Even with COVID – Here are things that are happening in the Chequamegon Bay!

Area Activities:

• Ashland High School Sports Schedule
• Northland College Sports Schedule
• Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. The building is closed until further notice.  The grounds and trails are open.
• Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books anymore. Check out their website for a hours of operations due to Covid-19.
• Ashland Parks & Rec:  https://secure.rec1.com/WI/ashland-wi/catalog   Any questions call 715-682-7059.
• Bayfield Rec Center & Recreation and Fitness Resources:  140 S. Broad St., Bayfield, 715-779-5408.  www.recreationandfitnessresources.org  
• Looking for something to do and social distance?…Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland.  A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
• Bay City Cycles Casual Group Rides: Casual group ride Mondays at 6pm, Leave from Pearson Plaza, Helmets required, Route posted via email and Facebook group over the weekend. COVID protocols: We require all riders not of the same household to maintain social distance of 6 feet (1 bicycle) at all times.  We do not require masks or vaccinations, but all must maintain that 6 foot distance. If our group exceeds 15 people, we will break into 2 smaller groups in order to keep distancing possible at stops.

2021 EVENTS

June 

• 06/01-30/2021
  Home Expressions 7 Year Anniversary Celebration!  $15% off all month and Lucky 7 Basket Giveaways.   For more information, call 715-682-2455.
•  06/02-30/2021
  Washburn Cultural Center’s presents, A is for Apostle Islands and Island Intersections! Stop by to see this exhibition.  Our galleries, antiques and collectibles shop, and museum are open daily and a virtual exhibition is available here. Our art galleries, antiques and collectibles shop, and Vinyl Vault are currently open daily from 12–5pm on weekdays and 12–4pm on weekends! 1 E. Bayfield Street, Washburn.  715/373-5591.
• 06/11/2021
  Kids Fishing Day at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center from 9am-1pm. Pre-registration required.  If your kids want to learn to fish, come join us from 9am- 1pm. Experienced anglers and biologists are on hand to share their fishing tips and techniques. Equipment is provided, but you can bring your own pole if you want. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and all persons should dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. This event takes place rain or shine! Fun activities and prizes for everyone! Free lunch! Try our new accessible fishing pier! For more information call 715-685-9983.
• 06/12/2021
  Live Music Saturdays at White Winter Winery, 68323 Lea Street Ste A, Iron River, WI.  Summer is the time to chill on the porch with a glass of mead and enjoy some music! June 12 – Bentley Brehm; June 19 – Russ Darwin and June 26 – True Charade.  715-372-5656.
• 06/12/2021
  ABC Raceway RV Modified Series Presented by NAPA Auto Parts of Ashland & Washburn Round 2 of Ashland Ford Chrysler Mod Series: Raceway located at 2187 Butterworth Road.  Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com.
• 06/13/2021
  Second Sundays Continue.  Join the Garland City Chamber Players online for their June livestream. At 3pm, you’ll hear the music of Johann Christian Bach, Carl Reinecke, and more.  This month will be a living room setting, and featuring performances by Teresa Rusch, Tiffany Darling, Kathy Broadwell, Sharon Hammond, Neil Paynter, Jaryd Traaholt, Kirk McBrayer, and Andrew McInnes. Head to the Players’ Facebook page to view the livestream. You don’t need a Facebook account to watch. Invite your friends to watch at the Facebook event page.
• 06/16/2021
  Moores on Main Main Street Program Makeover Contest grand unveiling! The unveiling will start at 8am At Moores on Main!  Everyone is welcome!  Come and see what changes have been made!
• 06/17/2021
  3rd Thursday! Downtown Retail Business will be open until 7pm on the 3rd THURSDAY of every month, with specials. Bargains!! Fun!! An evening of shopping! For more information call 715-682-2500 or visit www.visitashland.com.
• 06/19/2021
  Virtual- Apostle Islands Inline Marathon & ALMT Half-Marathon and Mad Skate, Madeline Island. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or click here to visit the website.
• 06/19/2021
  North Country Seasons: Stories, Songs, Art at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.9am-4pm.  Morning performances and nature hike 9am-12noon. ( cost $10 adult, $5 Children & seniors, $25 Family).  Join us to celebrate the seasons with a nature walk, music, storytelling, and cultural teachings from Ojibwe, Celtic and medieval European perspectives.  Afternoon Workshops: 1-4pm. (cost $30 adult).  Discover the seasons with demonstrations, art form instruction, and time to develop your own project with individual teacher time.  For more information, email mdlachecki@gmail.com.
• 06/19/2021
  BodyLabUsa Holistic and Wellness Fair at the Americinn, 10am-5pm. It consists of 25 Wellness vendors and speakers, during this one day event. Please check us out on: www.bodylabusa.com or FB: bodylabusa.
• 06/19/2021
  Live Music Saturdays at White Winter Winery, 68323 Lea Street Ste A, Iron River, WI.  Summer is the time to chill on the porch with a glass of mead and enjoy some music! June 19 – Russ Darwin and June 26 – True Charade.  715-372-5656.
• 06/19/2021
  ABC Raceway Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce – AFCO Race of Champions, located at 2187 Butterworth Road.  Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com
• 06/19/2021
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  New Second Night with the Blue Canvas Orchestra hosted by Michael Perry at 7:30pm.  32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI.  www.bigtop.org.
• 06/20/2021
  Father’s Day!
• 06/20/2021
  Father’s Day Auction and Picnic, held at Marion Park, West Grant Street, Glidden, 8am-4pm. 12noon.  Everyone is invited.  For more information, call 715-264-2112.
• 06/21/2021
  Make Music Day 2021!  Celebrate the international Make Music Day with the Garland City Consort! We’ll be on the Ashland Bandshell stage at 6pm, to take part in this global celebration of music and community. Join us to hear the music of Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Torelli, and Georg Philipp Telemann.  You can also watch the performance on livestream via the Consort’s Facebook page here. Invite your friends to watch or attend with the Facebook event page.  The Bandshell is located near the Hotel Chequamegon on US Highway 2.  Rain location is TBD, please watch the Consort’s Facebook page for more information.
• 06/22/2021
  2021 Annual Cleansweeps hazardous Materials collection in Bayfield County, 311 S 1st Ave E, Washburn, 3-7pm.  Any household, business, farm, school, or other group can bring hazardous materials to the collection event, regardless of the county one resides in.  Most materials are accepted free of charge, however, some materials require fees.  Small businesses and farms need to pre-register at 715-635-2197 ext 234.
• 06/23/2021
  Taylormade Golf Fit Day at Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, 3000 Golf Course Rd, Ashland. For more information, call 715-682-8004.
• 06/23/2021
  2021 Annual Cleansweeps hazardous Materials collection in Ashland County, WITC parking lot, 2100 Beaser Ave., Ashland, 2-6pm.  Any household, business, farm, school, or other group can bring hazardous materials to the collection event, regardless of the county one resides in.  Most materials are accepted free of charge, however, some materials require fees.  Questions call Ashland County UW Extension office at 715-682-7017.
• 06/25-27/2021
  Mason Days, in the village of Mason. There will be Saturday:  fireworks, Family Scavenger Hunt, Family fun fair games,  concessions Sunday: concert, parade, Picnic, raffles and much more. Social distancing encourage. Click here for schedule.  For specific locations on different activities and more information on activities, call 715-765-4554, or 715-765-4760. 715-413-0068.
• 06/25/2021
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock at 7:30pm.  32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI.  www.bigtop.org.
• 06/25/2021
  Come enjoy a family friendly outdoor movie with us at Pearson Plaza! We will be showing Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse. Bring your family and all your friends! Don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and snacks! See you there!  Movie starts at dusk (approx. 9:30 pm).  Brought to you by the Ashland Main Street Program, Ashland Parks & Rec, and the Vaughn Library.
• 06/26/2021
  Superior Vistas Bike Tour, Thompson’s West End Park, 300 W. 8th Ave., Washburn. This is a ride, not a race, geared toward both families and individual cyclists. Novice and experienced bicyclists will ride a scenic mix of paved roads past farmland, forest, lakes, gently rolling hills, vistas and views of Lake Superior. The ride will be fully supported with food and beverage stops en route and at the finish with support vehicles. Fun, friends and food is our motto! For a registration form, visit www.superiorvistas.org. Call the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-682-2500 for more information.
• 06/26/2021
  Annual Breakfast of Champions & Golf Scramble, Ashland High School/ Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, 3000 Golf Course Rd. Schedule: 9am-breakfast, ($15 ) 10:15am-golf. Get your friends together for a team in the golf scramble. Always a fun time had by all! 4-person teams golfing 18 holes! Team cost of $320 includes breakfast at AHS Saturday morning as well as all 4 hole-in-one opportunities. For more information and fees, email oredockerfoundation@gmail.com or follow Oredocker Foundation on Facebook.
• 06/26/2020
  The Village of Mason is having a Charity Consignment Auction to benefit Mason Days. Starting at 11am. By the Fire Hall in Mason. Sellers bring your items to the Village of Mason Depot Grounds between 8-10am.  Biding starts at 11amSocial distancing encouraged. For more information, contact Dave Larson 715-413-0068 at or Rick Nettleton at 715-209-1654 or Don Dymesich at 715-413-0012.
• 06/26/2021
  Live Music Saturdays at White Winter Winery, 68323 Lea Street Ste A, Iron River, WI.  Summer is the time to chill on the porch with a glass of mead and enjoy some music! June 26 – True Charade.  715-372-5656.
• 6/26/2021
  Ashland Rotary Club and Ashland Music Boosters present 7th Annual Concert with a Cause.  A free concert, at 6:30pm at the Ted Mesang Memorial Band Shell, Highway 2, Ashland.  Inclement weather location:  Ashland High School Auditorium.  Free will offering. Concert proceeds will fund ^–Ashland Rotary Community Building Leadership Grants and Ashland Music Boosters.  Performers: Alumni from the Chequamegon Bay Area: Guilty Pleasure (2006) and Rock ‘n Roll Reunion Concert.  www.ashlandencores.org
• 06/26/2021
  ABC Raceway Heartland Communications Night with Northern Renegade Sprints, located at 2187 Butterworth Road.  Hot Laps- 6:15pm. Racing- 7pm. Grandstand opens at 5pm.  For more information, go to www.abcraceway.com
• 06/26/2021
  Big Top Chautauqua presents:  Ozark Mountain Daredevils
  at 7:30pm.  32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI.  www.bigtop.org.
• 06/27/2021
  Annual Mason Days Community Worship Service, at the Mason, WI local Fire Station: 183 County Hwy E. This year award winning Christian Music Duo, Blake & Jenna Bolerjack, will be in concert at 10 AM and the local fire station. All are welcome. As husband and wife, Blake & Jenna meld their voices to create a signature, velvety blend. Their music reflects their personalities, a bubbly mix of classic and modern styles with a big sound that is energetic, happy and inspiring. They also will share their testimonies about how even in dark times God never leaves you. Listen to music clips of them online at: www.blakeandjenna.com and on iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon, and their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/blakeandjenna.
• 06/27/2021
  Big Top Chautauqua presents: Martha Redbone presents Bone Hill – The Concert
  at 7:30pm.  32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI.  www.bigtop.org.