Wild Rose Days celebrates another great year

Local Craig Carpenter riding in the parade with his classic car.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Izzy Lambrecht hands out popsicles with the float from Kristin's Kitchen Bakery of Wild Rose.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Lilly Luchini and Londyn Tucker, recipients of this year's Wild Rose Lions Club scholarship, ride in the parade.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Makenna Jewell pets a cow at the Petting Zoo that was provided by Havens Petting Farm from Blue Mounds.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Mary Stepanek plays alongside the Wild Rose Community Band.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Tom Stepanek singing for one of the songs.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Madelynn Wittmen gets her face painted at the park.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Emmett Beach, Callen Hayes, Macie Weiss, Mia Jewell, Tyberius Paulson, and Nissa Duchnowski playing in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Photos by Marisa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 5:47 pm

Photos by Marissa Jewell, Argus Correspondent

The Annual Wild Rose Days were held on July 24 and 25. This year’s parade was held in honor of Jerry Apps.
On Friday night, the “Picnic in the Park” was held at Robert’s Park. It was the biggest crowd that they have had yet.
On Saturday, there were free books being given out, games, prizes, face paint, a petting zoo, raffle tickets, live music, Knocker Ball, a corn hole tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and a fun event for the kids sponsored by The Patterson Memorial Library.