Laona, Wisconsin: World's Largest Soup Kettle
A big gray pot, suspended from a tripod of wood, with a helpful sign to proclaim its Claim to Fame. The free Community Soup is one very special day in August.
- Address:
- US Hwy 8, Laona, WI
- Directions:
- In a little park on US 8 as it passes through town, just south of Mill Rd.
- Hours:
- Soup Day date varies; usually early Aug.
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World's Largest Soup Kettle Bring your own bowl.
[Darren Collins, 07/17/2011]
World's Largest Soup Kettle Here is a photo I took on September 7, 2001 of the "World's Largest Soup Kettle" in Laona, Wisconsin. The "Community Soup" is a Laona Lions Club sponsored event every August at the local public beach.
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...or you will not receive your free soup. The 2011 Community Soup-a-ganza is on Sunday, August 7, noon to 5 pm, at Silver Lake Beach.