Stevens Point Area Visitors Guide 2023
Here you’ll find Wisconsin’s oldest farmers market still held in the same spot and the Point Brewery - a staple here since 1857 - along with the other breweries, wineries, and distilleries that make up the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective for a tour and a taste! Check out the nation’s longest-running renewable Energy Fair, test your knowledge with the world’s largest Trivia contest, or visit the home of the first refrigerated salad bar (in a classic Wisconsin supper club, of course!). Order up at Ruby, named the best coffee in Wisconsin by Food & Wine, then explore more local makers from Tapped to Siren Shrubs. Head outdoors in the Stevens Point Area and venture out on the popular 27-mile Green Circle Trail complete with a view. Bike one of Wisconsin’s best mountain biking trails at Standing Rocks – a mix of old-school and flow trails. Golf SentryWorld one of the best public courses in the nation and host of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Paddle the backwaters of the Wisconsin River or fly-fish the Tomorrow River. Explore the local art and Insta-worthy spots – with vibrant murals to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park. Keep exploring the best of the region, complete with recommendations and travel tips within this guide. Whether you are making a first-time trip or are a frequent visitor – welcome! From all of us at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - we hope your visit is a great one.
Here you’ll find Wisconsin’s oldest farmers market still held in the same spot and the Point Brewery - a staple here since 1857 - along with the other breweries, wineries, and distilleries that make up the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective for a tour and a taste! Check out the nation’s longest-running renewable Energy Fair, test your knowledge with the world’s largest Trivia contest, or visit the home of the first refrigerated salad bar (in a classic Wisconsin supper club, of course!). Order up at Ruby, named the best coffee in Wisconsin by Food & Wine, then explore more local makers from Tapped to Siren Shrubs.
Head outdoors in the Stevens Point Area and venture out on the popular 27-mile Green Circle Trail complete with a view. Bike one of Wisconsin’s best mountain biking trails at Standing Rocks – a mix of old-school and flow trails. Golf SentryWorld one of the best public courses in the nation and host of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Paddle the backwaters of the Wisconsin River or fly-fish the Tomorrow River. Explore the local art and Insta-worthy spots – with vibrant murals to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park.
Keep exploring the best of the region, complete with recommendations and travel tips within this guide. Whether you are making a first-time trip or are a frequent visitor – welcome! From all of us at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - we hope your visit is a great one.
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Amherst Area 2023 Events
JANUARY
14 Point Dance Ensemble presents
Choreography Showcase
2 p.m., Tickets sold at the door
Jensen Community Center
15 Bingo
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call 715-824-5202
for more information
Jensen Community Center
27-28 Tomorrow River Community Charter
School 8th Grade Musical and
Spaghetti Dinner
Visit TRCCS.org for details
Jensen Community Center
FEBRUARY
26 Milwaukee Bucks Bus Trip
Call 715-824-5202 for details
Leaving from the Jensen
Community Center
MARCH
9-12 Amherst High School Musical
Musical and times TBD. Contact
varietyproductionsJG@gmail.com for
more information
Jensen Community Center
19 Bingo
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call 715-824-5202
for more information
Jensen Community Center
APRIL
8 Tomorrow River Business Association
Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m.
Jensen Community Center
15 Tomorrow River Variety Show
7 p.m., Tickets at the door
Jensen Community Center
20 Jensen Community Center Youth
Soccer Program
Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings
through mid-May. Sign up by March 15,
2023 at JensenCenter.org
Jensen Community Center
23 Migration Day
Learn about migrating animals,
call 715-824-5202 for information
Jensen Community Center
MAY
5-6 Swap-O-Rama
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. A village-wide garage sale,
visit trba.fun for more information
Amherst
5-15 Spring Gardening Swap, Shop & Drop
Self-serve in the drive-through at the
Jensen Community Center
JUNE
23 Tomorrow River Business Association
Wine Walk
Sample wines throughout Amherst,
beginning at the Jensen Community
Center
Visit trba.fun for information.
25 Harleigh Games
CrossFit competition for all ages
and skill levels
Amherst Fairgrounds
JULY
13-16 Portage County Fair of Amherst
Amherst Fairgrounds
20-22 Amherst Area Children’s Theater
Musical and times TBD. Contact
varietyproductionsJG@gmail.com
for more info
Jensen Community Center
AUGUST
19-20 Little Britches Rodeo
Amherst Fairgrounds
TBD
SEPTEMBER
Back to School Night
Food vendors and entertainment for
returning Amherst School District
students and families
Jensen Community Center
9 Celebrate Amherst Music
& Craft Festival
Crafts from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., evening
music until dark
Downtown Amherst
OCTOBER
14 The 17th Annual River Run
Annual Jensen Community Center
Fundraiser. Registration begins May 2023
at jensencenter.org
Central Waters Brewery
28 Tomorrow River Business Association
Witches Night Out
Downtown Amherst
DECEMBER
1 Tomorrow River Christmas Parade
6:30 p.m.
Downtown Amherst
2 Tomorrow River Christmas Craft Show
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jensen Community Center
Jensen Community Center
487 N. Main St., Amherst
715-824-5202
For more information and updates on our events, please visit JensenCenter.org.
You can also visit/like us on Facebook: Jensen Community Center/Community Spirit
and Instagram: @jensen.community.center
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