Join The Hall in Wausau on April 3 for a classic spring smelt fry: fried smelt, home-style sides, desserts, and a cash bar make for a warm community evening after a day outdoors. Bring cash and an appetite.
Join The Hall in Wausau on April 3 for a classic spring smelt fry: fried smelt, home-style sides, desserts, and a cash bar make for a warm community evening after a day outdoors. Bring cash and an appetite.
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Operated by Willow Springs Garden · Wausau, Wisconsin
easy.
2–3 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; suitable for most fitness levels
Check the referral booking link for availability; many community dinners sell limited tickets, so reserve early if the option is listed.
Yes—this is a family-friendly meal with a menu suited to kids and adults.
Parking is available at the venue address, 5480 Hillcrest Drive; arrive early for the best spots.
The set menu centers on fried smelt and traditional sides—contact organizers ahead if you require vegetarian or gluten-free accommodations.
The listing notes a cash bar; bring cash for faster service, though the main event payments may accept cards depending on the organizer.
Expect roughly 2–3 hours, including serving and time to socialize.
Smelt frys are a spring tradition across the Upper Midwest tied to seasonal fish runs and community gatherings.
Support sustainable seafood practices and dispose of waste in provided bins; community events aim to minimize single-use plastics when possible.
Willow Springs Garden in Wausau, Wisconsin, operates as an event venue and agritourism destination offering a range of seasonal experiences and family activities. The site hosts themed gatherings such as the Alice In Wonderland Tea Party in the Walnut Grove, where guests enjoy Wonderland-themed treats and costumed characters; reservations are required for that event. The property includes a vineyard and a historic Round Barn used during events like Dinner in the Vineyard 2025, which features a welcome cocktail, wagon ride, vineyard views, and a dinner paired with wine under lights. Visitors can join a vineyard tour led by a viticulturist during experiences like Ribs, Wine, & Barleyfest, which also includes beer tastings, a buffet with BBQ ribs and brisket, and live music. Willow Springs Garden programs a variety of family-oriented activities such as Children’s Stick Pony Rodeo Races on June 29 for ages 2–12, with stick ponies provided or allowed from home and ribbon awards announced by an MC. Other seasonal offerings include an Old Fashioned Charcoal Chicken Dinner at the Barn, an Elvis Christmas Concert at the museum with holiday displays and cookie baking, and competitive community events like Pizza and Puzzles with team puzzle challenges and a pizza buffet (registration before November 1). Events are ticketed and scheduled seasonally; visitors should check event listings and reservation requirements before attending.
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