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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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September 2010

Mid-June thru mid-October
Chequamegon Ashland Area's Farmers Market, Saturdays, located on Chapple Avenue, off Main Street. Farmers Market Website

Ashland High School Sports Schedule

Northland College Sports Schedule

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Lots to do and see at the Center. Walking Trail, Exhibits and Scenic Tower. Check out their website for a complete schedule of Events and happenings for the whole family.

Vaughn Public Library - It's not just books anymore. Check out their website for a complete schedule of Events and happenings for the whole family.

Bayfield Heritage Tours. Historic Ghosts and Cemetery Walks. Check out their website for a complete schedule

September-October 2010
Chequamegon Bay Bass Kickin' Tagged Fishing Contest, Small Mouth Bass Fishing Contest. For more information call the Ashland Chamber of Commerce at 800-284-9484 or 715-682-2500. Bass Kickin on the Bay

09/1/2010
Annual Kiwanis Pancake/Sausage Feed at the Bay Area Civic Center, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 4:00pm until 7:00pm. All you can eat. Adult tickets are $6, children under 12 are $3, and children under 3 are free. Good cakes, good company, good cause! For more information please call 715-682-4660. Take out orders will be available.

09/01-11/2010
14th Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration - special lighthouse cruises and tours of all 7 historic Apostle Islands Lighthouses. 800-779-4487

Lighthouse Celebration.

09/02-06/2010
Ashland County Fair!, Marengo, WI. With a carnival, music, races, softball & volleyball tournaments and animals, what more could you ask for? Click the link to see a schedule of events.

Ashland County Fair

09/03/2010
Glidden Fire Department Annual Labor Day Brat Feed. Proceeds benefit the Glidden Fire Department. Brat Feed will be held at the Glidden Fire Hall starting at 4pm. Music will be provided starting at 7pm.

09/3-6/2010
Labor Day Fair, to be held at historic Marion Park in Glidden. See you at the Fair. For more info call 715-264-5444.

09/4-6/2010
Musky Rodeo on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, sponsored by Donner's Bay Resort. $40.00 Entry fee includes steak dinner on Friday. For more information call 715-476-2555.

09/4/2010
BIG TOP presents Chad Mitchell Trio. The Chad Mitchell Trio was one of the most popular groups of the 1960s and was also one of the most popular shows at Big Top in 2007.Big Top website

09/5/2010
Summer Outdoors Series Concert, 2-3:30pm, rain or shine, at Prentice Park, featuring Claudia Schmidt “One of the finest folk voices ever to pick up a mic” 715-682-9362.

09/11/10
5TH Annual "Feed the Need" Motorcycle Run Benefit. Registration will be from 9:00am to 10:30am, at the Ashland County Fair grounds in Marengo. The run will end at the fair grounds where food will be served. Join us to support this local benefit. Register online at Feed the Need Now

09/11/2010
Apostle Highlands Golf Course: Bayfield Invitational. 2 person scramble, 10:00a.m. Shotgun start. For more info 715-779-5960

09/11/2010
Memory Walk 2010 will be at Ashland's Lakefront Bayview Park on Hwy 2 on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Raise money to support services for local families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease. Registration begins at 9:00am, and the 2 mile walk will begin at 10:00am. To register your team contact Ashland's outreach office at 715-682-3974.

09/14/2010
Girl Scout Fall Fun and Member Recruitment Night for all girls ages 5-17, at Prentice Park from 5-6pm. Call 715-682-8867.

09/16-18/2010
Youth Waterfowl ID Workshop & Duck Calling Contest at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Join us at 6:30pm for a fun evening for kids ages 10-15 years of age. For more info call 715-685-2645.

09/17-19/2010
Fat Tire Festival, Telemark Resort, Cable, Call 1-715-798-3833 camba@cheqnet.net Fat tire Festival

09/18/2010
6th Annual Cornucopia Art Crawl, showcasing South Shore artists and crafts people, 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information, contact Gina Emily at 715-742-3663 or Barb Edwards at 715-742-3388.

09/18/2010
19th Anniversary Celebration at the Bad River Casino! Featuring a performance by Brule, a famous Native American Dance Troupe. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at the Bad River Smoke Shop. There will be cash promotions throughout the afternoon, culminating with a $5,000.00 prize at midnight. For more information call 715-682-7121.

09/25/2010
National Public Lands Day. Free waiver days for the National Park. For more information call 715-362-1351.

9/25/2010
MarketFest Sidewalk Sales in downtown Ashland! Local shops will have sales items in front of their stores, the Lion's Club will be in front of the Army/Navy store with hot dogs and other vendors will supply you with Gyros sandwiches, beverages and fresh donuts. Stop by and visit Ashland's fire fighting apparatus and visit with Smokey the Bear.

09/25/2010
National Public Lands Day at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center starting at 9:00am to 1:00pm. Spend a day fighting invasive species. A lunch & leather gloves will be provided. For more information call Susan at 715-685-2644.

09/25/2010
Vehicle Extravaganza at the Vaughn Public Library from 10:30am-12:00pm. Visit the library and talk with the people who keep our city running and safe. Explore a fire truck, ambulance, police vehicle, and BIG equipment used by the city of Ashland. For more information call 715-682-7060.

09/25/2010
Apostle Highlands Golf Course: Habitat for Humanity Tournament. 4 person scramble, 10:00a.m. Shotgun Start. For more info 715-779-5960.

09/25/2010
Kiwanis Coats for Kids distribution will be from 8am-11am at the Bretting Community Center. Parents/Guardians must accompany child.

09/25/2010
American Birkebiener Trail Run, Relay, and Trek. Join us for a challenging trail run and trek through the wooded hills on the famous Birkie Ski Trail. There are three events to choose from; Individual Half Marathon, 5K Fun Run and Walk, or the Marathon Relay for 3-6 people. For more information and entry forms, call 715-634-5025, or contact www.birkie.com

09/26/2010
Open House & Craft Show at Copper Falls State Park in Mellen. Call 715-274-5123 for more information.


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