Upcoming Events

Lunch by the River

Veterans Park Wisconsin Rapids
Great Expectations is proud to be returning to the premier luncheon locaiton on Thursdays during the Summer. Plan to join us for an array of our freshest, homemade lunches including wraps, delicious sides and gourmet salads. Contact Amy for advance menus so you can order and skip the lines!
Thursdays June 11 - August 27
11:00-1:00

Veterans Park and Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids
What an exciting FREE evening! Start the evening out with wonderful food from Great Expectations at one of the first evenings of DINNER by the river. Enjoy music by Pam Ross and Wayne Jaworski while dining and then walk across the bridge before the start of the movie at Dusk. The movie this month is Ghostbusters!
August 13
4:30-7 Dinner on East Side of River, Movie at Dusk on the East Side

Pfiffner Park Stevens Point
Join us this Labor Day weekend for a two day Jazz Festival. The festival features great music, family fun and is FREE. Great Expectations will be serving 'bistro style' so plan to grab a bottle of wine, find a comfortable table and order a fantastic meal all while listening to the smooth jazz sounds of such great acts as Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, US Air Force Military Band, Prudence Johnson, Pat Metheny Tribute Band, Ziji and Tom Guillion Quintet. Make this your weekend to try chef Ryan's New Orleans themed Gumbo, Cool Peel and Eat Shrimp Boil or Cajun Grilled Steak.
September 5-6, 2009
4:00 - 10:00 PM

Wisconsin Rapids—Robinson Park
Join us in supporting the Lion's Club Leader Dogs for the Blind on this fun afternoon! Wisconsin micro brews for the tasting as well as great music and wonderful food by Great Expectations. Contact the Lion's Club at (715) 423-0669 for more information.
September 2010 - Watch our site for details
1:00 - 6:00 PM

Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids
Come down to sample our sauces and dips available for sale during this beautiful fall celebration of Wisconsin Rapid's historic downtown. There will be talented artisans exhibiting and great food!
September 20, 2009

Wisconsin Rapids - Centralia Center
Featuring pro sculpting from Team USA as well as dozens of amateur sculpting teams and soups from local restauranteurs this event is a MUST ATTEND! All proceeds go to benefit the South Wood County Humane Society. Sculpting starts at 9:00, Soup at 10:00 and music at 3:00. Call the Shelter at 423.0505 for more information.
Jan 2010 - Watch our site for details