- 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.
- Mid-June through mid-October: Ashland Area Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8am-12pm, on Chapple Ave, in front of Black Cat and Ashland Baking Company, with modified rules and regulations in place to keep us all safe and healthy. Check them out on Facebook or visit www.ashlandareafarmersmarket.com.
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center-A great place to visit! Exhibits, lookout tower and walking trails. Please check out their Facebook Page.
- Bay City Cycles …. 2022 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 – For hours and information go to https://www.vaughnlibrary.org/about-us/covid-19
- 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.
- Looking for something to do and social distance?…
Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland.
A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- 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.
- 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.
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August 2022 Events
- 08/01-06/2022
The Chequamegon Theatre Association (CTA) is turning 50 this year! Beauty and the Beast, Children Theatre Camp. Information can be found on their website www.ctatheatre.org
- 08/03/2022
Wednesday Walks in the Woods. The Chequamegon Chapter of the NCTA invite you to join them on a series of Wednesday hikes this summer. Todays hike is Beaver Lake to FR 188 a 7 mile hike, 9am-2pm. Click this link for detailed information on the hike https://northcountrytrail.org/events/che-080322/ Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Other hikes can be found at https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
- 08/05/2022
Concert at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, Strange Brew 7:30pm.
- 08/05/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Tanya Tucker | Hard Luck Tour at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org.
- 08/05-06/2022
Beauty and the Beast, Children Theatre Camp production. Tickets available at Moores on Main. Covid precautions can be found on their website www.ctatheatre.org
- 08/06-07/2022
Chequamegon Bay Golf Club Championship, 3000 Golf Course Rd. Starting at 9am. For more information call 715-682-8004.
- 08/06/2022
75th 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 noon. Bring your own plies. Free food, refreshments and prizes!. Donations can be sent to NWRGC – kids Fishing Party, P O Box 405, Ashland. For more information call 715-685-4411.
- 08/06/2022
ABC Raceway ABC Sportsman Club presents the Little Car Classic Pure Stocks, Hornets, Six Cylinders, MWM, Street Stocks, Super Stocks: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing. Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm. For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
- 08/07/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Lake Street Dive with Special Guest Madison Cunningham at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org.
- 08/10/2022
Wednesday Walks in the Woods. The Chequamegon Chapter of the NCTA invite you to join them on a series of Wednesday hikes this summer. Todays hike is FR 188 to Kornstead Rd a 7.3 mile hike, 9am-2pm. Click this link for detailed information on the hike https://northcountrytrail.org/events/che-081022/ Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Other hikes can be found at https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
- 08/10/2022
55+ Health Expo will look a bit different again this year. It will be held as a walk through outdoor wellness day from 11am – 2pm in the AHS parking lot. 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. For more information, call 715-685-5181.
- 08/11/2022
Concert at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, Hoff Stevens, 7:30pm.
- 08/11-14/2022
Bayfield County Fair, North Main St., Iron River. Live music, face painting, petting zoo, kid’s tractor pull, Circus and so much more! For more information, registration, or fees, call 715-373-6125 ext. 7, or visit www.bayfieldcounty.org.
- 08/13/2022
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/ Contact for general information jsautersargent@gmail.com Information for flea Market jkerr@cheqnet.net
- 08/13/2022
Wheels to Remember Car Show, Main Street, Ashland. Registration starts at 9am. Car Show runs 9am-2pm. All Wheels welcome new or old! Game! Trophies! Prizes! Funds raised will benefit local charities. For more information contact Nick at 715-209-4786.
- 08/13/2022
ABC Raceway Heartland Communications presents the Northern Renegade Sprints: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing. Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm. For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
- 08/14/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Artrageous at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org.
- 08/17/2022
Wednesday Walks in the Woods. The Chequamegon Chapter of the NCTA invite you to join them on a series of Wednesday hikes this summer. Todays hike is Kornstead Rd to Copper Falls State Park a 70 mile hike, 9am-1pm. Click this link for detailed information on the hike https://northcountrytrail.org/events/che-081022/ Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Other hikes can be found at https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/
- 08/18/2022
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.
- 08/18/2022
3rd Thursday in Ashland! Stores on Main Street are open until 7pm with in store specials 4-7pm. Sign up to win $50 in Chamber Dollars. Get one ticket for walking in a store and get an extra ticket for each $10 you spend.
- 08/18/2022
Concert at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, Baba Fats. 7pm.
- 08/18-21/2022
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 visit www.ashlandcofair.org.
- 08/19-21/2022
Butternut Community Fair celebrating 99 years! 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.
- 08/19-21/2022
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.
- 08/20/2022
ABC Raceway Backpack Night sponsored by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing. Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm. For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
- 08/24/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: The Robert Cray Band at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org.
- 08/25/2022
Concert at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, Gladiator. 7pm.
- 08/26/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Asleep at the Wheel at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org.
- 08/27/2022
ABC Raceway Mt Dew Championship Saturday: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing. Regular season races on Saturday night. Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm. For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
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August 2021 Events
Below are August 2020 Events
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08/02/2020
North Coast Cycling Association’s Madeline Island Free Family/Group Bike Ride at 10:30am at the LaPointe ferry dock. For more information, call Joe at 715-373-2114 or visit www.northcoastcycling.com.
- 08/14/2020
PetPelouze series No. 1 for CHA. 3-8pm at the Neighborly Bar. Due to COVID we are doing a series of smaller purse/Garden Raffles. Each series will be different and unique. Weather permitting it will be an outdoor event. Do not need to be present to win. A lot of instant winners. Cat Cans, Grab and Go, Silent Auction, Purse and Garden Raffle. Regular Raffle Tickets are 40 for $20; 80 for $30; Or 300 numbered tickets for $100. The cat cans are $10 and everyone is a winner, the silent auction will be high end purses and watches and the grab and go will be purses accessorized out and they are $50 each and you can take one right then if you want it for $50. First come first to go with these. Everything will be outdoors as the weather looks good. Do not have to be present for the raffle items,drawing at 8pm. If rain Will be indoors but we have the tents from the chamber so should we should be OK. Next one Possibly 3 to 4 weeks from now.
- 08/22/2020
Cancelled – Justin Donner Fisheree at Donner’s Bay on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, 7am-4pm. For more information, visit jpdwarrior.com or call 715-762-2956.
- TBD
Big Bay State Park’s Annual Sandcastle Day, on Madeline Island. Registration is at 9am. Judging will be at noon. Prizes awarded. For more information, call 715-747-6425.
- TBD
Dairy Day on the Farm at Tetzners Dairy, Washburn, 11am-2pm. The event is free and open to all that would enjoy learning more about the dairy industry. Cookout style lunch, Little Farm Hands a hands on learn station, kids bags, ice cream, root beer floats, and a robot milking the cows! All milk and ice cream served is collected and processed at this dairy! It will be a fantastic food and learning day! Questions contact Peter at 715-682-0176
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Odanah 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.