JANUARY 2025
- Ashland High School Sports Schedule
- Northland College Sports Schedule
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
- Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books anymore.
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- Mt. Ashwabay Winter Season Events/Programs. Saturday Kids Youth Night from Friday nights starting January 14 from 4-9pm, Saturdays MadSki program Saturdays (10am-noon), and Sundays NASTAR racing Sundays at 1:30pm. For more information, call 715-779-3227, or visit www.mtashwabay.org.
- Sundays on Chequamegon Bay, Car Ice-Races, if conditions permit. 3/8 mile oval track on Lake Superior. Full/midsize cars and trucks and also FWD are all welcome to join our fun on Sunday afternoons. Weather and ice conditions can change, please check Ashland Ice-Racing Facebook page here for more information and updates.
- The East End Ice Rink hopefully be opening sometime in January. Located at 16th Ave E & 5th St E. Lights will be on nightly from dusk to 10pm. Warming house will not be open. Any questions call 715-682-7059.
- Bay Area Civic Center Open Skate – Wednesdays 7:30-9pm $5 per skater. Skate Sharpening available for $5.
- Copper Falls: Wednesday Night Ski from 5-7 pm, December 2023 thru February 2024. Join Friends at the trailhead near the park office for a casual ski of the Meadow Trail loop with local ski enthusiasts. Check ahead for weather and trail conditions. Remember to bring your headlamp because the trails are lit only by the stars and moonlight. Friends will provide treats and hot cocoa. For more information about the trail and conditions, go to https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/maps/winter-trails
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church BINGO! Tuesday nights! Doors open 5:30pm, Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Food and Beverages for sale. 201 Lake Shore Dr E Ashland. For more information go to 715-682-7620.
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2025 Events
- 01/28/2025
NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts a Cancer Support Group at Ashland Vaughn Public Library, second floor, Garland meeting room, 502 Main St. W. 11am-12pm. Providing opportunities for shared experiences. To educate by providing guest speakers that will talk about cancer related topics. For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004.
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2024 Events
- 01/01/2024
The Friends of Copper Falls State Park invite you to Kick of 2024 with the First Hike on New Years Day with a hike/snowshoe on the North Country Trail through the park to the new connecting trail with Tyler Forks Community Forest from 1-4pm. Meet at Loon Lake Beach Parking lot. Cocoa, cider and cookies will be available after the hike. - 01/03/2024
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 01-06-2024
Docker League Basketball Tournament at the Ashland High School Gymnasium and Field House from 8am-4pm. Grades 3rd-6th boys and girls. Admissions at the door. Welcoming players and spectators from schools in Ashland, Chequamegon, Drummond, Phillips, Mellen, Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer, Marinesco-Wakefield, South Shore and Washburn. - 01/06/2024
Ashland School of Dance Winter Showcase Performance. 11am & 3pm at the Ashland High School Auditorium. Tickets available for purchase in advance and at the door. For more information visit http://site.ashlandschoolofdance.info/home.html - 01/09/2024
Delta Diner will be sampling their in-house made retail products at the Chequamegon Food Co-op from 10am-12 Noon. Featuring Delta Diner pancake mix, spicy pickled garlic, hot sauces and rubs and fresh roasted coffee’s that are exclusively available at Delta Diner. Available at deltadiner.com and at Chequamegon Food Coop. Stop down for some samples!! - 01/10/2024
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 01/10/2024
Wednesday Night Chalet Social at Mt Ashwabay! Bingo with Ursa Minor 6-8pm. Food available, Bar opens at 4:30. Visit mtashwabay.org or call 715-779-3227 for more information. - 01/10/2024
The Alley presents: 2nd & 4th Wednesday Karaoke hosted by DJ JD Bass, playing the hits all night. Sign up at 7pm, start at 8pm. Late night happy hour from 9-11pm with discounts on appetizers and drinks! 808 Main St W, Ashland - 01/11/2024
Winter (Its Here) Deals at Solstice Outdoors. Starting Thursday get $50 off Winter Jackets & 30% off Cross Country Skis and snowshoes! 2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI 54806 - 01/11-13/2024
Chequamegon Food Co-op Bulk Sale! Start the new year off right and resolve to buy more bulk on your way to ridding your cupboard of plastic. Save 20% on flours, spices, granola, beans, soap, & more! For more information call 715-682-8251 or visit www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com - 01/12/2024
The Wisconsin Singers will be performing at the Ashland High School Auditorium, 1900 Beaser Ave. 7PM. The Wisconsin Singers are a performing arts group of students from UW Madison. They will be doing a performance clinic with the students and then put on a show! Opening acts will be the Ashland High School Concert choir and the Lake Effect Show Choir from Ashland High School. - 01/13-14/2024
Special Olympics Invitational at Mt. Ashwabay. Mt. Ashwabay is proud to host this talented group of athletes. They will take part in downhill, snowboard, and snowshoe races. Saturday is registration and training. Sunday is race day!! Come cheer on the athletes! For more information, call 715-779-3227. - 01/15/2024
The Chequamegon Area Choir invites you to join them for their 51st Season! 7pm at St Louis Catholic Church in Washburn. No auditions necessary. Registration starts at 6:30 pm. All levels of musicianship for persons age 16+ are welcome. For questions contact Choir director Michael Powers at 715-373-5371. Visit www.cacvoices.com or www.facebook.com/cacvoices - 01/16/2024
Delta Diner will be sampling their in-house made retail products at the Chequamegon Food Co-op from 10am-12 Noon. Featuring Delta Diner pancake mix, spicy pickled garlic, hot sauces and rubs and fresh roasted coffee’s that are exclusively available at Delta Diner. Available at deltadiner.com and at Chequamegon Food Coop. Stop down for some samples!! - 01/16/2024
Science on Tap at the Alley is back! Starting at 6:30pm. The Superior Rivers Watershed Association is hosting Ashland’s beloved Science on Tap! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Alley in Ashland. Free and open to the public. Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves. Enjoy a beer, coffee, or good company as you listen to a 30-45 minute presentation by Dr. Tom Fitz, Professor of Geoscience, Northland College Mineral and Rock Composition of Glacial Deposits in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Visit: www.superiorrivers.org/science -on-tap/ - 01/17/2024
Open Mic Night at the Alley! Calling all musicians!! Signups start at 8pm-Midnight, 3rd Wednesday of every month! Plug & play! Music by DJ JD Bass. Drink specials & prizes! Two vocal mics & two additional inputs will be available. Bring your own instrument. End of the nigh “Jam Session”. Late night happy hour from 9-11pm with discounts on appetizers and drinks! 808 W Main St., Ashland. - 01/17/2024
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 01/18-20/2024
Wild About Winter Ecology. Spend a weekend learning about nature in winter with master Naturalist Emily Stone and other experts. Registration cost is $160 for commuters and $220 with two-night stay at a private l0dge on Tiger Cat Flowage. Register by Jan 4th by going to cablemuseum.org or calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 - 01/19/2024
Ashland High School Jazz Band Big Band Ball. 6:30-9pm at the AmericInn Convention Center, 3009 Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland. Join us for dinner and an evening of great music, swing dancing, silent auction and raffles. A pasta bar dinner and desserts are included with your ticket! Tickets are $15 and can be purchases at the door as well as in the AHS office in advance. Funds raised go to help pay for our Spring 2024 band trip! For tickets or more info contact Jared Schrang at jschrang@sdak12.net - 1/19-20/2024
The 16th Annual Big Water Film Festival will run as a live festival and as a virtual festival from 1/20-2/18/2024. If you’d like more information on the films and the festival schedule, click here. - 01/19-21/2024
Ashland Youth Hockey Association “Battle by the Bay Pee Wee Tournament”, at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 W. 4th St. Times will vary due to the amount of teams registered. Please visit the website for updates on estimated times. For more information and to register at www.ashlandhockey.org. - 01/20/2024
Docker League Basketball Tournament at Ashland High School Gymnasium and Field House from 8am-4pm. Grades 3rd-6th Boys and Girls. Admissions at the door. Welcoming players and spectators from schools in Ashland, Chequamegon, Drummond, phillips, Mellen, Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer, Marinesco-Wakefield, South Shore and Washburn. - 01/20/2024
Iron River Annual Fishin’ Chicks Ice Fishing Contest, at Moon Lake Park, from 8am-5pm. Only women compete, men can attend and assist. Proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness efforts. Check-In: Community Center ~ 8275 East Mill St, Iron River. Fishing: Moon Lake Park ~ County Hwy H. For more information on the contest go to: https://www.fishinchicks.org Contact us at fishinchicks@fishinchicks.org - 01/20/2024
Chequamegon Food Coop presents: Old Fashioned Jewish chicken soup. 10am-Noon. Instructor Jan Perkins will show us how to make Jewish Chicken soup from an old family recipe. Secrets to a thick and heart broth will be shared along with Matza balls and egg noodles. Visit https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/events/old-fashioned-jewish-chicken-soup/ - 1/20/2024
Flourish will be hosting a Trinket & Treasure Box Art Class from 2-5pm & 6-9pm. $30 per class. Standard box included in class is approx. 12×12. Antique and unique boxes also available and priced individually. There will be a large selection of buttons, beads, fabrics, wood pieces, and yarn to incorporate into your box. The idea is to bring some of your own trinkets and treasures to add, but this is not required. A fun way to display some of your favorite things. Flourish is located at 1314 Lake Shore Dr. W, Suite 2. To sign up for class visit: https://www.flourishashland.com/bookaclass. Call 715-563-0323 for more information. - 01/20/2024
ABC Raceway 2023 Awards Celebration, at Bad River Lodge & Casino, 5pm-12am. Open to the public. You, pit crew, family, friends, and fans are cordially invited to a celebration of another successful year of racing. Social hour at 5pm, buffet dinner from 6-8pm, award ceremony at 7pm. There will be a cornhole tournament to follow the awards ceremony. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Jan 10th, no tickets sold at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 715-209-2102 or 715-209-1373. Visit www.myracepass.com/tracks/1007/tickets/1366185 to purchase tickets online - 01/20-21/2024
Wisconsin State Free Fishing Weekend, no license required. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.dnr.wi.gov. - 01/21-23/2024
L&M Friends & Family Three Day Sales Event!! 20% off All Clothing & Footwear! 10% Off everything else store-wide. Some exclusions apply, see store for details. - 01/21/2024
Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 01/21/2024
Join us at the Harbor Table for an afternoon with Warren Nelson & Friends. $20 per ticket available at the door (in the back room). The first concert of a series begins at 3pm. Bring your friends and enjoy some live, local tunes. After the show, treat yourself to a divine dinner in our dining room overlooking Lake Superior. 130 W Harbor View Drive, Washburn. - 01/21/2024
The School District of Ashland and networking partners present: School + Community – Community Trends. 5-9pm at Ashland Middle School. Chili Feed at 5pm in the Middle School Commons. From 6-8 pm join members from Ashland Public Health Dept to tour the “Hidden In Plain Site” room and basic NARCAN training. Know the local trends. 6-6:30: Criminals exploiting our trust! 6:30-7:15: Local drug trends & “Forever Joy”. 7:15-7:45: Juuling/Vaping. Join us for each presentation & open gym for your chance to win great prizes! Prize drawing at 7:45 in the commons. - 01/23/2024
Delta Diner will be sampling their in-house made retail products at the Chequamegon Food Co-op from 10am-12 Noon. Featuring Delta Diner pancake mix, spicy pickled garlic, hot sauces and rubs and fresh roasted coffee’s that are exclusively available at Delta Diner. Available at deltadiner.com and at Chequamegon Food Coop. Stop down for some samples!! - 01/23/2024
AHS Girls Basketball Pink Out Games Cancer Benefit! Ashland vs Ladysmith. JV Game 5:45pm, Varsity Game 7pm. Soup Supper from 5-7 pm by donation, prepared by AHS Culinary Arts Students. Wear Pink because we have hope!! Raffles, Half-time events, Win Prizes & Concessions. Transition night for 8th grade students 5-7pm at AHS. - 01/24/2024
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 01/24/2024
The Alley presents: 2nd & 4th Wednesday Karaoke hosted by DJ JD Bass, playing the hits all night. Sign up at 7pm, start at 8pm. Late night happy hour from 9-11pm with discounts on appetizers and drinks! 808 Main St W, Ashland - 01/26-28/2024
The Chequamegon Theatre Association (CTA) presents Clue. All evening shows are at 7pm. Sunday Matinees are at 2pm. www.ctatheatre.org - 01/27/2024
Great Northwest League Basketball Tournament at Ashland High School Field house from 9am-4pm. Grades 7th & 8th Boys. Admissions at the door. Welcoming players and spectators from schools in Ashland, Drummond, South Shore, Duluth, Hermantown, Hurley, Maple, Chequamegon, Cloquet and Superior. - 01/27/2024
The Brick Ministries present: Taste of the Bay 2024. 7-9pm at Northland College Ponzio Campus Center. Enjoy a fun evening featuring samples of food from local restaurants and caterers from all over the area, and support The BRICK at the same time! All proceeds go toward serving under-resourced community members through The BRICK’s emergency food and financial assistance programs. Limited tickets at $30/person are available through The BRICK, its Board members, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Moores on Main. Winter weather is no issue. Once again, complimentary valet parking is provided courtesy of Ashland Ford Chrysler, and complimentary coat check is provided by Ashland Area Farmer’s Market! Remember to check out our amazing raffle, too! - 01/27-28/2024
7th Annual Legendary Waters Winter Pow Wow, 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Red Cliff. Drums and vendors call 715-779-9463. For more information call 800-226-8478 and ask for Marketing. - 01/28/2024
Canceled – Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 01/30/2024
Delta Diner will be sampling their in-house made retail products at the Chequamegon Food Co-op from 10am-12 Noon. Featuring Delta Diner pancake mix, spicy pickled garlic, hot sauces and rubs and fresh roasted coffee’s that are exclusively available at Delta Diner. Available at deltadiner.com and at Chequamegon Food Coop. Stop down for some samples!! - 01/30/2024
Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance Ticket sales. Dance, February 23 & 24. Tickets are $25. Tickets will be on sale 1/30/2024 and 2/5/2024 at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4:30-6pm. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! February 23 & 24 at 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call: 715-413-1074. - 01/31/2024
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552.