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Events Festivals. Concerts. Art fairs.
And marathons?

It's all in the unique mix that makes Ashland Lake Superior's Hometown.
There's always something happening in Ashland, no matter what the season. Bike tours, running races and even inline skate races - Ashland has lots of great ways for athletes to enjoy the outdoors. And don't miss the annual Ashland Bay Days in July and the Blues & Brew Fest in October.


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August 2010

Mid-June thru mid-October
Chequamegon Ashland Area's Farmers Market, Saturdays, located on Chapple Avenue, off Main Street. Farmers Market Website

Ashland High School Sports Schedule

Northland College Sports Schedule

08/1-31/2010
Voting on the top 15 nominations for the "7 Wonders of Ashland" will take place in the months of June, July, and August. If your building/group is on the ballot, contact Ashland Historic Society (682-4911) for special voting kiosk.

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Lots to do and see at the Center. Walking Trail, Exhibits and Scenic Tower. Check out their website for a complete schedule of Events and happenings for the whole family.

Vaughn Public Library - It's not just books anymore. Check out their website for a complete schedule of Events and happenings for the whole family.

Bayfield Heritage Tours. Historic Ghosts and Cemetery Walks. Check out their website for a complete schedule

08/1/2010
Sunday in the Park Outdoor Concert featuring the music of Charlie Maguire, 2pm, rain or shine, at Ellis Park, 3rd St East & Stuntz.

08/2-8/2010
Plein Aire Painting Festival. Plein Aire Painting Festival

08/4-5/2010
2010 Lake Superior Region Technology Conference. Registration includes tickets for the reception on the 5th at the Hotel Chequamegon, 5:30pm. For more information, call Fred Tidstrom at 715-682-8315 or register online until noon on August 5th at: Wisconsin Technology Council

08/5-8/2010
The North Country Trail Association's 2010 Annual Conference is coming to Ashland from August 5-8. The Conference will include workshops, hikes, tours, evening entertainment and great food. This family friendly Conference will be headquartered at the AmericInn on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior. Fridays Benefit Night is open to the public and will feature an Auction/Silent Auction, delicious meal and an inspiring message by Frida Waara. Check out our website at to find out more about Conference 2010.

08/06-07/2010
Ondossagon All School Reunion. Fun for all: Students, Teachers, Kitchen Staff and Opponents. Ondossagon All School Reunion Click here for a registration form. Click here for the order form for the Aggies History Book

08/07/2010
Mural Fest and Car show in Downtown Ashland. Call 682-2500 for more information.

08/07/2010
Comedy Night at the Bad River Casino with Josh Alton. 8pm. No cover charge. For more information call 715-682-7121.

08/07/2010
ABC Raceway presents "COMO Modified Series with Mid West Mods and Sixes". Hot laps at 6:15pm, racing at 7:00pm. Located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Hwy 13 and Butterworth Road.

08/07/2010
64th Annual Kids Fishing Party - sponsored by the Northern Wisconsin Rod & Gun Club, Ashland. For more information, call 715-685-9778.

08/07-08/2010
The Chequamegon Theatre Association persents Oredock Legends, Lore & More. Saturday the 7th at 7pm, Sundaythe 8th at 2pm. Rinehart Theatre, 210 5th Ave E. Tickets available at Mainland on Main Street.

08/10/2010
Apostle Highlands Golf Course: Ladies Invitational. 2 person scramble, starts at 1:00p.m.

08/12/2010
BIG TOP presents Great Big Sea. Fortune's Favour is the ninth release from Great Big Sea, the St.John's-based, Juno-nominated band that fuses Newfoundland traditional music with modern pop in a crowd-pleasing formula both heartfelt and vital.Big Top website

08/12/2010
Join Golden LivingCenter, at 911 Third St West, for their Summer Cook-out. From 11am - 2pm. Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream and other great summertime treats - plus live entertainment! The cook out is free but they are accepting can food donations for the local food pantry. For more information call 715-682-8172

08/14-15/2010
Back to School Weekend. Free waiver days for the National Parks. For more information call 715-362-1351.

08/14/2010
Butternut Pig and Corn Roast. Raffles, music and fun! For more information call 715-769-3680.

08/15/2010
The 4rd Annual "Men Who Grill Event", Bayview Park in Ashland, from 3-7pm. This event is sponsored by the Ashland Senior Center with proceeds benefiting the Senior Center & the Bargain Hut. There will be three Grand Prize Raffles and a 50-50 Raffle. Ticket prices include food and beverages and are available at reduced fees before the event.Advanced ticket prices are: $15 per person, $25.00 per couple, and $5 for children 5 and under. Dorr prices are $5.00 more. For more information call Danielle at 715-682-2776.

08/21/2010
ABC Raceway presents Pure Excitement 25. Hot laps at 6:15pm, racing at 7:00pm. Located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Hwy 13 and Butterworth Road.

08/20/2010
BIG TOP presents Jesse Cook. Cook's live shows with his quintet of players are notorious for drawing throngs of singing and dancing fans.Big Top website

08/21-22/2010
Butternut Community Fair, with exhibits, food & crafts, animal swap, base ball games, volleyball tournaments, Kids games and much more. For more information call 715-769-3473. Butternut, WI

08/28/2010
The Ordocker Foundation Breakfast of Champions at the Elks 8am. For more info call 682-8004.

08/28/2010
ABC Raceway presents Fan Appreciation Night Season Finale. Hot laps at 6:15pm, racing at 7:00pm. Located 3.5 miles south of Ashland on Hwy 13 and Butterworth Road.

08/18/2010
The Ashland Senior Expo will be held at the Lake Superior Elementary School, 1101 Binsfield Road, from 8am until 12pm, followed by a Senior Social until 2pm. Free health screening, exhibit fair, entertainment, and demonstrations. For additional information, contact Dianne Klump, MMC, 715-685-5182. For booth purchase, contact Scott Jaeger at Heartland Communications, 682-2727. All Community Service Agencies are to please contact Glen Samuelson at 715-682-4286.

08/19/2010
Ashland Chamber of Commerce Field Day-Golf Tournament. For more information, call the Ashland Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-284-9484.

08/20-22/2010
Manomin Pow Wow, honoring the ricing season of the Bad River Ojibwa, at the Pow Wow grounds on Cty Rd A near St Mary's Church. For more information call 715-682-7111.

08/21/2010
Sandcastle Day at Big Bay State Park, La Pointe, WI. For more information, call 715-747-2801.

08/25/2010-09/11/2010
Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration. Special lighthouse cruises and tours of all seven historic Apostle Island Lighthouses. For more information call 1-800-779-4487.

08/26-29/2010
Bayfield County Fair at the Bayfield County Fair Grounds in Iron River, WI. Tickets are $10 per day 5 and older, $25 for season pass. For info call 715-373-6125, Ext 7.

Bayfield County Fair

08/28/2010
Ordocker Foundation Breakfast of Champions & Golf Outing. Guest Speaker Coach McCloud. For more information call 682-8004.

08/28/2010
4-H Market Animal Sale at 6:30pm, Bayfield County Fairgrounds, Iron River, will take place at the fairground beef ring.

08/29/2010
Summer Outdoors Concert Series in Ashland, WI, 2-3:30pm, rain or shine, at Marina Park, located at the foot of Ellis Ave. Featuring Curtis & Loretta– Traditional & Original Folk.

08/29/2010
Apostle Highlands Golf Course: Francis "Bucky" Deragon Memorial Tournament, 3:00p.m. Shotgun start.


Visit Ashland, WI
Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 746 Ashland, WI 54806 (715) 682-2500 (800) 284-9484 info@visitashland.com
1716 West Lake Shore Drive
Ashland, WI 54806