Rib Lake Punch & Play: July 14 to Aug 11, 2026
Hosted by the Rib Lake Community Development Foundation
Free to play! Just grab a card and go. Earn punches toward $3,000 in prizes! Starts July 14 at Music in the Park’s Squid City Slingers concert.
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Oh, Did We Mention the Prizes?
Every completed card is entered into the prize drawing.
Enter to win $3,000 in Prizes!
✔️ Grand Prize: Announcement Coming
The ultimate Northwoods experience comes from the Rib Lake Recreation Package.
Trust us — you'll want this one. Details coming soon!
✔️ Outdoor recreation gear & experiences
Additional prizes including recreation gear and experiences to experience everything the Rib Lake area has to offer.
✔️ Local gift certificates
Gift certificates to your favorite Rib Lake businesses: shops, restaurants and services right here in town. Plus, a collection of local prizes donated by area businesses.
Play, earn & win this summer
Anyone can participate: any age, any number of cards. One punch per business per day. Full card = 1 entry. More cards = more chances!
Kickoff: July 14, 2026 at Music in the Park Squid City Slingers concert
Wrap-Up: August 11, 2026 at Music in the Park Logan Spicer concert
Deadline: Cards must be received by 6:30 PM on August 11 to be entered in the drawing. No exceptions.
How winners are chosen
Prizes are drawn live at the August 11 Music in the Park concert featuring Logan Spicer. Can't make it? Unclaimed prizes are available for pickup at Camp 28 during regular open hours.
Ways to earn punches
Every business participates a little differently. Here are all the ways you can earn a punch on your card this summer.
Where to Earn Your Punches
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Pick up a free card at the Rib Lake Community Development Foundation table on July 14 at Music in the Park or grab one at any of these participating businesses: Camp 28, TBD
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Nope, participation is completely free. Just pick up a card and start exploring. Some punches involve a purchase, but many don't cost a thing.
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As many as you like, just visit different businesses. You can earn one punch per business per day, so the more places you explore, the more punches you rack up.
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Show your love! Leave a positive Google review for any Punch & Play business, show proof in person, and earn a punch. Every business on the list is an option for a review, one punch per business. No storefront? No problem. Stop in at Camp 28 and they'll punch your card for that Google review.
Here's how to leave a review: You'll need a free Google account . Create one at google.com if you don't have one.
On your phone: search the business name in Google or open Google Maps, tap their listing, scroll to "Write a review," tap the stars, add a few kind words and hit Post.
On a computer: search the business name in Google, find their listing on the right side of the screen, click "Write a review," choose your star rating, write a short comment, and click Post.
Once posted, just show proof on your screen or a screenshot when you visit.
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There are two self-serve punch stations on the Ice Age Trail this summer:
Moose Mountain bench — East Lake Section
Tank's bench — Rib Lake Section
Just find the station at each bench, punch your card, and keep exploring. That's two punches you can earn just by hitting the trail!
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Drop your completed card at the Development Foundation table at the Music in the Park “Logan Spicer” concert at on August 11 by 6:30 pm.
Or at any of the following locations during normal business hours until August 10th:
Camp 28
Lakewood Credit Union
Cards must be received by 6:30 PM on August 11 to be entered in the drawing. No exceptions.
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Absolutely! There's no limit. The more businesses you visit, the more cards you can complete, and each completed card is a separate entry into the prize drawing. Keep exploring throughout the summer!
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Prizes will be announced and awarded live at the August 11 Music in the Park wrap-up concert. Can't make it? No problem, unclaimed prizes will be available for pickup at Camp 28 during regular open hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s In It for Your Business?
-Bring real attention to your business
-Encourage repeat visits this summer
-Generate Google Business reviews
-Be featured in community-wide promotion
-Participate in a way that fits your business
No complicated rules. No big commitments.
What RLCDF Provides:
-Punch cards and punches
-Promotion at Music in the Park
-Summer social media promotion
-Prize coordination and drawings
-A Punch & Play info table at concerts
-Space for business materials at Music in the Park 7/14 & 8/11
Prizes
-Grand Prize: Rib Lake Recreation Package
(Details to be determined)
-Outdoor recreation gear or passes
-Gift certificates & prizes to local businesses
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