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About Marathon Park - Wausau

Marathon Park in Wausau, Wisconsin, is a city-owned venue that blends an outdoor amphitheater with bustling fairground facilities. Located at 1201 Stewart Avenue, this multi-use park hosts the annual Wisconsin Valley Fair and a range of concerts and events at its permanent stage. Whether you’re planning a night out at the amphitheater or attending a fair, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining.

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Marathon Park’s amphitheater seats nearly 10,000, with additional grandstand and berm seating used for the Wisconsin Valley Fair. Expect ample parking and straightforward transit access via Metro Ride. After your event, explore nearby hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott Wausau or Days Inn & Suites for a comfortable stay, plus a curated mix of local dining options. If schedules shift, we’ll note RESCHEDULED from its original date or Date to be announced where applicable. We’re your connection for tickets and logistics—think of us as your guy on the ground in Wausau.

  • Seating: Amphitheater seating capacity is nearly 10,000. Grandstand/fair seating at Wisconsin Valley Fair uses a mixed model (free seating in grandstand/berms with reserved seats available).
  • Parking: Ample park parking is available; Wisconsin Valley Fair parking is typically around the best available price per vehicle.
  • Transit: Metro Ride serves Wausau with routes and a transit center; intercity options are available for longer trips.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Wausau, Days Inn & Suites Wausau, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau, Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn.
  • Nearby dining: A range of options near the city center and within a short drive; affiliate recommendations can help you secure reservations and perks.
  • Important notice: The Marathon Park splash pad was closed for construction in 2023 and demolished in spring 2025; a replacement is planned for 2026.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1201 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
  • Venue type: A city-owned park with a permanent outdoor amphitheater and multiple fairground buildings; Stage/Performance Space listed as an amenity.
  • Seating capacity: Amphitheater seating capacity listed as nearly 10,000; Grandstand/aftermath seating for Wisconsin Valley Fair is a mixed model (free seating in grandstand, berms, and reserved seats).
  • Notable events: Wisconsin Valley Fair (Marathon Park Fairgrounds) with annual grandstand concerts; amphitheater hosts various events; potential additional events listed by local media and WAUSU/Marathon County sources.
  • Parking: Ample park parking; Wisconsin Valley Fair parking typically around $6 per vehicle.
  • Transit: Metro Ride public transit serves Wausau with routes and a transit center; intercity transit options available.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Wausau; Days Inn & Suites Wausau; La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau; Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn.
  • Notable closures/renovations: Marathon Park splash pad was closed for construction in 2023 and demolished in spring 2025 with a replacement planned for 2026.