Get ready for the 56th Annual Wausau Fun Day & Possum Festival on Friday & Saturday, August 1-2, 2025. The event kicks off Friday night with a concert (act to be announced later) followed by the much anticipated Possum King & Queen Contest. Saturday festivities includes a parade through downtown at 10am, games, activities, vendors, live entertainment, and a possum auction. Don't miss the Donkey Ball Game beginning at 7pm!

Schedule of Events:

August 1, 2025

Possum King & Queen Contest ($5.00 Gate Fee kids under 15 free) - 6:00 pm
Shane Owens Concert ($5.00 Gate Fee kids under 15 free) - 7:00 pm

August 2, 2025

POSSUM TROT
Registration begins at 6:00 am

Pancake Breakfast at Masonic Lodge
6:00 am - 9:00 am

Parade Line up
8:00 am

PARADE
9:00 am

WELCOME - Possum Palace
10:00 am

LEAH PETTIS IN CONCERT
10:00 am-11:00 am

Rooster Crowing, Cow Lowing, Hog Calling, Sack Races, Etc.
11:00 am - KIDS AREA

Intro of Scholarship Recipients/Queens Intro of Local Veterans
11:00-11:15 am

CLINT DANIELS IN CONCERT
11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Possum & Quilt Auction Corn Pone Winner, Adult Rooster Crowing, Cow Lowing, Hog Calling Announce Kids Contest Winners
12:15-1:00 pm

Intro of Dignitaries
1:00-1:30 pm

CURTIS WILLIAMS IN CONCERT
1:30- 2:30 pm

Donkey Ballgame Pregame
6:00 pm

Date: August 1-2, 2025

Location: Possum Palace - 3121 Possum Palace Drive, Wausau, FL 32463

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