Event Calendar for 2026
EVENTS
For Veteran program updates, including Vets & Guitars, special presentations and workshops, visit our running Calendar of events, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter.
Jan 16-18 Winter Veterans Retreat
Apr 24-25 Spring Into The Arts Tour (Host Site)
May 6-9 Spring Work Week
May 9 Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May 16 Spring Bake Sale
May 25 16th Annual Honor Ride; Memorial Day Ceremony
June TBD Female Veterans Workshop
June 5-7 Courage to Heal Female Veterans Retreat
June 12-14 Male Veterans Retreat
June 17 CAMO Event
June 27 Freedom Celebration Fireworks at Dusk
July 8 CAMO Event
Aug TBD CAMO Event
Aug 2 Vietnam Veterans Reunion; 42nd Annual Heroes Ride Welcome
Aug 15 26th Annual Ride to Remember® Motorcycle Ride & Rally
Sept 29-Oct 2 Education Days (includes CAMO presentation)
Oct TBD CAMO Community Halloween Event
Oct 3 Fall Bake Sale
Oct 8-9 Fall Cleanup Days
Oct 16-18 Operation Re-Connect Military Couples Retreat
Nov TBD CAMO Event
Nov 3-Mar 31, 2026 Holiday Lights “Honor Stars” on the Plaza
Nov 11 Veterans Day Gathering
Dec TBD CAMO Event
Dec 1 Giving Tuesday – Pledge your support for The Highground
Dec 3 Quilt Raffle Drawing (quilts displayed prior to drawing)
HONOR STONE CEREMONIES
May 16 Legacy Stone Ceremonies
June 13 Korean and Legacy Stone Ceremonies
July 11 Persian Gulf and Legacy Stone Ceremonies
Aug 1 Legacy Stone Ceremonies
Sept 19 Military Working Dog and Legacy Stone Ceremonies
Oct 3 Legacy Stone Ceremonies
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The Museum will be showing exhibits that reflect the “Human Cost of War” throughout 2026.
We invite you to visit our running Calendar of Events and follow us on Facebook for updates.
HIGHLIGHTS
Nov 3-Mar 31, 2026 Holiday Lights “Honor Stars” on the Plaza
Dec 1 Giving Tuesday – Pledge your support for The Highground
CONTACT US
715-743-4224
Email: info@thehighground.org
W7031 Ridge Rd, Neillsville, WI 54456
GIFT SHOP HOURS
10am–5pm Monday-Friday (summer)
9am–5pm Saturday & Sunday (summer)
10am–4pm daily (winter)
WELCOME CENTER & MUSEUM HOURS
10am-4:30pm daily
Created by Veterans, our Nation’s Premier Manned Veterans Park continues the mission to Honor, Educate and Heal our Veterans, their families and all who visit.
