AUGUST 2024
- 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.
- Saturdays Mid-May through mid-October: Ashland Area Farmer’s Market, 8am-12pm, on Chapple Ave, Ashland in front of Black Cat and Ashland Baking Company. Check them out on Facebook or visit www.ashlandareafarmersmarket.com.
- 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 2nd through September 7th.
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
- Bay City Cycles …. 2024 Casual Group Ride. Check our Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles Facebook group for weekly updates.
- Recreation and Fitness Resources – Please see their website for more information – we will be updating regularly.
- Vaughn Public Library – Not just books anymore!!
- 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.
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- Lost Creek Adventures, 22475 Hwy. 13, Cornucopia. Stand Up Paddleboard Clinics and Shipwreck/snorkeling tours continue! For more information, call 715-953-2223 or visit www.lostcreekadventures.org.
- 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.
- Washburn Cultural Center August exhibit “Backwoods Artists: Watercolors by Wei Lan Lorber & Her Friends & Students
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August 2024 Events
- 08/1-3/2024
Annual Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, WI! International competition! Sawing, Chopping, Log rolling, Speed Climbing, Boom Running, and Axe Throwing. Festival Grounds! Beer Garden! Food! Demonstrations! 3 days of fun! For a full schedule and ticket information visit www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com. - 08/1/2024
Concert at Otis Park, 517 Main St. W. in Ashland, Danielle Diamond and Wes Tone. 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Questions email chulmer79@gmail.com - 08/01/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/02-04/2024
71st Annual Flambeau-Rama. Park Falls. FREE Live Music, Arts and Crafts Fair, Car Show, Food Court, Carnival, Sidewalk Sales and Retail Promotions, Walk/Run, Parade and much more. Visit https://www.parkfalls.com/signature-events for more info. - 08/02/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Peter Mulvey with Sista Strings. Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/03/2024
Annual Edward “Bud” Williams Kids’ Fishing Party – for ages 7-13 at Kreher Park sponsored by the North Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club, Ashland. Registration the day of the party starting at 8am, fish must be registered by 11am. Bring your own poles. If needed poles and life preservers can be provided. Free food, refreshments and prizes!. Donations can be sent to NWRGC – Kids Fishing Party, P O Box 405, Ashland. For more information call 763-227-6723. - 08/03/2024
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 - 08/03-04/2024
Chequamegon Bay Golf Club Championship, 3000 Golf Course Rd. For more information call 715-682-8004. - 08/03/2024
ABC Raceway Backpack Night sponsored by ABC Sportsman and the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce: 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. - 08/03/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Charlie Berens with Adam Greuel . Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/07/2024
Bayfield Summer Concerts at 5:30pm; Song stylist Jan Lee, Jazz fiddler Randy Sabien, pianist David Oliver – a potpourri of Jazz, Classical and Music Theater. BSC’s most popular concert in 2023 returns for another knock-em-dead, show-stopper, full house extravaganza. Free will offerings ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door. Bayfield Presbyterian Church. 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield. https://www.facebook.com/jan.lee.984786/ : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/randy-sabien/28052134 - 08/08-11/2024
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 - 08/08/2024
Concert at H Pearson Plaza, 610 Lake Shore Dr. W. in Ashland, Sean & Ian Okamoto. 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Questions email chulmer79@gmail.com - 08/08/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Gaelic Storm. Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/10/2024
Butternut Pig & Corn Roast at Gateway Resort, Butternut. Food at 3-7pm. Raffles to benefit the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. For more information, call 715-769-3680 or visit www.butternutwi.com. - 08/10/2024
ABC Raceway The 444 presented by Ashland Ford Chrysler featuring $20,000 to Win Lake Models. 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. - 08/11/2024
Annual Veterans Family Picnic from 11am-3pm at Northwest Rod & Gun Club on Reykdal Rd, Ashland 2nd Landing. All veterans & families invited. Fun, food and entertainment by JD Bass! FREE Lunch starting at 12noon. For more information, call 715-209-2590. - 08/14/2024
Bayfield Summer Concerts; The Boat Note Five. 5:30pm. This Twin Cities based traditional jazz band gives a tribute to Louis Armstrong and the early days of Creole born NOLA Jazz, narrated and led by Twin Cities Jazz expert and clarinetist Tony Balluff. Free will offerings ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door. Bayfield Presbyterian Church. 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield. https://babybluearts.com/the-boat-note-five/ - 08/15/2024
Ashland Chamber Field Day Golf Tournament. Chequamegon Bay Golf Club. For more information or to register, call the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-682-2500. Click here for a registration form. - 08/15/2024
Concert at Mesang Bandshell, Hwy 2 in Ashland, The Champagne Glitter Train. 7pm. Free and open to the public. Questions email chulmer79@gmail.com - 08/15/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Natalie Mac Master, Donnell Leahy & Family. Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/16-18/2024
Butternut Community Fair! At the Butternut Community Park, 532 W Michigan St. Crafts, garden entries, baskets, meals, prizes, games, food and fun for the whole family! For more information, call 715-769-3550. www.butternutwi.com. - 08/17/2024
ABC Raceway Mt. Dew Championship Saturday: 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. - 08/17/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs & Stories. Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/18/2024
Copper Falls Pancakes in the Park 8:30am-12Noon. Come join us at Copper Falls State Park in Mellen! Menu: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, milk, coffee, tea, juice. $5 one pancake/sausage or bacon (kids portion). $8 two pancakes/sausage or bacon. $10 three pancakes/sausage or bacon. All proceeds go to the Trails of CFSP - 08/21/2024
Bayfield Summer Concerts; Maria Jette and Dan Chouinard. 5:30pm. These perennial BSC favorites and Prairie Home artists and personalities bring us more Classics and Art song for soprano and piano from the American and British repertoire. They are sure to please. Free will offerings ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door. Bayfield Presbyterian Church. 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield. https://www.chambermusicmn.org/maria-jette-1 : https://danchouinard.com/ - 08/22-24/2024
White River Ag Products Presents: Concert in the Corn 2024! More info on this years concert coming soon! Get Your Campsite NOW! Campsites are on-sale now – click the link above to order your campsite for the 2024 Concert in the Corn! - 08/22/2024
Concert at Mesang Bandshell, Hwy 2 in Ashland, Acoustic Release. 7pm. Free and open to the public. Questions email chulmer79@gmail.com - 08/27/2024
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. - 08/28/2024
Bayfield Summer Concerts; Julia and Irina Elkina. 5:30pm. The popular Russian-born identical twins return to play classical piano repertoire for four hands. Having played together since the age of five, they are praised for their “truly remarkable oneness” by critics who also recognize that “each is a formidable pianist in her own right.”They’ll perform classical selections from Beethoven, Schubert and Bizet, and some contemporary compositions by Myroslav Skoryk and Valery Gavrilin. Free will offerings ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door. Bayfield Presbyterian Church. 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield. https://www.macphail.org/events/spotlight-series-performance/ - 08/29/2024
Concert at Mesang Bandshell, Hwy 2 in Ashland, Baba Fats. 7pm. Free and open to the public. Questions email chulmer79@gmail.com - 08/30/2024
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Semisonic. Show Time 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/31/2024
Chequamegon Vets Brat Fry at Taste of Wisconsin, 420 Lake Shore Dr West, 10am-4pm.
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August 2023 Events
- 08/01/2023
Ashland Police Department National Night Out. 5-7pm at the Bretting Community Center,400 4th Ave, Ashland. Free event for city of Ashland residents. Meet officers, kids games, food & drinks, vehicle tours, Prizes & more! For more information visit www.nationalnightout.org or call APD 715-682-7062. - 08/02/2023
Fun Run and Read in the Parks with Ashland Parks & Recreation and the Vaughn Public Library. Join Ashland Parks and Recreation staff, and the Vaughn Public Library staff as we explore Ashland’s playgrounds, listen to a story, and play games! Open to children of all ages. Parents must chaperone. Canceled if Inclement weather. Bay City Park, Lake Shore Dr Ashland. 9:30-11am. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 08/02/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: Trivia at VPL, 18+. 6-7:30pm. 502 W Main St W, Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 for more information. - 08/03/2023
Copper Falls State Park: Discover Loon Lake: Explore Your Shore. Family friendly beach exploration – kids of all ages can explore the shore, play the lake development game, or participate in loon survival, swimming, and diving contests for a prize. Weather permitting, option to paddle the shore highlighting aquatic habitats at 2 p.m. Sign up first-come, first-served, by 1:45 p.m. to reserve a kayak or paddleboard or BYO non-motorized craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult; PFD’s required. Meet at the beach for the program or guided paddle. No pets, please. - 08/03/2023
The Vaughn Public Library and Ashland Main Street presents: Movies on Main Street – The Muppets. All movie showings begin at dusk at Pearson Plaza downtown Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 or visit http://www.coawi.org/478/movies-on-main for more information. - 08/03/2023
Big Top Chautauqua presents: The Seven Grandfather Teachings. Show Time 7:30pm. 3/2525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org - 08/03/2023
EmberLight Festival presents Characters, An intimate cabaret with Miles Mykkanen & Adam Rothenberg. 7:30pm. Characters promises a fun evening of musical hilarity as the due performs fan-favorite songs from some of theaters most memorable characters. Other performances August 5 at Theatre North, 825 N Lake St, Ironwood, MI. www.emberlight.org - 08/04/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: Crafternoon #2. 4-6pm. 502 W Main St W, Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 for more information. - 08/05/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: VPL at the Farmers Market, Sushi! 8am-12Noon. Call 715-682-7060 for more information. - 08/05/2023
Butternut Farmers & Craft Market 9am-1pm at the Village Hall Pavilion, 301 W Michigan St, Butternut. - 08/05/2023
Copper Falls State Park: Yoga in the park! 9-10am. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the shores of Loon Lake. Gotta love the lake’s reflective, gentle Zen! Meet at the Loon Lake Beach. No pets, please. - 08/05/2023
White Winter Winery presents: Music on the Porch. 1-5pm. Music by TBA. 68323 Lea St A, Iron River - 08/05/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Climate Change in the Northwoods. Presented by Catherine Techtmann, UWEX at 4pm. A family-friendly look at ways we can relate to a changing climate and what that might mean for people, forests, and wildlife. No pets, please. - 08/05/2023
Penokee Range 4-H Livestock Club’s Market Sale. 4:30pm. Iron County Fair Grounds, N14244 School, Saxon, WI - 08/05/2023
ABC Raceway & ABC Sportsman Club presents the Small Car Classic. 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. - 08/06/2023
Copper Falls State Park: Naturalist Cabin. 11am- 3:30pm. Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit with the park naturalist, and participate in the activity of the day. No pets, please. - 08/07/2023
Live music at the Delta Diners Tap Shack,14385 Cty Hwy H, Delta. 5-7pm Bentley Brehm. - 08/09/2023
Fun Run and Read in the Parks with Ashland Parks & Recreation and the Vaughn Public Library. Join Ashland Parks and Recreation staff, and the Vaughn Public Library staff as we explore Ashland’s playgrounds, listen to a story, and play games! Open to children of all ages. Parents must chaperone. Canceled if Inclement weather. Bay City Park, Main St E & 11th Ave E, Ashland. 9:30-11:30am. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 08/10-12/2023
Home Expressions Fall Open House. All new fall and halloween decor. Samples and an extra special treat. Bring in your Open House Card and enter the drawing to win Gift Certificates! 116 Main Street West. - 08/11-13/2023
Free Wisconsin Hunter Safety Course for ages 10 and up. Delta Town Hall, 15990 County Hwy H between Mason and Iron River. To sign up or for more information contact 608-343-0181. - 08/11-13/2023
Delta Diner #28 on the CHARAC Art Crawl this weekend! Stop by and enjoy the artwork of Karen & Bill Bejin, Allie Raven and Jim Ashley at Delta Diner. For more information go to www.artcrawlwi.org. Firday, August 11 10am-5pm, Saturday, August 12 10am-5pm and Sunday August 13 11am-3pm. 14385 County Hwy H, Delta. - 08/11/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: Music by Tom Pease. 11am-12Noon. 502 W Main St W, Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 for more information. - 08/11/2023
Midnight Showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Bay Theatre 420 Main St W Ashland co-hosted by Dora Diamond and friends. Any questions can be sent to cheqpride@gmail.com or Chequamegon Pride is on Facebook. - 08/12/2023
Cornucopia Day, a celebration of hope. Fun starts at 8am. Flea market, Brats and beer for sale, fish on a stick, parade and more. Parade starts at 1pm. All proceeds benefit the South shore ambulance and the Cornucopia fire department. For complete schedule www.cornucopiawisconsin.net/events/cornucopia-day/ - 08/12/2023
The Bayview History Committee presents: Open House at the Houghton Depot. 10am-12Noon. Bayview Park Road & Hwy 13 (halfway between Washburn & Bayfield). For more information visit www.washburnheritage.org or check their facebook - 08/12/2023
Pride Festival at the Memorial Park Bandshell 102 Lake Shore Drive W from 1 to 8 pm-live music, entertainment, speakers, information booths, craft and food vendors, children’s activities. After Pride dance party at The Stagecoach Bar 315 Main St E from 9-11. One more midnight showing of Rocky Horror at The Bay Theatre to finish off the celebration! Any questions can be sent to cheqpride@gmail.com or Chequamegon Pride is on Facebook. - 08/12/2023
White Winter Winery presents: Music on the Porch. 1-5pm. Music by Bentley Brehm. 68323 Lea St A, Iron River - 08/12/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Common Loons in the Northwoods. 4pm. Join the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute’s LoonWatch and Citizen Science Coordinator Erica LeMoine to learn the latest on loons, explore their biology, and participate in family-friendly activities. - 08/12/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Bill Jamerson, Dollar-A-Day Boys. 6pm at Copper Falls State Park Pavilion. A nostalgic look at the 1930s Federal Works Program that gave employment to 2.5 million men. Hilarious stories, songs and a short video. Penokee Sundaes will be served for $5. - 08/13/2023
Chequamegon Food Co-op Farm Tour -FREE! Registration Required. 9am-4pm. Ever wondered where some of our local products comes from? Join us for the north route farm tours! We are going to Happy Hollow Creamery, Red Cliff Fish Company and one other farm TBA. Stop by the store or call us at 715-682-8251 to register.
For more information go to https://https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/events/farm-producer-tours//events/farm-tours/. - 08/14/2023
Northwood Technical College presents: Express Mondays. 3-6pm. Ashland Campus, 2100 Beaser Ave. Visit Ashland Student Services to learn about different programs, get a tour of campus, apply, get admitted or even register for fall classes. Student Services at Northwood Tech’s Ashland campus will have evening hours the second Monday of each month throughout the summer. Stop in to see how we can help you take the next step! Link to Campus Events Calendar for more info: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/admissions/visit-a-campus/campus-events-calendar - 08/14-19/2023
Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: Kids Camp production of Rupunzel. Rehearsals are 10-2:30 with half hour lunch. Performances are Friday 6:30pm; Saturday 1pm & 3:30pm. For more information and tickets visit ctatheatre.org - 08/14/2023
Live music at the Delta Diners Tap Shack,14385 Cty Hwy H, Delta. 5-7pm Moss Creek. - 08/15-18/2023
Lost Creek Adventures presents: Yoga & Meditation Retreat – 4 day kayak camping. This is a once-this-summer opportunity to join Yoga & Meditation instructor Jodi Supanich, Director of the Washburn Meditation Center for this expedition focusing on connection, introspection, and exploration. Each day Jodi will facilitate yoga & meditation practice while our guides teach you how to connect to the water via sea kayak and serve up gourmet camping meals. Learn More - 08/16/2023
Fun Run and Read in the Parks with Ashland Parks & Recreation and the Vaughn Public Library. Join Ashland Parks and Recreation staff, and the Vaughn Public Library staff as we explore Ashland’s playgrounds, listen to a story, and play games! Open to children of all ages. Parents must chaperone. Canceled if Inclement weather. Maslowski Beach, US Highway 2 West. 9:30-11:30am. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 08/16/2023
The Memorial Medical Center 55+ Health Expo will be held as a walk through outdoor wellness day from 11am-2pm in the Ashland High School parking lot, at 1900 Beaser Ave. Anyone 55 or older is welcome. We will serve lunch. Meet MMC providers. Try some exciting and informative health screenings. Listen to music from the 60s, 70s and 80s with a live performance from 12-1pm. Many giveaways and prizes. For more information, check out our website ashlandmmc.com/55wellness/ or call 715-685-5181. - 08/17-20/2023
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. - 08/17/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: Family Night, Science Fun! 6-7pm. 502 W Main St W, Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 for more information. - 08/18-20/2023
Gun and Knife Show at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave. W. Friday from 3-8pm and Saturday & Sunday from 9am-4pm. Guns on display and for sale. For more information, call Ray at 715-292-8415. - 08/18/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: Kids Yoga, Insects! 11-11:30am. 502 W Main St W, Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 for more information. - 08/18/2023
Live music at the Delta Diners Tap Shack,14385 Cty Hwy H, Delta. Floydian Slip. Visit delta.diner.com for more info. - 08/18-20/2023
Bad River 42nd 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. For more information, call 715-682-7111 or visit their facebook page here. - 08/18/2023
Ashland County Fair 2023 Truck Pull, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Registration 4:30-5pm. Event starts 7pm. For more information, call 715-413-0247 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org. - 08/18/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Universe in the Park. 8:30pm. Join UW-Madison astronomer for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party! Located at the Historic pavilion in the park, 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen. Questions, visit badgertalks.wisc.edu/uitp/ - 08/19/2023
“Open Air Tour” Convertible Car Club will be here August 17-20 and on Saturday, August 19 they will have a Car Show Concourse on Main Street (300 & 400 blocks) from 8– 9:30am. You’ll see about 200 convertibles; all shapes and sizes converge on to Main Street. So come on down and check them out. - 08/19/2023
Ashland Monday Club is hosting an End of Summer Garage Sale. 9am-2pm. Corner of Ellis Avenue & US 2, Ashland. - 08/19/2023
Copper Falls State Park is hosting Yoga-in-the-Park. 9-10am. 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen. Join instructor Lori Hall as she leads us in a variety of poses to increase our flexibility, balance, strength, energy and breath. Copper Falls State Park and its incredible landscape adds to a whole-body experience which incorporates poses designed to initiate stability, harmony and vitality. Meet at the Loon Lake Beach parking lot at 9 a.m. on the following Saturdays: June 10, July 15, and August 19. A park sticker is required. - 08/19/2023
Chequamegon Archery Club Annual Festival & Family Picnic. 3501 McDonald Rd, Ashland. Open to the public. 3D course open at 10am until 6pm. Featured games – Easton Balloon pop, 3D Safari, Turkey Shoot, Balloon Windmill Bust, slingshot Clays. Festival starts at 3pm with drawings starting at 7pm. $15 single /$30 for family of 4. Includes Admission and picnic style dinner with pop or beer. Visit https://cacashland.weebly.com/calendar–events.html for more info or call 715-816-4476. - 08/19-20/2023
Herbster Studio Art Tour. 10am-4pm. Herbster artists open their studios, showcasing a wide diversity of artistic talent. The 2023 Art Tour is a very special chance to see both nationally and regionally acclaimed weavers, painters, woodworkers, jewelers, ceramic artists & fiber artists. Herbsterstudioarttour.org - 08/19/2023
Ashland County Fair Tractor Pull, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Registration 10-12:45am. Antique tractor pull 10:30am. 1pm tractor pull. For more information, call 715-413-0247 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org. - 08/19/2023
Ashland County Fair Idol, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Are you Ashland County’s next top idol? Kids Idol 2pm. Adults Idol 4pm. For more information, call 715-682-3742 or after 5pm and weekends 715-682-0395 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org. - 08/19/2023
Summer Party at Pine Point in Iron River. Come out5-9pm for raffles, Food and listen to Accoustic Relapse. 10775 Pine Point Rd, Iron River. - 08/19/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Peace Community Choir music in the park. 6pm. Enjoy a popular mix of age-old favorite songs and get ready for some sing-along options. Meet at the Picnic Area Pavilion. No pets, please. - 08/20/2023
The Dirt Dash is back at the Ashland County Fair, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Registration 9-11am. Event starts 12Noon. 100% pay back. For more information, call 715-682-3742 or after 5pm and weekends 715-682-0395 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org.. - 08/21/2023
Live music at the Delta Diners Tap Shack,14385 Cty Hwy H, Delta. 5-7pm Jordan Grunow - 08/23/2023
Fun Run and Read in the Parks with Ashland Parks & Recreation and the Vaughn Public Library. Join Ashland Parks and Recreation staff, and the Vaughn Public Library staff as we explore Ashland’s playgrounds, listen to a story, and play games! Open to children of all ages. Parents must chaperone. Canceled if Inclement weather. Hodgkins Park, Pufall Dr & 11th Ave E, Ashland. 9:30-11:30am. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 08/23/2023
Bingo Night at The Sandbar. 6:30-7:30pm. 2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland - 08/24/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Traversing Time: the Doughboys Trail. 10am-12Noon. Join the park naturalist to experience the park’s geology and natural history highlights, including flora and fauna along the trail. Family friendly hike follows an inquisitive theme; some steep terrain – dress for weather, bugs, meet at the park pavilion. 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen - 08/24/2023
The Chequamegon Humane Association would like you to join them to celebrate the completed installation of Solar For The Shelter at 923 Raid Drive, at 12noon. There will be talks, tours and treats! - 08/24/2023
Salem Church presents: Chuck Crain, from Presley’s Branson & RFD TV. 6:30pm. 400 Salem Drive, Ashland. No charge, freewill offering will be taken. Call 715-413-0068 with questions. - 08/25-26/2023
Market on Main’s 2nd Anniversary & End of Summer Sale. 515 Main Street West. - 08/25-26/2023
The Union Boutique Fall Open House. Enjoy 50% off select fall styles, 30% off Liverpool fall items, plus check out the new fall clothing styles! 100 Main street West. - 08/25/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Music in the park. 6-8pm. Danny Frank and Erin Aldridge (one half Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold) combine soulful vocals with rich harmonies and virtuosic instrumentalism into a genre-blending Americana sound that is captivating and invigorating. Penokee Sundaes ($5) will be sold at this event! No pets, please. - 08/26/2023
The Bayview History Committee presents: Open House at the Houghton Depot. 10am-12Noon. Bayview Park Road & Hwy 13 (halfway between Washburn & Bayfield). For more information visit www.washburnheritage.org or check their facebook - 08/26/2023
Copper Falls State Park presents: Firefly: Poetry Fun! 6-7pm. Join an interactive family friendly storytelling hour focused on poetry and nature. S’more marshmallow treats and campfire fun for everyone. Meet at the picnic area’s historic pavilion. No pets, please. - 08/28/2023
Live music at the Delta Diners Tap Shack,14385 Cty Hwy H, Delta. 5-7pm Moss Creek. - 08/29/2023
The Chequamegon Veterans present: Honor in the Air documentary presentation at the Chequamegon Veterans Center, 211 6th St West, Ashland. 6pm. This documentary is based on the life of Scott Alwin, who is considered the highest decorated military aviator in US history and, while not local to Ashland, is from the Wausau area. For more information visit https://www.honorintheair.com/ This is a free event and open to the public. - 08/30/2023
Join Landmark Conservancy for monthly Tyler Forks trail work day. 10am-3pm. This event is scheduled monthly the last Wed. of the month from April-October Help us maintain and improve our network of hiking trails on this 590 acre forested preserve. Meet at Tyler Forks Community Forest, 37475 WI-169, Mellen. Please contact Charly Kearns for more information about planned activities and/or if you are able to bring tools of your own. Free registration is required. Visit Tyler Forks Monthly Workday – Landmark Conservancy (landmarkwi.org) - 08/31/2023
Annual Veterans Fishing Outing! North Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club invites our veterans to spend a morning fishing on Lake Superior/Chequamegon Bay followed by lunch. Fishing will start at 8am. Lunch at 1pm at the North Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club clubhouse, located at 2nd Landing, Reykdal Rd, on the East side of Ashland. Space is limited!! Veterans and fishermen, please call John at 715-682-7011 ex 506 or Kevin at 715-373-6137. - 08/31/2023
The Vaughn Public Library presents: End of Summer Reading and the Summer Reading Challenge. Summer Reading Grand Prize drawings. 12Noon. 502 W Main St W, Ashland. Call 715-682-7060 for more information.
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