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Farm Agri Tourism WisconsinWood County's rich agricultural heritage is evident in the bountiful farm-grown products available directly to consumers. U-pick farms and farmers' markets offer not only fresh produce, but the opportunity to get close to the source.
Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for a list of farmers' markets in the Wisconsin Rapids area!
Altenburg's Pumpkin Patch
7020 Plover Rd./Hwy. 54, Wisconsin Rapids
715-421-2943
Pick your own pumpkin from a family-owned pumpkin patch. Wagon rides, corn maze, funny tombstones, cornstalk tunnel, parachute candy drops and much, much more. Fun for kids of all ages. Call for weekend event information. Open late Sept. to late Oct. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
DVZ's Alpaca Hideaway
8831 100th St. South, Kellner
715-325-6319
Alpacas are lovable, huggable, wide-eyed, docile animals that produce the finest and softest fiber. DVZ's Alpaca Hideaway, LLC is a small farm that takes pride in knowing our alpacas individually and handle them daily, so they are people friendly. The business of breeding alpacas is one of the fastest growing livestock industries in the United States today. Bring family, friends and cameras - please call for an appointment to see the alpacas!
Down on the Farm
1011 48th St. South, Wisconsin Rapids
715-423-5678, 715-423-7663 (Farm)
Select your favorite pumpkins, squash, gourds, fall decorations and crafts from a wide variety of treasures. Feed the animals, play games, and celebrate the harvest! Open Sept. 20 through Oct. 31. Closed Mondays. Group tours available. A real farm experience!
Glacial Lake Cranberries/CranberryLink Visitor Center
2480 County Rd. D, Wisconsin Rapids
715-887-4161
Tour one of the oldest cranberry marshes in central Wisconsin with an actual grower. History, videos, cranberry gifts and tours are offered Mon.-Fri. at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. during harvest (including Saturdays through October 21) and other times by appointment. Call ahead to verify harvest and tour times. Celebrate one of North America's native fruits at Glacial Lake Cranberries this year!
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Splash of Red Cranberry Tours
The Pittsville FFA/FFA Alumni are giving cranberry tours this year to help pay for student scholarships, trips and many more members related activities. .
Reservations are a must to let the FFA know how many are coming. Please call 715-884-6412. The Splash of RED Cranberry Tour will run from 9:30AM-12:00 Noon with lunch served at 11:30 AM.
Dates Of Tours For 2009: Friday October 2 (if harvest has begun): Wednesday October 7: Friday October 9: Wednesday October 14: Friday October 16: Wednesday October 21: Friday October 23: Wednesday October 28: Friday October 30.
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