JULY 2023
- 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, with modified rules and regulations in place to keep us all safe and healthy. Check them out on Facebook or visit www.ashlandareafarmersmarket.com.
- Fridays- May- September Butternut Farmers & Craft Market 3-6pm at the Village Hall Pavilion, 301 W Michigan St, Butternut.
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center- A great place to visit! Exhibits, lookout tower and walking trails. Check out their Facebook Page.
- Bay City Cycles …. 2023 Casual Group Ride. Check our Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles Facebook group for weekly updates.
- Recreation and Fitness Resources – Please see their website for more information – we will be updating regularly.
- Vaughn Public Library – Not just books anymore!!
- Chequamegon Bay Golf Club: Check our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/cbaygolf/ If you have any questions, please contact the Pro Shop at 715-682-8004.
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- 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.
- 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 July exhibit “Superior Artists Group: Dora Kling, Royanne Goossen & Friends
- 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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2023 Events
- 07/01/2023
White Winter Meadery, Cidery & Distillery Presents their 27th Anniversary Party. 68323 Lea St., Iron River. 12-6pm. Celebrate with good food, great music and of course awesome mead with friends. Jane Gang is back bringing rock, rhythm & Blues with a splash of funk & jazz. Superior Cubans food truck will be here again! Come celebrate with us! - 07/02/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents: Martin Sexton & KT Tunstall. Tickets $39/$49/$59. On sale Feb 7 12pm. BCC pre-sale Jan 31 12pm. For more info visit www.bigtop.org. - 07/03-07/2023
Lost Creek Adventures presents: Teen Kayak Camp, Cornucopia. Kayak Camp is designed for youth ages 14-17, incorporating adventure travel in sea kayaks, wilderness survival, outdoor skills, leadership, and community building. More dates are coming soon, so let us know if you have a schedule conflict and we can try to schedule around your needs. Learn more & register - 07/04/2023
Ashland’s 4th of July Celebration:- The Lions club will be on the courthouse lawn cooking brats during the parade.
- Parade at 11am on Main Street.
- Fly over – estimated time 12pm
- Cemetery Walk at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 2-4pm, rain alternate will be Saron Lutheran Church.
- Chequamegon Bay Jazz Collective Concert at the Mesang Band Shell 7:30pm.
- 07/04/2023
A Full Day of Events: The Madeline Island 4th of July celebration starts at 10:30am with a parade that includes entries from firetrucks and ambulances to family reunion marching units. Following the parade, there is a program on the village green in front of the Madeline Island Museum which includes the band, a choir, group singing of patriotic songs and speeches appropriate to the occasion. This is a not-to-be-missed program and also includes the awarding of all the parade trophies. Our spectacular fireworks begin at dark, which this far north is almost 10pm. The light show is synched to music, boats are out floating at anchor in the harbor, and the magic takes over. The fireworks truly are a community effort with fundraising to cover their cost taking place all year long. If you want to be a part of this event, make plans now. For more information about Madeline Island, please see our website at madelineisland.com, or call the office at 888-475-3386 or 715 -747-2801. - 07/04/2023
Mellen 4th of July Schedule: Baseball game Wisconsin State Championship ball team will play, Fireworks display at dusk from water tank hill. Parade and Bell Ringer Run. For more information, call 715-274-2330, or visit www.mellenwi.com. - 07/04/2023
Glidden Independence Day, parade, games, food, fireworks at dusk, historic Marion Park. For more information visit www.gliddenwi.org. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary. - 07/04/2023
Clam Lake Fireworks starting at dusk at the Clam Lake Community Club. For more information, visit www.clamlakewi.com. 715-638-0484. - 07/08/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents: Ozark Mountain Daredevels with Special Guest Maygen & The Birdwatcher. Tickets $42/$56/$68. Tickets on sale Feb 7 at 12pm. BCC Pre-Sale Jan 31 at 12pm. For more info visit www.bigtop.org - 07/08-09/2023
The 79th Ashland Men’s Shortstop Golf Championship at the Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, 3000 Golf Course Rd, Ashland. For more information, call 715-682-8004. - 07/15/2023
Bay Days 1-mike, 5K & 10K Fun Run, 8am 6th Ave Beach West. Registration form can be found on www.ashlandbaydays.com. - 07/15/2023
Bay Days on Main Street! Arts and crafts, food booths, strongman contest, 3 on 3 Basketball, pie eating contest, fun run, Music and other family fun. For more information, call 715-682-2500 and visit www.ashlandbaydays.com. - 07/15/2023
Big Top Chautauqua presents: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. 7:30pm. Tickets: $29/$40/$52. Blue Canvas Club pre-sale begins Tue, Jan 17, 2023 – 12:00pm CDT. General Public sale begins Tue, Jan 17, 2023 – 12:00pm CDT - 07/22/2023
Big Top Chautauqua Presents: Killer Queen – A tribute to Queen. Tickets $40/$52/$64. Tickets on sale Feb 7 at 12pm. BCC Pre-Sale Jan 31 at 12pm. For more info visit www.bigtop.org - 07/24-29/2023
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents Children’s Camp. Kids have camp all week and Perform Cinderella, July 28-29th. For more information go to www.ctatheatre.org - 07/26/2023
Join Landmark Conservancy for monthly Tyler Forks trail work day. 10 am-3 pm. This event is scheduled monthly the last Wed. of the month from April-October Help us maintain and improve our network of hiking trails on this 590 acre forested preserve. Meet at Tyler Forks Community Forest, 37475 WI-169, Mellen. Please contact Charly Kearns for more information about planned activities and/or if you are able to bring tools of your own. Free registration is required. Visit Tyler Forks Monthly Workday – Landmark Conservancy (landmarkwi.org) - 07/28-30/2023
Annual Pioneer Days at the Butternut Community Park. Activities are planned for the entire family including an art fair and fireworks show. Call 715-762-2621 for more info. or visit http://butternutwi.com/pioneerdays.htm - 07/28-29/2023
The Chequamegon Theatre Association performance of Cinderella. Tickets can be purchased at Moores on Main. For more information go to www.ctatheatre.org - 07/29/2023
Penokee Mountain Bike Road Race and Tour, hosted by the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration: 7:30-9:30am. Race start: 9:30am. Pre-race fee: $30.00 Race day: $35.00. Forty-seven miles of scenic highway traversing rolling hills and flat terrain. Awards given: 1st place overall for men and women; 1st-3rd given for age groups in 5-year increments. Treats for all riders at the end of the race. 715-274-2330. www.mellenwi.com.
2022 Events
- 07/01/2022
Taylormade Golf Fit Day at Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, 3000 Golf Course Rd, Ashland. For more information, call 715-682-8004. - 07/01/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Back to the Garden: the Music of Woodstock at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/01-04/2022
Stipes Carnival on Depot Drive and the Bay Area Civic Center Parking lot. Carnival Hours: Friday, July 1, 3-10pm, Saturday, July 2, 11am-10pm, Sunday, July 3, 12noon to 10pm, and Monday, July 4th, 12-4pm (no wristband hours on July 4th). Wristbands Hours: Cost of Wristbands: $20 per time block: Friday, July 1: 6pm – 10pm; Saturday, July 2: 12 – 4pm and 6-10pm and Sunday & Monday, July 3 & 4: 12 – 4pm. - 07/02/2022
Kids Day at the Farmer’s Market, 200 Block of Chapple Ave., 9am-12noon. FREE! The Chequamegon Food Co-op is hosting Kids Day at the farmer’s market, and have a line up of great activities planned! We’ll be joined by Ashland Parks and Rec, The Vaughn Public Library, UW Extension, and The BRICK Ministries. We will be setting up games, bubbles, crafts, books, snacks, and more. Plus, the BRICK, as the month’s Round for Partner’s recipient will be serving up ice cream!! For more information go to https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/events/kids-day-at-the-farmers-market-2/ - 07/02/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Yoga in the Park 9-10am. Enjoy a relacing yoga session on the shores of Loon Lake. - 07/02/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Discover Loon Lake: Aquatic Plant ID – 10am-12noon. enjoy the serenity of the lake in an exploration of the shoreline, island and bog habitats with the park’s naturalist. $10/participant for Kayak or paddleboard rental of BYO non motorized craft. Meet at Loon Lake Beach or sign up ahead of time at the park office to rent a boat (first come/first served) - 07/02/2022
High School Rock Band from Ashland and Chequamegon schools. They were one of 10 finalists in the state to compete in the Rockonsin High School Garage Band competition at Summerfest last weekend. Playing at the Bandshell from 3pm – 4pm this Saturday, July 2nd. - 07/02/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Indigo Girls at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/02/2022- NEW Ashland Fire run at 9:30pm on Historic Main Street. Followed by Ashland Fireworks display over Chequamegon Bay at approx. 10pm, from the Oredock
- 07/03/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen. Birding & Nature Hike 10am-12noon. Get to know some forest birds and understory plants on a hike to Red Granite Falls with park naturalist. Meet at Loon Lake Parking Lot. Participants encouraged to bring binoculars, bug spray and dress for weather. - 07/03/2022
Upper 13 League Baseball Game – Washburn vs Merchants at 1:30pm Pufall Field - 07/05/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Molly Otis and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/07/2022
Northland College Athletics Golf Outing at Chequamegon Bay Golf Club. For more information call 715-682-8004. - 07/07/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Gaelic Storm at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/07/2022
Bayfield Summer Concerts at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield at 5:30pm. Iva Ugrcic & Satoko Hayami, flute and Piano. For more information email karencorny@gmail.com. - 07/07/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Champagne Glitter and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/08/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Shakespeare in the Park – 5:30-7pm. Join the unique outdoor theater experience: Summit Players hold a family-friendly pre-workshop, then perform a fast-paced version of Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” seating is first-come, first-served, so BYO lawn chair to insure your spot. - 07/08/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Dear Earth: A Love Song – Letter of Hope at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/09/2022
6th Annual Sanborn Tractor & Truck Pull at Sanborn Pioneer Days, Sanborn Memorial Park. Park opens at 12noon. Loyal Mini Rods 2pm, Truck/Tractor 5pm. Admission $10 adult; 6-12 $5; children 5 & under Free. Admission and money raised go to park repairs. Music at 8pm, 50/50 Raffle For more information 715-278-3908; 715-492-7238; 715-209-8036. No carry ins allowed. - 07/09/2022
ABC Raceway Hall of Fame Night Presented by Zar’s Bar and Banquet Hall: 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. - 07/09/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Firefly: A Nature Storytelling Hour – 7pm. Host Jeffrey Wilson shares some amazing tales from his WDNR Wildlife career: beaver, bears, eagles, wolves, loons, and other critter encounters. Audience members can join the fun, sharing stories, marshmallow treats, and campfire fun. Meet at the main parking pavilion. (The Firefly storytelling series continues on the last Saturday each month mark your calendars for July 30th & August 27th.) - 07/09/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Charlie Berens with Special Guest Adam Greuel at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/10/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: The Little Mermen. A Essentia Health Free Family Matinee at 1pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/10/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Charlie Berens with Special Guest Adam Greuel at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/12/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Hijinx and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/13/2022
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 Lake Owen to Porcupine Lake a 8.3 mile hike, 9am-2pm. Click this link for detailed information on the hike https://northcountrytrail.org/events/che-071322/ Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Other hikes can be found at https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/ - 07/13/2022
Stagecoach Bar & Grill, 315 East Main Street. Karaoke with premium sound by JD Bass Entertainment. Songbooks are available at 7pm. Get in the lineup and sing from 8-Midnight. - 07/14-15/2022
Ashland Historical Society Museum, 216 Main Street West in Ashland, will have Ashland All-Class Reunion T-Shirts for sale! While you’re there you can shop in the gift shop, and check out the Yearbook Display and other items related to Ashland’s unique history. T-Shirt sales will be on Thursday, July 14, from 10am to 6pm and on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 10am to 3pm. It’s also a good time to become a friend of the museum for only $15 per year or to make a monetary donation to the museum. If you can’t make it to the museum, click on the link below to become a member, shop for items in the gift shop, or make a monetary donation to the museum. https://www.ashlandwishistory.com/shop.html 715-682-4911.
- 07/14/2022
Chequamegon Food Coop-Vegetable Chow Mein. 700 Main Street West. 5-7pm
Cost: $20/$15 owners. DEMO: Join Lars for his version of this staple Chinese dish. Chowmein translates to stir-fried noodles, which is exactly why this dish is so delicious. Vegetables, noodles, and a savory sauce all compliment each other is this dish. Limited spots available. Payment must be take to reserve spot. Stop in store, or call us at 715-682-8251 to sign up. - 07/14/2022
Concert at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, 5:30pm Opening Ceremony for the All School Reunion presented by Chequamegon Veterans. Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Prayer for Fallen Solders, 21 Gun Salute, taps. Then at 6pm Hoff Stevens and Core Northwoods.. - 07/14/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Mary Chapin Carpenter at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/14/2022
Bayfield Summer Concerts at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield at 5:30pm. Iva Ugrcic & Satoko Hayami, flute and Piano. For more information email karencorny@gmail.com. - 07/14/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Old Country Boys and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/14-16/2022
Stormy Kromer 9th Annual Warehouse Sale. Join us for our 9th Annual Warehouse Sale, 1238 Wall Street, Ironwood, with one-of-a-kind samples & prototypes, discontinued colors & styles, factory seconds, and more. Save up to 75% on the caps, apparel, accessories and more. This event coincides with Festival Ironwood, so it’s a great time to visit the western Upper Peninsula! Hours: July 14, 15, 9 am-5 pm and July 16, 9 am-3 pm. Check us out on Facebook. Questions call 906-932-1339. - 07/15/2022
Enbridge Free Propane Exchange near Burger Barn on Main Street, 12– 1pm or when the propane tanks are gone. Bring in your empty propane tank and exchange for a new one. - 07/15/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Michael Franti Acoustic Trio. An Essentia Health Free Family Matinee at 1pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/15/2022
Henry Bitzer at 4pm; Mashkiiziibii Singers at 6:45pm and Kids from Wisconsin at the Ted Mesang Memorial Band Shell – Sponsored by the Ashland Rotary Club. 7-9pm. THE BIG BANG BOOM TOUR. Through the decades, eclectic fads, explosive dance crazes, artists and bands have burst forth onto the music scene and into our psyche. British invasions, Swedish bands, Motown, Swing dance and Disney are just some of the influences that have ignited today’s music genres. The Kids From Wisconsin’s BIG BANG BOOM Tour will bring these sensations, and much more, to life in our high-powered two-hour Vegas style production. Join our state’s most talented singers, dancers, and instrumentalists in celebrating the World’s most dynamic and impactful music styles and cultures. - 07/15/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Michael Franti & Spearhead with Special Guest Tropidelic at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/16/2022
Mudrutters Off Road Mountain Bike Race. Race start 10am. Race start and registration (8:30am) and awards in the Salem Church parking lot at 400 Salem Drive. 3 race difficulties. For more info go to https://www.bikereg.com/mudrutters-off-road-mtb-race - 07/16/2022
Chequamegon Food Coop, Ashland: Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification Walk. 2-5pm. WORKSHOP: Join local forager and wildcrafter, Monarda Thrasher, for an outdoor plant identification workshop. Participants will learn about many wild plants- weeds and natives- and their uses as food and medicine.
Limited spots available. Instructor: Monarda Thrasher, teacher, gardener, and herbalist. Cost: $20/$15 owners. Payment must be taken to reserve spot. Stop in store or call us at 715-682-8251 to sign up. - 07/16/2022
ABC Raceway Kids Bike Races Presented by Chicago Iron & Supplies: 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. - 07/16/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Wugrass featuring Chris Castino & Chicken Wire Empire with Black River Revue and the Foxgloves at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/19/2022
Ashland School of Dance Showcase at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, 6pm. - 07/19/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Yazmine and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/20/2022
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 Porcupine Lake to FR 178 a 9 mile hike, 9am-3:30pm. Click this link for detailed information on the hike https://northcountrytrail.org/events/che-072022/ Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Other hikes can be found at https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/ - 07/20/2022
Fun Run and Read in the Parks with Ashland Parks & Recreation and the Vaughn Public Library. Spend the summer exploring the many parks in the City of Ashland, with read aloud from the Vaughn Librarians, fun activities and the Bike trike! Tis is a free drop in program for kids of all ages and adults too! This week the Purple Park/ Railyard Park. 9:30-11am. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 07/21/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Discover Loon Lake: Bogs & Frogs – 10am-12noon. Learn how lakes and bogs formed, evolve and how inhabitants like green frog can be “canaries in the coal mine” serving as sentinels directly related to shoreland protection. Meet at Loon Lake Beach. Guided on-the-water exploration at 10am. Sign-up at the park office before the program of BYO non-motorized craft.$10 participant for kayak or paddleboard rental. First come/first severed. - 07/21/2022
ABC Raceway The 444 – Late Mods and Mid Mods: 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. - 07/21/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: The Greatest Piano Men at 7:30pm. A Live Rock & Roll Celebration of the greatest piano icons in music. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/21/2022
Bayfield Summer Concerts at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield at 5:30pm. Madeline Island Music, student string quartets. For more information email karencorny@gmail.com. - 07/21/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Saints of Circumstance and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/22/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Forever Young: A Neil Young Retrospective at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/23/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Walk on the Wild Side: Wildlife Discovery Trek 10am-12noon. Meet castor canadensis, Canis Lupus and other critters (or evidence they walked before you) in the Takesson Trail with park naturalist. Family friendly exploration. Moderate to easy terrain: dress for weather, bugs and bring your binocs. Meet at the Ballfield Parking Lot. - 07/23-24/2022
Iron River Lions Club Blueberry Festival at Moon Lake Park, County Hwy. H, Iron River. Rides, crafts, food, games, live music, special blueberry treats & more! For more information, call 715-372-8558, or visit www.irlions.com. - 07/24/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: The Bayfield Flood of ’42: a special Film Presentation at 1pm. Essential Health Free Family Matinee 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/24/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/26/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by Sonofmel and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/27/2022
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 178 to Beaver Lake a 8.5 mile hike, 9am-3:30pm. Click this link for detailed information on the hike https://northcountrytrail.org/events/che-072722/ Register by sending the hike # and your email address to che@northcountrytrail.org. Other hikes can be found at https://northcountrytrail.org/events/map/ - 07/27/2022
Fun Run and Read in the Parks with Ashland Parks & Recreation and the Vaughn Public Library. Spend the summer exploring the many parks in the City of Ashland, with read aloud from the Vaughn Librarians, fun activities and the Bike trike! Tis is a free drop in program for kids of all ages and adults too! This week the Bayview Park Playground. 9:30-11am. For more information call 715-682-7059. - 07/27/2022
Stagecoach Bar & Grill, 315 East Main Street. Karaoke with premium sound by JD Bass Entertainment. Songbooks are available at 7pm. Get in the lineup and sing from 8-Midnight. - 07/27-31/2022
Washburn Brownstone Community Block Party For more information go to https://washburnchamber.com/events/category/washburn-events/ - 07/28/2022
Live music at the Delta Diners Tap Shack,14385 Cty Hwy H, Delta. 5-7:30pm Floydian Slip’s Reggae Review. - 07/28/2022
Concert at the Mesang Band Shell in Ashland, Ashland City Band. The Ashland City Band will be holding summer concerts at the Ashland Band Shell next to the Best Western/Hotel Chequamegon. The City Band performance starts at 7:30pm. Seating available + plenty of space for blankets on the ground! Great views of the lake! Come enjoy a summer night with fun Americano music! The concerts are free for all ages! Rain location: Alvord Theatre at Northland College. - 07/28/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: River Pants at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/28/2022
Bayfield Summer Concerts at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield at 5:30pm. Duo Ihana, cello and piano. For more information email karencorny@gmail.com. - 07/28/2022
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake in Memorial Park, Front and Rittenhouse Avenue. The music by DE-JU-VU and begins at 7pm. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests may wish to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. For more information call 715-779.3335. - 07/28-30/2022
Annual Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, WI! International competition! Sawing, Chopping, Logrolling, 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. - 07/29/2022
Movie in the Park Disney’s Encanto at the Central Railyard Park at dusk. 715-682-7059. - 07/29/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: River Pants at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 07/29-30/2022
Fall Open House at A New Season. Lots of new Fall decor, Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. - 07/29 & 31/2022
Drummond Children’s Theater, Ltd presents HONK! The Ugly Duckling Musical at the Drummond High School Auditorium. July 29 & 30 at 7pm, July 31 at 2pm. For more information call 715-798-3248 - 07/30/2022
13th Annual Jack O’Brien Memorial Charity Golf Tournament starting at 11am at the Chequamegon Bay Golf Course, 3000 Golf Course Rd. Proceeds will benefit Faith in Action-Ashland County, BRICK Ministries. All skill levels welcome! For more information please contact 715-682-8004 or email chequamegonbaygolf@gmail.com - 07/30/2022
ABC Raceway Fast Lane Northern Super Stock Series Presented by NAPA Auto Parts of Ashland & Washburn: 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. - 07/30/2022
Copper Falls State Park, Mellen – Firefly: A Nature Storytelling Hour – 7pm. Host Jeffrey Wilson shares some amazing tales from his WDNR Wildlife career: beaver, bears, eagles, wolves, loons, and other critter encounters. Audience members can join the fun, sharing stories, marshmallow treats, and campfire fun. Meet at the picnic area main pavilion. (The Firefly storytelling series continues on the last Saturday each month mark your calendars for August 27th.) - 07/30/2022
Big Top Chautauqua presents: Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock at 7:30pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. www.bigtop.org. - 7/30/2022
Butternut Fireworks at dusk at the Butternut Community Park. For more information, call 715-769-3113. - 07/30/2022
12th Annual North Coast Car Show, at The Washburn Inn, 130 Harbor View Dr., Washburn. Registration from 9am-12noon. Trophy presentation and door prizes at 3pm. Live music from the “Whitecaps” from 9am-3pm. Chance to win cash prizes. For more information and registration, call, 715-373-2030, or 715-373-5725.
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2021 EVENTs
- 07/18/2021
All American Circus at the Bay Area Civic Center, 4pm. Kids Play Zone starts one hour before show. Buy tickets online and save www.allamericancircus.com - 07/23-25/2021
Washburn Community Block Party. This year’s theme is “Come live the spirit of Washburn”. For more information, call 715-373-5017 or check out their Facebook Page or website washburnchamber.com/events/brownstone-summerfest-2/
Below are the events from 2020
- 07/03/2020
Cancelled – Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge on Madeline Island. Bicycling, kayaking, running, and swimming. For more information call 715-747-2801. - 07/03-04/2021
43 Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow, Hwy 13 & Aiken Rd, Red Cliff, WI. Open to the public. For more information, call 715-779-3700 or https://www.redcliff-nsn.gov/alert_detail.php - 07/24-25/2020
Cancelled – Washburn Board Across The Bay. For more information, call 715-373-5017