May Calendar of Events for the Lake Petenwell Area

Written on May 9, 2013 by

A lot is happening during the month of May in the Lake Petenwell area.  Enjoy all that the area has to offer as we move into spring.

May 4-5

Adams Flea Market,  8am – 4pm.  556 S. Main St., Admission is free.  Go to  www.adamsfleamarket.com

May 4th

Gilbert Brown Fundraiser  9am,Football camp and 11:30am ATV Poker Run, Pineland Camping Park, 916 Hwy 13 Arkdale. Call 608-564-7818 or go to  www.pinelandcampingpark.com

May 11th

International Migratory Bird Day  7am., Necedah National Wildlife Refuge N11385 Headquarters Rd., Necedah.  www.fws.gov/refuge/necedah

May 11th & 12th

Adams Flea Market,  8am – 4pm. Admission is free.  www.adamsfleamarket.com

May 11th

Dutch Oven Cooking   10am – 3pm Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Hwy X, Babcock.  This workshop focuses on the use of Dutch ovens, and participants eat what they cook. Cost of $20 includes meal , refreshment and recipes.  Call 715-884-2437

May 17th to 19th  

Camp Douglas Armed Forces Day,  7am – 11:30am, Nelson Park and downtown Camp Douglas. Features a carnival, live music, little Miss and Mr. Pageant, Car Show, Craft Show, Softball Tournament, Parade, Fireworks, and much more. $25 or $20 with Military ID. Call 608-427-1381 or www.wicampdouglasafd.com

May 17th

Military Night & Veterans Memorial Race, gates open at 4:30pm with time trails at 6:30pm and racing starting at 7:45pm. Golden Sands Speedway, 10992 Hwy 54, Wisconsin Rapids.. All Veterans and active military personnel receive free grandstand admission with Military ID.  Call 715-423-4660 or  www.gssraces.com

May 17th – 19th

Petenwell Muskey Challenge.  Tournament held on Lake Petenwell and the Wisconsin River. Entry fee is $220 per boat. Friday night registration/ rules meeting is required. Call 715-424-0452

May 18th & 19th

Adams Flea Market,    8am – 4pm. Admission is free.  www.adamsfleamarket.com

May 18th

Master Gardeners Home GrownPlant Sale,  9am – Noon. Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids. Choose from a variety of healthy plants, including annuals, Perennials and shrubs. Many plants are donated from the Master Gardeners own stock. Call 715-421-8440

May 24th

Grass Grinder Golf Scramble,  Shotgun start at noon. Lake Arrowhead, Pine Clubhouse, 1195 Apache Ln., town of Rome. Event includes golf, dinner, & raffles. The public is invited. 715-325-2968

May 25th 

Focus on Photography Program. 8am, Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, N11385 Headquarters Rd., Necedah. Call 608-565-2551 or go to www.fws.gov/refuge/necedah

May 25th – 27th   

Adams Flea Market,  8am – 4pm. Admission is free.  www.adamsfleamarket.com

May 25th

NYAT (Not Your Average Triathlon)  The Lure Bar & Grill and Barnum Bay Marina, 1735 Archer Ln. town of Rome. Includes, 1 to 3 mile walk, 1 to 3 mile kayak and 10 mile bike ride. Choose one, two or three events. Benefits the Lester Public Library of Rome. Register at www.romepubliclibrary.org

May 25th 

Monthly Wine Club  4pm, Lake Arrowhead, Pine Clubhouse  1195 Apache Ln., town of Rome. Public is Welcome to attend. Call Jennifer Wolfe at 715-325-3480

May 25th 

Live Music 6:30 – 10:30pm  Lake Arrowhead, Pines Lounge 1195 Apache Ln., town of Rome. Public is welcome.

May 30th 

Aqua Skiers Show 6:30pm  Wisconsin River site, ½ mile south of Anchor Bay. The theme is “The Hatfield’s and McCoy’s 2013. www.aquaskiers.org

May 30th

Heart of Wisconsin Comedy Sports Night  7pm, Wild Horse Banquet Hall, 9031 Cty Rd WW, Kellner. The three player exhibition match features an hour of fast-paced improvisational comedy games and scenes all based on audition suggestions and participation. Ticket cost $15 in advance or $20 at door. Dinner and show for two Costs $55

May 30th

Kickoff Party – Pizzazz N’ Jazz  6pm, Lake Course Pavilion, 1472 Apache Ave. town of Rome. Public Welcome.

Fall at Lake Petenwell

Written on October 17, 2012 by

The fall season throughout Wisconsin is typically a beautiful time of year. With the grandness of Lake Petenwell, the stunning beauty and fall colors are even more impressive. A boat ride around the lake taking in the multi-colored and forested shoreline provides for an enjoyable fall ride. While enjoying the colors, one is also sure to come across flocks of geese and even sand hill cranes migrating to warmer climate. The deer become more active and the turkeys are always out in the fields and along the road ways.

Unfortunately it also means the end of summer and another great boating season. The site of vacant boat lifts, removed piers, and lack of boating activity are just another sign that winter is right around the corner. While we already anxiously await the arrival of the next boating season, we leave you with some colorful fall photos taken from the Lake Petenwell area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October Calendar of Events for the Lake Petenwell area

Written on October 17, 2012 by

October 20 & 21
Mauston Pumpkin Bash – 10am to 5pm both days at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mauston, WI.
Annual event with pumpkin carving contest, scarecrow contest, tug of war contest, pie baking contest and much more including smowmobile and ATV drag races. Great Pumpkin Parade 6:30pm through downtown Mauston. www.VisitMauston.com

October 20
Prime Time Jimmy Kline 5K/10K Run and 5K Memorial Walk for Cancer during Mauston Pumpkin Bash.
Contact (608) 847-6891 or (608) 547-2697.

October 20
Crane Watch Magic – 3pm to Dark at Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 Highway X, Babcock, WI.
Experience the flight of thousands of cranes as they return to the Gallagher Marsh after a day of feeding in surrounding fields. Dress warmly in neutral colors (camouflage preferred). Rain or shine (the birds will be there). Scopes, binoculars, and cameras welcome. $15 fee. Register by Oct. 12. Limit 25 people. Contact (715) 884-6335 or Britt.Searles@Wisconsin.gov

October 20
Pumpkin Walk & Haunted Hayride – 3pm to 9pm – Roche-A-Cri State Park, 1767 State Road 13 – Friendship, WI.
Games from 3pm to 4:30pm walk around the mound 3pm to 9pm with pumpkins and tiki torches lit at dusk, non haunted hayrides 3:30pm to 5:30pm, haunted hayrides 6pm to 9pm, food will be sold. Ticket sales for hayrides end at 9pm. Free admission to the park, park and ride free shuttle bus from corner of Highway 13 and Czech Avenue. Rain or Shine. Supported by the Friends of Roche-A-Cri State Park. Contact (608) 565-2789.

October 20
Oktoberfest – 5pm – Town Hall – Rome, WI
Lester Public Library hosts a night of Gemutlichkeit with German food, polka band and more. Tickets available at the library in early October. Contact (715) 325-8990.

October 20
Spirit Walk – 6pm – 8:15pm – Historic Point Basse site – Highway Z – Nekoosa, WI.
A lantern lit guided walking tour gives you a chance to meet many of the former citizens of Historic Point Base on the East Bank of the Wisconsin River. Their spirits emerge from their surrounding to tell you about themselves and legends of the 1840′s. Contact (715) 423-3120 or historicpointbasse.com/spiritwalk.htm

October 27
Boo Hike – 5:30pm – 8pm – Necedah Wildlife Refuge – N11285 Headquarters Road – Necedah, WI.
Visit creatures of the night in a non-spooky way, costumes welcome. Contact (608) 565-2551

October 27
Spirit Walk – 6pm – 8:15pm – Historic Point Basse site – Highway Z – Nekoosa, WI.
A lantern lit guided walking tour gives you a chance to meet many of the former citizens of Historic Point Base on the East Bank of the Wisconsin River. Their spirits emerge from their surrounding to tell you about themselves and legends of the 1840′s. Contact (715) 423-3120 or historicpointbasse.com/spiritwalk.htm

October 27
Lake Arrowhead Halloween Dance – 7pm – Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse – 1195 Apache Lane – Town of Rome, WI.
Featuring the Ravens Band, costume party with prizes. Contact (715) 325-3341 or www.lake-link.com/events

October 31
Halloween Costume Parade & Carnival – 5:30pm line up, 6pm parade begines, outside the Bethesda Thrift Shop – Rapids Mall – 555 W. Grand Ave. – Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Bring your little one to the annual Rapids Mall Halloweeen costume parade. Ages 6 months to 14 years, they are all invited to parade through the mall visiting each of the stores, showing off their costumes and maybe even getting some treats. Come join your friends for a night of fun and even a little candy. Contact (715) 421-3500.

Log Homes for sale on Lake Petenwell…

Written on September 28, 2012 by

If you have ever toured the shoreline of Lake Petenwell you might think that Log Home Living had something to do with the development.  

More often than not you will find gorgeous custom log homes ranging in size from 1,000 – 20,000 sq. ft. in size.  Now these are not your old log homes heated just by wood stoves, with no running water, and missing the modern conveniences we have all come accustomed to enjoy.  Many of these log homes not only have all the modern conveniences but also many of the high end luxuries you would expect in top of the line homes.  Granite counter tops, solid wood floors, chef’s kitchens, soaring vaulted ceilings, air conditioning, back up generators, geo-thermal heat, custom outdoor kitchens and fire pits, and typically loads of lakeside windows to take in spectacular views.

Below is a sampling of log homes currently for sale on Lake Petenwell.

LOG HOMES FOR SALE ON LAKE PETENWELL

If you are in the market for a log home on the lake, Lake Petenwell will most likely provide the greatest diversity of log homes in one general area.  At TFM we know the market, area, and some of us even live in log homes ourselves.  Drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help you find your perfect log home
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Lake Petenwell Land Liquidation Sale

Written on August 24, 2011 by

A select group of lots will be liquidated this weekend on Lake Petenwell for well below market values.  2-acre lake access lots with a permanent boat slip will be sold for only $29,900.  2-acre lakefront lots with 150′ of frontage and awesome sunset views will be sold for just $99,900.  And, if you are in the market for a much larger parcel, how about 6 acres with 450′ of frontage for just $249,900.  These values represent a 60% – 70% discount to their original prices and are one of those pockets of opportunity that are hard to pass up.  Can you make it up for the event this weekend?  Give us a ring at (888)470-5253.

Current Market Conditions for South Central Wisconsin Waterfront property

Written on August 12, 2011 by

 

Is NOW the time to buy lake property? Carolyn Bigda and Amanda Gengler wrote in the July issue of Money Magazine that “now is a compelling time to acquire a second address”.

Need financing? Thirty year fixed-rate mortgages are now only 4% and the Wall Street Journal just published an interesting article. “Low interest rates are driving high-end home buyers to supersized mortgages at a pace unseen since the housing boom.  But the deals may have a limited shelf life.  So-called jumbo loans, generally those bigger than $417,000, are a better bargain now than they have been in years.”  Read the full article here.

New research of the south central Wisconsin waterfront market bears some very interesting facts. When analyzing year to date sales from 2007 to 2011 its apparent that the volume of sales was lowest in 2008 while the lowest average price was in 2010. The number of sales has steadily increased with 36% more sales occurring YTD in 2011 vs. 2008 while average prices are now at a 3 year high.

Summer sales, which occurred from June 1st to July 22nd of each calendar year, are even more interesting. In that 7 week period there were 102 waterfront sales this year compared with 98 in 2007. 2011 showed an increase of 208% when compared to sales in 2008 and it’s NOT due to discounted prices. The average YTD sales price is at a 3 year high and is within 4% of the average sales price in 2007.

We occasionally hear that buyers are waiting for the market to bottom. These metrics clearly show that the overall market for waterfront property has bottomed and that recovery is well on its way.

There are still some great opportunities available and that’s where we come into play. If you are in the market for lakefront, and you’re positioned to make a purchase this year, we can identify those great bargains for you. We specialize in everything waterfront and if we don’t have what you are looking for, we will find it for you. Through our Buyer’s Brokerage Program we can locate, help you negotiate and close on your dream waterfront property. So what are you waiting for? With the upward swing already taking place and interest rates at a historic low, NOW is the time to buy and we’d be honored to assist you with your purchase.

Even after 10 years, their fondness for Lake Petenwell is still growing…

Written on July 12, 2011 by

Have you ever dreamed of a relaxing get-away of all your own? Well, we found it! We needed just the right feel for our secluded place in the woods to build our log home. Living in Canada had set the stage for just the right location, a place where it would feel like a retreat and yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

One weekend 10 years ago, we met Mike Coke from Terra Firma. Now, who works on Father’s Day? Well, this dedicated agent was so friendly that we couldn’t say no. This meeting was one of the best decisions of our life. Arrangements were set and while driving into the property, both of us looked at each other and said, “This is it!” without even getting out of the car.

With the bounding huge oak and pine trees and the beautiful large expanse waters of Lake Petenwell, it only took us less than an hour to walk the property and sign a contract to purchase one of the most beautiful pieces of land we could have ever imagined. And to this day, we cherish each weekend and vacation time at our retreat.

Overlooking Lake Petenwell at sunset is paradise found. This piece of land not only provides tranquility, but the door back to nature. There is so much to experience around our lake house whether boating, fishing, socializing on the lake or access to miles of ATV and snowmobile trails, hunting, restaurants and evening bonfires, it confirms this was one of the best decisions we ever made.

So, if you want a piece of nature, trust me, call Terra Firma. They will make it happen for you. Your life will change forever. Ours did.

- Chris & Jan
Aurora, IL.

Lake Petenwell’s 15th Annual Catch & Release Musky Challenge

Written on July 11, 2011 by

Musky Caught on Lake Petenwell, Photo Credit to Todd Forcier

The 15th Annual Catch & Release Petenwell Musky Challenge was a success. This year’s fishing tournament proved to be an enjoyable event for all participants. The event was held on Lake Petwenwell and was sponsored by Black River Bait Co. A total of 80 boats and 160 participants were in attendance.  The tournament kicked off on Friday, May 13th and within the first day a total of 37 muskies were caught, 32 of them being tournament-legal fish (34 inches or greater). Day one resulted in 2 triples, 2 doubles and several singles. On day two, a total of 12 tournament-legal fish were caught. Competition was tight as the tournament came to a close, but it was Dan Frick and Jeff Daniels that came away with the first place prize. The team tallied up a total of 4 fish and 190 points, earning them $4,000 in cash winnings.

The fishing tournament showcased Lake Petenwell as an excellent recreational resource. The tournament was also successful at raising money and awareness for Lake Petenwell’s musky population.  A team of DNR members and fish biologists gave each musky a PIT tag. These tags allow scientists to determine important information about the fish such as movement patterns, growth and survival rates. By the end of the tournament, a total of $4,300 was raised. Of the proceeds, $1,000 was donated to Lake Petenwell’s local Department of Natural Resources. The remaining $3,300 went towards purchase-muskies for fall stocking to ensure a healthy environment for the fish and hopes of holding a 16th annual tournament come next May.

TFM Wisconsin would like to congratulate all of the winners of the Musky Challenge. If you’re searching for the ideal fishing property, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better location than Lake Petenwell. Let us know when you’re in the area to fish and we’ll show you some lakefront and lake-access properties for sale on Lake Petenwell.

July/August Lake Petenwell Area Events

Written on July 8, 2011 by

Lake Petenwell is surrounded by many attractions and offers entertainment for the whole family. Below is a list of events that you might have some interest in attending.  If you plan to visit the area and attend one of these events, give us a call and we can schedule a time to show you some fantastic area properties.

Photo of Lake Petenwell

View of Lake Petenwell

July 15th- Taste of Rome
Location: Alpine Business Park in Rome, WI
Includes games, food vendors, live music, oldies car cruise in, 50-50 raffles, craft fair, parade, train rides, magic show, face painting & more!

July 21st-24th- 45th Annual WI State/Regional Waterski Show Tournament
Location: Lake Wazeecha-Southwood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Come check out the largest water ski show tournament in the world. This event is hosted by the Aqua Skiers on Lake Wazeecha at South Wood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids.

August 13th- Artist Showcase
Location: Red Geranium in Mauston, WI
Discover folk art by local artist Mary Singleton. Soft Sculpture by Lucy Rox and Pet. People portrait artist Sharyn Richardson. This event is free and open to the public.

August 16th- Lake Arrowhead’s 13th Annual Golf for Research Golf Tournament
Location: Lake Arrowhead Golf Course in Adams County, WI
Lake Arrowhead consists of two beautiful championship 18 whole Par-72 courses which are rated among the top 75 public golf courses by Golf Digest. Proceeds go to Marshfield Clinic. Last year, funds raised for cancer research at Marshfield Clinic topped $60,000 and over $460,000 has been generated within the past 12 years. Funds this year will go to cancer research and scientists at Marshfield Clinic who are working to find new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer.

August 17th-21st Juneau County Fair
Location: Juneau County Fairgrounds in Mauston, WI
Come to the fun-filled Juneau County Fair! The fair offers amusement rides, a rodeo, ATV races, tractor pull, animal shows, plus a whole lot more!

August 27th-28th- Prime Time Jimmy Kline Ride for Cancer
Location: Riverside Park in Mauston, WI
The 7th Annual Prime Time Jimmy Kline Ride For Cancer is a 110 mile scenic controlled ride starting in Mauston, Wi and ending in Lansing, IA. There are pre-ride activities at Riverside Park before departure, a lunch break half way through, followed by activities until 10pm. In 2009. $7,450.00 was donated for cancer assistance to local residents. 64 motorcycles and 14 vehicle’s totaled 124 participants. Come to Riverside Park to support the cancer effort, haves some fun, and participate in the send off for the motorcycle and cars for the 7th Annual PTJK Ride for Cancer!

New LakePetenwellProperty.com goes live!

Written on July 8, 2011 by

Welcome to the new LakePetenwellProperty.com. We hope that you’ll find this site to be an informative and interesting resource for Lake Petenwell area news, events and lake property offerings. The News & Events section of this site will be utilized for all of the latest happenings and new listings in the Lake Petenwell area. This is where you’ll find the latest information on special offers and promotions so be sure and check back often. If you have any suggestions for content, please feel free to send us a note using the contact form. Thanks for visiting. Give us a call at (888) 470-5253 if we can help answer any questions that you may have about purchasing property on Lake Petenwell.