Chain to Main Local News - Friday, July 10, 2026

The City of Waupaca Band Concert series continues tonight at 7 on the City Square in downtown Waupaca. Residents are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live community music at the new location, 111 South Main Street. In case of rain, the concert moves to Waupaca Middle School.   The 54th Annual Iola Car Show and Swap Meet runs through tomorrow, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic Red, White and Blue theme. Organizers expect thousands of visitors to enjoy more than 2,300 show cars and 4,000 swap spaces. Celebrity guests include Derek Bieri, actor Sung Kang, and TV stars Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl. Gates open daily at 7 a.m. More details at iolaoldcarshow.com.   Lastly, the Waupaca Farmers Market returns tomorrow morning in downtown Waupaca. Shoppers can browse fresh produce, baked goods, meats, handmade crafts, flowers, and more from local farmers and artisans. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on East Union Street and continues every Saturday through the end of October. More information is available at waupacawifarmersmarket.org.