April 2025 Events listed below:
- 4/03-13/2025
Bay City Cycles Trek Fest Sale. Trek Bicycles biggest sale of the year! From bikes to gear to maintenance items: lots of bikes, gear, and apparel on sale. Shop in-store or online and ship free to store at trekbikes.com - 04/03/2025
Sportsman’s Dinner. Salem Church of Ashland. 400 Salem Dr. The 2025 Sportsmen’s Dinner – This year with Justin Gibbins as our guest speaker. We are giving away tons of prizes. Tickets $20 or you can reserve a table with eight friends for $160. Limited number of seats. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner starts at 5:30pm. Click here to register https://summit-church.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2736003or call 715-209-6910. - 04/03/2025
Big Top Chautauqua: StageNorth presents Moors and McCumber at 7:30pm. 123 West Omaha St. Washburn. Purchase tickets at https://purchase.bigtop.org/Events - 04/04-06 & 10-13/2025
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: James and the Giant Peach. An orphan boy enters a gigantic, magical peach and has a wild, cross-world adventure with seven magically altered garden bugs he meets. This all-children’s production is sure to entertain young and old alike! Evening shows 7pm. Sunday matinee shows 2pm. For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org - 04/04/2025
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. - 04/04/2025
Northland College Maker’s Market at the Northland College Ponzio Campus Center, 1-5pm. Shop handmade goods crafted by students, staff & community members. Jewelry, crochet, paintings, baked good, plants & more. - 04/04/2025
Big Top Chautauqua, The Backstage presents Kevin Kling & Jan Lee. 7pm. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. Purchase tickets at https://purchase.bigtop.org/Events - 04/05/2025
School & Community Day at the Ashland High School Field House. 10am-12noon. Learn what local community organizations have to offer your family. Information, activities, inflatables, snacks, facepainting, amazing prizes. Collecting donations of school supplies, classroom needs, winter gear, hygiene items, student snacks, etc. Click this link for wish list https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/Schoolandcommunitydayapril5.pdf Free Family Fun! All are welcome! - 04/05/2025
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center Spring Bazaar from 10am to 2pm. More information to come! For more info visit https://nglvc.org/events/ - 04/05/2025
Washburn Ducks Unlimited Banquet at the AmericInn Hotel and Conference Center, 3009 Lakeshore Dr E, Ashland. Doors open at 5pm. For more information and for reservations, call 715-373-2087 or 715-292-2178, or email jfnshooter@centurytel.net. - 04/08/2025
Chequamegon Food Coop Homemade Pasta Class 5-6:30pm. Ready to roll up your sleeves and make fresh pasta? Follow this easy, step-by-step homemade pasta recipe and enjoy the process as you go with the right tools. Register at www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ - 04/10/2025
Saron Youth Foundations Chili Feed 4:30-6:30pm. Many kinds of Chili. Free will donation. 517 9th Ave West. - 04/10-13/2025
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: James and the Giant Peach. An orphan boy enters a gigantic, magical peach and has a wild, cross-world adventure with seven magically altered garden bugs he meets. This all-children’s production is sure to entertain young and old alike! Evening shows 7pm. Sunday matinee shows 2pm. For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org - 04/10/2025
Big Top Chautauqua, The Backstage presents Lost In The Woods Improv presents The Armando at 7pm. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. Purchase tickets at https://purchase.bigtop.org/Events - 04/11/2025
Big Top Chautauqua, Stage North presents Cary Morin Duo. 7:30pm 123 West Omaha St. Washburn. Purchase tickets at https://purchase.bigtop.org/Events - 04/11/2025
The Chequamegon Area Choir invites you to join them for their 52nd Concert Series Season – “Give My Regards to Broadway”! With over 60 musical members and starring director Mike Powers, Accompanist Tiffany Darling, and a special guest percussionist! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7:30pm. 311 13th Street W. Tickets at door: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors & Students, Kids 10 & Under FREE. For questions contact Choir director Michael Powers at 715-373-5371. Visit www.cacvoices.com or www.facebook.com/cacvoices - 04/12/2025
Looking for something to fill your Saturday morning this Easter Season? Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland invites you and your children to experience Easter fun and excitement; by taking a step back in time and experiencing the Tomb and Jesus’ appearances after his resurrection! There will be games, crafts, food, and activities. This event is free to the public. Come anytime between 10 am & 2 pm. Call Heidi at 715-495-7338 with any questions. - 04/12/2025
Youth Easter Egg Hunt at Arby’s – 824 Lakeshore DR W, 10am – 12pm. Prizes included. Free with purchases encouraged. - 04/12/2025
Cancelled – Mark your calendar! Our 2025 Spring Dance Recital is scheduled for 1pm & 5pm at the Northwestern High School Auditorium. Dancers in Creative Movement, PreBallet/Tiny Tap, PrePoms/Jazz & PreJazz/Funk classes will each perform at 1 performance. Recital tickets will be available for purchase online beginning February 15 by using the following link https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/asod For more information visit site.ashlandschoolofdance.info. - 04/12/2025
Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra Concert, “Spring Awakenings”. Presbyterian-Congregational Church at 7:30pm. 214 Vaughn Ave. For more information go to www.chequamegonsymphony.org - 04/12/2025
Legendary Waters 8-12midnight Karaoke with DJ Uncle Ray & Pops. A crowd favorite and a HUGE songbook. 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Bayfield. - 04/13/2025
White Winter Winery Spring Sea Glass Trees. 1-3:30pm. Spring is in the air and our Spring/Easter inspired Trees will make you very hoppy! 2 Choices~ $6o. Peter Cottontail Tree or Pastel Spring Tree. Children 7 and older are welcome with adult helper. Click this link to register www.whitewinter.com/events 68323 Lea St, Iron River, WI - 04/13/2025
The Chequamegon Area Choir invites you to join them for their 52nd Concert Series Season – “Give My Regards to Broadway”! With over 60 musical members and starring director Mike Powers, Accompanist Tiffany Darling, and a special guest percussionist! St. Louis Catholic Church, 707 Washington Ave at 4pm. Tickets at door: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors & Students, Kids 10 & Under FREE. For questions contact Choir director Michael Powers at 715-373-5371. Visit www.cacvoices.com or www.facebook.com/cacvoices - 04/13/2025
Big Top Chautauqua, The Backstage presents WPR’s Pint-Sized Concerts (FREE) 7pm. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. Purchase tickets at https://purchase.bigtop.org/Events - 04/14/2025
Northland Jazz Concert at 7pm in the Alvord Theater. Pieces written by Joel Glickman, and Forrest Mann to be premiered! FREE admission. - 04/15/2025
Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! Adrian Wydeven, Timber Wolf Alliance Gray wolves in Wisconsin: What’s their impact on deer, ecosystems, and the future management in the state? For more information go to www.superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap/ 806 Main St W. - 04/15/2025
Lake Superior Elementary presents a Spring Concert. For more information call 715-682-7083. 1101 Binsfield Rd. - 04/15/2025
The Northland Music Concert featuring the Symphonic Band, the College Choir, and the Community Choir at 7 pm in the Alvord Theater. Wonderful traditional, modern, and spiritual music to bring our campus to a close. FREE admission. - 04/17/2025
White Winter Winery Library Trivia. Gather your friends for a fun and entertaining trivia night, perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. Your $5 donation supports our local library and you enjoy a night of friendly competition. WIN-WIN! 68323 Lea St, Iron River. - 04/17/2025
Girls’ Night Out in Ashland! 7-9pm. A fun night of shopping on Ashland’s Main Street. For more information go to www.visitashland.com. - 04/19/2025
The Gathering Barn Spring Clean-Out Collective with a little extra fun on the side. 9am-3pm. A fresh take on Spring Cleaning with a touch of community charm. It’s time to gather, declutter, and give your treasures a second life! Live DJ spinning tunes, Cash bar to keep spirits high! Reserve your spot- Only $10 per table. Table are limited so claim yours today. 50467 State Hwy 13, 715-254-4005. - 04/19/2025
Ashland Easter Egg Hunt on the Courthouse Lawn. Starts at 11am. Ages 2-6. Sponsored in part by Walmart and Northwoods Community Credit Union. For more information go to www.visitashland.com or call 715-682-2500. - 04/19/2025
The Garland City Consort presents Bach’s Birthday Bash at The Union, 100 Main Street West at 6pm. - 04/19/2025
Big Top Chautauqua, The Backstage presents Sea Shanty Sing. 7pm. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. Purchase tickets at https://purchase.bigtop.org/Events - 04/19/2025
The Bad River Lodge & Casino presents Jake Gill. Doors open at 8am. 7 time tiktok ward winner. 2012 NBC’s The Voice Finalist. - 04/20/2025
Legendary Waters Easter Dinner for only $16! 11am-4pm. Plated Holiday ham served with your favorite sides, includes salad & dessert. 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Bayfield. - 04/22/2025
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. - 04/24-25/2025
A storytelling event to be held at the Ashland Historical Society Museum, 216 Main Street West, from 1-3pm. Tess Komas, a Community Powered, Wisconsin Humanities Fellow, will be asking community members to share a 5-10min story about Main Street based on a variety of prompts. This event is designed to collect and share the voice of community members via short stories about the historic, downtown of Ashland, WI . Following the first few events, a virtual exhibit of the collected experiences will demonstrate the value the downtown Ashland holds in the community. The beauty of the evolving final product will complement factual historical data with lived experiences. This website www.csdesignengineering.com/mainstreetstory offers more details and the list of prompts to consider. - 04/24/2025
Tamarack Health Community Event; Specialty Services Spring Open House. 5-7pm at the Surgery & Specialty services entrance and waiting room area (north side of campus) 1615 Maple Lane. Free and open to the public. Meet the providers & staff. Learn about our 13 specialty services, Enjoy light refreshments. Schedule an appointment, Tour the clinic and Surgery Areas. - 04/24/2025
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center: Chequamegon Audubon Program at 7-8pm in the Theater. Join us for “Gardening is for The Birds” with wildlife biologist Karin Kozie. Karin will talk to us about what trees, shrubs, and flowering plants to put in your yard to attract more birds. She’ll describe how to learn which plants are native to our area and where to purchase them. Learn what keystone species are. Make your yard a natural bird feeder! And you can enjoy the fruits of your labor too! Hosting by USFWS. 29270 Cty Hwy G. - 04/25/2025
The Knights of Columbus will host a fresh Lake Superior whitefish dinner at the Social Hall, 201 Lake Shore Dr East, from 4- 7pm. Age 13 and up: $17. Age 6-12: $8. Age 5 and under: free. Dine in or carry out available. Meal includes: fish, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rye bread, dessert, and beverage. 715-682-9621 - 04/25/2025
The Ashland Chamber Music Society has an exciting concert series for you to enjoy! Wisconsin Brass at 7:30pm at the United Presbyterian Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 per concert. To buy tickets you can contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. 214 Vaughn Ave. - 04/25-27/2025
Ashland Gun and Knife Show at Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave. W. Show hours are: Friday from 3-8pm, Saturday from 9am-4pm, and Sunday from 9am-3pm. Guns on display and for sale. For more information, call Ray at 715-292-8415. - 04/26/2025
Roly Poly Contest & Dinner sponsored by the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce, Morse Town Hall, 402 2nd Ave, Mellen. Local area cooks enter the contest by making their own recipe of Roly Polys. Cooks must enter the contest with a minimum of 25 Roly Polys. Their Roly Polys are blindly judged by a panel of judges. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 3 scorers. The Roly Polys are served for dinner to the attendees. Dinner tickets are on sale at the event. Grand Prize Drawing – Dinner ticket enters you in the drawing at the end of the event. Chinese Raffle (Lucky Draw Silent Raffle). 50/50 Raffle. Interested in entering your Roly Polys? Contact Us at the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce office for a copy of the rules and a contestant entry form. - 04/26/2025
Benefit Raffle for Tina Mashlan with her fight against uterine cancer at the Neighborly Bar 1-5pm. All proceeds will go to help Tina Mashlan with expenses accrued during her battle with cancer. 50/50 Raffle. Drawing at 5pm. Need not be present to win. - 04/26/2025
Ashland High School Prom. 8-11pm at the AHS Commons, 1900 Beaser Ave, Ashland. For more information call 715-682-7089. - 4/26-27/2025
Country Blossoms Greenhouse Fruit Tree Weekend. For more information call 715-746-2345. 64715 Gillis Rd. - 04/27/2025
White Winter Winery National Tell a Story Day with our Moth Radio-Inspired Storytelling afternoon. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or a novice, our Moth Radio-Inspired Storytelling will help you find your voice on National Tell a Story Day! Like a moth to a flame, listen to captivating tales and compelling stories being shared and maybe share one of your own. Click this link to register www.whitewinter.com/events 68323 Lea St, Iron River, WI - 04/27/2025
The Ashland Chamber Music Society presents Rising Stars (area Solo and Ensemble contestants who are moving on to the state festival) at 2pm at the United Presbyterian Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 per concert. To buy tickets you can contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. 214 Vaughn Ave. - 04/28/2025
Superior Choice Credit Union sponsoring – Learn about Medicare! 5pm. 319 Ellis Ave. Sign up for this free seminar at superiorchoice.com/news - 04/29/2025
Butternut Highschool will host a Spring Fine Arts Festival & Concert at the Butternut Highschool gym. The National Honor Society will be having a fundraising Taco Buffet beginning at 5pm. the Spring Fine Arts Show begins at 5:30pm and the Spring Concert begins at 7pm. 312 Wisconsin St., Butternut.
April Monthly Happenings:
- 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.
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- Washburn Cultural Center
- 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.
- 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.
- Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
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2024 Events
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- 04/20/2024
Benoit Communitys Center CRAFT FAIR. 9am-2pm, 23710 CR-F. Join us for fun day with raffles, vendors, lunch all support small businesses and local non-profit. There will be wood products, cozy bowls, runners, jewelry, resin work, mugs, cups…..the list is endless. Come out to the country and get mom some great goodies - 04/20/2024
Solstice Outdoor is hosting its 1st annual Gear Swap! Clean out your closet, do your spring cleaning and bring your used clothing and gear 10am-6pm starting Monday, April 15th – Friday, April 19th to complete the intake form and price your gear. For more information call 715-682-3590. 2521 Lake Shore Drive W. - 04/20/2024
Benoit Cheese Haus. Have you been craving our famous OOEY, GOOEY, Deluxe Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich??? Well, crave no more, from 11am-1:30pm at 23920 County Highway F, Ashland, THE EPIC GRILLED CHEESE at the Haus! Get your mouthwatering, scrumptious, gourmet sandwiches 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, so whether on your ATV, auto, tractor or lawnmower, stop in grab your sandwich & get to the Benoit Communitys Center CRAFT FAIR https://www.facebook.com/events/433627109257010/?active_tab=discussion - 04/23/2024
Salem Church of Ashland presents: Three Heath Brothers, a night of encouragement live concert, 6:30pm. 400 Salem Dr. Ashland. Free will offering. Contact Dave at 715-413-0068 with any questions. - 04/27-28/2024
11th Annual Ashland Women’s 6-Person Partner Team Pool Tournament. This pool tournament will be held at multiple bars in Ashland. For more information and to sign up, call Diane Nemic 715-682-4870.
- 04/20/2024