Sports Groups

Welcome Sports Groups

In Rhinelander, we're passionate about our community and our sports. From vibrant local lodging properties with plenty of places to stay to facilities like the state-of-the-art Hodag Dome, Rhinelander has everything athletes and sports fans need for a successful visit to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Whether you're here for a youth or prep event, a college tournament, or a an amateur adult league, you'll find great places to play, stay, eat, and explore in the Rhinelander Area.

Trip Ideas

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Experience the Arts at Project North Festival

Visit Rhinelander this fall for a one-of-a-kind arts, music and sustainability festival! Happening annually in September, this near zero waste festival showcases local and visiting musicians, art experiences and more.

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Explore Rhinelander’s Vibrant Murals

Go on a quest to find all of Rhinelander’s murals! You can find everything from historical to hodag themed murals. Can you find them all?

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5 No-cost Things to Do in Rhinelander This Summer

Explore Rhinelander without spending a dime! Whether you're looking for an activity to pass some time or planning you getaway on a budget, there's lots of low-cost activities to do in Rhinelander this summer.

Welcome to the Home of the Hodag!

Rhinelander isn’t just a great place for your next sporting event, it’s also home to its own world-famous resident: The Hodag. First “discovered” in the woods of northern Wisconsin in the late 1800s, the Hodag has since become a proud symbol of the community and serves as the mascot for Rhinelander High School. (In fact, the Hodag was recently voted as the best high school mascot in America in a poll by Scorebook!) The Hodag’s fame has stretched well beyond the Rhinelander Area—plan your next sporting event in Rhinelander and meet this Northwoods legend for yourself!

All things Hodag

WHAT'S THE HODAG?

Everything you need to know about Rhinelander’s most famous resident

Meet the Hodag

FIND THE HODAG TODAY!

Use our Hodag Finder to discover Hodag statues, murals & more in Rhinelander

Go on a Hodag hunt

JOIN THE HODAG FAN CLUB

Show off your Hodag pride by becoming a member of the official Hodag Fan Club!

Join the club

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