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OCTOBER 2023

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2023 Events 

  • 10/4/2023
    Big Top Chautauqua presents: Year End Jam. Show Time 7pm. Mystery Performers To Be Announced. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
  • 10/5/2023
    Cable Natural History Museum presents: Geology of the Northwoods: Penokee Mountains (Master Naturalist Advanced Training). Join geologist Fred Haueter on a 43-mile driving tour that highlights the geology of the Penokee Mountains. Meet at 10am at the Penokee Mountain Trail/Overlook 3 miles west of Mellen on Co. GG, and end at the Iron County Visitor Exhibit north of Hurley at 3pm. Participants will explore the roots of the ancient Penokee Mountains, which includes some of the oldest bedrock in Wisconsin and the famous Ironwood Iron Formation. Bring your own picnic lunch. You don’t have to be a Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by September 29. Go to cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum 715-798-3890 to register. $35 member/$40 non-member.
  • 10/06/2023
    Ashland High School Homecoming.  Parade on Main Street at 4pm.  Game at 7pm
  • 10/06-08/2023
    Bayfield AppleFest!  Click here for more information.  Click here for a schedule of events  For more information, call 715-779-3335.
  • 10/07-08/2023
    Glidden’s 37th Annual Musky Tournament at Lena’s Bar & Grill, Glidden.  Please register by Sept 26th. For more details contact Lena 715-264-6900.
  • 10/7-8/2023
    White River Ag Products Corn Maze/Kid Fun 12noon-5ish.  58330 Nelson Rd, Mason.  715-765-4591.
  • 10/7-8/2023
    Oulu Corn Maze! 12-5pm. 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu WI. Call 715-372-4148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oulucornmaze/
  • 10/12/2023
    Witches’ NIGHT Out!! On historic Main Street of Ashland, from 4-7pm. Stop and shop at participating stores for specials and a chance to register for the grand prize. Downtown Retail Businesses will be open until 7pm!! For more information, call 715-682-2500 or visit www.visitashland.com.
  • 10/12/2023
    The Chequamegon Bay Arts Council presents: The Annual Members Art Show Opening reception. 5-7pm at the Washburn Cultural Center. 1 E. Bayfield St. Washburn. For more information visit cbayarts.org
  • 10/13/2023
    WhistleStop Packet Pick-Up and Knights of Columbus Pasta Feed. Packet Pick-up 12noon to 9pm.  Pasta Feed 4:30-8pm.  Music by Russ Darwin 4:30-7pm.  All in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center Parking Lot.  For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/13/2023
    All Aboard the “Loose Caboose” Kids’ Fun Run! Calling all young adventurers aged 11 and younger for a FREE community-supported event! It’s time to lace up those sneakers, warm up those little legs, and get ready to race in our 1/2 or 1k foot race! Join us at Central Railyard Park from 5:30-7:30pm for a blast! Our course will take you on a journey around the Central Railyard Park Ballfields, behind the Bretting Center, and will be filled with fun surprises along the way. Enjoy tasty treats to refuel after your run. Kids will win a t-shirt! Pre-race registration starting at 5pm.  715-682-7059.
  • 10/13/2023
    Stagecoach Bar & Grill Halloween Dance Party, Music from the grave! 9pm-1am. Come dressed in Halloween costume, or just come as you are. Prizes for dancers. Pre-Party 9pm, if you’re dressed for the theme you’ll want to check in and warm up those dance moves to DJ JD BASS’s dance tunes. Themed Music from 9pm-12am after-which awards will be given & followed up by the random mix of dance music “after party” until 1am. One last GRAND PRIZE will be awarded at the end of the night! Mixed by the hottest DJ in the area DJ JD BASS. 315 Main St E, Ashland.
  • 10/14/2023
    25th Annual Memorial Medical Center WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K. Races starting at 8am. Celebration and Music starting at 9am in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center Parking Lot. Music by the Ashland High School Jazz Band, Acoustic Relapse and Russ Darwin.   For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
  • 10/14/2023
    The Cable Natural History Museum presents: Talon Talk Live Raptor Program. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen. 10:30-11:30am at the Museum. Donations welcome. For more information call 715-798-3890 or visit cablemuseum.org
  • 10/14-15/2023
    White River Ag Products Corn Maze/Kid Fun 12noon-5ish.  58330 Nelson Rd, Mason.  715-765-4591.
  • 10/14-15/2023
    Oulu Corn Maze! 12-5pm. 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu WI. Call 715-372-4148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oulucornmaze/
  • 10/14/2023
    WhistleStop Blues & Brews Fest and Celebration!  All in the heated festival tent in the Bay Area Civic Center parking lot. Time to be determined. Listen to the blues music of “MilkBone” while sampling scores of microbrews (You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event). Then following MilkBone, the final celebrations when the WhiteCaps take center stage.  Pre-purchased tickets for the Blues and Brews Fest are $10 with the brew sampling and $15 at the door. $5 without the pre-purchased brew sampling and $10 at the door.  Not up for Brew tasting.  You are welcome to come to the tent and enjoy the sounds of MilkBone and the WhiteCaps.  Concessions will be available for purchase!
  • 10/15/2023
    White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits presents: Make your own Mini Halloween Shiplap Signs. Join us at 1pm to paint your own! 3 different sets, Ghost/Boo, Trick or Treat/pumpkin or Bat/Spider web. $14 per set of 2 or $25 for all 6. Each comes with its own easel for display! Class fee includes all supplies. Drinks available to order at your cost. 68323 Lea St., Iron River. For tickets visit https://app.eventsframe.com/app/event/6379284357709824/
  • 10/18/2023
    Chequamegon Food Coop presents: Homeopathy At Home. 6-8pm. This class is for anyone interested in using homeopathy to address their minor health complaints. Whether you are brand new to homeopathy or have been using it for years, this class will help you learn how to find the right remedy and how to dose appropriatley for a wide range of common health complaints. Limited Spots available. Free class, but please register. Stop by or call us at 715-682-8251 to reserve your spot.
  • 10/19-21/2023
    Cable Natural History Museum presents: Natural Connections Writing Workshop (Master Naturalist Advanced Training). Join award-winning author and naturalist Emily Stone for this writing workshop at the beautiful Forest Lodge Estate on Lake Namakagon. Writers of all experience levels will practice using writing to deepen their own and others’ connection to nature. Begins at 1pm on Thursday and finish by 3pm on Saturday. Meals and housing not provided. You don’t have to be a certified Master Naturalist to participate! Any adult learners are welcome. Register by October 15 to receive pre-course assignments. Go to cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum 715-798-3890 to register. $125 member/$150 non-member. For more information, email emily@cablemuseum.org or call 715-798-3890.
  • 10/20/2023
    Ashland Chamber Music Society presents: Kodak Quartet. The Dynamic award-winning string quartet. 7:30pm at United Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave, Ashland. Tickets available at the door or visit ashlandchambermusic.org
  • 10/20-21/2023
    Ashland High School Fall Prentice Park Production, Poe in the Park. 7pm tour starting at the large Prentice Park pavilion,  Refreshments available. Sunday matinee performance at the Ashland High School Auditorium at 2pm. Questions contact JoAnne Dormady at joannedormady@hotmail.com or call 715-682-3786 and leave a message.
  • 10/20-21/2023
    Northland College presents: Wolf Awareness Week. Keynote Speaker at the Sigurd Olsen Environmental Institute Sentry Room, Ashland. Dr. John A. Vucetich will discussing the importance of the endangered species act of wolf recovery and looks toward the future of wolf management in the great lakes region. 7-8:15pm. Registration Required: Wolf Ecology Workshop Saturday 10/21 9am- 4pm Northland College, Ashland, WI: https://www.northland.edu/event/wolf-ecology-workshop/ Learn the basics of wolf ecology and management—including natural history, identification, monitoring techniques, wolf-human conflicts, predator-prey ecology, and wolf management. Cost $50.
  • 10/21/2023
    Fall Clean Up – City of Ashland Residents Only.  Republic Services will provide dumpsters at the following locations:  11th Ave W between 3rd & 5th St 8am-1pm; Civic Center Parking lot-320 4th Ave W 8am-Noon; Stuntz Ave behind the old Ellis Fire Station 8am-Noon and Public Works Facility – 2020 6th St E 8am-1pm.  Examples of accepted items at the drop off sites: appliances with out Freon, non-food household garbage, mattresses, box springs, couches, chairs and carpeting.  These items can be dropped off for a fee at the Republic Services Transfer Station, 405 Industrial Park Rd: Appliances with Freon $35, Tires $15/auto & pick up size; $25/large truck tires; electronics, fluorescent bulbs price vary on item.  Construction/demolition material$10/pickup $30 single or double axel trailer.  Please be advised that FREE items are only accepted at the listed locations and Free items are only accepted at the republic Services Transfer Station.  Questions call Ashland Public Works at 715-682-7061 or go to www.coawi.org
  • 10/21/2023
    Ashland Parks & Rec and the Vaughn Public Library presents Boo Bash! at Prentice Park.  Time 3-5pm.  Free Community Event!  We’ll have pumpkin decorating, sweet treats and halloween games.
  • 10/21/2023
    Madeline Island Fall Festival, La Pointe. Among the many family friendly events that take place during Fall Fest are pumpkin decorating, bird house kits, pumpkin pie eating contest, vendors, face painting, clowns, bicycle powered cider press, and much more. 9am-4pm Many island businesses will have specials.  For more information, call 715-747-2801, visit www.madelineisland.com.
  • 10/21/2023
    The Cable Natural History Museum presents: Junior Naturalist Activity Day: Preparing for Winter! Families can stop by the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom and backyard anytime between 10am-12Noon to participate in naturalist-led activity and craft stations. Activities are designed for kids in K-6 to do with their families. Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us! Donations welcome. For more information call 715-798-3890 or visit www.cablemuseum.org.
  • 10/21-22/2023
    White River Ag Products Corn Maze/Kid Fun 12noon-5ish.  58330 Nelson Rd, Mason.  715-765-4591.
  • 10/21-22/2023
    Oulu Corn Maze! 12-5pm. 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu WI. Call 715-372-4148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oulucornmaze/
  • 10/21/2023
    New Day Advocacy Center presents: Harvest Hunt, Adult prize hunt. 1pm, Valhalla View Pub & Grub, 26490 Freedom Valley Dr. Washburn. $25 per person to register. Everyone will walk away with guaranteed prizes. All proceeds go directly to New Day Advocacy Center to support survivors. To register call 715-682-9566 or visit ndshelter.org
  • 10/21/2023
    The Cable Natural History Museum presents: Butterfly Pinning. Get hands-on with the Cable Natural History Museum Curator as we learn how to prepare a butterfly specimen like a pro. Class is from 2-3pm at the Museum. Participants must be age 10 and up and accompanied by an adult if under age 13. Space is limited. Register by October 19. Go to cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 to register. $20 member/$25 non-member.
  • 10/21/2023
    Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen 24th Annual Banquet. Held at the AmericInn. Social hour at 5pm. Dinner at 7pm. Dinner tickets can be purchased through Wanda Hyde at 715-373-2088.
  • 10/21/2023
    True North Goodwill is having a Ghoulwill Ball from 6-10pm in Harborside Ballroom at the DECC (350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN) – $55  – Looking for a fun spooky Halloween event that supports a great cause? Join True North Goodwill for their first-ever Ghoulwill Ball fundraiser.  The event will include a costume contest, silent auction, dinner and drinks, and live music by local band Sorta Country. This is a chance to hear about the impact True North Goodwill is having on our community transforming lives through the power of work and to make connections with friends new and old. Proceeds will go towards providing training, jobs, and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence. Learn more about True North Goodwill and the event at https://truenorthgoodwill.org
  • 10/24/2023
    Chequamegon Food Coop presents: Tallow & Lard Cold Process Soaps. 5-7pm. LeeAra Anglin makes all of her family’s soap with this winning recipe. Make a bath during the class and go home with the recipe and wisdom to make your own! Limited spots available. Stop by or call us at 715-682-8251 to sign up.
  • 10/25/2023
    Join Landmark Conservancy for monthly Tyler Forks trail work day. 10am-3pm. This event is scheduled monthly the last Wed. of the month from April-October  Help us maintain and improve our network of hiking trails on this 590 acre forested preserve.  Meet at Tyler Forks Community Forest, 37475 WI-169, Mellen. 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)
  • 10/27-28/2023
    Join us for Mt Ashwabay’s 2nd Annual Haunted Trail. More details to come. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield. www.mtashwabay.org
  • 10/27-29/2023
    The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: The Wizard of Oz. Evening shows 7pm (October 27, 28).Sunday matinee shows 2pm (October 29). For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org/wizard
  • 10/28-29/2023
    White River Ag Products Corn Maze/Kid Fun 12noon-5ish.  58330 Nelson Rd, Mason.  715-765-4591.
  • 10/28-29/2023
    Oulu Corn Maze! 12-5pm. 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu WI. Call 715-372-4148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oulucornmaze/
  • 10/28/2023
    Legendary Waters Resort & Casino presents:  Stranded – Costume contest. $1500 in CASH PRIZES for the best costumes! Free Live music by Stranded. Plan now and win that money!
  • 10/28/2023
    Oulu Corn Maze Night Maze! 6-9pm. 2595 Pudas Rd, Oulu WI. Call 715-372-4148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oulucornmaze/
  • 10/30/2023
    Trick or Treating in Washburn.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.
  • 10/31/2023
    Halloween Fun Night at the Ashland Middle School Dodd Gym, 5-7:30pm.  Games, prizes and fun presented by Boy Scout Troop 342.  grand march costume contest at 7pm.
  • 10/31/2023
    Trick or Treating in Ashland.  Suggested trick-or-treat times 5-7pm.

2022 Events 

  • 10/01/2022
    Bad River Lodge & Casino Indigenous Fashion Show.  11am-3pm.  Featuring special guest Amy Thielen.  Door prizes.  if you want to show your seamstress Indigenous fashion, please call Cherie or Colleen at 715-682-7121.  tickets on sale at guest services for $10.
  • 10/12/2022
    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.
  • 10/13/2022
    Northwood Tech Drive Thru,  Ashland Campus, 3:30 – 5:30 pm. If you want to further your education and stay close to home while you do it, Northwood Tech has you covered! Cruise on over to the Ashland campus and staff will serve up your college info to go during our Drive-Thru event. You’ll receive a bag with program and admissions information, giveaways, and more. Plus, the first 10 vehicles will get Northwood Tech swag! Blaze your own trail and start your next adventure at Northwood Tech!
  • 10/15/2022
    Harbor View Event Center Presents Jeremy McColm at 8pm.  A storyteller epitomizing “been there and done that,”McComb has explored nearly every facet of the entertainment industry, all on his own terms. From radio to tour managing, releasing five albums, growing an international fan base, hitting the Billboard chart sand writing songs for projects selling over 6 Million copies…including a Grammy-nominated soundtrack (Blue Collar Comedy Tour–One for the Road).  General Admission $20.  Tickets are available at the Harbor View Bar or online Washburninn.com
  • 10/16/2022
    The Knights of Columbus will host an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at OLL Social Hall, 201 Lakeshore Drive E., Ashland, on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  Cost: $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 5-11; free for children under age 5.  715-682-9621.
  • 10/20/2022
    The Bargain Hut…420 Chapple Ave.  Stop in dressed as a witch from 9am-4pm and receive 50% off your entire purchase.
  • 10/20/2022
    College & Career Fair,  12noon-6pm at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino, Event Center, 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield.  Many Colleges are invited.  Invited school districts Bayfield, Washburn, South Shore, Ashland, Mellen, Drummond and Northwestern.  All students that attend will be entered into our drawings, grand prize: Laptop.  Sponsored by Ginanda Gikendaasomin Agindaasoowigamig Red Cliff Tribal Library.  For more information call Kathy Barri or Katy Culter 715-779-3766 ext 488
  • 10/22/2022
    Friends of Copper Falls State Park invites you to join the Candlelight Hike activities at Copper Falls State Park. The free, family friendly event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 pm . Follow glowing luminaries on a gentle one-mile hike along Red Granite Falls Trail. Roast marshmallows and make s’mores at the bonfire. At 7 pm listen to Spooky Poetry and step lively with the Dancing Witches at 7:30 pm. Chili, hot cocoa, cider, and baked goods will be available for sale. A park pass is required. For more information, check https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org  For more information, call 715-274-2330. 
  • 10/26/2022
    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.
  • 10/27/2022
    Come over to MMC for our Halloween Drive-Thru event from 3:30-5pm.  Trick or Treat in our parking lot.  Kids will get a Halloween bag, candy and fun items! (as supplies last.  Enter through Entrance B on Beaser Ave , stay to the left and exit out of our main entrance to Maple lane.  Brought to you by the MMC Community Relations Team. For more information contact mabusch@ashlandmmc.com
  • 10/27-29/2022
    Home Expressions Christmas Open House.  Thursday 4-7pm; Friday 10am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.
  • 10/28-29/2022
    Spark 2nd Annual Haunted House, 422 3rd St West, South End of Building.  Come get your scream on at the 2nd Annual SPARK Haunted House. Two Nights only! 6-8pm each night. Pre-sale Tickets available at @ Moores on Main. Friday Pre-sale price $3,
    Saturday is Flashlight Fright Night. Pre-sale $4 includes a finger light. Tickets are $5 at the door.   Spark- Student Pathways to Adventure, Resilience & Knowledge
  • 10/28/2022
    Stagecoach Bar & Grille Night Glow Party & Costume Contest. 8pm -12 midnight.  Costume Contest with cash prizes of $150, $100 and $50.
  • 10/29/2022
    Bad River Lodge & Casino annual Halloween Costume Contest is BACK! Registration from 8pm-10:30pm.  Judging at 11pm.  1st $1500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $750.  All patrons fully dressed in a Halloween Costume will receive a Candy Bar at Guest Service and you could win up to $50 in REWARDS PLAY!
  • 10/30/2022
    Glidden’s Pumpkin Rolling Contest at Lena’s Bar & Grill, Glidden.  715-264-6900
  • 10/31/2022
    Benoit Cheese is having Trick or Treat at the Haus between 9am and 5pm.  Stop in with your Ghosts or Goblins for a real cheese treat!  While you are here you can grab your spooky cravings such as; liverwurst for all the gutless mummies, Muenster Cheese For all the monsters and headcheese for you headless horsemen! Cheese is compliments of Benoit Cheese Haus, Chequamegon Dairy Association & Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.  23920 County Hwy F, Downtown Benoit (Next to the Avalon) www.benoitcheese.com 715-746-2561