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August 2026 Events listed below:

  • 08/01/2026
    City of Ashland Dock of the Bay Fest – Ashland’s Historic Ore Dock.  Let’s celebrate the Bay!  11am-10pm.  Live music, vendors, boats, food and fun!  The festival will take place on the Ore Dock as well as along the lake front trail near Stuntz Ave. Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 08/01/2026
    79th Annual Kids’ Fishing Party! 11am-1pm. Save the date for the NWRGC 79th Annual Bud Williams Kids’ Fishing Party – Saturday, August 1 at Kreher Park!
  • 08/01/2026
    Moonlight Meadows – Chequamegon Bay Food Producers – Summer 2026 Farm Tours. 2-4pm. Tim Mika has decades of experience raising grass-fed cattle on his family’s farm. He’s also the agricultural technician for the Ashland County Land and Water Conservation office and will cover soil health, soil testing, nutrient management, local county and NRCS support programs for farmers. The regional WDNR Wildlife Damage coordinator will also give a short presentation about helping farmers with damage caused by deer, bear, geese, turkey and elk. bayfieldfoods.org/meet-your-farmers | 41359 Mika Road, Marengo.
  • 08/01/2026
    Northern Clearing Inc. Double 20’s for Midwest Mods – ABC Raceway. Grand Stands open at 5pm. Racing starts at 7pm. Call 715-209-2102 with questions or check out abcraceway.com for more info. 62361 Butterworth Road.
  • 08/01/2026
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Baba Fats. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/02/2026
    Brunch Show – Black Cat Coffee. 11am-1pm. Live Music: Brodie and the Roadies. 211 Chapple Ave
  • 08/04/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/05/2026
    Tree and Shrub Identification – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Register by: July 31. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Make new friends! Once you learn to identify our local trees and shrubs, you’ll run into someone you know on every hike. Gain experience with dichotomous keys, learn some fun mnemonics, and have a great day in the woods with Museum Naturalist Emily Stone. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable
  • 08/05/2026
    Forest Lodge Estate Tour – Cable Natural History Museum. 9-11:30am. Register by: August 4. Cost: $10 member/$15 non-member. Explore the historic Forest Lodge Estate with a local tour guide. Participants will be on their feet for 2.5 hours, walking less than a mile over uneven terrain, rain or shine. Meet your guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot. Register here. | Forest Lodge Nature Trail, Gamisch Road, Cable.
  • 08/05/2026
    Bayfield Summer Concerts – Severin Behnen, Ed Willett, Calvin Caron Bass and Adam Niessbaum. 5:30pm. A refreshing jazz interpretation of the classics full of musical surprises. | Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave., Bayfield
  • 08/05/2026
    Outdoor Movie Night: The Emperor’s New Groove – Vaughn Public Library. 7:30-11pm. The movie starts at sunset! Pearson Plaza, 610 Main St W.
  • 08/06/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Owen – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available.  Register here.| 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/06/2026
    Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. Lake Owen Peninsula loop, starting at Lake Owen Recreation Area Picnic Grounds (3.5 miles). RSVP not required, but for timely alerts about schedule changes, please RSVP to che@northcountrytrail.org. For more details on the hikes, please visit the North Country Trail Association’s Calendar of Events at: https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
  • 08/06/2026
    Inservice Day Lego Open House – Vaughn Public Library. 9am-3pm. Snacks provided! 2nd floor at VPL. This program is unsupervised, children under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult. 502 Main St W.
  • 08/06/2026
    City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at H Pearson Plaza, Strange Brew at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West,(Behind Gowey Title on Main Street). Rain location the Bohemian Hall.  Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 08/06-09/2026
    Bayfield County Fair, North Main St., Iron River. Join us in Iron River for 4 days of family fun. Come see all the animals and exhibits, family entertainment, carnival, monster trucks, and of course the food! For more information, registration, or fees, call 715-373-6125 ext. 7, or visit https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/244/Bayfield-County-Fair
  • 08/07/2026
    Wisconsin Parkinson Association: Chequamegon Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. You are not alone. Our meetings are 1pm the first Friday of each month at the Ashland Enrichment Center, 715-682-2776, 400 Chapple Ave. The Bay Area Parkinson’ s Support Group was created to provide encouragement and education for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers in the Ashland and Bayfield County area. Questions can be directed to Reggie Holmes: bapsg2024@gmail.com.
  • 08/07/2026
    Friday Field Notes: Amazing Arachnids. Cable Natural History Museum. Register by: August 5. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Spiders are a common member of our ecosystem, but despite this status, they are not well known. Join Larry Weber, author of Spiders of the Northwoods, as he debunks myths about spiders, and learn basic spider biology during this exciting, entertaining slideshow. After the lecture, join Larry for a nocturnal spider hunt! We’ll start with pizza and appetizers, then begin the presentation at 6pm Discounts available for volunteers, visit cablemuseum.org for more details. Register here. | 43135 Randysek Road, Cable
  • 08/08/2026
    4th Annual Bicycle Scavenger Hunt – Vaughn Public Library & Bay City Cycles. 9am-3pm. Come and enjoy a bicycle scavenger hunt around the city of Ashland, put on by Bay City Cycles and the Vaughn Public Library! Just like last year, we will have 5,10 and 15 mile route options. This event is weather dependent. Most of the routes will be along the Tri-County-Corridor loop in the city. All ages! Routes start at Vaughn Public Library. 502 Main St W.
  • 08/08/2026
    Pollinator Garden Tour – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-12pm. Gardeners and native plant enthusiasts are invited to an informal tour of the new pollinator gardens at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area. Learn about native garden site preparation, plant selection, wildlife benefits, and management strategies from Sarah Boles–owner of Northern Native Plantscapes, and Jenny Shanks–Museum Operations Manager. Along the way, enjoy observations of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in action! Bring a sack lunch to continue the conversation. Donations welcome. FREE, but please RSVP online or by calling (715)798-3890. Drop-ins welcome. | 43135 Randysek Road, Cable
  • 08/08/2026
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Groove Project. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/08/2026
    Diamond Sprint Car Series – ABC Raceway. Grand Stands open at 5pm. Race starts at 7pm. Call 715-209-2102 with questions or check out abcraceway.com for more info. 62361 Butterworth Road.
  • 08/09/2026
    Brunch Show – Black Cat Coffee. 11am-1pm. Live Music: Nowhere Girl (Ellie Priester). 211 Chapple Ave
  • 08/10/2026
    Express Admissions – Northwood Technical College Ashland Campus. 3-6pm. Join us at Ashland Student Services for an all-in-one visit experience! Learn about our program offerings, go on campus tour, apply for admission, complete your admissions meeting, and register for fall classes on the spot. We know life is busy, so we’re offering evening hours one Monday a month throughout the summer. Stop in when it works for you to take the next step toward your future! 2100 Beaser Ave.
  • 08/11/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/11/2026
    Wild Table Dinner at Velo Café – Cable Natural History Museum. 4-6pm. Register by: August 3. Cost: $50 member/$60 non-member
    Museum Naturalist Mollie Kreb-Mertig will guide participants through interactive demos, sampling of various condiments, and host a full meal, dessert, and beverages featuring locally harvested wild edible plants and fungi prepared in partnership with Velo Cafe. Space is limited. Register here. | 13425 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/12/2026
    Little Girl’s Point with Mike Heim – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-5pm. Register by: August 4. Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) This scenic beach, just across the Michigan border, has the greatest diversity of colorful rocks and gemstones anywhere within Lake Superior. The ravines behind the beach shelter deep, old-growth hemlock forest with orchids and other Pacific Northwest plant species. We will be beachcombing and finding beautiful and interesting stones ranging from agates and jasper to fossils. Meet at the Museum and carpool to the field site. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/12/2026
    Bayfield Summer Concerts – Yazmin and the Havana Quartet. 5:30pm. https://yazminmusic.com/| https://havanaquartet.com/ | Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave., Bayfield
  • 08/13/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour on the Chippewa Flowage – Cable Natural History Museum. 9:30am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn about the natural history of common loons with a Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist while we tour Wisconsin’s third-largest lake on a pontoon boat and observe artificial nesting platforms built for loons. Meet at Treeland Resort at 9:30am and return by noon. Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available. Register here. | 9630 Treland Rd, Hayward
  • 08/13/2026
    Museum After Hours: Wild Bounty – Cable Natural History Museum. 6-7:30pm. Register by: August 10. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Adults are invited to join our Curator for an evening of playful learning at the Museum! Expect full access to exhibits, beverages and snacks, and a hands-on activity with materials provided in the classroom beginning at 6:30 p.m. Indulge in wild foraged samples, a tea-making station, and direct access to recipes and manuscripts from founding director and naturalist, Lois Nestel. Registration is required by August 10 to explore wild foraged samples and resources. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable
  • 08/13/2026
    City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at H Pearson Plaza, Hoff Stevens and Brady Dahl at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West,(Behind Gowey Title on Main Street). Rain location the Bohemian Hall.  Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 08/13-16/2026
    Tending the Inner Flame Wellness Retreate – Wild Rice Retreat. Join Becky Diver and Melissa Hoeft for a rejuvenating weekend retreat designed to bring calm and clarity to your mind and heart. Full details and tickets found here.
  • 08/13-22/2026
    Lake Superior Master Naturalist Training – Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge. 9am.  A 40-hour training, meeting weekends August 13-August 22, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin’s natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information: https://go.wisc.edu/pf484a | 29270 County Highway G
  • 08/13-16/2026
    Ashland County Fair, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Midway rides, races, horse show, truck pull, music, and much more. For more information, call 715-682-3742 or after 5pm and weekends 715-682-0395 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org.
  • 08/13-16/2026
    Tending the Inner Flame Wellness Retreat – Wild Rice Retreat. Aug 13th at 4pm and Aug 16th at 12pm. Join Becky Diver and Melissa Hoeft for a rejuvenating weekend retreat designed to bring calm and clarity to your mind and heart. Through intentional daily mindfulness practices and guided activities, we will create space to release what no longer serves us and to welcome what we wish to invite into our lives—honoring who we are and where we are in this present moment. More details and registration here: Inner Flame Retreat| 84860 Old San Road, Bayfield.
  • 08/14/2026
    Fairy Tea Party – Cable Natural History Museum. 11am-1pm. $15. Register by August 10th.  Fairies and elves and magic, oh my! You’re invited to a Fairy Tea Party and luncheon! Museum Fairies will supply the magic, wings, and crowns. Children will play fairy games, enjoy a magical tea party, and search for forest fairies! Children must be accompanied by an adult (at no extra cost). Register here.| 43135 Randysek Road, Cable.
  • 08/14/2026
    Library Paint Night – “Scream for Ice Cream”
  • 08/15/2026
    Beginner Mushrooms – Cable Natural History Museum. Register by: August 12. Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Several hundred species of mushrooms grow in the Northwoods, and many can be found beginning in late summer. Join Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Mollie Kreb-Mertig for a guided walk to explore nature with a focus on local fungi. This is a great option for families who have no experience with fungi, beginner foragers, or visitors looking to familiarize themselves with common mushrooms found in our area. Meet at 10am and finish by noon at the Jackson Burke House, located roughly a 15-minute-drive east of the Museum. Dress for the outdoors and uneven terrain–walking distance will be minimal. Space is limited. Register here.| Meet at Jackson Burke house, location will be sent by email to event participants.
  • 08/15/2026
    Reception for Nature’s Canvas – Tiny Art Show. Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center. 1-4pm. Celebrating the connection between art & nature. https://wimasternaturalist.org/tiny-art-show/ | 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • 08/15/2026
    ABC Raceway Fastlane Super Stock Series presented by NAPA of Ashland & Washburn: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing-7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 08/15/2026
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Horse Apiece. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/15/2026
    Creatures of the Night: Mammals – Copper Falls State Park. 7-8pm. Join us at the New Pavillion for Creatures of the Night: Mamals. 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 08/16/2026
    Pancakes in the Park – Copper Falls State Park. 8:30am-12pm. Come on down to the Historic Pavillion, enjoy made-from-scratch pancakes served with locally made maple syrup, served with bacon, fresh fruit and more. Sponsored by the Trails Committee all proceeds go toward maintaining the ski/bike/hike trails within CFSP. The event is outdoors but sheltered seating is available in the pavillion. 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 08/18/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/18/2026
    Culver’s Donate while you Dine Fundraiser for Homeless Animals. 4-8pm. Join the Chequamegon Humane Association at Culver’s of Ashland, WI, from 4-8pm, every 3rd Tuesday from May through September. 10% of net sales go directly to supporting our mission to care for homeless animals and find them forever homes! Whether you’re craving a ButterBurger or fresh frozen custard, a portion of your purchase goes right back to providing shelter and care for homeless animals in our community. 2101 Lake Shore Drive.
  • 08/19/2026
    Monthly Grief Support Group offered by Regional Hospice Services.  The group meets on the Third  Wednesday of each month at 1-2:30pm.  The support group is open to anyone in the community who has experienced loss.  We meet in a comfortable setting with no registration required, and it’s free of charge.  Our confidential grief support groups offer understanding, education, support, and suggestions for coping.  For more information visit www.regionalhospice.org/grief-support/ for complete schedule, times, and location or call 715-685-5151.
  • 08/19/2026
    Bayfield Summer Concerts – Trevor Stephenson. 5:30pm. https://trevorstephenson.com/| Bayfield Presbyterian Church
    306 Washington Ave., Bayfield.
  • 08/20/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour at TBD – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available. Register here. | 13470 County Hwy M, Cable
  • 08/20/2026
    Ashland Chambers Field Day Golf Outing. Chequamegon Bay Golf Club.  Click here for a registration form.  Call the Ashland Chamber at 715-682-2500.
  • 08/20/2026
    City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at H Pearson Plaza, Baba Fats at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West,(Behind Gowey Title on Main Street). Rain location the Bohemian Hall.  Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 08/20/2026
    Live Music – Big Top Chautauqua. 7:30pm. The Devon Allman Project. More details at bigtop.org
  • 08/21/2026
    Universe in the Park – Loon Lake Parking Lot – Copper Falls State Park. 8:30-10:30pm. Universe in the Park is a popular outreach program of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Astronomy. A typical Universe in the Park session begins just after sunset with a 30-40-minute talk and slide show about astronomy. The talks are presented to audiences of all ages. After the discussion, weather permitting, Universe in the Park sets up a moderate aperture (8-10 inches) telescope and provides park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. Universe in the Park includes a RAIN OR SHINE presentation on astronomy, including recent astronomical news (30-40 minutes), and a weather-dependent star party, where visitors have the opportunity to view available astronomical objects through a telescope. Though all are welcome, the talk is best suited for ages 8+, and telescope viewing for ages 4+. At the conclusion of the talk, weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8″-10″) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. UitP sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated. For more information about Universe in the Park go to https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/uitp/#what-is-universe-in-the-park | The statewide Universe in the Park program of the UW-Madison Astronomy Department is funded, in its entirety, by the generous support of Jere and Anne Fluno. 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 08/22/2026
    Chequemegon Chapter Hikes 2026 – North Country Trail Association. Open to Everyone! 9am. Porcupine Lake Wilderness, County Road D to FR213 (east) parking lot, (4.3 total miles), shuttle vehicles*.*No pets allowed on shuttled hikes. RSVP not required, but for timely alerts about schedule changes, please RSVP to che@northcountrytrail.org. For more details on the hikes, please visit the North Country Trail Association’s Calendar of Events at: https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
  • 08/22/2026
    Yoga in the Park at Loon Lake Beach – Copper Falls State Park. 9-10am. Join yoga instructor Lori Hall on the shore of a beautiful Loon Lake for an hour of yoga stretches designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, energy and breath. Check Friends calendar for rescheduling due to inclement weather. Bring a mat and dress for the temperature. Park in the Loon Lake Beach parking lot and follow the paved walkway to the beach. The class may be moved to the pavillion in the event of light rain. 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.
  • 08/22/2026
    Mtn Dew ABC Raceway Championship Saturday presented by Safari Bar: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing-7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com
  • 08/22/2026
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Joy Scout. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/23/2026
    Brunch Show – Black Cat Coffee. 11am-1pm. Live Music: Garland City Consort. 211 Chapple Ave
  • 08/25/2026
    Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Owen – Cable Natural History Museum. 9am-12pm. Cost: $38 member/$48 non-member. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Federal law requires children under the age of 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. If you are registering a child under the age of 13, please call the Museum to make sure that a suitable life jacket will be available.Register here./|13470 County Hwy M, Cable
  • 08/25/2026
    Talon Talk Live Raptor Program – Cable Natural History Museum. 2-3pm. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 08/26/2026
    Bayfield Summer Concerts – Trout Quintet. 5:30pm. https://trevorstephenson.com/| Bayfield Presbyterian Church
    306 Washington Ave., Bayfield
  • 08/26-29/2026
    White River Ag Products Presents: Concert in the Corn 2026! www.concertinthecorn.com
  • 08/27/2026
    City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at H Pearson Plaza, Floydian Slip at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Address: 610 Lake Shore Drive West,(Behind Gowey Title on Main Street). Rain location the Bohemian Hall. Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 08/28/2026
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Low Hangin’ Fruit. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/29/2026
    Astronomy: Understanding the Night Sky – Copper Falls State Park. 7:30-9:30pm. 36764 Copper Falls Road, Mellen.

August Monthly Happenings:

  • Ashland Farmer’s Market. Saturdays. 8:30am-12:30pm. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More! Located at the public parking lot across from City Hall. 601 Main St W.
  • Bay City Cycles  …. 2026 Casual Group Ride. Check our Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles Facebook group for weekly updates. More info here.
  • Solstice Outdoors Community Nights – Every Thursday 4-8pm. Free kayak, paddleboard and bike rentals from 4–8pm. Bring your own gear or borrow ours for a paddle, pedal or just come and chill at The Sandbar. Sandbar drink specials, bonfire, live music some evenings and good company on the shores of Lake Superior. 521 Lake Shore Drive W.
  • Ashland Parks and Rec.715-682-7059.  Activities will be starting in July for the kids. Baseball, T-ball, Little Girls Softball, Basics of Baseball, Gymnastics, Summer Camps, Tennis, and Fun Run & Read.
  • Chequamegon Bay Golf Club:   Check our Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/cbaygolf/  If you have any questions, please contact the Pro Shop at 715-682-8004.
  • Vaughn Public Library –  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!
  • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm. 
  • Nature’s Canvas: Tiny Art Show – Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center. Visit Nature’s Canvas Tiny Art Show at the NGLVC! See 95 pieces of art from 66 different Wisconsin artists, including 26 Master Naturalists! On display from July 1- September 28. 29270 Co Hwy G.
  • Guided Mural Trolley Tours -The 8-block Main Street Business District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the background for a fascinating tour through Ashland’s history as seen through the eyes of Ashland’s mural artists Kelly Meredith and Susan Prentice Martinsen. Trolley Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pick-up Location in the parking lot of the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave West. The tour will be approximately 75 minutes long. Tickets are purchased on the Trolley. Cost: $5.00 per person.  Children under 6 are FREE!  (Cash only accepted, you pay on the Trolley.) For more information on the Mural Trolley Tour please call the Ashland Chamber at 715-682-2500. Sponsored by Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and BART. Tours run Fridays and Saturdays 10am & 1:30pm and Mondays 1:30pm. June 5th through September 12th.
  • Recreation and Fitness Resources –  Please see their website for more information – we will be updating regularly.
  • Play Unplugged – Weekly/Monthly Trading Card, TTRPG, and Gaming Events.
  • Saturdays, end of May through August: Stock Car Races at ABC Raceway, 2187 Butterworth Rd.  For more information, call 715-682-4237, or visit www.abcraceway.com.
  • Washburn Cultural CenterArt Galleries, Antiques & Gifts Shop, Washburn Area Historical Society Museum. 1 East Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • Parkingsong Choir – Messiah Luthern Church in Washburn. Most thursday afternoons (see website below for specific dates). 1:30-3pm. The Parkinsong Choir is a community choir formed as part of the Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. The group hopes to bring together people with Parkinson’s Disease, their partners, friends, caregivers, and community members to sing together and offer mutual support to one another. Music is very beneficial for all people, especially those dealing with physical, mental, and emotional health challenges. We are always looking for new singers! We welcome people of all ages, with any vocal range or ability. A desire to sing with a group and enjoy each other’s company are the only requirements. 231 W 5th St, Washburn. See website for specific dates: https://www.spoonsforthepeople.com/parkinsong
  • Lost Creek Adventures, 22475 Hwy. 13, Cornucopia. Click here for Classes! For more information, call 715-953-2223 or visit www.lostcreekadventures.org.
  • Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
  • Junior Naturalists – Cable Natural History Museum -Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Cable. Fridays at the Hayward Library.
  • Little Naturalists – Cable Natural History Museum | Tuesdays in Cable. Wednesdays in Hayward.
  • The Art of Natural Play – Cable Natural History Museum | Fridays, June 19th to August 7th in Cable.

August 2025 Events listed below:

 

        • 08/01-02/2025
          Home Expressions Fall Preview Events- Friday, August 1, 10am-5:30pm and Saturday, August 2, 10am-4pm. Be the first to see our cozy new fall arrivals, seasonal decor, gifts and inspirations.  Enjoy refreshments & dip samples.  Exciting sales throughout the store.  116 Main Street West
        • 08/01-02/2025
          Gun and Knife Show at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave. W. Friday starting at 5pm. Guns on display and for sale. For more information Click here or call 715-682-2221.
        • 08/01-03/2025
          72nd Annual Flambeau-Rama. Park Falls. Visit https://www.parkfalls.com/signature-events for more info.
        • 08/01-03/2025
          The 38th annual production for Chequamegon Children’s Theater in Drummond. Guys & Dolls. Aug 1 & 2 at 7pm and Aug. 3rd at 2pm.  All performances are at the Drummond High School Auditorium, 52440 Eastern Ave, Drummond.  Ticket available at the door, one hour before performances.  Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and $8 for seniors.  Questions can be directed to Jeri Overman – Managing Director.  Phone 715-798-3248 or email at wismouse@cheqnet.net
        • 08/02-03/2025
          Chequamegon Bay Golf Club Men’s Championship, 3000 Golf Course Rd. For more information call 715-682-8004.
        • 08/02/2025
          Chequamegon Bay Golf Club Women’s Championship, 3000 Golf Course Rd. For more information call 715-682-8004.
        • 08/02/2025
          Point to LaPointe Swim to Madeline Island. 7am-12pm. For more information call 715-779-5408 or email ursula@recreationandfitnessresources.org. Race information can be found here www.recreationandfitnessresources.org/point-to-la-pointe.html
        • 08/02/2025
          Join us Saturday at 6pm at The Local Bar & Grille as we celebrate 100 years of Chequamegon Bay Golf Club with our Golden Ticket Raffle, featuring over $5,000 in prizes! For just $20 per Golden Ticket, you could win amazing prizes like a Traeger Grill, Callaway Driver, Golf Season Pass, VIP Concert Tickets, and more.  Additional raffle will be available. All proceeds support our much-needed irrigation project at the course. Enjoy a special BBQ buffet by The Local for $25 (regular menu available inside), dance outdoors to live music by The Whitecaps from 6–9pm (BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair!), and have fun on our miniature golf putting green for even more prizes. Don’t miss the food, music, raffles, and your chance to win big while helping us celebrate a century of golf at 3000 Golf Course Rd.
        • 08/03/2025
          Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, Broadie & the Roadies.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
        • 08/04-06/2025
          Trinity Lutheran Church Grow in God’s Word Vacation Bible School.  During Grow in God’s Word your children will learn that just as in our garden plants have roots, stems and fruit our faith also is rooted in salvation, grows by learning more about our Savior through God’s Word and blossoms and produces fruit by the work of the Holy Spirit. Your children will learn through games, experiments, lessons and music. Free dinner will be provided. Get ready to grow in God’s Word by clicking here to register.  5-7:30pm at 701 Vaughn Ave.
        • 08/4-9/2025
          The Chequamegon Theatre Association annual theatre camp will again feature Missoula Children’s Theatre for a week-long camp ending with performances. This year they are doing Blackbeard the Pirate.  Performances are August 8 & 9 at the Ashland High School Auditorium.  For more information visit www.ctatheatre.org
        • 08/05/2025
          Northwood Technical College Preview Party, 11:30am – 1:30pm.   Whether you’re already planning to attend Northwood Tech this fall, or still making up your mind, you’re not going to want to miss the Ashland Campus Preview Party! Bring your friends, family and your questions.  Discover career programs and tour campus.  Get help with admissions, financial aid and class registration. Learn about student support services. Program Spotlight: Occupational Therapy Assistant. WIMI radio will be grilling up brats and hot dogs. Prizes and lawn games.  2100 Beaser Avenue.  NorthwoodTech.edu/Events
        • 08/05/2025
          2025 National Night Out – Ashland Police Department & Ashland County Sherriffs Department is having an evening of FUN for the WHOLE FAMILY. 5-7pm.  Food, Drink, Music, Games, Prizes, Vehicle Tours, Meet Officers, Face Painting, Scavenger Hunt, Bouncy House, Bike Helmets & Much More. Questions call 715-682-7062.
        • 08/05-08/2025
          Sponsored by CBAC (Chequamegon Bay Arts Council):  Teens!! Let’s sketch!  1-4pm at the Washburn Cultural Center!  Join Megan Williamson for this special 4-day sketchbook class! No experience necessary, just be ready to have some fun with a provided 100 page sketchbook and materials.  $20. Pre-registration required.  To register, send an email to info@washburnculturalcenter.com.  Hurry! Only 10 spots available.
    • 08/09/2025
      Cornucopia Day. Fun starts at 8am.  A family festival that includes bake sale, flea market, raffles, sandcastle contest, brats and beer for sale, fish on a stick, parade, fun run and more. All proceeds benefit local rescue and fire teams. For more information go to Corny Days.
    • 08/09/2025
      Picnic, Petals & Paintings at the Pike.  Hosted by the Friends of the RD Pike Building.  11am-2:30pm.  Les Voight Fish Hatchery, 83875 Hwy 13, Bayfield.  Join us for a charming day celebrating the historic flower gardens in the front of the R. D. Pike Building originally built in 1897.  Heritage Flower Tours: 12noon, 1pm and 2pm.  Bring a picnic lunch – Wear your best early 1900’s bonnet.  Plein Air Paintings in Progress.  Watch artists paint live during the event.  Vintage Games for Kids:  Try your hand at marbles, pick-up sticks, jack, stickball and croquet.  Enjoy Cookie and Lemonade.

 

    • 08/09/2025
      Copper Falls State Park Campfire Fun & Music Jam, 4-6pm.  Bring a nature story, poem or song for an afternnon/evening of fun.  Meet at the campfire ring next to the Nature Cabin rain or shine.  Join our music Jam-ily!  Percussion toys and s’more treats for kids provided as supplies last.  Bing your own chair or blanket.  No pets please.
    • 08/10/2025
      Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, Two Below Zero.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
    • 08/10/2025
      23rd Annual All Veterans Picnic.  Join us for a day of food, fun, friends and music by JD Bass!  11am-3pm at the North Wisconsin Rod & Fun Club, Reykdal Rd, Ashland.  No membership required, bring the family.
    • 08/12/2025
      Vaughn Public Library Scams & Fraud Workshop 11am-12noon at 618 Beaser Ave.  Workshop presented by Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board.
    • 08/12/2025
      Norvado’s 75th Anniversary Celebration.  We’re proud to celebrate 75 years of serving the Northwoods with a special event on August 12 at our Cable headquarters, 43705 US Hwy 63. Join us for an afternoon of community appreciation, great food, fun activities, and 75 exciting prizes as we honor our roots and toast to the future. Event Details: www.norvado.com/75th-anniversary
    • 08/13/2025
      Vaughn Public Library Movie Trivia at 6pm at the Library located on Beaser Ave.  Teams of up to 4 people and some great prizes.  Questions call 715-682-7060.
    • 08/13/2025
      An Evening with Becky & Friends.  Join violinist Becky Deters & friends for a benefit concert for The BRICK.  Presbyterian/Congregational Church,  214 Vaughn Ave.

    • 08/13-16/2025
      A New Season Fall Open House. New arrivals in home decor, gifts, floral & more.  Seasonal pieces to cozy up your home.  Thoughtful treasures for every occasion.  Come stroll and shop all the pretty thing – we can’t wait to welcome you! 100 Main Street West.

    • 08/15/2025
      The Ashland County will have the Lake State Mud Truck Races. Registration 3-5:30pm, Meet & Greet 6pm – Kids can win bikes and RC trucks. Racing 7:30pm.  41680 Main Street, Marengo.
    • 08/15/2025
      The Mellen Community Choir will be singing at Copper Falls State Park on at 6pm at the Historic Pavilion.  Their repertoire includes many classics.  In addition, there will be opportunities for the audience to sing along.  Penokee Ice Cream Sundaes will be for sale following the concert.  Hope you can join us.
    • 08/15/2025
      Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Groove Project. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
    • 08/15/2025
      Emberlight Festival, Ironwood. EIFF: Laughs & Animations at 7pm at the Ember Club at Theatre North. $20 Regular Seats
      + $22.50 VIP Table (including comestibles and beverages), FREE Student Tickets, $60 EIFF Pass.
      825 N Lake St, Ironwood. emberlight.org
    • 08/15/2025
      Midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Ashland Bay Cinema, 420 Main St West, Ashland.
    • 08/15-17/2025
      Bad River 44th Annual Manomin Celebration Pow Wow at the Pow Wow Grounds. Manomin or, wild rice, is an integral part of Ojibwe history and the Bad River Tribe celebrates the growth and harvest of this natural staple with traditional dancing, singing, canoe races, marathons, and plenty of food. Grand entries Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1 & 7pm and Sunday at 12noon.  Feast Saturday at 5pm.  Open and free to the public.  For more information, call 715-682-7111 or visit their Facebook page here.
    • 08/16/2025
      The Chequamegon Archery Club Celebrating 38 years!  Annual Festival & Family Picnic. Open to the public. 3D course opens and Free to the public from 10am until 6pm. Games such as Easton Balloon Pop, 3D Safari, Turkey Shoot Balloon Windmill Bust and Slingshot Clays. Festival from 3-7pm.  Tickets include admission and picnic style dinner with beverage.  Tickets are $15 single and $30 for a family of 4 and can be purchased at the event that day.   All equipment is provided. 3501 Mc Donald Rd.  For more information call 715-816-4476.
    • 08/16/2025
      Vaugh Public Library Yoga in the Park with Christine Kegel, 11am-1pm at Beaser Park.  This is themed Yoga in the Park for adults and teens.  Bring your own mat!
    • 08/16/2025
      Ashland County Fair 2025 Antique Tractor & Truck Pull, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Registration 11am-1pm. Event starts 1pm. For more information, call 715-413-0247 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org.
    • 08/16/2025
      Annual Chequamegon Pride Festival at Bayview Park, 1543-1783 Lake Shore Drive West, Ashland from 12noon to 4pm-Local Musicians, Speakers, Food and Craft Vendors, public resource and healthcare booths, Raffle, Kids table with crafts, Face Painting.  Pride Afterparty at The Club, 3 W Bayfield St, Washburn-5 pm cribbage tournament (all ages); 8 pm Drag Show/Dance Party (18+, must be 21 to drink alcohol).  Questions call 715-413-1809.
    • 08/16/2025
      Summer Party at Pine Point in Iron River. Come out 5-9pm for raffles, Food and listen to live music. 10775 Pine Point Rd, Iron River.
    • 08/16/2025
      Copper Falls State Park presents Tamarind Dance Troupe at 6pm.  Tamarind is a group of dedicated performers who strive to give you best in class entertainment.  From Tamarind Dance Studio, Milwaukee, performances are known for their unique fusion of traditional and modern dance styles.  Their vision is to provide innovative and engaging family friendly entertainment for a variety of audiences.  They have performed locally in Wisconsin and internationally for over 10 years.  Plan to stay after the performance, Penokee Ice Cream Sundaes will be for sale.

 

    • 08/16/2025
      Emberlight Festival: EIFF: American Theater, 7pm at the Ember Club at Theatre North. $20 Regular Seats+ $22.50 VIP Table (including comestibles and beverages), Free Student Tickets, $60 EIFF Pass. 825 N Lake St, Ironwood.  emberlight.org
    • 08/16/2025
      Stand with New Day Advocacy Center in Raising Child Abuse Awareness.  Be the Light Glow Run/Walk at the Ashland High School Track. Registration & Glow-Up: 7:30pm. Walk Begins: 8pm. This is a free event! A suggested donation of $15 per person is appreciated, but truly, your presence means even more than your donation. Your gift goes a long way, but we are most excited for you to join us!  Join us for a vibrant night of light, hope, and action at this Child Abuse Awareness event benefiting New Day Advocacy Center. Together, we’ll walk the track to shine a light on abuse, support survivors, and build a safer community. Here’s what you can expect: Wear your favorite glow-in-the-dark or light-up attire—or start fresh with a white shirt and decorate it on-site using our glow markers!  Stop by our Glow-Up Station to purchase fun glowing accessories. All proceeds support awareness, prevention, and services for child abuse survivors.  Learn valuable facts about child abuse, how to prevent it, and where to get help, thanks to our amazing community sponsors and advocates stationed throughout the event.  This is a nighttime walk—a powerful way to show that when we come together, we can be the light in the dark.
    • 08/16/2025
      Legendary Waters CheersFest.  Sample local and regional beer & ciders.  Free Samples and Live Music.  37600 Onigamiing Drive, Bayfield. 715-779-3712
    • 08/16-17/2025
      17 Annual Herbster Annual Studio Art Tour. 10am-4:30pm.  The 2025 Studio Art Tour is a special chance to meet nationally & regionally acclaimed photographers, ceramists, woodworkers, sculptors, painters, printmakers, and fiber artists. Artists open their galleries and studios, showcasing a diversity of creative works & artistic talent inspired by Lake Superior’s beautiful south shore.
    • 08/17/2025
      Copper Falls Pancakes in the Park, 8:30am-12 noon.  Come on down to the Historic Pavilion, enjoy made-from-scratch pancakes served with locally made maple syrup, served with bacon, sausage, fresh fruit and more.  Sponsored by the Trails Committee all proceeds go toward maintaining the ski/bike/hike trails within CFSP.
    • 08/17/2025
      The Dirt Dash is back at the Ashland County Fair, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Registration 9-11am. Event starts 12Noon.  For more information, call 715-682-3742 or after 5pm and weekends 715-682-0395 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org.
    • 08/17/2025
      Interfaith Service 10:30am Bayview Park, Ashland.  Pride Beach Day 1pm Bayview Beach, Washburn.  Questions call 715-413-1809.
    • 08/17/2025
      Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, BParsley String Quartet.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
    • 08/17/2025
      30th anniversary of the opening of the Black Cat Coffeehouse and the 24th anniversary for Ashland Baking Company.  We’re throwing a party!! Please celebrate with us! 4-11pm on the Black Cat patio featuring live music by Erik Koskinen, Floydian Slip, and Bernie Larsen of “Cry on Cue”. Cocktails at our patio bar and Earth Rider beer on tap. Food by Superior Taco Truck and the Chequamegon Food Co-op. Commemorative tattoos by Benchmark Tattoo. Rain or Shine. All ages welcome.  211 Chapple Ave.
    • 08/17/2025
      Meet the Author, Karen Trudeau at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cornucopia at 2pm. Karen’s memoir A Legacy of Love. Refreshments will be served. 22555 Elm St, Cornucopia
    • 08/19/2025
      Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! Kevin Brewster. 806 Main St W.  For more information go to superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap

 

 

  • 08/20/2025
    Emberlight Festival: EIFF: Paper Marriage at 7pm at the Ember Club at Theatre North. $20Regular Seats + $22.50VIP Table (including comestibles and beverages), Free Student Tickets, $60EIFF Pass. 825 N Lake St., Ironwood.   emberlight.org
  • 08/21-23/2025
    Emberlight Festival: Range Art Annual Show and Art Market. Memorial Building, 213 S. Marquette St., Ironwood.Thursday, August 21, 10am – 4pm; Friday, August 22, 10am – 4pm; Saturday, August 23, 10am – 4pm.  emberlight.org
    • 08/21/2025
      Emberlight Festival: Rhapsody in Blue: From New York to Hollywood at 7pm, Hurley Auditorium. $50Tier A, $35Tier B, $20Tier C
      Free Student Tickets, $30 – $85 Music Package. 5503 W. Range View Drive, Hurley.    emberlight.org
    • 08/22/2025
      Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Lost in the Woods Improv. 6:30-7:45pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
    • 08/23/2025
      American Legion & Scholarship Tournament at Chequamegon Bay Club. This 4-person scramble will benefit not only the 2025 Veterans celebration at Ashland High School, but also the Post’s annual education scholarships.  3000 Golf Course Rd. For more information call 715-682-8004.
    • 08/23/2025
      Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Isiah Driessen. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
    • 08/23/2025
      Emberlight Festival: The Five Bs at 7pm at the Hurley Auditorium. $50 Tier A; $35 Tier B; $20 Tier C;  Free Student Tickets; $30 – $85 Music Package. 5503 W. Range View Drive, Hurley.   emberlight.org

 

  • 08/24/2025
    Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, Horse Apiece.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/26/2025
    NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts Courageous Connections, a Cancer Support Group at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane in the Stockton Island meeting room on the ground floor near the coffee shop. 11am-12pm. There are virtual options available as well. We provide a safe and welcoming space to allow for sharing patients’ and caregivers’ experiences. We also provide guest speakers on cancer and caregiving-related topics such as: fear of recurrence, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope and much more! For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004.
  • 08/28/2025
    North Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club Veterans Fishing Outing.  7am-3pm at Kreher Park. Fishing 7am-12pm. Fresh Fish Fry 12pm-3pm.  Veterans sign-up to fish. Captains sign-up a boat. For more information call Erik Pero 715-209-3715.
  • 8/30/2025
    Chequamegon Vets Brat Fry at Taste of Wisconsin, 420 Lake Shore Dr West, 10am-4pm.  Monies raised will be split between The BRICK, the New Day Advocacy Center and the Ashland Pregnancy Center.  Questions call 715-209-6360.
  • 08/30/2025
    Labor Day Weekend Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Benoit Cheese Haus!!   11am-1:30pm.  Our famous OOEY, GOOEY, Deluxe Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich will be at the Haus!  Come get your mouthwatering, scrumptious, gourmet sandwich crisped up to perfection on our seasoned fiery Blackstone Grill. They are made with the finest of ingredients; including Ashland Baking Company & Three, yes THREE Award-Winning freshly sliced cheeses from our finest of cheese makers in Wisconsin. These famous Sandwiches were Taste Tested by Hand Selected Professional Grilled Cheese eaters in Northern Wisconsin!  We will be set up outside with outdoor seating, so whether on your ATV, Auto, truck,Tractor, bike or lawnmower, rain or shine… Stop in & grab your EPIC GRILLED CHEESE!   23920 County Hwy F, Ashland.  715-746-2561
  • 08/30/2025
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Saints of Circumstance. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/30-31/2025
    Chequamegon Bay Golf Club Labor Day Classic, sponsored by Ashland Ford at the Chequamegon Bay Golf Club.  For more information call 715-682-8004.
  • 08/30-09/01/2025
    Glidden Community Fair, Marion Park, Glidden WI. Complete Schedule can be found Facebook.
  • 08/31/2025
    1st Annual Neighborly Bar Labor Day Shootout at Sports Hollow with wild game feed.  All skill levels welcome.  For more information call 715-682-9908.
  • 08/31/2025
    Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, True Grass.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.