September 24, 2014 at 1:26 p.m.
Minocqua to host 50th Beef-A-Rama
Minocqua to host 50th Beef-A-Rama
By By Lakeland Times Staff-
This year's event will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, in Minocqua.
Initiated in 1964 by the Minocqua Retailers Association - and originally known as Fish-O-Rama - the event has drawn thousands to town for one of the quirkiest and most innovative special events held across the state.
Through the years, the same message has been delivered ... this day is a "thank you" from the town's merchants to all the visitors and customers who have frequented the area.
This year's event, the 50th anniversary edition, is no different. Because of that, organizers have tried to bring together another day that not only says "thanks," but also provides the time-honored traditions that have been so successful the past 49 years.
That means, of course, that there will be beef, and lots of it. That means that this year's event will offer the things that have been so well-loved through the years: great food, great entertainment and great tradition.
There have been a few additions to the event that have freshened it over the course of the past decade or so - one such addition has been the Rump Roast Run.
This year will also feature the Prime Choice Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Prime Choice Craft Show will feature close to 100 exhibitors set up rain or shine with a wide variety of unique handcrafted items being offered for sale. The artisans and craftsmen featured at the show are selected for their handmade craftsmanship and artistic talents. You will see original artwork, pottery, jewelry, tapestries, clothing, photography, wood creations, leather goods and more.
Live music and food concessions will be available on the upper level of Torpy Park and throughout downtown Minocqua to make this the place to be on the last weekend of September.
A complete schedule of this year's events is as follows:
Friday, Sept. 26
• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Veggie Rama - Farmers' Market Tasting Day at the Minocqua Park Complex
• 10 a.m. to noon
Beef pick-up at the Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce
• 6 to 9 p.m.
Concert at Torpy Park sponsored by the Island Business Association - Mama's Little Hippies
Saturday, September 27
• 7 a.m.
Street closure begins - shuttles run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rump Roast Run registration - American Legion Post
• 8:15 a.m.
Calf Mile
• 9 a.m.
Lakeland Rotary's Rump Roast Run
• 9 to 11 a.m.
Live Music: TBA at Torpy Park
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Non-Profit Pasture - Island City Ice Cream lawn
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Craft Fair Torpy Park - lower level
• 10 a.m.
Lakeland Rotary Beer Garden opens on Chicago Street
• 10 a.m. to noon
Live music: Brian Mclaughlin at the Rotary Beer Garden on Chicago Street
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live music: The Marvins outside Packerland Plus
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Krafts Kuddly Kritters
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Artists demonstrations at Twisted Widdlin' Fool
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Show at Veterans Park, sponsored by the Minocqua Public Library
• 11 a.m.
Minocqua Lions Club corn roast and beer tent opens at Torpy Park
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Torpy Park Cow Pie Plop sponsored by Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena and Torpy Park Beautification Committee at Best Western Plus Concord Inn lawn
• 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Judging of the Beef along Oneida Street
• 11:30 a.m.
Sandwich sales begin at Torpy Park and Chicago Street
• 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Live Music: TBA at Torpy Park
• Noon to 4 p.m.
Live Music: White House Players at the Rotary Beer Garden on Chicago Street
• 2:15 p.m.
Parade of Beef down Oneida Street from Redman Realty to Torpy Park
• 3 p.m.
Awards ceremony at Torpy Park
• 4 p.m.
Street open to traffic
• 4 to 8 p.m.
Live Music: TBA at Torpy Park
• 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Live music: Hip Pocket at the Rotary Beer Garden on Chicago Street
For more information, call the Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce or visit www.beefarama.com.
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