Skip to content Skip to main navigation Skip to footer
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

May 2025 Events listed below:

  • 05/01-03/2025
    Clam Lake City Wide Garage Sales.
  • 05/01-30/2025
    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 Thursday, 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 Apfelhaus 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.
  • 05/02/2025
    Wisconsin Parkinson Association: Chequamegon Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group. You are not alone. Our meetings are 1pm the first Friday of each month at the Ashland Enrichment Center, 715-682-2776, 400 Chapple Ave. The Bay Area Parkinson’ s Support Group was created to provide encouragement and education for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers in the Ashland and Bayfield County area. Questions can be directed to Reggie Holmes: bapsg2024@gmail.com.
  • 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
    Celebrate Earth Day with “Work, Play, Earth Day!” at Copper Falls State Park. Mellen, WI – Join Copper Falls State Park for a fun and rewarding Earth Day celebration during “Work, Play, Earth Day!” from 9am to 12noon. 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. 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
  • 05/03/2025
    Hooves of Joy Derby Day Raffle Fundraiser at the Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main Street West.  Raffle tickets are $100 1000 tickets being sold.  Winner gets to choose from a 2020 AQHA Gelding or $10,000 Cash.  All proceeds from this event give the change of a better future to those with disabilities and special needs of all ages through participation in our Equine-Assisted Activities programs.
  • 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
    Northland Lawn, Sport and Equipment is hosting a Mason Open House. 8am-3pm. Demonstrations, delicious food, raffle drawings, and open house sales. 63750 US-63, Mason. For more information call 715-746-2323.
  • 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
    Chequamegon Humane Associations Power of the Purse!  Join us at the Neighborly Bar the day before Mother’s Day, 11am-5pm! Win some amazing prizes in our charity raffle that supports the Chequamegon Humane Association.  This raffle is one of our biggest events of the year and directly goes to help ensure we can promote animal welfare in the Chequamegon Bay Area and beyond. Give us a call if you have any questions at 715-682-9744 and ask for Kari.
  • 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
    Mother’s Day!
  • 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
    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 16th at the Ashland Chamber Office, Circle K, Midland, Shell and Kwik Trip Gas stations.  Click here for a registration form.
  • 05/17/2025
    Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon from 8:30am-4pm. For more information, call 888-475-3386 or visit www.madelineisland.com.
  • 05/17/2025
    Ashland Farmer’s Market Opening Day! 8:30am-12:30pm. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More! 200 Block of Chapple 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
    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.
    05/17/2025
    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
    Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W.
  • 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
  • 05/22-24/2025
    17th Annual Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival.   For more information, call 715-682-2500 and visit www.birdandnaturefest.com.
  • 05/22/2025
    Ashland Chamber MainStreet presents Wine Walk. 4-7pm. More information to come!
  • 05/22/2025
    Ashland Middle School Spring Orchestra Concert. 6-8:30pm. AMS Commons, 203 11th Street East, Ashland.
  • 05/23-25/2025
    Time Warp presents: 2025 Tattoo Arts n Music Summit at the Bay Area Civic Center. Tattoo 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.
  • 05/23/2025
    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
    Cable Natural History Museum Exhibit Open House: Nature of the Northwoods. Refreshments will be served from 10am-noon at the Cable Natural History Museum. Free admission all day! For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
  • 05/24/2025
    Northland College Commencement at 11am in the Ponzio Stadium, 1411 Ellis Ave.  For information visit https://my.northland.edu/planning/graduation/commencement or call 715-682-1339.
  • 05/24/2025
    Butternut Highschool Graduation at 3pm. 312 Wisconsin St., Butternut.
  • 05/24/2025
    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.
  • 05/24-25/2025
    The 4th Annual Beau Nemec Memorial Golf Tournament held at Chequamegon Bay Golf Course.  To register or if you have any questions call 715-292-4493, 715-208-0609 or 239-220-7568. 3000 Golf Course Rd.
  • 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
    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.
  • 05/26/2025
    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
    ABC Raceway presents Heartland Communications Kids Meet the Drivers Night. 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.
  • 05/31/2025
    The Backstage presents: Julian Taylor. 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield.

 

May Monthly Happenings: