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Events Festivals. Concerts. Art fairs.
And marathons?

It's all in the unique mix that makes Ashland Lake Superior's Hometown.
There's always something happening in Ashland, no matter what the season. Bike tours, running races and even inline skate races - Ashland has lots of great ways for athletes to enjoy the outdoors. And don't miss the annual Ashland Bay Days in July and the Blues & Brew Fest in October.


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May 2010

05/01/2010
Rummage & Bake Sale at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 311 W 13th St. 7am-12noon. Coffee and Treats for sale as you shop. Proceeds will benefit Faith in Action and the Good Shepherd Church Kitchen Improvement project.

05/02-08/2010
Be Kind to Animals Week.

05/04/2010
Spring is here! Join the folks at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center for a "World of Wonder" preschool program, 10-11am. Learn about some of the birds returning to our Wisconsin Northwoods. Families will get to make a birdhouse to take home or donate to the center for the birds to move in to. For registration and information, contact Susan at 715-685-2644. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

05/06/2010
Kiwanis Pancake Feed at the Bay Area Civic Center, starting at 11-1pm, and 4-7pm. Come hungry!! For more information call 715-682-2221.

05/06/2010
Girl's Night Out! Shopping Sales in Downtown Ashland 5pm-8pm. Register to win the Grand Prize!! Call 715-682-2500 for more information.

05/08/2010
Car show and Swap meet @ Fastlane Motorsports

05/8-15/2010
SPRING CLEAN UP!! The City of Ashland will be providing free disposal for the City of Ashland residents only at the Waste Management Transfer Station located at 510 Industrial Park Road, during the hours of 7:30am-3:00pm, excluding Sunday.

05/12/2010
Bird Calling Contest at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center,6:00pm County Hwy G. For more inforamt call 715-685-9983.

05/14 & 16/2010
Dock Dogs are coming to Ashland. Call 715-682-2500 for more information.

05/15/2010
Northern Wisconsin's Largest House to House Garage Sale!! Sales are from 8am until 1pm. Sales will be listed in the Friday edition of the Daily Press and a map will be available at local convenience stores and the Chamber Office. For registration information log on Garage Sale

05/15/2010
Cable Off Road Bike Classic.

05/15/2010
ABC Raceway presents the Season Opener. Hot laps at 6:15pm, racing at 7:00pm. Located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Hwy 13 and Butterworth Road.

05/19/2010
May Plant & Used Garden Item Sale at Menard Park. 10am-2pm. For more information call 685-9976. Sponsored by GFWC Ashland Monday Club.

05/19/2010
Assistive Technology Demonstration and Resource Fair at the AmericInn Conference Center from 9:30am-3:45pm. Any product or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities is an Assistive Technology Device. 800-499-5676.

05/21/2010
Bayfield Heritage Tours will be having "A Lighthearted Walk Thru Old Bayfield": meet at 6:20 at the Bayfield Library. For more information call 715-779-0299.

05/21-23/2010
Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival takes place at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Join us for the 4th Annual weekend of birding and nature programs on the south shore of Lake Superior at the peak of the spring migration. For more information call 1-800-284-9484, or visit us at www.birdandnaturefest.com Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Fest

05/22/2010
ABC Raceway presents Ashland Chamber Night. Hot laps at 6:15pm, racing at 7:00pm. Located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Hwy 13 and Butterworth Road.

05/22/2010
"29th Annual Apple Blossom Run", a 2-mile fun walk/run at 9:00am and a 10K race at 9:30am. Registration forms are available at Bayfield Carnegie Library. For more information call 715-779-3953. Apple Blossom Run.

05/TBA/2010
Ashland Lion's Club Cookout Fundraiser for Faith in Action during the All City Garage Sale from 10:00-2:00pm, in front of the Army Navy Store, Main Street Ashland. There will also be a bake sale. Get your lunch and treats from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information call 682-4414, ext 3.

05/22/2010
Walleye Tournament at Butternut Resort on Butternut Lake. For more information call 715-769-3333 Butternut, WI

05/22/2010
TENT RAISING for BIG TOP. The fun begins at 7:00 a.m. as we unroll the giant balls of canvas. By 10:00 or so we normally have the canopy rising off the ground. Lunch will be provided for the workers. If you have questions, please call Phillip Anich at 715-373-5240.

05/22/2010
Chequamegon Humane Association is hosting Annual Animal Expo from 10 am to 3 pm. Pet Walk, Love Raffle and other activities, along with local animal vendors will be at the expo. For more information call 715-682-9744.

05/24/2010
Bayfield Heritage Tours will be having "Dying to Get It - An Historic Cemetery Walk": meet at 5:20pm at the Bayfield Cemetery. For more information call 715-779-0299.

05/21/2010
Bayfield Heritage Tours will be having "More Ghosts and Legends of Old Bayfield ": meet at 8:05pm at the Bayfield Library. For more information call 715-779-0299.

05/30/2010
Chequamegon Woods to Water Relay. A 8 person relay race from Cable to Ashland. Woods to Water.

05/30/2010
LaPointe Center Wine Tasting on Madeline Island. Taste fabulous wines; learn about wine and food pairings, and shop the silent auction. For more information call 888-475-3386.

05/30/2010
Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen Fish Fry at the Town of Bell Hall in Cornucopia. 11am - 4pm or until sold out. all proceeds go to North Boundary Shooting Range.

05/31/2010
Memorial Day Ceremonies throughout the county. Ashland's commemorative services will take place at the Memorial Park Band Shell at 9:30am. The program will include guest speaker Pat Baldwin. In case of inclemment weather the services will be held at Ashland High School.

Visit Ashland, WI
Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 746 Ashland, WI 54806 (715) 682-2500 (800) 284-9484 info@visitashland.com
1716 West Lake Shore Drive
Ashland, WI 54806