The light of Christmas: Rosholt Enchanted Forest illuminates holiday magic
By Cassie Lennox
“Between every two pines there is a doorway to a new world.”
Some may be familiar with the old adage by John Muir; this concept could not be more fitting for Portage County residents this time of year, especially when it comes to the Rosholt Enchanted Forest.
The 23rd annual Enchanted Forest opened at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at Rosholt Fair Park Community Building, 186 Forest St., Rosholt, and will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23.
“This is the best year yet,” event coordinator Jean Lacke said with a laugh. “The kids say that I say this every year, but truly, I mean it. This is the best year. It’s incredible.”
The sentiment begins as soon as visitors turn into the fairgrounds, with lighting and decorations lining the roadway and hill into the property. Once in the building, the forest features more than 150 trees and holiday scenes, varying from children’s themes such as Sesame Street and Sponge Bob to Veterans, homemade items, snow and Santa’s workshop.
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