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August 2025 Events listed below:

  • 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. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. 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
    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. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. 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. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
  • 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
    2025 National Night Out – Ashland Police Department & Ashland County Sherrifs 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.
  • 08/06/2025
    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.
  • 08/07/2025
    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
    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
    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 artisits 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!  Live music, vendors, boats, fish, food and fun!  The festival will take place ont he Ore Dock as well as along the lake front trail near Stuntz Ave.   Questions email jfanucci@coawi.org.
  • 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.
  • 08/11/2025
    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!
  • 08/13/2025
    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.
  • 08/14/2025
    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
    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
    Music at the Black Cat Coffeehouse, Groove Project. 7-10pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 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
    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
  • 08/17/2025
    Black Cat Coffeehouse Sunday Brunch Shows, BParsley String Quartet.  11am-1pm. 211 Chapple Ave, Ashland.
  • 08/17/2025
    Meet the Author, Karen Trudeauat 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 informations 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.
  • 08/21-23/2025
    White River Ag Products Presents: Concert in the Corn 2025! www.concertinthecorn.com
  • 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.
  • 08/22/2025
    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
    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
    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

07/29-08/02/2024
Vaughn Library’s Art in the Park. Sign up required. For more information call 715-682-7060.

        • 08/01-03/2024
          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.
        • 08/01/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum. Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Owen. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Registration required For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org . $38 member/$43 non-member. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
        • 08/01/2024
          Copper Falls State Park invites you to explore the Naturalist Cabin. Noon-3pm. Our rocks “rock!” and some even glow in the dark. Share your phenology observations with the park’s naturalist & explore the cabin’s family friendly fun. Meet some furry friends who live in or near the park. Kids can earn an explorer patch or try the wildlife Olympics trivia quiz to win “Smokey the Bear” bling.
        • 08/02/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum Art of Natural Play. Drop in at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area to join local artists to create make-and-take nature crafts. All ages welcome! Find us at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable. Fridays 10 am to noon. June 28 through August 9. Donations welcome. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.
        • 08/02/2024
          Namekagon Campground Talk. Join the Cable Natural History Museum and the U.S. Forest Service at the Namekagon Campground for a family friendly nature talk! Meet at 4 pm at the picnic shelter. Donations welcome. Call 715-798-3890 for more information. Fire Road 209, Namakagon.
        • 08/03/2024
          Copper Falls State Park invites you to explore Loon Lake’s frogs and bogs, aquatic plants, and learn about park regulars like loons & beaver. Dress for weather, sunscreen & bug spray recommended, meet at the beach. Reserve kayaks or paddleboards by noon at the park office. Children must be accompanied by an adult for paddle(1pm). PFD’s are required for all paddlers.
        • 08/03/2024
          Mead Day Legacy Mead Tasting at White Winter Winery. Meadmaker Jon will guide you through 28 years of White Winter’s acclaimed meads, sharing the stories and expertise behind each vintage. This is your opportunity to experience the evolution of mead-making mastery and discover your new favorite legacy pour.  Secure your spot now to indulge in a truly unique and memorable tasting experience. 6-8pm. Only 25 guests. $65. Register now! 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
        • 08/03/2024
          Copper Falls State Park: The park offers family friendly night hikes to learn about moon phases, dark skies, and nocturnal wildlife including some firefly fun along the meadow trail. 9pm.
        • 08/05-09/2024
          Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a Back to Bible Times Vacation Bible Study. Children of all ages are welcome to come and take a step back in time and see Jesus as a child, grow up and teach others how he would have to die for their sins and rise again on Easter. There will be crafts, music, experiments and bible lessons. 5-7:30pm. Free! Dinner is provided. 701 Vaughn Ave. For more information call 715-495-7338.
        • 08/06/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum. Junior Naturalist Program: Homey Habitats – 10am to noon. Find out what critters need to make a home. The Junior Naturalist programs offer environmental education for children in grades K – 6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. Meet at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion, 43135 Randysek Road, Cable. $6 for members/$8 non-members per program. Scholarships are available. Register here. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org .
        • 08/06/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum. Talon Talk Live Raptor Program. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen in the Museum’s classroom. 2-3pm. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. For more information call 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
        • 08/06/2024
          City of Ashland Police Department along with the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department & Ashland Fire Department would like to invite everyone who wants to promote community relationships to National Night Out 2024!  This is a Free Event for the Community to be held 5-7pm at the Bretting Center/Central Railyard Park, 400 4th Ave W.  Come meet Officers and First Responders – Kids Games – Food & Drinks – Vehicle Tours – Prizes – Face Painting – Scavenger Hunt & Much More!!. at the Bretting Community Center,400 4th Ave, Ashland. For more information visit www.nationalnightout.org or call APD 715-682-7062.
        • 08/07/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum. Junior Naturalist Program: Nature’s Recyclers – 10am to noon. Scavengers, composters, and you can all recycle to make the world a better place. The Junior Naturalist programs offer environmental education for children in grades K – 6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. Meet at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area’s Wake Robin Pavilion, 43135 Randysek Road, Cable. $6 for members/$8 non-members per program. Scholarships are available. Register here. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org .
        • 08/07/2024
          Summer Fun, Run, and Read at Kreher Park. Join the Vaughn Public Library for fun crafts, outdoor play, and storytime 10-11:30am.
        • 08/07/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum. Forest Lodge Tour. Explore the historic Forest Lodge Estate with a Northland College tour guide. Hear stories of its cultural and natural history and learn about the exciting developments for this educational campus. Participants will be on their feet for 2.5 hours, walking less than a mile over uneven terrain, rain or shine. Meet your Northland College guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot. 9-11:30am. Registration required. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org . Cost is $10 per person. 22230 Garmisch Road, Cable.
        • 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.
        • 08/08/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum. Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Owen. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Registration required For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org  $38 member/$43 non-member. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable..
        • 08/09/2024
          Cable Natural History Museum Art of Natural Play. Drop in at the Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area to join local artists to create make-and-take nature crafts. All ages welcome! Find us at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable. Fridays 10am to noon. June 28 through August 9. Donations welcome. Call 715-798-3890 for more information.
        • 08/10/2024
          Copper Falls State Park: Yoga in the park! 9-10am. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the shores of Loon Lake. Join yoga instructor Lori Hall for an hour of yoga stretches that increase your flexibility, balance,, strength, energy and breath. The beautiful landscape of Copper Falls State Park adds to this whole body experience. Park admissions sticker is required. Meet at the Loon Lake Beach. 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen.
      • 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.
      • 08/11/2024
        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.
      •  08/12-15/2024
        Lost Creek Adventures presents: Yoga & Meditation Retreat – 4 day kayak camping. This is a rare 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
      • 08/14/2024
        Cable Natural History Museum. Forest Lodge Tour. Explore the historic Forest Lodge Estate with a Northland College tour guide. Hear stories of its cultural and natural history and learn about the exciting developments for this educational campus. Participants will be on their feet for 2.5 hours, walking less than a mile over uneven terrain, rain or shine. Meet your Northland College guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot. 9-11:30am. Registration required. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org . Cost is $10 per person. 22230 Garmisch Road, Cable.
      • 08/14/2024
        The Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association invites you to join them on a series of hikes. Hike #3 Canthook Trail Reroute Hike. 9:30am. For more information https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map. Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Please check the NCTA Facebook page about cancelations or postponements. http://www.facebook.com/NCTinWI.
      • 08/14/2024
        Summer Fun, Run, and Read at Maslowski Beach. Join the Vaughn Public Library for fun crafts, outdoor play, and storytime 10-11:30am.
      • 08/15/2024
        Cable Natural History Museum. Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Owen. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Registration required For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org  $38 member/$43 non-member. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
      • 08/15/2024
        Vaughn Public Library Family Night Fort Building. 6-7pm. Make a lantern, animal scavenger hunt, camp themed sensory bins, and fort building in the stacks. 502 Main St. W. For more information call 715-682-7060.
      • 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.
      • 08/16/2024
        Copper Falls State Park hosts Baaga’adowewin (Lacrosse) Bad River Youth 10am at the ball field. Whether you are new to Lacrosse or a fan, come watch and enjoy Bay River youth playing a game. Lacrosse (baaga’adowewin) has deep roots in Native American tribal traditions and culture. The game was an integral part of tribal life. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a fast-moving game. Well-behaved pets are permitted at this site. (This event is weather dependent.) Park admission sticker or tribal ID required.
      • 08/16-17/2024
        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.
      • 08/17/2024
        Ashland Monday Club is hosting their 2nd Annual End of Summer Garage Sale. 8am-1pm. Corner of Ellis Avenue & US 2, Ashland.
      • 08/17/2024
        Ashland County Fair 2024 Antique Tractor &Truck Pull, County Fairgrounds, Marengo. Registration 10-11:30am. Event starts 12Noon. For more information, call 715-413-0247 or visit www.ashlandcofair.org.
      • 08/17/2024
        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. Click here for more info or call 715-816-4476.
      •  08/17/2024
        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.
      • 08/17/2024
        Copper Falls State Park. Music in the Park. 6-8pm. For a fourth year, the fun-loving PEACE COMMUNITY CHOIR returns to Copper Falls State Park. Directed by Rev. Don Quigley and accompanied by Rich Warren on guitar, the choir will sing a mix of old favorites. A park admission sticker is required to enter the park.Concert goers are encouraged to bring a portable chair and a picnic lunch for an enjoyable evening in the park. Concerts are free to park visitors and are held at the historic log pavilion. 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen.
      • 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.
      • 08/18/2024
        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..
      • 08/18/2024
        Chequamegon Archery Club. Summer 3D League run 6 weeks. Shoot weekly Sunday or Monday. $5/week or $50 for both sessions-Adults, $3/week or $30 for both sessions- Juniors. Another session begins August 18th.  3501 McDonald Rd. For more information call 715-816-4476 or visit https://cacashland.weebly.com/.
      • 08/21/2024
        Cable Natural History Museum. Fern Ecology and Identification (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Ferns are beautiful, unique, and often confusing members of our natural landscapes. U.S. Forest Service botanist Steven Spickerman will lead the group in identifying ferns using dichotomous keys and distinctive characters. Meet at 9am (location TBD) and finish by noon. Dress for the weather and bugs, and be prepared for some off-trail hiking. Bring snacks and water. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by August 16. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org  Suggested donation of $15 member/$20 non-member.
      • 08/21/2024
        Cable Natural History Museum. Forest Lodge Tour. Explore the historic Forest Lodge Estate with a Northland College tour guide. Hear stories of its cultural and natural history and learn about the exciting developments for this educational campus. Participants will be on their feet for 2.5 hours, walking less than a mile over uneven terrain, rain or shine. Meet your Northland College guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot. 9-11:30am. Registration required. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org . Cost is $10 per person. 22230 Garmisch Road, Cable.
      • 08/22/2024
        Cable Natural History Museum. Loon Pontoon Tour on Lake Owen. Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live, while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 9am and return by noon. Registration required For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org  $38 member/$43 non-member. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
      • 08/22/2024
        White Winter Winery: Northern Lights Paint Event! Create the magic of the northern lights! Choose from 4 designs: Wisconsin, Bear, Wolf, Lake Superior! $48 each Drinks available for purchase. 6-8pm. Register. 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
      • 08/23-25/2024
        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.
      • 08/23/2024
        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.
      • 08/24/2024
        Chequamegon Food Co-op: Farm Tours Saturday! See a sunflower farm with cows and goats, then a farm and restaurant with their own meats smoked right in back. We’re visiting farms near Mellen and Butternut, meetup at the Co-op or Mellen. Click here or call 715-682-8251 to sign up. 700 Main St W.
      • 08/24/2024
        The Chequamegon Archery Club will be holding an Open House and Intro to Archery event. 11am-2pm. All equipment is provided. 3501 Mc Donald Rd.
      • 08/24/2024
        Ashland First Assembly and C3 Church are hosting ta Summer Send Off!  4pm-7pm. A free event for the community that will be held at Ashland First Assembly, 315 10th St. W., with Food, Bounce House, Raffle, Face Paint, Yard Games and more!  All ages welcomed.
      •  08/26-29/2024
        Lost Creek Adventures presents: Yoga & Meditation Retreat – 4 day kayak camping. This is a rare 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
      • 08/28/2024
        Cable Natural History Museum. Forest Lodge Tour. Explore the historic Forest Lodge Estate with a Northland College tour guide. Hear stories of its cultural and natural history and learn about the exciting developments for this educational campus. Participants will be on their feet for 2.5 hours, walking less than a mile over uneven terrain, rain or shine. Meet your Northland College guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot. 9-11:30am. Registration required. For more information call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org . Cost is $10 per person. 22230 Garmisch Road, Cable.
      • 08/28/2024
        The Chequamegon Chapter of the North Country Trail Association invites you to join them on a series of hikes. Hike #4 Porcupine Lake Wilderness Hike. 10am. For more information https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map. Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Please check the NCTA Facebook page about cancelations or postponements. http://www.facebook.com/NCTinWI.
      • 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.
      • 08/30-31/ 2024
        Butternut 13th Annual Gun Show at the Butternut Community Park. Friday 4-8pm and Saturday 8am-3pm.  For more information, call 715-769-3620.