FEBRUARY 2023
- Ashland High School Sports Schedule
- Northland College Sports Schedule
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm
- Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books anymore.
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- The East End Ice Rink Located at 16th Ave E & 5th St E. Lights will be on nightly from dusk to 10pm. Warming house will not be open. Any questions call 715-682-7059.
- Bay Area Civic Center Open Skate – Wednesdays 7:30-9pm February 2, 9, 16 & 23. $5 per skater. Skate Sharpening available for $3.
- Mt. Ashwabay Winter Season Events/Programs. Saturday Kids Youth Night from Friday nights from 4-9pm, Saturdays MadSki program Saturdays, and Sundays NASTAR racing Sundays at 1:30pm. For more information, call 715-779-3227, or visit www.mtashwabay.org.
- Sundays on Chequamegon Bay, Car Ice-Races, if conditions permit. 3/8 mile oval track on Lake Superior. Full/midsize cars and trucks and also FWD are all welcome to join our fun on Sunday afternoons. Weather and ice conditions can change, please check Ashland Ice-Racing Facebook page here for more information and updates.
- Bayfield Rec Center & Recreation and Fitness Resources: 140 S. Broad St., Bayfield www.recreationandfitnessresources.org 715-779-5408.
- Copper Falls: Wednesday Night Ski from 5-7 pm, December 2022 thru February 2023. Join Friends at the trailhead near the park office for a casual ski of the Meadow Trail loop with local ski enthusiasts. Check ahead for weather and trail conditions. Remember to bring your headlamp because the trails are lit only by the stars and moonlight. Friends will provide treats and hot cocoa. For more information about the trail and conditions, go to https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/maps/winter-trails
- Bad River Lodge & Casino 2023 Cupid Cash Progressive Cash Drawings. Every Tuesday on February from 11am-4pm. Win $50 up to $100 in Cash and $50 in Rewards Play. Free to enter.
- Chequamegon Food Coop – Micro-loans through the Chequamegon Food Co-op now available to local producers. In an effort to support the local food system and increase the availability of local products, the Chequamegon Food Co-op offers biannual, no interest micro-loans. Since 2008, we have awarded over $250,000 in micro-loans to qualified local food & goods producers. These small, no interest loans are capped at $5,000 and have up to a 3-year payback period. Apply by March 1st. For more information contact Sara Beadle at 715-682-8251 or visit https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/micro-loans/
- 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.
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2023 Events
- 2/01/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 02/01-03-2023
The 15th Annual Big Water Film Festival will be shown virtually over four weeks, from January 6, 2023, to February 3, 2023. As summer turns to Fall, the Big Water Committee and its volunteer film reviewers are busy selecting the films. We’ll post links to our listings later this Fall. If you’d like to see information on the films we showed at the 14th Annual Big Water Film Festival, click here. - 02/2-5/2023
The Chequamegon Theatre Association (CTA) presents Nunsense II. Tickets available at Moores on Main. www.ctatheatre.org - 02/04-11/2023
Home Expressions will be closed Feb 4th-12th for renovations.
- 02/04/2023
Ice Cream for Breakfast at The Sandbar, 8am-12pm. Who doesn’t like ice cream, wait…LOVE Ice-Cream? Come have ice cream for breakfast at The Sandbar. We’ll be making Belgium waffles plain or topped with a scoop of Wisconsin Chocolate Shoppe Ice cream. Create your own fun breakfast waffle with our ice cream and waffle topping bar. - 02/04/2023
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center presents, “Trout Unlimited Fly Tying Get Together” from 9am-1pm. Join the local chapter of Trout Unlimited for an afternoon of fly-tying demos and telling fish stories in a relaxed small group gathering. For more information, visit www.nglvc.org or call 715-682-4703. - 02/04/2023
Copper Falls Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Bonfire, 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, from 6-8pm. 1k ski trail and 1.5k snowshoe trail. Event will be cancelled if temperature is zero degrees or below. Chili, hot chocolate, and treats for sale. For more information, call 715-274-5123. Visit their Facebook for more information https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls/ - 02/05/2023
Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race. The Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race offers a 3.5k youth, 10k High School Classic, 21k adult pursuit race (this is worldcup style, transition area to switch skis and poles 10k classic/11k skate), 10k adult classic, 11k adult skate, and 0.5k kids (8 and under) fun race. All races start and finish at the Mt. Ashwabay Chalet. Classic and skating lanes are provided throughout the skate courses. Middle School racers are encouraged to do the 3.5k race. High School racers are encouraged to do the 10k classic race. More Info http://ashwabaysummitskirace.com/ - 02/05/2023
CANCELED – Ashland Ice Racing-Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions)Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 02/06/2023
Event Horizon presents: Foursongs Holistic Coaching & Connection Workshop. Grounding Yourself In an Ungrounded World: A meaningful way to help find your footing. 6-8pm at Event Horizon, 705 Main St West in Ashland. To Register and for more information visit: connect.foursongs.com - 02/7 & 13/2023
Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance Ticket sales. Dance, February 24 & 25. Tickets are $25. Tickets will be on sale at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4:30-6pm. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! February 24 & 25 at 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call: 715-413-1074. - 02/08/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 02/08/2023
Wednesday Night Chalet Social at Mt Ashwabay! Cupid Crafts & Craft Cocktails with Silverwaves Jewelry & Copper Crow Distillery. 6-8pm. $5 suggested donation per project. Food available, Bar opens at 4:30pm. Visit mtashwabay.org or call 715-779-3227 for more information. - 02/10-11/2023
Spring Open House at A New Season, 420 Lake Shore Dr West. Come see what’s new! - 02/10-12/2023
Ashland Youth Hockey Association “Battle by the Bay Pee Wee Tournament”, at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 W. 4th St. Times will vary due to the amount of teams registered. Please visit the website for updates on estimated times. For more information and to register at www.ashlandhockey.org. - 02/11/2023
Cable Natural History Museum presents: Talon Talk Live Raptor Program at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:30-11:30am. Donations welcome! 715-798-3890. - 02/11/2023
The Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main Street West, is having a Bottle Bass Fishing Party, from 3-7pm, every drink you buy your entered in our 15 minute fishing contest, 5 lucky anglers will be chosen every 15 minutes to pick a lucky fish! At 7pm the persons with the most Fish Weight will WIN prizes, Tickets to our contest, and free drink! Plus See all our Ice Fishing prizes on display for theKing of the Lake Ice Fishing Tournament! Wear your lucky Neighborly Bar Fishing sweatshirt and have a chance to win a prize! - 02/11/2023
Event Horizon presents: Foursongs Holistic Coaching & Connection Workshop. The Power in Your Own Hero/Heroine’s Journey: Discovering the treasure in the Challenges you face. 4pm at Event Horizon, 705 Main St West in Ashland. To Register and for more information visit: connect.foursongs.com - 02/11/2023
Candlelight Trek Ski & Snowshoe at Iron River NFH, Simpson Trail System Trail Head, 10325 Fairview Road in Iron River from 6-8pm. Grab your skis or snowshoes and join us for an evening of fun. Don’t have snowshoes? No worries! We’ve got you covered. Quantity is limited; first come first served. What else is there? Bonfire, S’mores, hot chocolate and cider! Call IRNFH 715-372-8510 for more information or find us here on Facebook. - 02/11/2023
Ashland High School Sweeties Dance, in the Commons at AHS, 1900 Beaser Ave., from 7-10pm. For more information, call 715-682-7089. - 02/11/2023
Harbor View Event Center hosting the Pub and Grub Comedy Tour. 8pm Tickets $10 in advance and $ 15 at the door. (announced comedians to come at a later date). 130 Harbor View Drive, Washburn. 715-373-5492 - 02/12/2023
Superbowl Sunday at The Sandbar. Get 2 scoops of ice cream for the price of 1. Open 8am-4pm. - 02/12/2023
North End Classic Cross-Country Ski Race, Cable. 12.5K, 25K, and cookie classic kid’s races, Rivers Eatery, Cable. Online registration closes at 6pm on Saturday, Feb. 11. Race begins at 10am at the Birkie Trail at west end of Powerline near North End Trailhead, finishes at North End Cabin. Bib pick-up Saturday Feb 11. from 5-7pm and Sunday Feb 12th from 7:30-9:30am at the Cable Community Center. For more information, call 715-798-3599, or visit www.northendskiclub.org/north-end-classic-race/. - 02/12/2023
Tea Making at Chequamegon Food Coop. 12-3pm. Instructor: Monarda Thrasher, herbalist. Cost: $30/$25 owners. WORKSHOP: In this workshop, participants will learn the art of herbal teas: infusions and decoctions. We will delve into how to blend a tea or decoction for flavor, nutrition and healing. In the first half, we will focus on how to use leaves, berries and flowers in an infusion. In the second half we explore making the perfect cup of chai, which is a decoction made from roots and seeds. Participants will take home two different blends. Limited spots available. Please stop by or call us at 715-682-8251 to sign up. Payment must be taken to reserve place in class. visit https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ for more info. - 02/12/2023
Winter Storytime at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center- 12-12:30pm. Reading winter theme books on Sunday afternoons through winter. This program is sponsored by the United States Forest Service. Children’s story time. Free and open to the public. Visit nglvc.org for more info. - 02/12-13/2023
The Chequamegon Theatre Association auditions for I DO! I DO!. Performances will be April 14-16 & 20-23. For more information go to www.ctatheatre.org - 02/12 & 14/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents: Live From The Backstage LOVE IS… Valentine’s Show with BLUE CANVAS ORCHESTRA.Sunday, February 12 at 2pm & Tuesday, February 14 at 7pm.Join members of our very own Blue Canvas Orchestra, led by long-time BCO performer Tom Mitchell, in a special Valentine’s performance for everyone, Love Is…
Also featuring BCO’s Ed Willett, Danielle Diamond, and Nate Bean at The Backstage, our new, intimate listening room located at the junction of Highways 13 and J at the gateway to Bayfield. Food and beverages available starting at 12:30pm on Sunday and 5:30pm on Tuesday. Tickets & info at bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 02/13/2023
Galentine’s Day at The Sandbar. Bring in a friend and BOGO! Buy 1 specialty coffee and Get 1 50% OFF. Try our featured drink the Raspberry White Mocha now through Valentine’s Day. Open 8am-4pm. - 02/13/2023
Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance Ticket sales. Dance, February 24 & 25. Tickets are $25. Tickets will be on sale at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4:30-6pm. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! February 24 & 25 at 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call: 715-413-1074. - 02/14/2023
Market on Main, 515 Main Street West, will have fresh bakery for sale and a Gift Basket giveaway! - 02/14/2023
Valentine’s Day at The Sandbar. Buy 2 bar drinks + get 25% OFF an appetizer. Open 8am-6pm. - 02/14/2023
Bad River Lodge & Casino Valentines Day menu. 5-8pm. Garlic Honey Glazed Salmon with risotto, roast asparagus, appetizer, soup & salad $26.99 or Beef medallions with a red wine demi glaze with risotto, roasted aspargus, appetizer, soup & salad $24.99. Visit www.badriver.com for more info. - 02/15/2023
Event Horizon presents: The Magic of Pendulums. 5:30-7:30pm. Pendulums connect us to our higher selves and can be used when we want to gain clarity, connection, direction or a better understanding. Join us to learn how to easily use your pendulum. Pendulum included. Cost $25. For more information or to register call Beth Roberts at 715-661-3113 or book online at https://crystallinehealingbayfield.com/events. - 02/15/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 02/15-19/2023
Solstice Outdoors, 2521 Lake Shore Drive West. MEGA winter clearance SALE starts Wednesday. All winter clothing + gear 20-50% OFF. 40% OFF winter boots, 20% OFF snowshoes + skis, 20% OFF hats + gloves and more deals in store. Plus Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF on Buff products! Shop the sale 10-6pm today through Friday, 10-7pm Saturday and 10-4pm Sunday. - 02/15-19/2023
Solstice clothing + goods, 400 Main Street West. Save 20% OFF this weekend only. Some exclusions apply. Shop 10-6pm Wednesday-Friday, 10-5pm Saturday and open this Sunday 10-3pm. - 2/17/2023
The Ashland Chamber Music Society presents Drew Shamus at 7:30pm at the United Presbyterian Church in Ashland, 214 Vaughn Ave. For more information go to ashlandchambermusic.org. - 02/18/2023
Like Basketball? Come watch the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls play! 8am-4pm at the Ashland High School Fieldhouse, 2000 Beaser Ave, Ashland. - 02/18/2023
Northern Pines Sled Dog Race. Northern Pines Golf Course & event Center. Watch over 300 of the Top K9 Athletes compete. Don’t miss the thrilling start times 8:45am Mid Distance; 10am Open; 12:45pm 4 dog event; 2:15pm 6 dog event. NEW EVENTS! 9:30am Weight Pull; 1:30pm Kids Fun Mutt Run. Food & Drinks, 50/50 raffle, vendors & heated spectator viewing area. For more info visit northernpinessdr.com - 02/18/2023
Cancelled – Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen 18th Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Contest, Kreher Park, 10am-2pm. Free to all kids ages 5-15. Two age classes: 5-9 and 10-15. First 200 kids get prizes. Trophies for top 3 largest fish in each category (Perch/Northern/Trout/Other). Holes will be pre-drilled. Bring your own poles and tackle. Live bait will be provided. Register at pavilion before going on the ice. For more information, call David Hyde at 715-373-2088. - 02/18/2023
Cancelled – The 2023 KIDS BOOK FUN SKI RACE! Sponsored by Solstice Outdoors. This fun kids’ cross country ski race on Saturday morning before Book Across the Bay Ski event. Registration is required. Registration begins 10-11:5am at The Blue Wave building, 2521 West Lake Shore Drive, Ashland. Racers should be registered and ready to ski promptly at 11:30am. Each participant will receive an award, hot chocolate and cookies. This year there will be two fun races on Lake Superior: Penguin Fun Race starts at 11:30AM for children under 8 years old; and Polar Bear Race starts at 11:30am for children 8 and up. For more information, please call Katie at 715-682-3590. - 02/18/2023
Birch Fairy House Making Workshop at Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center. All ages welcome but children under age 13 need to be accompanies by an adult. Meet at NGLVC from 10am – 12:20 pm. Register by Feb 16th at NGLVC.org. $15 per fairy house - 02/18/2023
Cable Natural History Museum presents: Junior Naturalist Activity Day: Winter Wonders! Participate in Naturalists-led activities and craft stations anytime between 10am and Noon. Donations welcome. Visit cablemuseum.org or call 715-798-3890 for more information. - 02/18/2023
Copper Pasty, 417 Main St West, will be open from 11am-7pm today to celebrate the Book Across the Bay! - 02/18/2023
Glidden Snobears Annual Fundraiser Toilet Seat Races and Chili & Soup Cook Off at Lena’s Bar & Grill (formally Roxy’s) in Glidden. Registration 11am, race at 12noon, Chinese auction starts at 12noon, and drawing at 3pm. Soup Chili Cook-off from noon-3pm. Judging at 3pm. Meat & Bucket Raffle to benefit the club. For rules and regulations or more information, call 715-264-6900. - 02/18/2023
Winter Market on Vaughn, 12noon-4pm. The Winter Market will be in downtown Ashland on Vaughn Ave, next to the Vaughn Public Library, 501 Main Street West. A variety of regional artisanal, craft, and food vendors both inside the heated tent on Vaughn Ave and inside the Vaughn Library. A sledding hill, fire pits for warmth and s’mores making, and kids activities organized by the Vaughn Library. Food vendors will be selling coffee, beer, mulled wine, and a variety of fried foods like cheese curds, onion rings, tater tot barrels, and more. For more information https://www.ashlandwimainstreet.org/wintermarket or https://fb.me/e/41v3hbTnW - 02/18/2023
Ashland Parks & Rec Chequamegon Kite Fest, Kreher Park, 200 N Prentice Ave from 1-4pm. Sponsored by the City of Ashland. This is a free family event. Weather reschedule date is 2/25/2023 at Maslowski Beach. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 02/18/2023
Book Across the Bay at Kreher Park, Ashland, at 6pm. Cross-country ski race and tour, or snowshoe trek across Chequamegon Bay. Navigate the 10K course by the light of the stars plus hundreds of candlelit ice luminaries. Join us for this unique winter event. Packet pickup starts at 11am and goes until 5:30pm. Race starts at 6pm in Ashland. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.batb.org. - 02/18/2023
Sno-Jacks Bar Stool Races and Chili Feed in Drummond on Brian Miller Hill behind the Black Bear Inn on Hwy. 63, Drummond. Registration is at 11am, race starts at 12pm. General Race/Powder Puff/Open/Best of Show/and new this year is Spectator Class. On the day of the race, we will be pulling winners for the Big Money Raffle with $7500 in Cash Payout, along with our Fifty-Fifty Raffle. For more information, call 715-739-6313 or visit https://www.drummondwi.com/drummond-annual-barstool-races - 02/18/2023
Cable Natural History Museum presents: Family Snowshoe hike on Mammal Trail. Register by Feb 17th by calling 715-798-3890 or go to cablemuseum.org. $10 per person. Meet at 1pm at the North End Warming cabin. Snowshoes are available to borrow by calling ahead. - 02/18/2023
Bad River Lodge & Casino presents: Johnny Cash/Elvis Presley Tributes starring Doug Allen Nash. 9-11:30pm. Doors will open at 8pm. visit www.badriver.com for more info. - 02/18/2023
Event Horizon presents: Foursongs Holistic Coaching & Connection Workshop. Spirit Painting with Natural Earth Pigments: Connecting Through Ancient Painting Techniques. 1-4pm at Event Horizon, 705 Main St West in Ashland. To Register and for more information visit: connect.foursongs.com - 02/19/2023
North Coast Cycling Association’s Bike Across the Bay. The 10K/20K course is a combination of hard-packed drifted snow, crusty snow, and some ice. Fat bikes [with studded tires] are recommended. Helmets are required. Race start time is 12noon from Washburn Shore. Pre-registration is encouraged at bikereg.com/bike-across-the-bay. Race bibs handed out from 10-11:30am at the Harbor View Event Center. Award Ceremony, Full Bar and snacks at Harbor View Event Center after the race. Call 715-209-8169 with any questions. northcoastcycling.com https://www.facebook.com/bikenorthcoast/ - 02/19/2023
Ashland Ice Racing-Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions)Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 02/20/2023
Ashland Area Youth Hockey is hosting a No School President’s Day Open Skate at the Bay Area Civic Center. 11-1:30pm. Cost is $5. Concessions will be open. Gather a group of friends and come try it out! - 02/22-26/2023
2023 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Hayward, WI - 02/22/2023
Cable Natural History Museum presents: Family Snowshoe Hike at Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area. Meet at 1pm at the Wayside Wandering Natural Play Area on Randysek Rd in Cable. Snowshoes provided. Register by Feb 21 by calling 715-798-3890 or visiting cablemuseum.org. $10 per person. - 02/22/2023
Celebrate National Margarita Day at The Sandbar. Stop in and celebrate with 25% off our agave lime margaritas. Open until 6pm, dreaming of summer days spent on the patio overlooking the lake. It’s true what they say… it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! - 02/22/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552. - 02/22/2023
Wednesday Night Chalet Social at Mt Ashwabay! Vintage 80’s Ski Wear fashion show. 6-8pm. Food available, Bar opens at 4:30pm. Visit mtashwabay.org or call 715-779-3227 for more information. - 02/23-25/2023
Home Expressions Spring Open House, Thursday, February 23, 10am-6pm; Friday, February 24, 10am-5pm and Saturday, February 25 10am-4pm. For more information, call 715-682-2455. - 02/23/2023
Join us at the Sandbar for our Open Mic Night the last Thursday of the month, 4:30-6pmish. Food, drinks & music! Perfect opportunity to get out of the house, grab a bit to eat and listen to great local talent. For more information or to sign up contact us at 715-685-2583 or stop by the cafe. Visit our facebook page for more info. - 02/24-25/2023
Bargain Hut Gives Back Sale, Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. Due to the generous amount of donations received, the Bargain Hut is giving back to the community by giving select clothing & merchandise back into the community at no charge. This event will be held on the last Friday & Saturday of every month. - 02/24-25/2023
Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Tickets are $25. Tickets will be on sale February 7th and 13th at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4:30-6pm. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call: 715-413-1074. - 02/24-26/2023
Ashland Youth Hockey Association “Battle by the Bay Squirt Tournament”, at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 W. 4th St. Times will vary due to the amount of teams registered. Please visit the website for updates on estimated times. For more information and to register at www.ashlandhockey.org. - 02/25/2023
Mellen Rod and Gun Club Fishing Contest on Lake Galilee, from 8am-3pm. Prize drawings are from 12-3pm. Great prizes! Sponsored by Mellen Rod & Gun Club. For more information, call 715-274-2136. - 02/25/2023
Like Basketball? Come watch the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls play! 8am-4pm at the Ashland High School Fieldhouse, 2000 Beaser Ave, Ashland - 02/25/2023
Event Horizon Market. 11am-4pm at Event Horizon, 705 Main St. W. in Ashland. For more information call 715-254-8508. - 02/25/2023
Superhero Saturday: A Youth Workshop at the Washburn Cultural Center, 3rd Floor. 1-4pm. $30/person, registration required. Hosted by Betty Sitbon & Olivia Haman. Young artists (ages 7+) are invited to learn about Pop Art through artists like Roy Lichtenstein, comic books, and superheroes! Together, the group will improv a scene, develop a story-line, and create comic strips. More info & registration instructions can be found at: https://www.washburnculturalcenter.com/calendar/2023/1/10/superhero-saurday-a-youth-workshop - 02/25/2023
Copper Pasty, 417 Main St West, will be open from 11am-7pm today to celebrate the Birkie! - 02/25/2023
Neighborly Bar 2023 Ice Fishing Tourney!! Big Prizes! Cash! and Fun! Cash prizes for 8 categories. Someone will be crowned 2023 King of the Lake by catching the biggest fish of all categories. Fishing tickets must be purchased by bar close on Friday February 24th. $10 entry fee. All Wisconsin rules apply. Fish at your own risk, any lake! All fish must be registered by 5pm bar time, 4:45pm regular time. Areas largest payouts. Check out our Ice Contest raffle!! Three CF Moto ATV’s!! plus tools, gear, trips, over 100 valuable prizes. Call the Bar at 715-682-9908 with any questions. - 02/26/2023
Mt. Ashwabay 22nd Annual King & Queen of the Mountain, 32525 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, Pre-Register by February 24, 2023 at 6pm; Check In: 10am; Race Start Time: 11am. 2 Slalom, 2 Giant Slalom, 2 Super-G Races. Fastest Combined Times. $12 Gate Fee to benefit Racing Program. For more information, call 715-779-3227 or www.mtashwabay.com. To Register, please email: Racer Name, Date of Birth, M/F to lessons@mtashwabay.org . A Fun Race for the Whole Family! - 02/26/2023
Ashland Ice Racing-Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions)Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 02/26/2023
Winter Storytime at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center- 12-12:30pm. Reading winter theme books on Sunday afternoons through winter. This program is sponsored by the United States Forest Service. Children’s story time. Free and open to the public. Visit nglvc.org for more info.
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2022 Events
- 02/05/2022
Kids and Family Ice Fishing Bay’sics on Chequamegon Bay. Calling kids and families!!! Ever wanted to teach your children about ice fishing, but don’t know where to begin? Join the Ashland Oredocker Ice Fishing team to learn the basics of ice fishing on Chequamegon Bay at and behind AmericInn. The will help! Join us from 9am-12pm at and behind AmericInn Ashland. Our students and coaches will be on hand to teach and demonstrate different equipment, knots, and techniques. All ages are welcome. Register on site for many, many door prizes. Let’s catch some fish! FREE! For more information check out their Facebook Page. - 02/26/2022
SnowShoe Stomp at 1pm. Join Ashland Parks and Recreation & Solstice Outdoors for this free event. Snowshoes will be available for use. Trails will be marked around Maslowski Beach and through Prentice Park. For more information, call 715-682-7059. - 02/26/2022
Battle on the Bay, Car Ice-Races, if conditions permit. 3/8 mile oval track on Lake Superior. Full/midsize cars and trucks and also FWD are all welcome to join. Registration 10-11:30am. Flag drops at 12noon. Weather and ice conditions can change, please check Ashland Ice-Racing Facebook page here for more information and updates.