Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 10:00am

Various Venues in Hudson

Celebrating the rich history and heritage of Hudson, WI, located along the historic national Yellowstone Trail, the first trans-continental road across the states.

This annual event celebrates local history and the historic Yellowstone Trail which was the first coast-to-coast automobile route across the Northern United states. Hudson was the first stop when entering Wisconsin from the west on the Trail. 

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Vintage and Classic Car Show - FREE
- Lakefront Park, Hudson Join us for an up-close look at the vintage vehicles and classic cars on display.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Model A Ford Car Show - FREE
- Lakefront Park, Hudson The Twin Cities Model A Ford Club will be Joining the event with restored vehicles of the Yellowstone Trall era.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Britfest Car Show - FREE
- 111 Walnut St., Hudson It's a British Invasion with the Britfest Car Show. Walk Walnut Street and take In the showcase of automotive excellence!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: WDGY Live Broadcast. FREE
- Lakefront Park, Hudson Tune in to WeeGee on Wheels for a live broadcast of the Car Shows. 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Yellowstone Trail Poker Run and Sociability Drive
On the Trall from Hudson to Woodville.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Dick's Bar and Grill Poker Run Stop
- 111 Walnut Street, Hudson

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Hudson Area Public Library: Poker Run Stop and History Display
- 700 1st Street, Hudson View a Toll Bridge and Yellowstone Trall display at the Library. - FREE

10:15 am: Line Dance with Jody Demonstration
Lakefront Park, Hudson. Watch a selection of line dances from the 1920s and 305, as well as modern-day popular dances.. FREE

Octagon House Museum Tours
1004 3rd St., Hudson. 11am-4pm: Tours 11am-3pm: Poker Run Stop 11am-2pm: Hamburgers for History Picnic Fundraiser Support the museum, play historic games, and enjoy the afternoon! (Ticket to the museum is FREE with purchase of a burger!)

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: The Empourium: Poker Run Stop
736 Rodeo Drive, Hudson.

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Hazel Mackin Community Library: Poker Run Stop and History Display
- 311W Warren Street, Roberts
- View a Roberts/Warren history display. - FREE

Poker Run Prize Party and Poker
Run Stop - Check-In from 3-3:30pm at Sidetrack Saloon and Grill, 112 W Main Street, Roberts. Poker Run Stop hours 9am - 3pm.

Hammond Community Library: Poker Run Stop and History Display-9am-1pm
850 Davis Street, Hammond - View a Hammond history display. . FREE

Baldwin Public Library: Poker Run Stop and History Display - FREE
9am-1pm Baldwin Municipal Building, 400 Cedar St., Baldwin - View a Historical Preservation Committee history display.

10:30 am - 3:00 pm: AandW Restaurant: Poker Run Stop  
- 1035 Bergslien St., Baldwin.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Woodville Historical Society: Poker Run Stop and History Display
- 130 S Main St, Woodville.

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