MARCH 2024
- Ashland High School Sports Schedule
- Northland College Sports Schedule
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
- Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland. A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
- Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books.
- Youth Night at Mt. Ashwabay from 4-8pm on Fridays. $10 for lift ticket and rental for youth (under 18) from 3-8pm. Lift runs from 9:30am-9pm. For more information visit www.mtashwabay.org.
- Washburn Cultural Center March exhibit “Listening In: The Earth is speaking,” CBAC Annual Spring Show
- Big Top Chautauqua Presents Open Mic Nights at The Backstage! Wednesday Nights. 6- 9 pm. Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Each week we will be joined by a special guest host, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra Musicians! All musicians welcome to play. Everyone is welcome to attend. The bar will be ready to serve you, and there will be snacks for purchase. No cover, no tickets, and no reservations needed. The Backstage is located just south of Bayfield city limits at Big Top Chautauqua Headquarters: 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552.
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church BINGO! Tuesday nights! Doors open 5:30pm, Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Food and Beverages for sale. 201 Lake Shore Dr E Ashland. For more information go to 715-682-7620.
- Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
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2025 Events
- 03/01-02/2024
Ashland Youth Hockey: Battle By the Bay Tournament Series. 3 game guarantee – Trophies for first, second and consolation. Bay Area Civic Center. Mite/Mini Mites. 320 Depot Dr. - 03/08-09/2024
Ashland Youth Hockey: Battle By the Bay Tournament Series. 3 game guarantee – Trophies for first, second and consolation. Bay Area Civic Center. Mites. 320 Depot Dr. - 03/22/2025
Northland College 48th Annual Powwow. This is the date when the campus powwow was typically held on the Saturday closest to start of spring to welcome in the new season. 1411 Ellis Ave. - 03/25/2025
NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts a Cancer Support Group at Ashland Vaughn Public Library, second floor, Garland meeting room, 502 Main St. W. 11am-12pm. Providing opportunities for shared experiences. To educate by providing guest speakers that will talk about cancer related topics. For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004. - 03/29/2025
The Ashland Chamber Music Society has an exciting concert series for you to enjoy! Wen-Lei Gu and Anthony Padilla at 7:30pm at United Presbyterian Congregational Church. This dynamic violin-piano duo will perform a selection of masterpieces from various style periods. Tickets are $15 per concert. To buy tickets you can contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. 214 Vaughn Ave.
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2024 Events
- 03/01-03/02/2024
Home Expressions Spring Open House, Friday, March 1, 10am-5pm and Saturday, March 2, 10am-4pm. For more information, call 715-682-2455. - 03/01-03/2024
Bayfield Winter Festival. Winter Festival includes many wonderful events over the weekend including the two that we host: the Long Jon Color at Mt Ashwabay and the Polar Plunge. Check out more community events happening around town. For more information, call 715-779-5408. https://www.bayfieldrec.org/bayfield-winter-festival.html - 03/01-02 & 15-16/2024
The Washburn High School Drama Club presents, Almost Maine. March 1 & 2 at Stage North at 7:30pm. March 15-16 at Washburn High School at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and are sold at the door at the Washburn High School. StageNorth tickets can be purchased online at https://www.thegroundlings.org/ - 3/1 – 4/30/2024
Bay City Cycles Trek Fest Sale. Trek Bicycles biggest sale of the year! From bikes to gear to maintenance items: lots of bikes, gear, and apparel on sale. Shop in-store or online and ship free to store at trekbikes.com - 03/02/2024
Join Landmark Conservancy on a snowy hike along the Brownstone Trail during Bayfield’s Winter Festival. We’ll learn interesting facts about nature in the winter season and what we can look forward to as spring starts to arrive. We’ll leave from Wild Rice Retreat, 84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield where you can enjoy community yoga before your invigorating hike! Depending on the weather, snowshoes may be recommended. Registration is requires as capacity is limited. Register at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_fMFmVP9R6gSfoLtvjT8fQ. Contact Charly Kearns, charly@landmarkwi.org if you have any questions. - 03/02/2024
The Cable Natural History Museum Presents: Talon Talk Live Raptor Program: Meet the Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen. 10:30-11:30 am. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. Visit https://www.cablemuseum.org/events/ - 03/02/2024
The Jack Beagan Memorial Polar Plunge at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion from 2pm. Registration 12-1:30pm. We encourage you to come plunge, pledge (all donations support the Rec Center or your non-profit or school team), or just watch the spectacle! The more outlandish the costume, the better. For more information, visit www.bayfieldrec.org - 03/02-03/2024
North Wisconsin Rod and Gun Club ICE-O-RAMA 2024 – DRY LAND EDITION Thanks to Mother Nature for this year only there will be no fishing contest! BUT…Saturday & Sunday will be packed with fun and prizes!! Kids fun day on Saturday with bon fire, smores and games. Food and beverages, raffles: Flash, bucket, go fish & 50/50/ Main raffle starts at 1pm on Sunday. Follow us on Facebook for the latest event and prize updates. - 03/03/2024
CANCELLED – Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 03/06-31/2024
Chequamegon Bay Arts Council Spring Show at The Washburn Cultural Center, Washburn. March 6 Exhibit Opens; March 31 Exhibit Closes; March 7, 5 – 7pm Opening Reception. The center is open Wednesdays though Sundays 12noon-4pm. For more information, visit CBAC website: www.cbayarts.org - 03/6/2024
Wednesday Night Chalet Social at Mt Ashwabay! Trivia Night! Unleash the power of your intellect as our charismatic quizmaster guides you through rounds of mind-bending questions. Prove it and earn bragging rights as the trivia champion! 6-8pm. Food available, Bar opens at 4:30. Visit mtashwabay.org or call 715-779-3227 for more information. - 03/09/2024
Mt. Ashwabay Annual Spring Carnival, 3 miles south of Bayfield on Ski Hill Road. Fun and crazy events all weekend for the whole family! For more information, call 715-779-3227 or visit www.mtashwabay.org. - 03/09/2024
Snowbelt Longbeards, Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation invite you to their 22nd Annual Fundraising & Membership Banquet at the AmericInn Convention Center. Only 150 dinner tickets will be sold. 20 plus firearms to be raffled. Doors open at 5pm, Dinner 7pm. Pre-Event Gun Raffle.Your banquet ticket includes the banquet dinner and enrolls you as a member of the NTWF with all of its benefits. For more information contact Steve Innes (715-893-2270); Jim Clement 715-862-0097; Ron Kwasny 715-296-2356; Chrisi Ofstad 715-209-1027 - 03/10/2024
Spring Ahead! Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead and hour.
- 03/10/2024
CANCELLED – Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day. - 03/10/2024
Big Top Chautauqua’s The Backstage presents: The Henhouse Prowlers Rolling Wheels Spring Tour. Tickets: $26 (Adults) / $13 (Youth). Doors Open at 5:30PM, Show at 7PM The Chicago quartet plays straight-ahead, traditional bluegrass mixed with modern and international influence. Their signs are laden with vocal harmonies and instrumental musicianship, story-telling and precision finger picking. For tickets visit: https://www.ticketsbigtop.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1634.html - 03/13/2024
The Alley presents: 2nd & 4th Wednesday Karaoke hosted by DJ JD Bass, playing the hits all night. Sign up at 7pm, start at 8pm. Late night happy hour from 9-11pm with discounts on appetizers and drinks! 808 Main St W, Ashland - 03/14/2024
Northland College and Northwoods Technical College present: Career Connections Expo (for employers). 11am-3pm at the Northland College Kendrigan Gymnasium, 1411 Ellis Ave. For more info visit https://www.northland.edu/events/career-connectuons-expo/ - 03/15-17/2024
Legendary Waters 3rd annual Tattoo Expo. Featuring special tattoo artists. Free for 21 and older. Artists, music, shops and more. www. legendarywaters.com. 37600 Onigamiing Dr. Red Cliff. For questions call 715-779-3712. - 03/15/2024
Big Top Chautauqua The Backstage presents: A Musical Tour of Ireland Featuring the Blue Canvas Orchestra. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. Doors open 5:30pm, Show starts at 7pm. Kick off your St. Patrick’s weekend during a night of Irish music with Stevie Matier, Molly Otis, Andy Noyes, Harrison Olk and Nori Schwenzfeier, all Blue Canvas Orchestra regulars, and Big Top favorites. Expect an intimate show featuring all that is Irish: both ancient and modern; contemporary and traditional; music, stories and fun. Plus, partake in an Irish menu and special Irish cocktails mixed for you at the bar. For tickets visit: https://www.ticketsbigtop.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1635.html - 03/15/2024
Join us at the Harbor Table for an evening with Warren Nelson & Friends. $20 per ticket available at the door (in the back room). Concert begins at 7:30pm. Bring your friends and enjoy some live, local tunes. After the show, treat yourself to a divine dinner in our dining room overlooking Lake Superior. 130 W Harbor View Drive, Washburn. - 03/15-16/2024
Union Boutique Spring Open House! 100 Main Street West. Stop in to see what’s new! - 03/15-16/2024
Birch 303 Spring Open House! 222 Main Street West. - 03/16/2024
Red Bicycle Spring Open House, 10am-4pm. 618 W Main St, Ashland. Sales, treats and a chance to win a Spring gift basket! For more information, call 715-685-4114 - 03/16/2024
Market on Main Spring Open House! 515 Main Street West. - 03/16-17
Moores on Main. Feeling Lucky? The hunt is on for the lucky person who finds our hidden Leprechauns and the Pot of Gold! Find the Leprechaun and receive 17% off one item. Find the Pot of Gold and receive 50% off one item. 505 Main St W. For questions call 715-682-4393. - 03/17/2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day at the Deep Water Grille, The Alley & Middle Bar. Starting at 11am. Fresh made corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. Beer and drink specials all day. Dress in your Irish best and receive 10% off your meal. 808 Main St. W. 715-682-4200. - 03/17/2024
Neighborly Bar St. Patrick’s Day Party, WIN big Bucks! Stop in and join the fun, our pot is over $600 already for first, plus if you are here you win a bonus! Games contests, Music by Johnny Propane 2-6pm, food, corned beef sandwiches, snacks, Green Beer and Drinks! 1-6pm. 1301 Main St. W. 715-382-9908. - 03/17/2024
St. Patrick’s Bingo at The Local. Starting at 2pm. $25 preorder or $30 at the door. Includes 10 rounds, 30 boards and a free drink. $500 blackout round. Food & drink specials. 3000 Golf Course Rd.,715-292-6181. - 03/19/2024
Science on Tap at the Alley is back! Starting at 6:30pm. The Superior Rivers Watershed Association is hosting Ashland’s beloved Science on Tap! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Alley in Ashland. Free and open to the public. Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves. Enjoy a beer, coffee, or good company as you listen to a 30-45 minute presentation. Visit: www.superiorrivers.org/science -on-tap/ - 03/20/2024
Wine Down Wednesday BINGO NIGHT at The Sandbar. 6:30-7:30pm. Come wine down with a $5 glass of wine and play bingo. We play 5-6 rounds. Bingo cards are $2 each. Keep your card/s for the games. Come early for a seat. Enjoy a great glass of wine and a great time. 2521 West Lake Shore Drive. 715-685-2583. - 03/20/2024
Open Mic Night at the Alley! Calling all musicians!! Signups start at 8pm-Midnight, 3rd Wednesday of every month! Plug & play! Music by DJ JD Bass. Drink specials & prizes! Two vocal mics & two additional inputs will be available. Bring your own instrument. End of the nigh “Jam Session”. Late night happy hour from 9-11pm with discounts on appetizers and drinks! 808 W Main St., Ashland. - 03/22/2024
Ashland Chamber Music Society presents Crossing Borders String Quartet: Haitian Music for Change at 7:30pm at Ashland Park in Civic Center lot,214 Vaughn Avenue. General Admission – $15. Students – FREE. Visit Ashlandchambermusic.org or their Facebook page for more information. - 03/22-24/2024
Heartland Communications Spring Home & Sport Show at Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave West. Hours are: Friday from 5-8pm w/ a Fish Fry, Saturday from 10am-6pm w/Philly Cheese Steaks, and Sunday from 10am-2pm w/ Pancake Feed. For more information, call 715-682-2727. - 03/23/2024
The Ashland Chamber/Main Street Program presents the Cookie Crawl! 10am-4pm. Purchase a box for $10 and receive up to 18 cookies from the 18 different participating businesses! A Yummy Day of Shopping! Only 60 boxes will be sold. Don’t miss out! For more information and to purchase your cookie box go to https://www.visitashland.com/events/cookie-crawl/ - 03/23/2024
Looking for something to fill your Saturday morning this Easter Season? Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland invites you and your children to experience Easter fun and excitement; by taking a step back in time to Jerusalem Marketplace and Jesus’ tomb. We will follow Jesus to the cross where he died for our sins, but he didn’t stay dead – he rose again on Easter. There will be games, crafts, food, and activities. This event is free to the public. Come anytime between 10 am & 2 pm Visit https://ashlandtrinitylutheran.org/#trinity to register your child or to volunteer. Call Heidi at 715-495-7338 with any questions. - 03/23/2024
Chequamegon Bay Seed Fair: Growing Food, Growing Community! 10am-2pm. Stone Soup Café, 509 Main St. W., Ashland. The Chequamegon Bay Seed Fair will connect the community to seeds, gardening, and growing food! This community event will include a seed share/exchange, educational workshops, children’s activities, and a pay-as-you-can lunch by Stone Soup Café. All are welcome! Learn more at http://bit.ly/cbseedfair. If you need seeds, we have plenty to share! If you have seeds to share, bring them along! We’re excited to grow & learn with you. If you’d like to co-sponsor, make a donation to the raffle, or volunteer at the Chequamegon Bay Seed Fair, email Rachel at ChangeSpace.Us@gmail.com. - 03/23/2024
The Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is sponsoring a candlelight hike starting at the Morgan Falls/St. Peter’s Dome trailhead. Snowshoes optional. Free Family Event. 6:30-9pm. 1.6 miles (round trip) candle-lit hike to Morgan Falls, warming fire to follow. This event will be canceled if the temperature is 0 degrees or below. For more information, contact the Great Divide Ranger District at 715-634-4821 or 715-264-2511. - 03/23/2024
Big Top Chautauqua The Backstage presents: Erik Koskinen, an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music. Doors open at 5:30pm, show at 7pm. For tickets visit: https://www.ticketsbigtop.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1636.html - 03/25-30/2024
Deep Water Grille & The Alley presents: Think Differently, Live Differently; A special week to benefit Northland College. 15% of our sales will be donated to Northland. Roll back drink prices and Milwaukee Brewer’s Ticket Give away!! Two Below Zero will be playing March 30th in The Alley starting at 7pm and donating half their earnings. For more information call 715-682-4200. Deep Water Grille 800 Main St. W. The Alley 806 Main St. W. - 03/30/2024
Ashland Easter Egg Hunt on the Courthouse Lawn. Starts at 11am. Ages 2-6. Sponsored in part by Walmart and Northwoods Community Credit Union. For more information, call 715-682-2500. - 03/30/2024
Two Below Zero will be playing in The Alley starting at 7pm and donating half their earnings. For more information call 715-682-4200. Deep Water Grille 800 Main St. W. The Alley 806 Main St. W. - 03/31/2024
United Presbyterian Congregational Church is hosting a traditional Easter morning pancake breakfast starting at 9am. All are welcome. Attendees will be able to contribute to a free-will offering if they so choose. Proceeds will benefit the church’s kitchen renovation project. Worship will begin at 10:30am with an Easter Egg Hunt to follow. At 11:30am., following the worship service, UPCC will also host an indoor Easter Egg Hunt. 214 Vaughn Ave. For more information on either of these events, contact the church at 715-682-3093.