Join us for our Annual Wanderoos Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Voted the Best Outdoor Celebration by 2025 Amery Free Press readers.
7:00am Onsite Registration/Packet Pickup for the 10th Annual "All Roads Lead To Wanderoos 5k Run/Walk” (click here to go to registration page). This timed 5k Run/Walk is sponsored by the Wanderoos Area Community Club, Peer’s Bar, and UW Wanderoos. Voted the Best Charity Run by 2025 Amery Free Press Readers.
8:00am 5k Begins
10:00am The “Old Mil Salute” to those who have passed away the previous year and have ties to the ballpark.
10:45am Kiddie parade
11:00am Wanderoos Celebration Parade. Contact Diane Anderson for all parade inquiries: Didiander@cs.com
**ALL Current and Former Military Personnel are invited to ride on a float that will follow the honor guard.
AFTER THE PARADE: To celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary we want to thank ALL Current and Former Military Personnel. You are invited to the Wanderoos Ball Field for a special Memorial Salute.
Afternoon: Chicken dinners will be available with beans, potato salad, dinner rolls, milk and coffee. Pork sandwiches, brats and hotdogs will also be available.
There’s fun all afternoon for all ages with a bean bag tournament and games for kids. **All Current and Former Military Personnel will receive a complimentary Chicken Dinner.
2:00pm Bean Bag Tournament
2:00-5:00pm Special Music by North of 64
Food and refreshments are sold on the grounds the entire day
8:00pm Street Dance featuring music by Blackout! Our street dance will last until midnight with a few breaks, including a break during the fireworks.
Dusk The Best Fireworks Show in Town. Get your Fireworks Raffle Ticket — $5 per ticket; 500 tickets sold. Contact any Wanderoos Area Community Club Member. Tickets also might be sold at UW Wanderoos. $300; $200; $100 Cash prizes. Proceeds will support our popular Fireworks Show. Drawing after the Fireworks. Winner need not be present.
