Home, and Country."
The Restaurant at Sentry. |
| June 6 |
Kids Walk Wisconsin
Pfiffner Pioneer Park. Non-competitive 1,
2, or 4 mile walk for children up to 10, along the Wisconsin River. Featuring "150 Years of Exercise"
display. Call 344-2003 for more info. |
| June 7 |
Walk Wisconsin
1/4, 1/2, or full marathon through the Stevens
Point Green Circle Trail. Visit WalkWisconsin.com for more info. |
| June 15 |
Ceremony Celebrating the Stevens Point Jewish Community and the listing of Temple Beth Israel on the National Registry
of Historic Places. 2:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1519 Water Street, and the synagogue at 1475 Water St. |
| June 17 |
USA
Women's Olympic Softball Team, Zenoff
Park |
| July & August |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that Likes
to Celebrate - and Celebrate We Do!" |
| July 3 |
Stevens Point Brewery Presents BoDeans,
9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Point 150 Celebration, Pfiffner Pioneer Park |
| July 3 |
Historic Fire House No. 2 Museum Grand Opening and
YMCA 40th Anniversary Celebration
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Open House complete with
cake, music, tours of the fire house, and "be active" activities. Historical Society ribbon cutting. |
| July 4-6 |
Riverfront Rendezvous
Music, Food, and Fun in Pfiffner Pioneer
Park |
| July 4 |
Fourth of July Parade
Downtown Stevens Point. 12 Noon. Call 343-5356
for more
info. |
| July 11 & 12 |
Crazy Days
Downtown Stevens Point. Call 343-5356 for
more
info. |
| July 16 |
Sesquicentennial Concert
7 - 8 p.m. Pfiffner Park Bandshell. Stevens
Point City Band celebrates 150 years with a night of music. |
| Aug. 2 |
Corn on the Curb
Downtown Stevens Point. Call 343-5356 for
more
info. |
| Aug. 15-16 |
Brews, Brats, and Bands
Two days of Music, rides, and more at Brewery
Park. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels of Stevens Point. Call 344-9310 for more info. |
| September |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that Loves
its Heritage as an Educational Center." |
| Sept. 20 |
Art in the Park
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pfiffner Pioneer Park.
Arts & Crafts Vendors, food, refreshments, and children's art activities. Free admission. Call 344-8901 for
more info. |
| October |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that Cares
about its Environment." |
| Oct. 3 & 4 |
Dozynki Harvest Fest
Downtown Stevens Point. Includes traditional
Polish dinner, polka music, crowning of the Polish Queen, crafts, children's activities, pumpkin painting, food,
refreshments, and entertainment. Call 343-5356 for more info. |
| November |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that is
Very Thankful." |
| Nov. 20 |
Christmas Parade
6:15 p.m. Downtown Stevens Point. Call 343-5356 for more info. |
| December |
Theme: "Stevens Point is a Community that is
Very Giving, with a Strong Spiritual Core." |
| Dec. 12 & 13 |
Home for the Holidays
Downtown Stevens Point. Enjoy strolling
carolers and musicians, hot cider, and cookies while shopping downtown. Call 343-5356 for more info. |
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This schedule subject to change without notice. |
Contact:
Tom Schrader
2442 Sims Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 346-1531
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