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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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December 2010

Ashland High School Sports Schedule

Northland College Sports Schedule

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

12/01-31/2010
Christmas Raffle. Drawings everyday during the month of December,with special bonus drawings on Parade Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve! Call the Ashland Chamber of Commerce for details at 800-284-9484, 715-682-2500, or purchase tickets at the Chamber Office at 805 Lake Shore Drive West, Ashland.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111. Featuring a noon concert.

12/03-05/2010
The Annual Children's performance of "Nutcracker Suite", at Ashland High School Auditorium. For more information call 715-682-2455.

12/TBA/2010
8th Annual Open House and Boutique at the Second Wind Bed and Breakfast from 9:00am-3:00pm, with refreshments and $5.00 Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides from 10:00am-12:00pm.(Wagon rides if there is not enough snow for a sleigh.) Half-price sale on inn certificates. Please call 715-682-1000 for more information.

12/TBA/2010
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at the Bad River Casino and Conference Center, 9am-4pm. For more information or to reserve a table, call Colleen at 715-682-7121, ext 1233.

12/04/2010
Ashland retail merchants host "Customer Appreciation Day", featuring "Pictures with Santa" at Movies on Main, 10am-1pm. Get your pictures of moms, dads, kids, pets, and families taken with the "Big Guy" from way up north!

12/TBA/2010
Ashland Historical Museum Open House and Bake Sale takes place from 2-4pm. Refreshments will be served and a bake sale will feature lots of homemade "goodies". Visit the Gift Shoppe for unique holiday gifts. For more information call 715-682-4911.

12/04/2010
The 48th Annual Garland City of the North Christmas Parade, starts at 4:30pm, on Historic Main Street, Ashland. This year's theme will be "Christmas Melodies". For more information call 715-682-2500.

12/04/2010
Our Lady of the Lake presents its "Winter Wonderland" event; featuring art, craft, and home business items as well as candles, home decorating items, beauty products, bake sale, a luncheon, and fun for everyone! Our Lady of the Lake Social Hall, 201 Lakeshore Drive East, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. For more information call 715-682-7620.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Noon concert. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/5/2010
The 91st Annual Comunity Christmas Concert arranged and sponsored by the Ashland Wednesday Music Club, will be held at the Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Avenue, at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call Yvonne Gilbert, 715-682-6086. This event is free and open to the public.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Noon concert. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/TBA/2010
The City of Washburn hosts its annual "Merry Old Christmas" festivities this weekend starting with the lighting of the "Love Lights" on the Christmas Tree at City Hall at 5:00pm, Friday. Stay for coffee, cookies, pizza, and punch while you wait for a visit from our special guests from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs Claus from 5:30 until 6:45pm. Share the wealth of the season by bring a non perishable food donation for those in need this holiday season. Saturday and Sunday, attend the Christmas Boutique at the Washburn Cultural Center and Museum, from 10am-4pm. For more information call 715-373-5017.

12/TBA/2010
The Chequamegon Choir will host their 2009 37th Annual Holiday Concert entitled "Special Delivery-Priority Male", at Saron Lutheran Church, 517 9th Avenue West, at 7:30pm. Join us after for the program for refreshments and good will. Tickets are available at the door, $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and students, children 10 and under are free. For more information, contact Mike Powers at 715-373-5371.

12/TBA/2010
Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30pm, at the the Alvord Theatre at Northland College. For more information call 682-3107.

12/TBA/2010
The Chequamegon Choir will host their 38th Annual Holiday Concert entitled "Special Delivery-Priority Male", at St Louis Catholic Church, Washburn, at 4:00pm. Join us after for the program for refreshments and good will. Tickets are available at the door; $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and students, children 10 and under are free. For more information, contact Mike Powers at 715-373-5371.

12/TBA/2010
The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mellen will have a Christmas Social and Bingo on Sunday in the church basement at 11am. At 11:30am, Father Mike's Pizza and Father Dean's Honey Pot booth will open, along with a cookie and candy sale. Bingo starts at 1:30pm.

12/TBA/2010
"Where's Elfie?". Every morning between 10am and 11am, starting December 1rst, and continuing through December 23rd, a picture of "Elfie", the Chamber's own charming holiday sprite, will be posted on our Website at www.visitashland.com. If you are the first to guess the correct location of "Elfie", you will win $25.00 in Chamber Dollars. If no one guesses the correct answer by 11am, we add another $25.00 to the pot. If someone guesses the correct location, they win the Chamber Dollars for that day and we will place a new picture taken in a different location on the website the next day. Email your guess with your name and telephone number to ashchamb@centurytel.net. Chamber Dollars are accepted just like cash at our local Chamber of Commerce Members. Happy hunting!

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Noon Concert today. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/TBA/2010
The Lake Superior Intermediate School Holiday Concert will take place at 1:00pm. For more information call 715-682-7089.

12/TBA/2010
The Lake Superior Primary School Holiday Concert will take place at 1:00pm. For more information call 715-682-7089.

12/TBA/2010
Ashland High School Holiday Concert, 7:00pm in the Ashland High School Gym. For more information call 715-682-7089.

12/TBA/2010
The Marengo Valley School Winter Concert takes place at 1:00pm. For more information call 715-682-7089.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Noon concert. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/TBA/2010
Ashland Middle School Holiday Concert will take place in the Dodd Gym, at 1:30pm. For more information call 715-682-7087.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Noon & Evening Concert at 6:30pm, today. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Noon concert today. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/TBA/2010
Handel's Messiah "Sing-a-long", 3:00pm, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Brought to you by the Ashland Chamber Music Society. For more information call 715-682-5795.

12/TBA/2010
Wassail Dinner Concerts are a 33-year tradition at the Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield. Experience this festive combination of great food, holiday atmosphere, and live choral music. Evening concert at 6:30pm, today. For more information go to www.rittenhouseinn.com or call 715-779-5111.

12/31/2010
New Years Eve Hawaiian style at the Bad River Lodge & Casino. Start out with Seafood Buffet serving from 5pm to close followed by live entertainment in the Gitche Gumee Convention Center. The doors open at 8pm with Bob and the Beachcombers playing from 9pm-1am. Free Champagne at midnight. For more information go to www.badriver.com or call 715-682-7121.


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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