RUSK COUNTY

AUGUST 8-10, 2025

Check back for updates as the details for this event are finalized. There will be multiple events across Rusk County.

  • Rusk County Farmers Market
  • Farm Crawl
  • Agricultural History
  • Nature Talks
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Farm to Fork Festival
  • Hands-on Homesteading
  • Garden Walk
  • Rusk County Fair

Contact Kathy at kchalbur@gmail.com with any questions.

Map

Download a map showing all of the locations across the county where events are taking place.

Scavenger Hunt

Stop at participating locations, and turn a completed card in at the Bruce Farmers Market, the Ladysmith Outdoor Market, or the Rusk County Visitors Center by August 16th.

Progressive Farming Bus Tour

Saturday (8/9)
10am Departure
1pm Expected Return

Departs from Farmer’s Market
Highway 8 & 2nd St., Ladysmith

This tour, led by Rusk County Conservationist Nick Stadnyk, will visit three farms that successfully utilize sustainable progressive agriculture practices, such as rotational grazing, no-till planting, cover crops, integrated pest management, and data-driven decision making.

See their animals and talk with farmers about their operations, challenges, and successes. Between stops, view runoff, zoning, and shoreline management issues and successes.

Sponsored by: Rusk County Dairy and Beef Promoters and Rusk County Land Conservation & Development Department

Farm to Fork Specials

Join us for a delicious celebration of local flavors, where community, cuisine, and fresh ingredients come together.

Cedar Lodge

N8004 WI 27, Ladysmith
1/2 lb Maple Hill Farm Lamb Burger topped with garlic & herb goat cheese, mixed greens, house marinated tomatoes and a homemade green goddess dressing on a Mad Batter Rosemary Parmesan Sea Salt Bun.

Toad House

711 Lake Ave W, Ladysmith
Farm Fresh Paninis

Heart of the North

N4038 WI 27, Ladysmith
Sparkling lemon basil mocktail; Margherita pizza: fresh mozzarella, Roma tomato, and fresh basil; Boozy basil lemonade

Sorelle

105 Miner Ave E, Ladysmith

Farmhouse Restaurant

W14370 W Railway Ave, Weyerhaeuser
Baked goods sale starting at 7am on Saturday and a specialty breakfast skillet with farm fresh eggs, rosemary garlic diced baby reds, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus and cheese!

Farmhouse Restaurant
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