Head over to downtown Wausau in Washington County for some possum fun!
Events include parade and possum auction, arts and crafts and live bluegrass and gospel music all afternoon. Be sure to try some possum stew, it is surprisingly good. Share in the laughs when local politicians and celebrities bid against each other for the rights to a live possum … really.
In addition, try a sample of a variety of unique southern foods. The most popular treat, being, well you guessed it … possum ice cream!
Round out the evening by attending the Saturday evening dance held at the world famous Possum Palace.
Schedule of events:
6 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – Trophy Presentation (Possum Trot)
9a.m. – Invocation & Welcome
9:45-10:30AM – Billy Lipford
10 a.m. – Possum Parade
10:30-11 a.m. – The Parish Family
11 a.m. – Corn Pone Baking Contest
11:20-Noon – Swiftwater
Noon-12:10 p.m. – Flag Raising Ceremony
12:10-12:20 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America
12:20-12:45 p.m. – Possum Auction
12:45-1:15 p.m. – Special Speaker
1:15-2 p.m. – Billy Lipford
2-2:30 p.m. – Sack Race & Greasy Pole Contests
2-2:45 p.m. – The Parish Family
2:45-3:15 – Hog Callin’ & Rooster Crowin’ Contest (Children)
3:15-4 p.m. – Swiftwater
4-5 p.m. – Hog Callin’ Contest (Adults)
Wausau Possum Festival music lineup
9:45-10:30 a.m. – Billy Lipford
10:30-11 a.m. – The Parish Family
11:20-Noon – Swiftwater
1:15-2 p.m. – Billy Lipford
2-2:45 p.m. – The Parish Family
3:15-4 p.m. – Swiftwater