Marshfield Dairyfest kicks off with annual Mayor’s Breakfast

MARSHFIELD – Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Mayor’s Breakfast, kicking off the officials start of Marshfield Dairyfest.

People lined up to be the first through the doors, which opened at 5 a.m., where they were able to eat as much scrambled eggs, pancakes and, of course, cheese curds as they could.

The fun continued at Columbia Park, where kids competed in the Cheese Chase and Bingo, winning tickets to Vandhey Waters and Rogers Cinema, gift certificates to Chips and more. There also was live entertainment with the Civic Band and Conservatory of Dance.

Today, Saturday, the parade will take over Central Avenue at 11 a.m., and you can find craft vendors on W. 3^rd and S Chestnut until 4 p.m., as well as softball tournaments all day at the fairgrounds and more.

At Wenzel Plaza, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, and bring your appetites for the food trucks.

The entertainment lineup:

• 1 p.m.: UW Madison Marching Band performance
• 2 p.m.: Enoch the Eccentric - Magician, Entertainer
• 3 p.m.: "Poodles & Praise" - A Pawsitively Pawsome Dog show

Other Dairyfest happenings today:

• 18th Annual Dairyfest Fling, Disc Golf Tournament Braem Park Shelter
• Marshfield Lions Club. Fishing for Kids at Wildwood Park’s Upper Pond, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• North Wood County Historical Society Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social at Governor W. H. Upham House, 212 West 3rd St., Marshfield, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Pre Fair Appreciation Party, Expo Building at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Annual Outdoor Dairyfest Beer Garden, Nutz Deep II 809 S. Central Ave., 3 p.m.-11 p.m.