Nature, History and Fun in Central WI Rally
June 1-5, 2025

Dates: June 1-5, 2025
Location: Sauk County Fairgrounds
700 Washington Ave.
Baraboo, WI 53913

Preliminary Rally Description

Ladies and Gentlemen! Children, of all ages. There's something for everyone in the Baraboo/Dells area of Wisconsin. Culture, history, geology and just plain fun. Bring the whole family and enjoy!

The Dells of the Wisconsin River were carved during the last Ice Age and present a beautiful collection of bluffs, pillars, canyons and other rock formations. The city of Wisconsin Dells also holds the claim of the "Water Park Capital of the World" with several themed water and adventure parks along with all kinds of other attractions. After a day of sun, water and fun, there's the mesmerizing Rick Wilcox Magic Show.

Upper Dells
Water parks
Magic

In nearby Baraboo, on the historic winter grounds of the Ringling Brothers Circus, is Circus World Museum. Several of the original animal and wagon barns there have been converted into display areas for circus memorabilia. The museum also restores and houses "the largest collection of authentic circus wagons on earth". In addition to the displays and demonstrations, there are big top performances twice a day.

Between the two cities is the International Crane Foundation, home to representatives of each of the species of cranes in the world. The Foundation is dedicated to the research and preservation of the cranes and their habitat.

Circus Wagons
Cranes

We will be staying at the Sauk County Fairgrounds in Baraboo, just down the road from Circus World Museum. The campground is pet-friendly with the usual conditions. It is planned to reserve 15 RV sites.

No trip to Wisconsin would be complete without sampling some of our haute cuisine. This rally will offer you two of our specialities: beer (or something more age-appropriate) and bratwurst, and Friday Night Fish Fry (held on a Wednesday night just for you). There may even be a local cheese (or two thousand) for you to sample.

Brats
Fish fry
Cheese

If you have the time and inclination, the city of Baraboo, in conjunction with the Circus World Museum, hosts a Big Top Parade every year. The parade features traditional circus parade units and circus-themed entries created by community groups and businesses. Young and old will be enthralled by the historic circus wagons, marching bands, community floats, horses and of course, a cavalcade of clowns! The 2025 parade will be held on Saturday, June 14. A circus parade is a spectacle not to be missed.

Circus Parade

Preliminary Rally Itinerary

Date/Time Activity
Sunday, June 1
Afternoon Check-in
6:00 pm Brats and age-appropriate beverages in John Litscher Pavilion
 
Monday, June 2
8:30 am Board vans for Circus World Museum
9:00 am Guided tour of buildings, wagons, and grounds
11:00 am Big Top Performance
  Free time
Lunch on the grounds on your own
Explore more of the museum on your own
Take the van back to campgrounds after lunch
  Grab a quick dinner on your own
6:00 pm Vans to Rick Wilcox Magic Theater
 
Tuesday, June 3
8:00 am Vans to Historic WI Dells Trolley Tour
11:00 am Visit to HH Bennett Museum
  Lunch on your own
2:00 pm Meet at the Upper Dells Boat Tours dock for tour
6:00 pm Pot luck dinner in John Litscher Pavilion
 
Wednesday, June 4
8:30 am Vans to International Crane Foundation
Tour of the facility
  Afternoon on your own
6:00 pm Catered Fish fry in John Litscher Pavilion
 
Thursday, June 5
7:30 am Catered breakfast in John Litscher Pavilion
  Fond farewells
 

Note: The final itinerary will be included in the rally packet issued upon arrival at the rally.



Things to do in the Area

There are many activities to keep you busy in your free time. Here are some suggestions:



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Carolyn and Anton Hol
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