Project North brings music, art to downtown Rhinelander

The unique music, art and sustainability festival known as Project North is set return to downtown Rhinelander this weekend, Sept. 15 and 16. Now in its third year, Project North continues to grow and offers a diverse music lineup, interactive art workshops, sustainable and eco-friendly practices, family-friendly events, food trucks and more, organizers said in a press release.

The Project North 2023 music lineup is available at https://www.projectnorth.org/lineup-2023/.

This year’s edition of Project North will be hosted by presenting partners ArtStart of Rhinelander and WXPR Public Radio. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will join the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce as a supporting partner.

Established in 1990, MREA promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. As a Project North partner, MREA will support the sustainability programming for the festival. Recycling Connections will also assist with coordinating the waste management and composting for the project this year helping the event meet its goal of being a near zero waste event, the release states.

Returning in 2023 will be the WOW Mobile Metal Lab, the 10 second film festival, multiple stages of music, multiple food trucks and craft beers.

 New art installations and activities and video projections will be added this year as well as other hands-on activities. 

Project North is made possible through funding from a Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and the Rhinelander Tourism & Marketing Committee.

For more information about Project North, or to purchase tickets, visit www.projectnorth.org.