Explore the District.
The Wausau River District promotes and facilitates economic vitality and historic preservation in downtown Wausau for the benefit of the entire community.
Vendor applications are live for select 2025 events!
Click on the buttons below to be directed to each event page for details.
Upcoming Events
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Wausau Night Market
THURSDAY, JUNE 19 | 5PM-9PM
Highlighting the Wausau area’s unique local talents, the Night Market series brings together artisanal makers, farmers, small batch foodies, bakers, food trucks and musicians for a one-stop-shopping experience. Plus, enjoy extended hours and specials at your fave downtown establishments!
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Wausau Night Market
THURSDAY, JULY 17 | 5PM-9PM
Highlighting the Wausau area’s unique local talents, the Night Market series brings together artisanal makers, farmers, small batch foodies, bakers, food trucks and musicians for a one-stop-shopping experience. Plus, enjoy extended hours and specials at your fave downtown establishments!
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Wausau Night Market
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 | 5PM-9PM
Highlighting the Wausau area’s unique local talents, the Night Market series brings together artisanal makers, farmers, small batch foodies, bakers, food trucks and musicians for a one-stop-shopping experience. Plus, enjoy extended hours and specials at your fave downtown establishments!
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RiverWest Food Truck Rally & Concert
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Located just over the Wisconsin river, the RiverWest neighborhood is home to a wide variety of retail businesses, restaurants/pubs and services. Explore the area while tasting the best of the local food truck scene and enjoying a live concert!
Live and work downtown
Looking for a new place? Wondering how you can start your dream job in downtown Wausau? We can help! The Wausau River District is a great place to live and work, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, office space, parks and walking trails, and so much more.
Get out and about
Parking:
Every parking question, answered! Downtown Wausau has many different parking options, making it super easy to enjoy the space both day and night.
Want to catch the city bus? Find all the details here about routes, rates and more.
Whether you’re exploring the District on two wheels or two feet, be sure to acquaint yourself with City-wide paths/trails and safety guidelines.
