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
• 08/01/2025
  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.
• 08/01/2025
  Lakeside Summer Music Series at The Sandbar, 5-7pm.  This week Eric Doane will be playing.  Music will be lakeside, weather permitting or inside. Join us for music a bite to each and a drink every Friday from 5-7pm this summer! Click here for the Summer schedule! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 08/01/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Pickin’ on Rocks. 7;30pm.  Classic Rock Gets a Bluegrass Twist.  The Blue Canvas Orchestra dives into the rock vault, swapping distortion pedals for banjos during “Pickin’ on Rock.” Expect Zeppelin licks on mandolin, Eagles harmonies over upright bass, and knee-slappin’ renditions of arena favorites delivered with BCO’s trademark virtuosity and Wisconsin charm. Classic rock re-imagined through pickin’ power—perfect for dancing in the sawdust and singing along under our legendary neon-lit tent.  32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield.  For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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.
• 08/02/2025
  ABC Raceway Backpack Night presented by ABC Sportsman with Street Stocks: 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.
• 08/02/2025
  Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Joy Scout. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
• 08/02/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Dailey & Vincent at 7:30pm. Bluegrass Brilliance at Big Top!  Grammy-winning duo Dailey & Vincent bring lightning-fast picking, velvet harmonies, and down-home humor to the Big Top. Whether tearing through high-octane bluegrass, crooning a country ballad, or tipping hats to gospel roots, Jamie and Darrin deliver a show brimming with virtuosity and heart. Gather the family for an uplifting night where every chorus feels like a front-porch sing-along beneath the Bayfield stars.
  32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 08/03/2025
  Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, Broadie & the Roadies.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
• 08/03/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Riding the Wind. 7:30pm. “Riding the Wind” returns—Big Top’s signature multi-media chronicle of Bayfield’s maritime past. Archival photos, haunting narration, and soaring originals chart schooners, storms, and shipwreck lore while the Blue Canvas Orchestra paints the soundtrack. Equal parts concert, history lesson, and visual spectacle, this hometown classic will leave you marveling at the wind that still shapes our northern shore. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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.
• 08/06/2025
  Bayfield Summer Concerts 2025: Organist Aaron David Miller and Harpist Rachel Brandwein perform repertoire for harp and organ as well as special arrangements. Billed as the “electronic organ for pipe organ people” we get to hear Bayfield Presbyterian’s Ahlborn-Galanti 3000 played by Pipe Dreams artist Miller whose performance the L.A. Times called “an impressive display of swirling virtuosity. Harpist Dr. Rachel Brandwein is the winner of the 2014 Mu Phi Epsilon International Solo Competition. She has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist throughout the United States and in Asia. www.aarondavidmiller.com www.rachelbrandwein.com  Typically last 75 minutes. Free will offerings ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door.  Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, 5:30pm.
• 08/06/2025

  Big Top Chautauqua Backstage The Mic is Open—Are You In?  6-9pm.  Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you’re a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. See you at Backstage!  84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield.

• 8/07/2025
  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.

• 08/07/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Gaelic Storm at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 08/07-10/2025
  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
• 08/08/2025
  Vaughn Public Library presents Dan the Monkey  Man at 11am at Beaser Park.  Join Dan the Monkey Man for a fun filled musical program!
• 08/08/2025
  Lakeside Summer Music Series at The Sandbar, 5-7pm.  This week Spoons for the People will be playing.  Music will be lakeside, weather permitting or inside. Join us for music a bite to each and a drink every Friday from 5-7pm this summer! Click here for the Summer schedule! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 08/08/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Mary Mack & North star Comedy Hour. 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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
  Vaugh Public Library Summer Swap Series at Beaser Park!  Puzzle Swap 9am-2pm.  Stop by the VPL puzzle swap and exchange it with another one!
• 08/09/2025
  The Heritage Chapter of the North Country Trail Association invites you to join them on hike at 10am. Hike from Ashland to Iron County.  See new bridge over the Tyler Forks River and on to Porcupine Hill.  Hike will be 8 miles.  Hike is in and out, so go at your own length.  Meet at the North Country Trail Parking lot on Hwy 169.  Road is open to there from US2 . For more information, please contact Bethany at sally56bones@gmail.com
• 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
  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.
• 08/09/2025
  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.
• 08/09/2025
  ABC Raceway Fastlane Northland 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.
• 08/09/2025
  Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Golden Era Jazz. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
• 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.
• 08/11/2025
  Northwood Technical College Express Admissions – location the Ashland campus. Time: 3-6pm.   Learn about our program offerings, go on a 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 for an all-in-one visit experience and take the next step toward your future!
• 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
  Bayfield Summer Concerts 2025: 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 AND 2024 returns for another knock-em-dead, show-stopper, full house extravaganza. Always full of surprises and fun. Come early to get a good seat. www.facebook.com/jan.lee.984786
  music.apple.com/us/artist/randy-sabien/28052134  Typically last 75 minutes. Free will offerings  ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door.  Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, 5:30pm.
• 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.

• 08/14/2025
  Vaughn Public Library – Movies in the Park – Back to the Future in Beaser Park.  Doors open at 7, movie begins at sunset.  Bring a chair/blanket to sit on, and some snacks to snack on!  Wear your best 80’s attire!  For more information call 715-682-7061
• 08/14/2025
  City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at H Pearson Plaza, Square Neck Devils 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.
• 08/14/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  The Robert Cray Band at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 08/14-17/2025
  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.
• 08/15/2025
  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
  Lakeside Summer Music Series at The Sandbar, 5-7pm.  This week Karl Sky will be playing.  Music will be lakeside, weather permitting or inside. Join us for music a bite to each and a drink every Friday from 5-7pm this summer! Click here for the Summer schedule! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 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
  ABC Raceway Championship Saturday presented by Sarari 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
• 08/16/2025
  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
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Moon Songs & Moon Shadows:  songs of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens. 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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
• 08/17/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Ccirque Us – One Man’s Trash. 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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
• 08/19/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Lettuce.  7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 08/20/2025
  Bayfield Summer Concerts 2025: The Music of Arthur Maud has been described as “deeply moving” and “transcendent.” His newest program,“Art Songs and Chamber Music V” will be performed by accomplished Twin Cities musicians Charles Asch on cello, Mary Goetz on piano, Evan Shallcross on violin and soprano Krista Palmquist. This will be the fifth Bayfield Summer Concert of original music by the venerable and internationally known Minneapolis and Bayfield based British born composer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Maud  Typically last 75 minutes. Free will offerings  ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door.  Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, 5:30pm.
• 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
  White River Ag Products Presents: Concert in the Corn 2025! www.concertinthecorn.com
• 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
  Ashland Chambers Field Day Golf Outing. Chequamegon Bay Golf Club.  Click here for a registration form.  Call the Ashland Chamber at 715-682-2500.
• 08/21/2025
  City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at Prentice Park Pavillion, West Avenue Band at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Bring your own chair.  Rain location the Bohemian Hall.  Questions email jfanucci@coawi.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
  Lakeside Summer Music Series at The Sandbar, 5-7pm.  This week Eric Sorensen will be playing.  Music will be lakeside, weather permitting or inside. Join us for music a bite to each and a drink every Friday from 5-7pm this summer! Click here for the Summer schedule! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 08/22/2025
  Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Lost in the Woods Improv. 6:30-7:45pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
• 08/22/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Moon Songs & Moon Shadows: Songs of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens.  7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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
• 08/23/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Los Lobos at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.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.
• 08/27/2025
  Bayfield Summer Concerts 2025: Herr Mozart’s Hammerklavier with Trevor Stephenson. The Madison keyboardist and 18th century music expert plays on his own specially built piano forte and tells us about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s creativity as he plays Mozart’s music as Mozart performed it himself on a replica of Mozart’s instrument. Close your eyes and find yourself in 1780’s Vienna.trevorstephenson.com
  Typically last 75 minutes. Free will offerings  ($10 suggested) are gratefully received at the door.  Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, 5:30pm.
• 08/28/2025
  North Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club Veterans Fishing Outing.  7am-3pm at 2nd Landing Reykdal Rd. 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.
• 08/28/2025
  Outdoor Movie Night brought to you by the Vaughn Library at Beaser Park.  This months movie is Mean Girls.  7-9pm.  Bring a chair/blanket to sit on, and some snacks to snack on! and feel free to wear pink!  Questions call 715-682-7060.
• 08/28/2025
  City of Ashland Concerts in the Park at H Pearson Plaza, Between Howls 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.
• 08/29/2025
  Lakeside Summer Music Series at The Sandbar, 5-7pm.  This week David Blong will be playing.  Music will be lakeside, weather permitting or inside. Join us for music a bite to each and a drink every Friday from 5-7pm this summer! Click here for the Summer schedule! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 08/29/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Buena Vista Orchestra at 7pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 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
  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.

August Monthly Happenings:

• 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-June 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.
• Bay City Cycles  …. 2025 Casual Group Ride. Check our Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles Facebook group for weekly updates.
• 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  …. 2025 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!! Temporary address 618 Beaser Ave.
• 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. Click here for Classes! 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
• Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.

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2024 Events

• • • 08/23/2024
      Copper Falls State Park. Music in the Park. 6-8pm. Bluegrass Duo Danny and Erin 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Danny Frank and Erin Aldridge (one half of Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold) combines soulful vocals with rich harmonies and virtuosic instrumentalism, into a genre-blending Americana sound that is captivating and invigorating. Performing both originals and unique covers, Danny and Erin are sure to get your toe tapping! Penokee Sundaes ($5) will be sold at this event! Meet at the park pavilion. 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen.
    • 08/28/2024
      Cable Natural History Museum. Drawing at the Pavilion: A Close Look at Leaves. After a brief presentation about leaves by a Museum Naturalist, professional artist Diana Randolph will instruct and demonstrate drawing leaves using waterproof pen & ink, watercolor pencils, and a watercolor wash. We’ll explore the art elements of line, shading, and color. The instructor will show examples of several ideas/projects. Microscopic images of leaves will be provided to work from, or bring your own leaves to observe up close. Meet at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion, 43135 Randysek Road in Cable, at 11am and finish by 4pm. Bring your lunch and favorite drawing materials or use some materials the instructor provides. Space is limited. Register by August 21. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org  $45 member/$50 non-member.
    • 08/28/2024
      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.  Free registration is required. Visit Tyler Forks Monthly Workday – Landmark Conservancy (landmarkwi.org)
    • 08/30/2024
      Glidden Labor Day Weekend Street Dance & Brat Feed.  Blocking off Grant Street so we can get down in G-town. Brat feed from 4- 8pm. Brett and the Little Big Show plays music from 4 – 8pm and Contradiction plays from 8pm-12Midnight.