Visit Wausau

About Visit Wausau

Wausau/Central Wisconsin Sports Authority is the organizer and owner of the following events:
Badger State Games, Red White & Blue 5K Walk/Run, and the International Wisconsin Ginseng Festival.

The Sports Authority is a function of the Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau and was created to secure new sports events and major tournaments for the Wausau area. The Sports Authority is committed to developing long term relationships with events rights holders, sanctioning bodies, and our local sports organizations.

It is the strong local sport organizations and some of the finest sports facilities in the state that keep the competitive spirit thriving in the Wausau area. With our central location in the state, we can offer an attractive combination of experience, quality facilities, and convenience that has earned the respect of event rights holders and contributed to our success in hosting major sports tournaments in Wisconsin.

The Sports Authority Opportunity Fund is an application process for funding support. Each application is evaluated for economic benefits to the local community, partnership opportunities, and participation in generated revenues.

We partner with the Marathon County Parks Department to have use of multiple state of the art facilities. Our partnership allows us to offer a venue for almost any sport. We also have partnerships with other additional facilities around the area such as a large indoor field house, bowling center, ski hill, and curling facility.

Things to do in the area

Looking for a unique Midwest experience? Look no further than Wisconsin's Outdoor Basecamp, greater Wausau, located in the heart of Wisconsin. Never lacking in things to do, there are activities for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, music lovers, art enthusiasts, and foodies alike; you're sure to find something that piques your interest.

Explore the great outdoors by paddling the Wisconsin River or biking along the Mountain Bay Trail. The adventure seekers can hit the slopes at Granite Peak, kayak a world-renowned course, or ride diverse mountain bike trails at Sylvan Hill or Nine Mile.

Wausau is 'Arts Town, USA.' If you're an art lover, you won't want to miss the exhibits at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum or the Center for the Visual Arts. Music lovers can catch concerts and live Broadway at The Grand Theater.

Families with kids (and pets!) will love the fun at WOW(Wausau on Water) or Sawmill Adventure Park, exploring the county's many museums, outdoor sculptures, and pet-friendly parks. And for beer enthusiasts, Marathon County has a growing brewery scene that won't disappoint.

Midwest Charm meets one-of-a-kind experiences in greater Wausau. Plan your visit today and discover all this hidden gem has to offer!

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