We explore the upcoming Maple Fall Fest and a new tour around Marshfield with Matt McLean and head across a swath of U.S. 10 with unique stops for dairy, memorials, radio, and recreation.
In our latest State Trunk Tour Podcast, we head back to Marshfield for a conversation with the always fun Matt McLean, Executive Director of Visit Marshfield. Maple Fall Fest is a big topic since it’s coming up this weekend,

Maple Fall Fest takes place in Marshfield’s beautiful Wildwood ark & Zoo, which hosts a series of events across the year. Maple Fall Fest features over 150 arts & crafts vendors, potato pancake breakfast, children’s area, Amish specialties, beer garden, and food court. Inflatable rides for the kids and fun for the whole family. Plus live music, grilling with Mad Dog & Merrill, dance performances and lessons, even a Monarch Butterfly release on Sunday. More details on Maple Fall Fest here!
Our podcast conversation continued into other events coming up in Marshfield, including the Rotary Winter Wonderland during the holiday season – which also happens at Wildwood Park. Their zoo features a wide variety of animals and exhibits, including two Kodiak bears in a unique environment. Matt McLean and host Eric Paulsen also covered other activities in and around Marshfield from downtown shopping and dining to Jurustic Park art walks to recreation across Wood County and much more.
Following that, we take a look at some great stops along U.S. 10 within a half hour west and east of Marshfield. Plenty of history, tasty dairy products, parks for fun, and even a shrine that will take your breath away are all within easy access of Marshfield via U.S. 10. Enjoy the podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or stream it on demand below!