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RICE LAKE ANNUAL
COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES

Rice Lake’s Annual Community-wide garage sales happen the weekend of fishing opener in May every year.

Thursday April 30 ~ Sunday May 3, 2026

If you would like to register your garage sale FREE of charge, please fill out and submit the form on the Rice Lake Chamber Website.
All information you provide will printed and shared on social media, and a map of locations will be provided

A Three-Day, In-Store Event Celebrating Everything Outdoors with Deals, Giveaways and Family-Friendly Experiences May 1^st - 3^rd

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, a Midwest-based retailer serving families and communities for over 70 years, announces Blain’s Fest 2026, a three-day in-store celebration taking place May 1^st through May 3^rd at all locations. The event brings neighbors together with seasonal deals, more than $100,000 in prizes, daily giveaways, and family-friendly activities.

"We want to help our neighbors get ready for spring by offering the deals they need and making sure we have the right merchandise on hand,” said Mark Hasting, Chief Executive Officer & President. “It’s also a chance for families to stop in together, see what’s new, and discover products they may not even realize we carry.”

Sweepstakes, Prizes, and Daily Giveaways

Blain’s Fest features outdoor-themed sweepstakes designed for the season and how neighbors live, work, and play. Prize packages include:

• Grand Prize: Massimo UTV (valued at $13,999) - a powerful side-by-side built for work and recreation
• YETI Prize Package (valued at $1,120) - premium outdoor essentials including a cooler, drinkware, and seating
• Homesteader Package (valued at $1,010) - tools and equipment for everyday rural living and backyard projects
• Outdoorsman Package (valued at $1,010) - hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear built for performance
• Summer Fun Package (valued at $1,400) - yard games, water activities, and warm-weather essentials

Plus, the first 100 attendees each day will receive a free Blain’s Fest giveaway item while supplies last — a Mini Bucket on Friday, a Tote Bag on Saturday, and a Camp-Style Mug on Sunday.

In-Store Experiences All Weekend

Blain’s Fest offers engaging experiences for guests of all ages throughout the weekend:

• Friday, May 1^st: Play & Win — Digital carnival-style games available through the Blain’s Rewards app, where neighbors can scan, play, and win rewards points and prizes
• Saturday & Sunday, May 2^nd – 3^rd: Be An Original Photo Booth — Guests can snap a photo with themed backgrounds and props, then share on the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Facebook page for a chance to win a $500 gift card
• Saturday, May 2^nd: Kids Workshop Paint a Stepping Stone — Children can paint and personalize their own stepping stone in-store (registration required)
• Sunday, May 3^rd: Kids Workshop Mini-Bucket Makeover — Kids can decorate their own mini bucket with fun craft supplies to take home (registration required)

"Blain's Fest is one of the most exciting weekends we put together all year," said Darren Feldman, Senior Director of Marketing at Blain's Farm & Fleet. "The deals, giveaways, and experiences are all designed around what we know matters most to our neighbors, and it's one of the best ways we get to show up for the communities we're part of."

Event Details

Blain’s Fest 2026 takes place Friday, May 1^st through Sunday, May 3^rd at all store locations. For more information, including kids workshop registration and sweepstakes details, visit the Blain's Fest page or stop by your local Blain’s Farm & Fleet.

RICE LAKE ANNUAL
COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES

Rice Lake’s Annual Community-wide garage sales happen the weekend of fishing opener in May every year.

Thursday April 30 ~ Sunday May 3, 2026

If you would like to register your garage sale FREE of charge, please fill out and submit the form on the Rice Lake Chamber Website.
All information you provide will printed and shared on social media, and a map of locations will be provided

A Three-Day, In-Store Event Celebrating Everything Outdoors with Deals, Giveaways and Family-Friendly Experiences May 1^st - 3^rd

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, a Midwest-based retailer serving families and communities for over 70 years, announces Blain’s Fest 2026, a three-day in-store celebration taking place May 1^st through May 3^rd at all locations. The event brings neighbors together with seasonal deals, more than $100,000 in prizes, daily giveaways, and family-friendly activities.

"We want to help our neighbors get ready for spring by offering the deals they need and making sure we have the right merchandise on hand,” said Mark Hasting, Chief Executive Officer & President. “It’s also a chance for families to stop in together, see what’s new, and discover products they may not even realize we carry.”

Sweepstakes, Prizes, and Daily Giveaways

Blain’s Fest features outdoor-themed sweepstakes designed for the season and how neighbors live, work, and play. Prize packages include:

• Grand Prize: Massimo UTV (valued at $13,999) - a powerful side-by-side built for work and recreation
• YETI Prize Package (valued at $1,120) - premium outdoor essentials including a cooler, drinkware, and seating
• Homesteader Package (valued at $1,010) - tools and equipment for everyday rural living and backyard projects
• Outdoorsman Package (valued at $1,010) - hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear built for performance
• Summer Fun Package (valued at $1,400) - yard games, water activities, and warm-weather essentials

Plus, the first 100 attendees each day will receive a free Blain’s Fest giveaway item while supplies last — a Mini Bucket on Friday, a Tote Bag on Saturday, and a Camp-Style Mug on Sunday.

In-Store Experiences All Weekend

Blain’s Fest offers engaging experiences for guests of all ages throughout the weekend:

• Friday, May 1^st: Play & Win — Digital carnival-style games available through the Blain’s Rewards app, where neighbors can scan, play, and win rewards points and prizes
• Saturday & Sunday, May 2^nd – 3^rd: Be An Original Photo Booth — Guests can snap a photo with themed backgrounds and props, then share on the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Facebook page for a chance to win a $500 gift card
• Saturday, May 2^nd: Kids Workshop Paint a Stepping Stone — Children can paint and personalize their own stepping stone in-store (registration required)
• Sunday, May 3^rd: Kids Workshop Mini-Bucket Makeover — Kids can decorate their own mini bucket with fun craft supplies to take home (registration required)

"Blain's Fest is one of the most exciting weekends we put together all year," said Darren Feldman, Senior Director of Marketing at Blain's Farm & Fleet. "The deals, giveaways, and experiences are all designed around what we know matters most to our neighbors, and it's one of the best ways we get to show up for the communities we're part of."

Event Details

Blain’s Fest 2026 takes place Friday, May 1^st through Sunday, May 3^rd at all store locations. For more information, including kids workshop registration and sweepstakes details, visit the Blain's Fest page or stop by your local Blain’s Farm & Fleet.

RICE LAKE ANNUAL
COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES

Rice Lake’s Annual Community-wide garage sales happen the weekend of fishing opener in May every year.

Thursday April 30 ~ Sunday May 3, 2026

If you would like to register your garage sale FREE of charge, please fill out and submit the form on the Rice Lake Chamber Website.
All information you provide will printed and shared on social media, and a map of locations will be provided

A Three-Day, In-Store Event Celebrating Everything Outdoors with Deals, Giveaways and Family-Friendly Experiences May 1^st - 3^rd

Blain’s Farm & Fleet, a Midwest-based retailer serving families and communities for over 70 years, announces Blain’s Fest 2026, a three-day in-store celebration taking place May 1^st through May 3^rd at all locations. The event brings neighbors together with seasonal deals, more than $100,000 in prizes, daily giveaways, and family-friendly activities.

"We want to help our neighbors get ready for spring by offering the deals they need and making sure we have the right merchandise on hand,” said Mark Hasting, Chief Executive Officer & President. “It’s also a chance for families to stop in together, see what’s new, and discover products they may not even realize we carry.”

Sweepstakes, Prizes, and Daily Giveaways

Blain’s Fest features outdoor-themed sweepstakes designed for the season and how neighbors live, work, and play. Prize packages include:

• Grand Prize: Massimo UTV (valued at $13,999) - a powerful side-by-side built for work and recreation
• YETI Prize Package (valued at $1,120) - premium outdoor essentials including a cooler, drinkware, and seating
• Homesteader Package (valued at $1,010) - tools and equipment for everyday rural living and backyard projects
• Outdoorsman Package (valued at $1,010) - hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear built for performance
• Summer Fun Package (valued at $1,400) - yard games, water activities, and warm-weather essentials

Plus, the first 100 attendees each day will receive a free Blain’s Fest giveaway item while supplies last — a Mini Bucket on Friday, a Tote Bag on Saturday, and a Camp-Style Mug on Sunday.

In-Store Experiences All Weekend

Blain’s Fest offers engaging experiences for guests of all ages throughout the weekend:

• Friday, May 1^st: Play & Win — Digital carnival-style games available through the Blain’s Rewards app, where neighbors can scan, play, and win rewards points and prizes
• Saturday & Sunday, May 2^nd – 3^rd: Be An Original Photo Booth — Guests can snap a photo with themed backgrounds and props, then share on the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Facebook page for a chance to win a $500 gift card
• Saturday, May 2^nd: Kids Workshop Paint a Stepping Stone — Children can paint and personalize their own stepping stone in-store (registration required)
• Sunday, May 3^rd: Kids Workshop Mini-Bucket Makeover — Kids can decorate their own mini bucket with fun craft supplies to take home (registration required)

"Blain's Fest is one of the most exciting weekends we put together all year," said Darren Feldman, Senior Director of Marketing at Blain's Farm & Fleet. "The deals, giveaways, and experiences are all designed around what we know matters most to our neighbors, and it's one of the best ways we get to show up for the communities we're part of."

Event Details

Blain’s Fest 2026 takes place Friday, May 1^st through Sunday, May 3^rd at all store locations. For more information, including kids workshop registration and sweepstakes details, visit the Blain's Fest page or stop by your local Blain’s Farm & Fleet.

Free and Open to the Public!
Blue Hills Lecture Hall Room234
"Poverty and Mental Health in Barron County" presented by Jpshua Morey
Contact Laura at holdenlk@uwec.edu with questions or suggestions.

Join us for our annual fundraising event for the Rice Lake Main Street Association. This year's theme is Casino Royale, so brush off your dice, get your poker chips out and connect with your community to support our downtown district. More details to follow.

Rice Lake Police Dept and the Barron County Sunrise Rotary invite you to attend the 24th Children's Annual Safety Fair. Meet McGruff, the crime dog and view the Lifelink helicopter (depending on availability). Prizes and Giveaways! Bike Helmets, Safety Vests and More!