Price County, WI: Things to Do, Events, Trails & Local News

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Welcome to Price County

Natural Beauty meets Community Spirit in Wisconsin’s Northwoods

☀️ It's Summer in Price County July 22, 2026

✅ Open Right Now

🚜 ATV/UTV Trails 200+ miles of ATV/UTV trails open in Price County. Trail passes required.
🎣 General Fishing Opener Walleye, northern pike, and most game fish seasons open.
🎣 Muskellunge Season Musky season opens in Northern Zone. Price County is prime musky territory.
🐟 Bass Harvest Season Largemouth and smallmouth bass harvest season opens.

🌟 In Season Now

🫐 Wild Berry Picking Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries ripen. Public lands and logging roads offer prime picking.

Discover the Heart of the Northwoods

From the vibrant county seat of Phillips to our tranquil forests and lakes, Price County offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm.

🌳 Parks & Rec

Explore hiking trails, pristine fishing spots, and seasonal boat launches throughout the county.

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📋 Business Directory

Support local! Find the best Northwoods dining, professional services, and specialty retail shops.

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📜 History & Heritage

Journey from indigenous settlements to modern development and discover our cultural landmarks.

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🚗 Getting Around

Essential navigation guides, highway networks, and seasonal driving tips for your visit.

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🌲 Seasonal Guides

Whether it’s summer fishing or winter snowmobiling, plan your perfect trip year-round.

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💼 Local Economy

Information on major employers, economic development, and our thriving business environment.

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🏡 Explore Our Communities

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Price County Fun
Price County Fun
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Finished some more bottles this weekend. I will be in Cornell Tuesday from 4-6, Wednesday from 12-4 in Ladysmith. Send a message if you interested any of the bottles.

We are in need of lots more vendors for this event to be worth holding. Please reach out ASAP for more information and a registration form. If we get enough vendors to hold this event we will have a nacho bar as a fundraiser and there will also be a kid’s play room for $5/chi...

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Catawba Farms
July 19, 2026

🚜 Today’s Produce Specials at Catawba Farms! 🫐🌽 Stop by our stand at Subway today and stock up on some great deals! 🫐 Michigan Blueberries – $36 for a 10 lb. box We still have about 20 boxes available, and they’re some of the best blueberries you’ll find this season! 🫛 ...

Ripsaw Saloon
July 18, 2026

Price County residents pay 27% more for electricity than the Wisconsin average and 33% more than the national average. A paper mill closure sent Park Falls water rates up 74% in 2022. Meanwhile, people on Facebook are posting bills that doubled or tripled without any change in us...

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Prentice Lions Club
July 16, 2026

🎉 The Lions Club is proud to have facilitated the renovation of the pavilion at Lions Park in Prentice! Come check out the upgrades and enjoy this great community space. 👏 #LionsClub #LionsPark #PrenticeWI #CommunityPride

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Ripsaw Saloon
July 16, 2026

Price County has eight documented Bigfoot reports in the BFRO database. Five of them are visual encounters. That’s more than most Wisconsin counties, and it’s the kind of number that makes you wonder what’s going on in the Northwoods.

Sheila Everhart · Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association
July 15, 2026

Plan your #fall outdoor adventure ! #LuvRAg #WIAgTourism #apples #birdwatching #birdwatchers wiagtourism.com Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism for all Seasons!

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Janene N Steve Ravet · The Butcher & The Baker Verified account
July 14, 2026

There's still time to join the fun! Registration is still open for our "Chillin', Grillin' & Killin'" Murder Mystery Party on Saturday, July 25.Grab your friends, bring your best detective skills, and get ready for a night of great food, lots of laughs, and a mystery to solve. It...

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New menu available on Wednesday at the Park Falls Farmers Market from 2-5:30 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. Stop down and grab some yummy treats… so you don’t have to turn on your oven in this heatwave.

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📚 Latest from Price County

Why Price County Pays More for Water and Electricity Than Almost Anywhere in Wisconsin
economy

Why Price County Pays More for Water and Electricity Than Almost Anywhere in Wisconsin

TL;DR: Price County residents pay 27% more for electricity than the Wisconsin average and 33% more than the national average. A paper...

Jul 19, 2026
Price County Board Approves New Audit Firm, Hears Gravel Pit Update, and Swears In New Supervisor
county-government

Price County Board Approves New Audit Firm, Hears Gravel Pit Update, and Swears In New Supervisor

Price County Board Approves New Audit Firm, Hears Gravel Pit Update, and Swears In New Supervisor Last updated: July 18, 2026 By...

Jul 18, 2026
Price County Weighs First County Forest Land Sale: Higgins Family Offer Raises Precedent Concerns
county-government

Price County Weighs First County Forest Land Sale: Higgins Family Offer Raises Precedent Concerns

A Price County committee heard a revised offer from the Higgins family to buy roughly 10 acres of county forest land along...

Jul 18, 2026
Worcester Sells Public Lake Access: Electors Vote 9-0 to Authorize Mussel Lake Land Sale
economy

Worcester Sells Public Lake Access: Electors Vote 9-0 to Authorize Mussel Lake Land Sale

Anthony Sleck opened Facebook on Saturday afternoon to find yet another Worcester meeting notice with no details. On Tuesday, July 21, the...

Jul 18, 2026
Bigfoot Sightings in Price County, Wisconsin: 8 BFRO Reports and the Phillips Hunting Guide Who Caught Thermal Footage
Recreation & Outdoors

Bigfoot Sightings in Price County, Wisconsin: 8 BFRO Reports and the Phillips Hunting Guide Who Caught Thermal Footage

Price County has eight documented Bigfoot reports in the BFRO database. Five of them are visual encounters. That’s more than most Wisconsin...

Jul 16, 2026
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Chokes Price County as Heat Advisory Adds to the Danger
Healthcare

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Chokes Price County as Heat Advisory Adds to the Danger

Price County residents woke up Tuesday to a sky that looked wrong. Hazy, thick, and carrying a smell that doesn’t belong in...

Jul 16, 2026

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