What’s Happening this Week!

What’s Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week.

• 9/15/2025
  Join us for our 53rd season starting at 7pm located at St Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, as we prepare for our upcoming Christmas Concert. No auditions necessary! This year’s theme is “Yuletide Carols”.  Registration starts at 6:30pm. All levels of musicianship for persons age 16+ are welcome. Monday, September 22, 2025 is the last day for registration. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7-9pm.  For more information visit our website www.cacvoices.com or find us on Facebook.
• 09/16/2025
  Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W.
• 09/17/2025
  Chequamegon Food Co-op presents Oral Self Care Class w/Craig Schowalter  – 5-6:30pm.  Craig will go over topics like the oral micro-biome, oral inflammation and remineralization as steps to achieve a healthy mouth. Craig has been a health counselor for over 30 years helping people with their health journey.  Cost: $15.  Sign up at https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/ 700 Main Street West.
• 09/18/2025
  Chequamegon Veterans Center – History Speaker Series – In Coopperation with Iron Jaw Productions Presents:  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.  6pm.  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.
• 09/18/2025
  Chequamegon Food Co-op presents Pasta from Scratch Class 5-6pm.  Chef Lars Dukowitz will help you learn what makes pasta from scratch so much better! With the right tools and right flour we can make that pasta grab and hold the sauce and make a terrific tasting meal. $15.   700 Main Street West. https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events/
• 09/19/2025
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band at 7pm. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI. For tickets and more information visit www.bigtop.org
• 09/19/2025
  The Big Top Chautauqua Backstage presents: Lost In The Woods presents The Armando (FREE) at 7pm. 84810 Hwy 13, Bayfield. www.bigtop.org
• 09/20/2025
  Ashland Farmer’s Market 8:30am-12:30pm. Fresh & Local Finds such as Produce, Meat, Prepared Food, Crafts, and More! 200 Block of Chapple Ave.
• 09/20/2025
  City of Ashland Fall Clean Up – 8am-1pm.  Republic Services will provide dumpsters at the following locations:  West End Skating Rink, 17th Ave W 8am-1pm; Civic Center Parking Lot, 320 4th Ave West 8am – 12noon and Public Works Facility, 2020 6th St E 8am-1pm.  Residents are required to bring a current water bill for proof of residency.  Example of accepted items: appliances w/o freon, non-food household trash, old patio sets/umbrellas, kitchen tables/chairs/non padded furniture/mattresses, couches, reclines, bicycles, clothing and toys.  For a FEE large residential disposal/construction/Demolition Material only accepted at 405 Industrial Park Rd for a fee – check or cash only.  Reduced disposal fees at 405 Industrial Park Rd for electronics, computer monitors, TB, Computers/laptops, printers, car and truck tires, appliances with freon, fluorescent bulbs, VCR/DVD/Blu Ray players, fac machines – credit card only -payable to Republic Services.  Questions call City of Ashland Public Works 715-682-7061.
• 09/20/2025
  Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2025 at the Enrichment Center. Registration at 9am, opening ceremony at 9:40am and walk at 10am. Funds raised stay local to provide care, support, advocacy, and research for a cure to ultimately end Alzheimer’s Disease. Register today at act.alz.org/ashland
• 09/20/2025
  Copper Falls State Park Fall Festival & Brat Fry. 10am-3pm. Arts and crafts, raffle, food, entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, and demonstrations. Events are co-sponsored by the Friends of Copper Falls State Park and the Wisconsin DNR. All programs will be held rain or shine and are open to the public. Parked vehicles will need to have purchased either an annual or daily park pass; $8/day for Wisconsin plates or $11/day for out-of-state plates, available at the park office. Pets are not allowed at most program venues. For special accommodations, as needed, contact park staff prior to the program date.  Copper Falls State Park is located on Hay 169 near Mellen, Wisconsin. For more information about events contact the park at 715-274-5123.
• 09/20/2025
  The Gathering Barn presents “Something Borrowed”  A wedding resale market.  10am-4pm.  Free entry for shoppers.  Come browse and sip.  For more information call 715-254-4005.
• 09/20/2025
  Clam Lake Elk Fest  Downtown Clam Lake. FREE! Elk fest is timed to be at the peak of elk bugling season. Many people visit the area to go into the forest and listen to the sounds. The Elk Country ATV club puts on a roasted chicken dinner with all the trimmings.  Large area for vendor exhibits with free vendor space with over 70 vendors display and sell. Vintage snowmobile swap meet. A fun nature walk with kids with hidden elk and deer antlers in the woods and a prize for the biggest shed found.  DNR Elk Education Presentation and live music during the day. 715- 310-4857  https://clamlakewi.com/saturday-september-21-2024/
• 09/20/2025
  Bohemian Hall Annual Fundraiser. 3-7pm, 319 11th Ave East. Dinner begins 3pm, serving Chicken & Ribs with all the fixings and cash raffle prizes.  Drawing at 6pm. Dinner tickets $15. Cash raffle tickets $100 (only 500 tickets sold!). Raffle tickets available at the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce.  All proceeds go towards historic renovations of the Bohemian Hall. Find us on Facebook.
• 09/20/2025
  Rods and Guns Fundraiser at the Neighborly Bar for blacktop for the North Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club clubhouse 11am-5pm.  Fish Fry by Hoops $17 a plate until sold out!  13 guns 6 Rod & Reel packages to be raffled off along with additional games & prizes throughout the day.  Raffle tickets are available at Neighborly Bar, Sports Hollow, Anglers All, River Rock Inn & Bait Shop and Ino Bar.  Drawing at 5pm, need not be present to win.  1301 Main Street West.
• 09/20-21/2025
  Northern Aged Iron Tractor & Threshing Show at 38565 State Hwy 13. Gates open at 8am. $5 Show button admission will get you in for both days. 12 and under free. Threshing Exhibits, Kids activities, Flea & Craft Market, Food, Sunday Pancake breakfast and a raffle. For more information call 715-274-7807.

For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/