Hope in the Park

89Q Welcomes Matthew West to 2024 Hope in the Park!

Sunday, August 25 Marathon Park, Wausau

Hope in the Park is free! Free seating includes spots on the ground level near the stage, on the grass or in the grandstand. Bring your own chairs or blankets for the ground level or grass.

*Bring school supplies to the Thrivent table when you arrive and receive a $5.00 food voucher. We are supporting CASA this year with your school supply donations. CASA of Marathon County recruits, trains, and oversees Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) who represent children in foster care. These volunteers regularly visit the child, gather information from their support network, and provide impartial recommendations to the court on the child's best interests.
Supplies to donate: Backpack, Notebooks – wide ruled & narrow, composition notebooks, Binders, Pens, Pencils, Crayons, Markers, Scissors, Glue sticks, Glue, Sharpies, Rulers, Calculator, Notecards, highlighters, etc. Gift Cards for Walmart, Target, Old Navy, TJ Maxx or Kohls for the CASA Volunteer Advocates to take the children shopping for new school clothes. CASA will also receive a financial benefit from Thrivent of $3 for every item donated, up to $3000. Thank you for making a difference!

12:00 Food Vendors Open (Click for list)

1:00 pm Gates Open / Children's Activities begin (until 3:00 pm)

2:05 pm National Anthem

2:10 pm Worship with Ripon Community Church Praise Team

2:45 pm CURE - Brant and Sherri, The Brant Hansen Show

3:15 pm Leroy Jonas, The Village Church

4:00 pm Matthew West

(subject to change)

Support Hope in the Park
Your gifts toward Hope in the Park are tax deductible. Your giving will help us pay for this event and keep it free for all who want to join us on August 25 at Marathon Park.

Make a difference and be part of the team of volunteers for Hope in the Park with 89Q. There are many ways and times to serve. Sign up here. Thank you!

PARKING INFORMATION for 89Q Hope in the Park with Matthew West on August 25th

Parking will be available but limited inside Marathon Park. Here's what you need to know:

🟡 General Parking: Outlined in yellow on the map, spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🔵 Handicapped Parking: Located adjacent to the grandstands, outlined in blue for easy access.

Volunteers: Will be present to guide you to available parking spots.

Entrances: Access the park via Stewart Ave and Garfield Ave. For pedestrians, there's an entrance at S 10th Ave & Pardee St.

Overflow Parking: Available and encouraged in neighborhoods to the south and east of Marathon Park.

Please Observe the following Rules for Hope in the Park at Marathon Park in Wausau.

-No Early Entrance
-No Dogs (except service)
-No Alcohol on Premises
-No Tobacco or Vaping on Premises
-No Personal Amplification Devices
-No Personal Signs without Approval by 89Q