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May 2026 Events listed below:

  • 05/01-30/2026
    Hauser’s Annual Red Barn Plan Sale!  Think Spring!! Hauser’s Superior View Farm’s annual Red Barn Plant Sale opens for the season on Friday, May 1st! Freshly-dug, field-grown, perennial root stock; annuals, vegetables, herbs, and beautiful hanging baskets; berry plants; fruit trees, plus garden supplies. Also, don’t forget about our very own Applehaus handcrafted hard cider! Made Right. Right here!  86565 County Hwy J, Bayfield.  Open 7 days a week from 9am–5pm. For more information call 715-779-5404 or visit www.superiorviewfarm.com or Facebook or email info@superiorviewfarm.com.
  • 05/01/2026
    Northland Lawn, Sport and Equipment is hosting a Mason Open House. 2pm-7pm. Demonstrations, delicious food, raffle drawings, and open house sales.  For more information call 715-746-2323 | 63750 US-63, Mason.
  • 05/01/2026
    2026 Pre-Season Party – ABC Raceway. Bring your race cars for display beginning at 4pm, stick around for a pool tournament starting at 6pm and enjoy some light snacks on us. Located at The Safari Bar, 423 Main St E.
  • 05/01/2026
    Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/02/2026
    Dress+Dwell Spring Market at the Bretting Community Center, 8am-3pm.  20 plus vendors.  Gently used men’s, women’s, children’s clothing, accessories, household items, handmade items, furniture and Marengo Bakery.  Everything 1/2 off from 1-3pm excluding dotted tags.
  • 05/02/2026
    2nd Annual Clean Out Sale – The Gathering Barn. 9am-1pm. 50467 State Hwy 13.
  • 05/02/2026
    Celebrate Earth Day with “Work, Play, Earth Day!” – Copper Falls State Park. 9am-1pm. Join Copper Falls State Park for a fun and rewarding Earth Day celebration during “Work, Play, Earth Day!” Volunteers of all ages are invited to help spruce up the park for summer while enjoying time outdoors and giving back to nature.  Volunteers will gather at the New Reservable Pavilion for a 9am orientation, followed by a variety of light work tasks including cleaning the concession building, raking, picking up windfall, and lopping branches along scenic trails. All activities will take place rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and the work. Please bring gloves, a water bottle, bug spray, a leaf rake if you have one, and wear long sleeves. For safety reasons, no pets, please.  At noon, volunteers will be treated to a delicious lunch including chili, hot dogs, salads, desserts, and beverages. Be sure to stick around for door prize drawings at lunch and take time to enjoy the park’s breathtaking waterfalls and spring wildflowers.  For more information, please contact the Copper Falls State Park office at 715-274-5123 or email: robert.skalitzky@wisconsin.gov. Park admission is FREE for any volunteers. We hope to see you there! Sponsored by Friends of Copper Falls State Park.  For more information about activities in the park, check the Friends’ website and Facebook page. https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls
  • 05/02/2026
    Spring For Learning Vendor/Craft Fair – Fundraiser for Penokee Mountain Cooperative School. 9am-2pm. 70+ vendors, raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle and concessions. Proceeds go to Penokee Mountain Cooperative School, a nonprofit secular homeschool group in Chequamegon Bay area. Event is located at the Bay Area Civic Center. 320 Depot Dr.
  • 05/02/2026
    Hooves of Joy Derby Day Fundraiser – Neighborly Bar. 11am-7pm. Bigboy Smoke Signals BBQ will have a pop up selling food all day. Zumba with Lynda will be leading line dancing at 1:00pm. Best Derby Day Hat award at 2:00 p.m. Raffle tickets sold for donations of $50.00 each, leading up to and at the event. A Grand Prize of $5000.00, 2nd $2500.00, 3rd $1000.00, 4th & 5th $500.00 6th & 7th $250.00 We will be encouraging people to jockey a hobby horse and race. We will take bets on favored “horses”. 1301 Main St W.
  • 05/03/2026
    Pancake Breakfast – Sanborn United Methodist Church. 8am-12:30pm. Potato and Regular pancakes served. Bake Sale with homemade goodies. 42745 County Hwy E.
  • 05/03/2026
    Spring Resin Party – White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits. 1-3:30pm. Get ready to bloom with creativity at our Spring Resin Party. Join Nanas Paint Nook and create a beautiful 8×10 distressed frame with flowers for $45 or opt for one of 4 vibrant resin designs for $50. Great timing for Mothers Day.  Enjoy a mother-daughter day or make one for Mom! It is the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon sipping on your favorite mead or cider while making something unique. Space is limited, so grab your mom, friends or siblings and secure your spot for a colorful day of resin art! Register here. | 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
  • 05/05/2026
    Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 05/06/2026
    Nature’s Salad Bar with Mike Heim – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-2:30pm. (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Wander through a lovely hardwood forest filled with wildflowers. Identify and taste a number of these edibles (and identify the ones that aren’t) and collect some to prepare wild veggie omelets for lunch. Meet at the Museum and carpool to the field site. Register by: May 4. Register here. /| Cost: $35 member/$45 non-member. 13470 County Hwy M
    Cable.
  • 05/06/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 05/07/2026
    Homeschool Program – Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. 10am-12pm. Join a Park Ranger for fun, interactive, science activities for children ages 5 to 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings are welcome, cold weather gear recommended, RSVP’s strongly encouraged. Contact: Ariana London. Email: ariana_london@fws.gov. Phone: 715-781-4107. Location: Wittlesy Room & Theater. 29270 Co Hwy.
  • 05/07/2026
    Educational Medicare Seminar – Scott & Ar’s Bar. 5pm. Parts A,B,C,D explained. Enrollment periods & deadlines. How to avoid penalties. Medicare Advantage Vs. Medicare Supplement. Prescription Drug Coverage. Speaker: Becky Ouimette – Sales Representative. C: 715-803-4721. E: bouimette@ticinsurance.com.
  • 05/07/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/07/2026
    Understanding Depression – Washburn Public Library. 6:30pm. Learn what depression is, the many ways it can show up, and what to do about it. Can’t make it in person? Join virtually at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84621507109…| 307 N Washington Ave.
  • 05/08/2026
    Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/08/2026
    Lost in the Woods at the Taphouse – South Shore Brewery Taphouse. 7-8:30pm. Join Lost in the Woods for a night of improv comedy! We take your suggestions and turn them into comedy scenes on the spot. Every is show we perform is unscripted, unpredictable, and hilarious. Get ready to laugh. Show starts at 7pm but get there early to get a table and drinks! This is a free show, tips always appreciated! 532 W Bayfield Street, Washburn.
  • 05/08/2026
    Baynet All-Nighter – Bretting Community Center. 9pm-6am. An all night event for middle and high school students at the Bretting Community Center. *More details to come*. 400 4th Ave W.
  • 05/09/2026
    Make your own Mother’s Day Bouqet Sale – Flourish Flowers. 9am-2pm. Come early while the selection is full! This event goes until we close or run out of flowers! This is not a class. Flowers, greens, and fillers are priced per stem and range from .50 – $5. You are free to ask questions but there are no instructions other than to have fun:) The idea is to pick out your own hand held bouquet. (no vase, although you can buy one or bring one if you’d like) Build a bouquet for your Mom, your friend who’s a mom, or for yourself! This is our third annual and with each year I add more flowers! Grab a friend, bring your kids, or come on your own. 1314 Lake Shore Dr W Suite 2.
  • 05/09/2026
    Power of the Paws – Neighborly Bar. 10am-5pm. Power of the Paws (formerly Power of the Purse) is BACK & it’s going to be ABSOLUTELY EPIC! This is our BIGGEST, most pawsome fundraiser of the year! We’re going ALL OUT: our goal is over 300 themed baskets bursting with goodies, designer purses to add to your collection, + incredible big-ticket prizes that will blow your mind! You can help! We need YOUR generosity to make Power of the Paws a HUGE success—check out this link for full details: Power of the Paws 2026 Details| For more info, visit CHAadopt.org/events | 1301 Main St W.
  • 05/09/2026
    Open Mic Fundraiser – South Shore Brewery Taphosue. 4-6pm. Join Adara Din and Shimmy Mob team Washburn at South Shore Brewery for an open mic to raise money for New Day Advocacy Center. Dancing, singing, story telling, improv – prepare to entertain and be entertained, for a good cause while enjoying some absolutely fantastic local brews. Get dolled up at our Glam Station, win fabulous raffle prizes, and celebrate community with your neighbors. The second Saturday in May is World Belly Dance Day, and this year is the 16th year of Shimmy Mob, a global flash mob event raising awareness and critical funds for domestic violence programs all over the world. Last year, we raised $400 for New Day and we hope to hit $500 this year. For more information about Shimmy Mob, or to join our flashmob team, visit www.shimmymob.com| Questions? Email adaradin@gmail.com
  • 05/09/2026
    North America’s #1 Bon Jovi Tribute: Keep The Faith – Bad River Lodge & Casino. 7pm. No Cover. Must be 21+ to enter. Nothing Else Matters but Love & Rock N Roll! All your favorite classic Bon Jovie hits with a few suprises! 73370 US-2.
  • 05/10/2026
    Mother’s Day!
  • 05/12/2026
    Together We Heal | NWCC Grief Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 3-4:30pm. Grief can be overwhelming, isolating and have profound impacts on the way we live our lives. Together, we will learn more about the different types of grief, effects grief can have, and healthy coping skills. While we navigate these waters, we will also create a safe space for sharing our experiences with loss. We meet in the True North meeting room on the second floor of the professional arts building. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 05/13/2026
    Bibon Swamp Birding – Cable Natural History Museum. 8am-12pm (Master Naturalist Advanced Training). The Bibon Swamp is one of the area’s best places to find golden-winged warblers. This trip will walk a very lightly traveled, dead-end dirt road through sedge meadow, alder, ash, and mixed lowland forest while enjoying a potpourri of birds in a peaceful setting. Brad Gingras, former Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist, will help participants identify numerous species, and Naturalist Emily Stone will assist. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by: May 11. Register here. /|Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. 22195 US Hwy 63, Grand View.
  • 05/13/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 05/13/2026
    Prenatal Class- Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 6-9pm. Join us for prenatal classes in Ashland! Whether you are expecting your first baby or your fifth, we would love to see you. -Gain knowledge about the prenatal and birthing process. -Learn about the resources available to you. -Learn about our Family Birthplace at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 1615 Maple Ln.
  • 05/14/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/14/2026
    Pollinator Pot Class – White Winter Mead, Cider, and Spirits. 6:30-8pm. Cost: $48. Get your yard ready for a vibrant summer! Join us for a Pollinator Pot Class, our annual joint event with Peterson Greenhouse. We’ll be creating stunning, custom pollinator pots designed specifically to attract bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators to your garden. Space is limited! Sign up today to secure your spot and start planting for the pollinators. Register here.| 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
  • 05/15/2026
    Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/15/2026
    Voice Showcase – Chequamegon Theater Association. 7-8pm. Come hear what these amazing voice students have to offer! You will hear singers of various ages and skill levels sing popular tunes, music theater, Turkish music, and more! All with impressive artistry and commendable vulnerability. The purpose is to celebrate singing while providing a meaningful performance experience for students and audience members alike. his is a voice showcase for singers who have taken lessons with Vincent Schueren (AKA Spoons for the People) this Spring. You can learn more at: www.SpoonsForThePeople.com./lessons | Rhinehart Theater. 210 5th Ave E.
  • 05/16/2026
    Northern Wisconsin’s Largest House to House Garage Sale.   8am-1pm.  Sponsored by the Ashland Chamber. Sales are Saturday 8am-1pm unless otherwise noted in description.  Maps will be available Friday, May 15th at the Ashland Chamber Office, Circle K, Midland, Shell and Kwik Trip Gas stations.  Click here for a registration form.
  • 05/16/2026
    Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon from 8:30am-4pm. For more information, call 888-475-3386 or visit www.madelineisland.com.
  • 05/16/2026
    59th Annual Ashland Folk Fest – Bohemian Hall. Live Music! Food Trucks! Music Workshops! Presented by the City of Ashland. 319 11th Ave E. Full details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C7BGF6tBJ/
  • 05/16/2026
    Ashland Farmer’s Market Opening Day! 8:30am-12:30pm. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More!
    Located at the public parkin lot across from City Hall. 601 Main St W.
  • 05/16/2026
    Wild Rice Retreat – Spring into Creativity.  Join us for a Birch in Bloom Painting Workshop with instructor Renee Fritz. 1-4pm.  Create your own 12″ x 36″ masterpiece.  Step-by-step guidance, all materials provided, no experience needed.  To register go to www.wildriceretreat.com  84860 Old San Road, Bayfield
  • 05/16/2026
    ABC Raceway Northern State Bank Season Opener. Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday nights. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 05/19/2026
    Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W.  Katti Renik from Trout Unlimited.  Topic: Beaver vs. Trout: Casting Light on a Century-Old Controversy.  Katti is the Great Lakes Project Coordinator for Trout Unlimited. Her presentation will focus on the relationship between Beaver impact on streams and presence of trout. More info about her presentation to come!  Sponsored by The Superior Rivers Watershed Association! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Alley in Ashland. Free and open to the public. Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves. Enjoy a beer, coffee, and good company! Visit: www.superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap/
  • 05/20/2026
    Wildflower Walk – Cable Natural History Museum. 9:30am-12pm (Master Naturalist Advanced Training) Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring by exploring the early-blooming wildflowers of St Peter’s Dome State Natural Area with Museum Operations Manager (and native plant enthusiast) Jenny Shanks. This northern mesic forest has some of the best wildflower diversity in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Meet at the Morgan Falls Trailhead at 9:30 a.m. We’ll botanize along the easy trail to Morgan Falls until noon. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by: May 18. Register here.| Cost: $15 member/$25 non-member. Bring $5 cash to park at the USFS Morgan Falls Trailhead, and your favorite regional wildflower field guide, if desired. 53137-53699 Ashland Bayfield Road, Marengo.
  • 05/20/2026
    Monthly Grief Support Group – Regional Hospice Services and Palliative Care. 1-2:30pm. Third Wednesday of every month. This Grief Support group is free and open to the public. No reservation is required. Please join us! Regional Hospice Services offers a monthly group for community members looking for support as they work through the loss of a loved one. Our confidential grief support groups offer understanding, education, support, and suggestions for coping. Together, we’ll help bring a sense of hope back into your life. For more information please call our Ashland office at 715-685-5151.
  • 05/20/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 05/20/2026
    Chequamegon Reads: Book Discussion #1 – Bay City Bohemian Hall of Ashland. 6-7:30pm. It’s one big book club! Come and join us for the first of our Chequamegon Reads book discussions at Bohemian Hall in Ashland! We’ll have a discussion on this years Chequamegon Reads book, I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. There will be snacks, and drinks available for purchase, as well as a guided discussion. Stop by our launch party on April 22nd for a free copy of the book! 319 11th Ave East.
  • 05/20/2026
    The Alley – Karaoke. Every 3rd Wednesday. 8-11:30pm. Music by JD Bass. Karaoke Books will be out for signups 30 min before start time. Everyone attending may play the Spin to Win game. 808 Main Street West, Ashland.
  • 05/21/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/21-23/2026
    18th Annual Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival.   For more information, call 715-682-2500 and visit www.birdandnaturefest.com.
  • 05/22/2026
    Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/22-24/2026
    Time Warp presents: 2025 Tattoo Arts n Music Summit at the Bay Area Civic Center. Tattoos done on site, Body piercing, Vendors, Food, Art Galleries, Music, Performance, All ages, 21 to drink. 320 Depot Dr. Find Time Warp Tattoo on Facebook.
  • 05/23/2026
    MIWP Forst Classroom: Annual MIWP Bird Hike – Big Bay Town Park. 8-10am. Free and open to the public! Meet at the Big Bay Town Park Pavilion. A hike for beginners and experts alike. You never know what we are going to see or hear! Bring binoculars and wear good waterproof footgear. Hike Leaders: Victoria Erhart, long time birder and MIWP Board Member and Peter Hudleston, Professor Emeritus of Geology, University of Minnesota. 2305 Big Bay Road, La Pointe. On Madeline Island.
  • 05/23/2026
    Exhibit Open House: The Wetland Way – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-12pm. Explore our newest exhibit! Discover how life thrives at the intersection of soil and water, and why we must care for these special places as they care for us. Refreshments will be served from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Free admission all day. 13470 County Hwy M
    Cable
  • 05/23/2026
    Pollinator and Native Plant Sale – Cable Natural History Museum. 10am-3pm. Help support the Cable Natural History Museum and its programs! Museum volunteers will be selling native plants—primarily those supporting pollinators—and annual, perennial, and vegetable plants in the Museum’s Outdoor Classroom. The sale will continue during our regular hours until the plants are gone. All proceeds benefit the Museum! 13470 County Hwy M, Cable.
  • 05/23/2026
    ABC Raceway presents Heartland Communications Military Appreciation night sponsored by the Ashland Chamber Of Commerce. Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road. Stock car racing.  Regular season races on Saturday nights. Hot Laps- 6:30pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
  • 05/23-24/2026
    Eldery Rummage Sale. (Not open to vendors). The Red Cliff Elderly Dept. is hosting a weekend long rummage sale. Elders are welcome to bring and sell their own things. Anyone can BUY, but only Red Cliff Elders can SELL. To sign up for a table, please contact Sarah Tourdot, Elderlery Services Director at 715-779-3706 | 37645 New Housing Rd, Bayfield.
  • 05/25/2026
    Bay City Whistleblowers – Ashland Chamber Music Society. United Presbyterian Congregational Church. 7:30pm. Bay City Whistleblowers. Enjoy a spirited evening of thrilling and thrilling moments with an ensemble of flutes. They’ll perform many favorite compositions, including by Pachelbel and Joplin. Members include Erin Cutler, Carolyn Haase, Cheryl Heino, Christine Hulmer, Leslie Kolesar, Teresa Rusch, and Theresa Seppa, with Joni Chapman providing piano accompaniment. 214 Vaughn Ave.
  • 05/26/2026
    Courageous Connections Cancer Support Group – Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center. 11am-12pm. Join us for a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and connect with others impacted by cancer. Open to patients and caregivers alike, our monthly group features guest speakers covering topics such as coping with fear, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope, and more. Where: Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI (Stockton Island meeting room, ground floor near the coffee shop). Questions? Contact Laura Martinsen, NWCC Social Worker at 715-685-5004.
  • 05/25/2026
    Memorial Day! Ceremonies throughout the county. Community program, Ashland Memorial Bandshell at 9:30am (bad weather location Summit Church) Keynote Speaker: John Itzin, Ashland County Veterans Service Office, Featured vocalist: Dorian Foster-Reimer (AHS student).  Cemetery Services **TIMES TENTATIVE** Mt Hope 11:45am-Two services will be held. St Agnes 12:10pm-Two services will be held. B’nai Israel 12:30pm. Moquah 1pm-Three services will be held.  Woodland Cemetery – Washburn 2pm.
  • 05/27/2026
    Weekly RPG Night – One-shot Wednesday – Play Unplugged. Time: 6pm, or 5pm if you want help rolling up a new character. Cost: $5 (plus we encourage players to tip their GM in store credit). Want to play a little D&D without the commitment of a long campaign? We have you covered! Play Unplugged hires Game Masters to provide you with a quality gaming experience in a fun, social atmosphere. Each week the adventure will be wrapped up by the end of the night so you can drop in and drop out to fit your schedule. All experience levels welcome, even if you’ve never played an RPG before! 307 Main St W.
  • 05/28/2026
    TCG Thursdays – Play Unplugged. 6-8pm. Join us every Thursday for TCG night! Pokemon, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG, Yu-Gi-oh!, SWU, and all other TCGs are welcome. Cost: $5 or 5 XP. Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/29/2026
    Garden Talk Live form Bayfield in Bloom – Bayfield Lakeside Pavillion. For two decades, Larry Meiller has kicked off the spring season on teh shores of Lake Superior. This year is truly special: Join us for Larry’s final Bayfield in Bloom broadcast before his retirement. 2 Front St. Bayfield.
  • 05/29/2026
    Friday Night Magic: Commander – Play Unplugged. 5-9pm. Join us every Friday for a night of fun, casual MtG Commander with friends. We’ll assign players into pods based on the power level of their deck, and mix in fun formats like 2-Headed Giant and Pentagram. Pods start at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm, second pod starts at 7:35pm to 9:30pm. Cost per pod is to purchase 1 booster pack, and if you win you get a free booster pack matching the one you bought! Play in two pods in the evening and you get to roll on our famous prize mat and walk away with a promo card or promo pack! Play Unplugged Game Room, 307 Main St W.
  • 05/31/2026
    Digimon TCG Monthly Tournament – Play Unplugged. 5pm. $10. Test your digiskills in a more competitive environment! Three rounds, tons of prizes!  307 Main St W

 

May Monthly Happenings:

  • Ashland Farmer’s Market. Opening day May 16th. Weekly on Saturdays. 8:30am-12:30pm. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More!
    Located at the public parkin lot across from City Hall. 601 Main St W.
  • Ashland High School Sports Schedule 
  • Bay City Cycles  …. 2025 Casual Group Ride. Check our Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles Facebook group for weekly updates.
  • Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
  • Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland.  A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
  • Melody Lane Singers – Stone Soup Cafe. Most Thursday Mornings 10-11:30am (see website below for specific dates). The Melody Lane Singers is a choir consisting of people living with memory changes, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, their care-partners, friends, and community members. We are dedicated to enriching lives through intergenerational choral music, and our mission is to create opportunities for people to connect and thrive through singing together. We are excited to express our love of the Chequamegon Bay area through service, artistry, and inclusion with a particular focus on the holistic inclusion of people living with memory and thinking changes. 509 W. Main Street. Specific dates and registration info: https://www.spoonsforthepeople.com/melody-lane
  • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
  • 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.
  • Parkingsong Choir – Messiah Luthern Church in Washburn. Most thursday afternoons (see website below for specific dates). 1:30-3pm. The Parkinsong Choir is a community choir formed as part of the Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. The group hopes to bring together people with Parkinson’s Disease, their partners, friends, caregivers, and community members to sing together and offer mutual support to one another. Music is very beneficial for all people, especially those dealing with physical, mental, and emotional health challenges. We are always looking for new singers! We welcome people of all ages, with any vocal range or ability. A desire to sing with a group and enjoy each other’s company are the only requirements. 231 W 5th St, Washburn. See website for specific dates: https://www.spoonsforthepeople.com/parkinsong
  • Play Unplugged – Weekly/Monthly Trading Card, TTRPG, and Gaming Events.
  • Pokemon Trade Day – Play Unplugged. 12-3pm. Pokemon trainers, join us on the first Saturday of the month for our Pokemon trade day! This event is open to trainers of all ages, and an employee will be available to help look up the values of your cards if you wish.
  • Recreation and Fitness Resources –  Please see their website for more information – we will be updating regularly.
  • Saturdays, Mid May through August: Stock Car Races at ABC Raceway, 2187 Butterworth Rd.  For more information, call 715-682-4237, or visit www.abcraceway.com.
  • Sunday Bliss Special – White Winter Mead, Cider, Spirits. 11:30am-3pm. Sunday, slow down and let your soul catch up with your body! Week life is a whirlwind, but Sundays are the perfect time to chill with your favorite person and we’re here to help you savor the bliss. Grab your spouse, a date or your bestie for our sweet deal! Mead Tastings for 2 and a plate of our delicious Baked Cheese Bliss—all for just $20! Reservations are encouraged but not required. Register here: https://whitewinter.com/events/ | 68323 Lea St, Iron River.
  • Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books.
  • City of Ashland Parks & Recreation Youth Programming. Registration now open for: Babysitter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificaiton in June, Teen Leadership Camp in July, and Summer Day Camp throughout July and August. Sign up here: Parks and Rec Youth Programing

May 2025 Events listed below:

  • 05/01-03/2025
    Clam Lake City Wide Garage Sales.
  • 05/03/2025
    The Gathering Barn Spring Fling! 9am-1pm. 50467 State Hwy 13 Ashland. 30 vendors, Food Trucks, & Shopping inside and out! A massive door prize will be given away.  You get a magical ticket with every purchase made from any and all vendors.
  • 05/03/2025
    Ashland Area Mulch, 810 14th Ave. East, Ashland, Opening for the 2024 season. Hours: Saturdays 9am-5pm and by appointment weekdays.  Weekday deliveries and pick-ups available.  Call 715-373-2344 or email ashlandareamulch@gmail.com.
  • 05/03/2025
    Friends of the Lincoln Forest presents Wildlife of Spring Ponds, Old Bogs and Managed Forests at 3pm.  Enjoy and learn about frogs, toads, and birds that love ponds, lakes, and bogs.  See spring wildflowers too. We will share tips about managing your land/yard for wildlife.  Stick around to hear the chorus of singing frogs and toads if desired.  Expect 1/2 mile walk on uneven ground.  Meet at the Lincoln Community Forest Parking Lot 28430 Marengo River Rd, Mason.  Free and Open to the Public.
  • 05/03/2025
    Bad River Casino is calling all Star Wars Fans to Celebrate :May the Fourth Be With You” a day early at 8pm.  Star Wars Trivia, Costume Contest, Themed Drink Special – The Lightsaber, prizes include Star Wars Memorablia, Casino Rewards Play and more.  Free admission.  73370 US Hwy 2, Odanah.
  • 05/04/2025
    MMIWR – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. This event is at Bayview Park starting at 11am is free and open to the public. Speakers and ceremony begin at 12pm.   This event is to raise awareness about the dipropionate high rates of missing and murdered indigenous women and relatives.  Come help support the community and the families that have been impacted by MMIWE and honor the lives of those who have been lost. Food Trucks, Raffle prizes and more.
  • 05/08/2025
    Northwood Technical College Spring Showcase. 4-6pm.  Drop by anytime to explore opportunities at Northwood Tech. Whether you’re ready to advance your education or still considering options, this event will help you decide if the Ashland Campus is right for you. Connect, explore, and take the first step toward a fulfilling career.  More info here: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/admissions/visit-a-campus/campus-events-calendar/ashland-spring-showcase
  • 05/10/2025
    RB 400 Copper Peak at 7am.  Participate or volunteer!  For more information go to Red Bull 400: World’s steepest 400-meter race, N13870 Copper Peak Rd, Ironwood.
  • 05/10/2025
    Benoit Cheese will be Grilling our famous OOEY, GOOEY, Deluxe Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich will be at the Haus!  11am-1:30pm.  Come get your mouthwatering, scrumptious, gourmet sandwich crisped up to perfection on our seasoned fiery Blackstone Grill. They are made with the finest of ingredients; including Ashland Baking Company & Three, yes THREE Award-Winning freshly sliced cheeses from our finest of cheese makers in Wisconsin. These famous Sandwiches were Taste Tested by Hand Selected Professional Grilled Cheese eaters in Northern Wisconsin!  We will be set up outside, so whether on your ATV, Auto, Tractor or lawnmower, rain or shine… Stop in & grab your EPIC GRILLED CHEESE! 23920 County Hwy F, Ashland.  715-746-2561.
  • 05/10/2025
    Dress+Dwell Spring Market at the Bretting Community Center, 9am-3pm.  20 plus vendors.  Gently used men’s, women’s, children’s clothing, accessories, household items, handmade items, furniture and Marengo Bakery.  Everything 1/2 off from 1-3pm excluding dotted tags.
  • 05/10/2025
    Mother’s Day Pop Up at Roots Nutrition, 1314 Lake Shore Dr West. 12-4pm.  Come celebrate the enduring bond between mothers & daughters across generations and enhance it with permanent jewelry.  Let’s fill Roots Salon with love, laughter & the warmth of family.  Happy Mother’s Day!
  • 05/10/2025
    Legendary Waters Mother’s Day Weekend Special.  Hotel discount, rewards plan and dinner special plus a free glass of champagne!  37600 Onigamiing Drive, Bayfield. 715-779-3712
  • 05/10/2025
    Chequamegon Veterans Center – History Speaker Series – In Cooperation with Iron Jaw Productions Presents: Endsieg – The Battle of Berlin and the Fall of Nazi Germany, featuring Walter Gurske to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.  In April of 1945 Hitler’s Germany made an apocalyptic final stand amid the ruins of its capitol, sealing the fate of a dictator and those who had followed him.  Our second scheduled speaker on September 18th at 6pm will be published author Mike O’Connor who will be speaking on the life of Poplar native, WWII fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient Major Richard Bong.  We have two more possible speakers that will be announce in the near future. Free Admission – Open to the public.  2pm  211 6th Street West.
  • 05/10/2025
    The Union Open House, 100 Main Street West, 6-9pm.  We’re excited to announce that we’re having a public Open House event to see our renovated event space with live music with Ashland’s vintage jazz band, Golden Era Jazz, drinks at our retro bar, and light appetizers.  Come check out how we’ve brought this 1923 historic building back to its former glory. We can’t wait for our community to see the updated space!
  • 05/11/2025
    Bad River Lodge and Casino Mother’s Day Buffet, 12noon-4pm.  Roast Beef, Snow Crab Legs & Baked Chicken, wonderful sides, salad bar and dessert. $24.99.  Complimentary champagne and Chocolate Fountain.  73370 US Hwy 2, Odanah.
  • 05/11/2025
    White Winter Winery Mothers’ Day Mead, Cheese & Truffle Tasting, 1-3pm.  Treat your favorite mother like the queen she is with our Mead, Cheese & Truffle Tasting.  Enjoy 5 awesome cheeses paired with 5 of our delicious meads.  As a tasty treat we will also pair with 5 different flavors of amazing truffles! 5 meads, 5 cheeses & 5 truffles for only $30!  Advance ticket purchase required   Click this link to register www.whitewinter.com/events  68323 Lea St, Iron River, WI
  • 05/11/2025
    Legendary Waters Mother’s Day Wine Tasting. 1-4pm  Reds, Whites, Fruit & More.  Door prizes, charcutier & rewards play!  37600 Onigamiing Drive, Bayfield. 715-779-3712.
  • 05/13/2025
    Northwood Technical College  Career Seminar.  Explore your career options with Northwood Tech.  Join your local campus Career Specialist to explore your career options and learn what an education from Northwood Tech could do for you!  Discover what career options are a match for your interests, explore programs, and the admissions process.  There will be giveawya and the opportunit to win prizes.  10am-1pm.  Registration  is encouraged to attend this in-person event. Click here.
  • 05/15/2025
    Tiki Bingo Night at The Sandbar.  Join us for our last Bingo Night until fall. 6:30-7:30pm.  We’re kicking off summer with tiki drink specials and $2 bingo cards. Wear a Hawaiian shirt and get a FREE bingo card. Prizes and a whole lot of fun! Come early for a seat.
  • 05/15/2025
    Ashland Middle School Spring Choir Concert. 7-9:30pm. Dodd Gym, 203 11th Street East, Ashland.
  • 05/16/2025
    Northwood Technical College 2025 Commencement at the Ashland High School Gymnasium. 7pm. 1900 Beaser Ave.
  • 05/17/2025
    Lena’s Northern Pines Northern Pike Tournament on Butternut Lake.  Catch & Keep Tournament, 9am-4pm.  Register by May 12th.  Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rs.  Separate pot for largest grith.  $40 a person.  Questions call 715-208-2795.
  • 05/17/2025
    Corridor for a Cause! Central Railyard Park & 5th Street Corridor, 12noon-4pm.  Visit with various local organizations and non-profits, enjoy delicious food, live music, free rootbeer and more! This is also your chance to raise funds for your favorite local cause!  Create your own booth to support your favorite cause.  Join us for an afternoon of giving!  For more information email Jen at events@coawi.org.
  • 05/17/2025
    Friends of Copper Falls presents Bluebird Box Building, 12-6pm.  Join us at Copper Falls State Park historic pavilion for an afternoon of bluebird nest box construction. All ages are included, young ones to be accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided along with thenecessary tools. A small donation of $10 would be appreciated or an annual membership to the “Friends of Copper Falls State Park”. Each participant will take home a completed cedar nest box with a steel mounting pole. Annual Park sticker or daily pass is required and this event will be held rain or shine. For more information about the Bluebird Project at CFSP go to:  https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/projects/bluebird?authuser=0
  • 05/17/2025
    Join us at Summit Church,  for 3 Health Brothers at 6:30pm.  Free will offering.  www.3heartbrothers.com 400 Salem Dr. Contact 715-413-0068.
  • 05/17/2025
    The Big Top Chautauqua Backstage presents: Chastity Brown. 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield. www.bigtop.org
  • 05/18/2025
    Ladies’ Bunco Social 1-3pm at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 201 Lake Shore Dr. E.  All women are invited to come to a Bunco social.  Come for laughter, prizes, fun and dessert.  Just $5 and no experience is necessary!  Let the good times roll!
  • 05/18/2025
    The Big Top Chautauqua Backstage presents: Jennifer Grimm Sing’s Judy Garland. 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield. www.bigtop.org
  • 05/19-30/2025
    Holden Insurance and Ashland Ford Chrysler are teaming up together for a PB & J Drive for The BRICK!  Peanut Butter is one of the most frequently requested items by Food Banks because it is kid-friendly, shelf-stable and protein-rich.  So, between May 19-30th you can drop off your donations of PB & J to Ashland Ford Chrysler, 28715 US Hwy 2 or Holden Insurance 803, Lake Shore Dr. W.  Let’s help feed local kids and families during the summer months when school meals aren’t an option!
  • 05/20/2025
    Ashland Middle School Spring Band Concert. 6:30-8pm. Dodd Gym, 203 11th Street East, Ashland.
  • 05/21/2025
    24th Annual GFWC Ashland Monday Club and Ashland Beautification Council’s Plant Sale 11am-3pm at Menard Park ( Main Street & Chapple Ave). For sale: Annuals, perennials, herbs, baskets and more from Hauser’s Green House, Bayfield. Plant donations welcome.  Drop off the day of the sale at the park.  Please label plants.  Proceeds go to enhance Menard Park and the Ashland Beautification Council.  Questions call Mary Fall at 715-209-4881.
  • 05/21/2025
    City of Ashland Public Works Community Event. 4:30-6:30pm at the Ashland City Garage 2020 6th Street East.  National Public Works Week in May 18-24.  The community is invited to come celebrate the work of our Public Works employees.  Come by to enjoy food trucks, family-friendly activities, trucks & equipment on display, and learn more about current projects! For a full list of vendors & activities, visit https://www.coawi.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2474
  • 05/22/2025
    Ashland Middle School Spring Orchestra Concert. 6-8:30pm. AMS Commons, 203 11th Street East, Ashland.
  • 05/23/2025
    Live at the Bad River Casino – Elvis Tribute with John Elvis Lyons 8-11pm.  No cover – doors open at 7:30pm.  73770 Us Hwy 2, Odanah.
  • 05/24/2025
    Butternut Highschool Graduation at 3pm. 312 Wisconsin St., Butternut.
  • 05/25/2025
    Friends of Copper Falls presents a Brat Fry 10am – 3pm at Copper Falls State Park in Mellen. Brat Fry Fundraiser held at the Historic Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the Friends of CFSP General Fund.
  • 05/26/2025
    Butternut Memorial Day salute to veterans at 10am at the Village Hall Memorial.  After that they will go to each cemetery in Butternut.  For more information, call 715-769-3951 or visit www.butternutwi.com.
  • 05/27/2025
    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.
  • 05/30/2025
    Ambleside School of Ashland presents the second annual Shakespeare Festival, at 3pm, located in the Summit Church, 400 Salem Drive.  Tickets $5 each or $10 for family.  Tokens available for fun activities10 for $5.
  • 05/30/2025
    Ashland Parks & Rec Bike Rodeo at the Bretting Community Center, 400 4th Ave West. 4-6pm.  Bike Raffles, Free Helmets (while supplies last), Helmet Fittings and kids activities.  Questions call 715-682-7060. Sponsored by Norvado and CoBank.
  • 05/30/2025
    Join the OLL (Our Lady of the Lake) Theatre Club as they present The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (with Harry Potter’s Accidental Appearance). Showtime: 5:30pm. Admission: $2 at the door. All proceeds will go to the Arts at OLL!  215 Lake Shore Drive East.
  • 05/30/2025
    The 23rd annual Bayfield in Bloom events will start with a live Wisconsin Public Radio show broadcast of Larry Meiller’s Garden Talk 10:30am-1pm (Bayfield Pavilion). Join the studio audience at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. The event is FREE! Doors open at 10:30am, program starts at 11am.  Stay after the show and meet with Larry Meiller at the pavilion.  Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, 2 East Front Street, Bayfield
    https://www.bayfield.org/event/garden-talk-with-larry-meiller/3683/
  • 05/31/2025
    The Backstage presents: Julian Taylor. 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield.