Downtown Rhinelander Inc.

Downtown Rhinelander Inc. leads many of the events and takes pride in getting people out to explore all that Downtown Rhinelander has to offer them. Events include:

Redikulus Dae - August 2, 2023

The several decade long tradition continues! On the first Wednesday of each August, hit the downtown for REDIKULUS deals and fun while shopping our downtown businesses.

Downtown Duck Dash - September 9, 2023

It's the 2nd Annual Downtown Duck Dash raffle. Adopt a duck, watch them dash down the Brown Street and you could win a prize! Duck tickets on sale soon!

Downtown Rhinelander Chalkfest - September 9, 2023

Our annual gathering of street chalk artists to downtown. Artists both local and from all over the Midwest share their art! All abilities welcome. This is a one day event with prizes for the winners. Registration information coming soon.

Downtown Trick or Treat - October 28, 2023

Each year, the Saturday before Halloween, local Police & Fire Departments help us block off the streets for a safe and fun business to business trick or treating event. Trick or Treat at participating businesses from 2p-4p.

Holiday Open House - November 17-19, 2023

Continuing a tradition in downtown Rhinelander to kick off the Holiday season, DRI hosts the annual Holiday Open House event is the weekend before Thanksgiving. Stores will be filled with holiday gift ideas and will be offering special prices, and downtown Rhinelander will be in full holiday spirit as businesses will be competing to design the best holiday storefronts.

Taste of Chocolate - Feb 2024

Do you love chocolate? Now is the perfect time to get some delicious locally made chocolate and support local businesses! February 1st launched the 2022 Downtown Rhinelander Inc. (DRI) Taste of Chocolate fundraising event sponsored by Nicolet National Bank. Visit participating downtown businesses to purchase a $5 chocolate bar and support DRI and local businesses.