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The Mellen High School Fall Homecoming is this week, October 5 – 9. Check out the school’s Facebook page to see what they have planned. https://www.facebook.com/SchoolDistrictOfMellen/

“Homecoming is right around the corner! Our high school students have been working hard on their parade floats and would love to see the community come out and cheer them on.

Homecoming Parade Info: Friday, October 9 at 2:30PM Starting at Three Rivers Park, ending on Fayette Avenue by the Football field

Also check out our dress up days, all students are welcome to join in on the fun!”

Tawny’s benefit to knockout Breast Cancer! Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 3 PM at the local Drop Tine Bar & Grill located at 29253 Railroad Ave Mellen WI 54546. Hope to see you there!

The 1st Annual Sports Card Show takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Town of Morse Building in Mellen, Wisconsin.
Event Details
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Town of Morse Building, Mellen, WI
• Admission: Free for the public
Vendor Information
• Cost: $20 for a table or spot
• Contact: Call Tim Boog Polencheck at 715-274-4000 to sign up as soon as possible. 

Fall is in the air! The colors are popping! Time for a drive around the Mellen area to enjoy the trees in our beautiful northwoods.

https://www.travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report

Join Tom Fitz, Professor of Geoscience, at Copper Falls State Park on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am til noon for a FREE presentation about rocks!

Interpretive hike follows the program. Vehicle permit or Tribal ID required.

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls/

Come to the Northern Aged Iron Annual Tractor & Threshing Show on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20 starting at 8:00 am each day. Show grounds located at 38565 State Highway 13, Highbridge, WI. ($5.00 show button admission, 12 & under free) Free parking with shuttle service available.

• Threshing exhibits
• Wagon rides
• For the kids:
  • Barrel rides
  • Pedal pull
  • Tractor race
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Treasure dig
  • Back hoe game
  • Corn shredding
  • Old time hay equipment
• Tractor parade (Saturday & Sunday at noon)
• Flea & craft market
• Fresh potatoes for sale
• Tractor games
• Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (Saturday @ 1:00)
• Refreshments & food available for purchase
• Live music by Chicken Stanley (Saturday 4:30-7:30 pm)
• 4-H Pancake Breakfast @ Tractor Show (Sunday 9:00 am till gone)
• Raffle Tickets for sale:
  • Regular Raffle
  • Quilt Raffle
  • Tractor Raffle (1946 Farmall)

Note: Service dogs only, allowed with license and tags. No other pets allowed.

Come see our beautiful State Park! Join the Friends of Copper Falls State Park on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for some Family Fun for everyone! Held at the Pavilion Grounds/Picnic Area. Park admission sticker required.

https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls/

Friday September 4th, 10:00-4:00, Northern Aged Iron will be in the Northland Foods parking lot selling RAFFLE TICKETS. Stop by and purchase a ticket. You might just win a 1946 FARMALL tractor or one of the other prizes! Come support our LOCAL TRACTOR CLUB!

https://www.facebook.com/Northlandfoods/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057107546286

Welcome all students to the Mellen School District. 1st day of school is September 1st!