2024 Events

• 02/03/2024
  Winter Luau Fundraiser at the Bay City Bohemian Hall. 4-8pm. If you’re ready for a little beachy fun, please join us! Featuring live music by Floydian Slip, games, cash bar and prizes for the BEST DRESSED! Serving Roast pig and chicken with traditional sides and dessert. Tickets are $30 per person. All proceeds go to the renovation of this historic community space. 319 11th Ave E, Ashland.
• 02/03/2024
  Docker League Basketball Tournament at Ashland High School Gymnasium and Field House from 8am-4pm. Grades 3rd-6th Boys and Girls. Admissions at the door. Welcoming players and spectators from schools in Ashland, Chequamegon, Drummond, Phillips, Mellen, Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer, Marinesco-Wakefield, South Shore & Washburn.
• 02/03/2024
  Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race. In 2024 we will offer youth, college, and citizen races.  Once again we’ll have a 30k skiathlon style pursuit (classic and skate), as well as stand alone skate and classic races at 15 and 30k distances. The Summit Race is now a Birkie Qualifying race!  This means your time from the Summit Race can help you get an advanced wave placement for the Birkie. 9:15 AM – 3.5k Middle School/7k High School Freestyle; 10:30 AM – College- 30k College Skiathlon; 10:40 AM – Citizen Race – 30k Skiathlon, 30k Skate and Classic, 15k Skate and Classic. Due to weather and/or course conditions, the start times may be adjusted, race distances changed, or the event cancelled. More Info http://ashwabaysummitskirace.com/
• 02/03/2024
  Copper Falls Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Bonfire, 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, from 6-8pm. 1k ski trail and 1.5k snowshoe trail. Event will be cancelled if temperature is zero degrees or below. Chili, hot chocolate, and treats for sale. For more information, call 715-274-5123.
• 02/4/2024
  Cancelled -Ashland Ice Racing-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.
• 2/05/2024
  Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance Ticket sales.  Dance, February 23 & 24. Tickets are $25.  Tickets will be on sale  1/30/2024 and 2/5/2024 at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4:30-6pm.  Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! February 23 & 24 at 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call:  715-413-1074.
• 02/06/2024
  Delta Diner will be sampling their in-house made retail products at the Chequamegon Food Co-op from 10am-12 Noon. Featuring Delta Diner pancake mix, spicy pickled garlic, hot sauces and rubs and fresh roasted coffee’s that are exclusively available at Delta Diner. Available at deltadiner.com and at Chequamegon Food Coop. Stop down for some samples!!
• 02/07/2024
  Join us for Wine Wednesday!! Wine Tasting at The Harbor Table! 5-7pm. Expand your palate by indulging in delicious red, white and sparkling wines. $5 entry fee. Includes a chance to win a gift card to Harbor Table. Be sure to check out our All You Can Eat chicken wings and baked potato buffet while enjoying your glass of wine! 130 W Harbor View Dr, Washburn.
• 02/07/2024
  Wednesday Night Chalet Social at Mt Ashwabay! Lost in the Woods Improv will join us at Mt Ashwabay! Come join us for fun, laughter and entertainment with your friends, family and Mt Ashwabay community! 6-8pm. Food available, Bar opens at 4:30. Visit mtashwabay.org or call 715-779-3227 for more information.
• 02/08/2024
  Earring Making Workshop at the Sandbar with Lake Superior Scandinavian. 6-8pm. Gather a gal pal or two and get creative making a pair of leather earrings. Sip a signature cocktail and have a bite to eat! Registration is required. All materials and instruction is included. Register online at https://www.bluewaveinnashland.com/upcoming-events
• 02/10/2024
  The Ashland Area Bee Club invites you to learn more about bee keeping and the importance of protecting bees! Presentations will be held 10am-1pm at Northland College in the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute by bee expert Brooke Nikkila, program manager at the University of Minnesota Bee squad and Pollinator Ambassadors at Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, 392 13th St W. Ashland. 10am: “Colony Autopsy” learn how to identify why your colony dies and which equipment to keep or toss. 12:30pm: “Bees and Wannabees” learn about pollinators and how to tell if you are looking at a bee, wasp or fly. Visit us on facebook to learn more
• 02/10/2024
  The Neighborly Bar is hosting a Pampering Galentines Event!! Stop down from 11am-3pm and get some Designer handbags at ridiculously low prices! New fun jewelry plus much more! Superior Floral will have flowers! There will be nails, body products, candles, nuts and Teleties hair accessories too! !  Dont worry guys…we have fishing contest prizes on display too!. Stop in, you wont be disappointed! 1301 Main St W, Ashland.
• 02/10/2024
  Valentine Club Night live at the Backstage! 84810 St. Hy 13, Bayfield. Join Molly Otis, Ed Willett and the Blue Velvets for a nightclub-themed evening of music, cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres  and desserts. The scene is a smoky jazz club from the 60’s without the smoke. Dress for cocktails and plan on dancing! Doors Open: 6:00PM; Show: 7:00PM. For tickets visit https://www.ticketsbigtop.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1632.html
• 02/10/2024
  Candlelight Trek Ski & Snowshoe at Iron River NFH, Simpson Trail System Trail Head, 10325 Fairview Road in Iron River from 6-8pm. Grab your skis or snowshoes and join us for an evening of fun. Don’t have snowshoes? No worries! We’ve got you covered. Quantity is limited; first come first served. What else is there? Bonfire, S’mores, hot chocolate and cider! Call IRNFH 715-372-8510 for more information or find us here on Facebook.
• 02/10/2024
  CANCELLED Ashland Ice Racing- KING OF THE BAY 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.
• 02/11/2024
  CANCELLED North End Classic Cross-Country Ski Race, Cable. 12.5K, 25K, and cookie classic kid’s races, Rivers Eatery, Cable. Online registration closes at 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 10. Race begins at 10am at the Birkie Trail at west end of Power line near North End Trail-head, finishes at North End Cabin. Bib pick-up Saturday Feb 10.  from 6-7:30pm and Sunday Feb 11th from 7:30-9:30am at Redbery Books. For more information, call 715-798-3599, or visit www.northendskiclub.org/north-end-classic-race/.
• 02/11/2024
  The Alley present: Big Game Bash! Football trivia starting at 2:30pm. Bingo starting at 5:30pm during the big game! Prizes and much more! Win free pizza for a year! Cobblestone hotel stay and dinner, flatscreen smart TV; raffles for chances to win many more prizes! Meat baskets for winners of trivia and blackout bingo. Prizes for best dresses “fan-atic” Come dressed in your favorite team’s swag!
• 02/13/2024
  Delta Diner will be sampling their in-house made retail products at the Chequamegon Food Co-op from 10am-12 Noon. Featuring Delta Diner pancake mix, spicy pickled garlic, hot sauces and rubs and fresh roasted coffee’s that are exclusively available at Delta Diner. Available at deltadiner.com and at Chequamegon Food Coop. Stop down for some samples!!
• 02/14/2024
  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. For more info go to www.bigtop.org or call 715.373.5552.
• 02/14/2024
  Bad River Lodge & Casino Valentines Day menu. 5-8pm. T-Bone Steak Dinner $39.99 or Lemon Pepper Chicken $29.99. Both come with choice of soup, potato, vegetable and dessert.  Visit www.badriver.com for more info.
• 02/14/2024
  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
• 02/15/2024
  Pine Point Lodge invites you to join them for Live Music with Russ Darwin & Lisa Duke. 6:30-9:30pm. 10775 Pine Point Rd, Iron River.
• 02/16-17/2024
  Northland College and the City of Ashland Present Winterfest!  TWO DAY line up of your favorite local musicians with a beer garden each night along with sledding hill, kids activities, craft market, food vendors & fire pits. Friday 5:30-9pm Beer garden; 6-9pm Music by Low Hanging Fruit. Saturday 10am-5pm: Book Across the Bay registration; 10am-1pm Artisan market & food vendors; 11am-11pm Beer garden; 11am-4pm sledding hill and family activities; 6:30pm-11pm Music by Baba Fats & Champagne Glitter Train. Ticket cost $5 per night for general public, free for BATB registrants and volunteers. For more information and to volunteer visit https://www.coawi.org/495/winterfest
• 02/17/2024
  Docker League Basketball Tournament at the Ashland High School Gymnasium and Field House. Admissions at the door. Welcoming players and spectators from schools in Ashland, Chequamegon, Drummond, Phillips, Mellen, Hurley, Ironwood, Bessemer, Marinesco-Wakefield, South Shore and Washburn.
• 02/17/2024
  Glidden Sno-bears Annual Toilet Seat Races and Toddler Snowmobile races. Town of Jacobs Town Hall, 23 N Grant St. Registration 11am, race at 12noon, Toilet seat racer sleds and toddler snowmobiles are furnished. Everyone required to wear a helmet. Come out for food, fun, raffles, meat raffles and prizes. Call 618-567-6805 for information.
• 02/17/2024
  Sno-Jacks Bar Stool Races and Chili Feed in Drummond in the middle of the beautiful Chequamegon National Forest. This is a Sno-Jacks fundraiser with food, drink and great raffle ticket prizes! Registration is at 11am, race starts at 12pm. General Race/Powder Puff/Open Class racing. Fun Fun Fun with food and beverages served next to the track. Trophies & cash prizes! Visit dirtandsno-jacks.com for more info and to register!
• 02/17/2024
  CANCELLED – The 2024 KIDS FUN & FREE CROSS COUNTRY SKI RACE!  Sponsored by Solstice Outdoors.  Saturday morning before Book Across the Bay Ski event. Registration is required.  Registration begins 10-11:5am at The Blue Wave building, 2521 West Lake Shore Drive, Ashland.  Racers should be registered and ready to ski promptly at 11:30am. Each participant will receive an award, hot chocolate and cookies.  This year there will be two fun races on Lake Superior: Penguin Fun Race starts at 11:30AM  for children under 8 years old; and Polar Bear Race starts at 11:30am for children 8 and up. For more information, please call Katie at 715-682-3590
• 02/17/2024
  Solstice Outdoors & The Sandbar BEACH PARTY!  6-9pm. We are embracing the lack of winter and snow and having a beach party! Come join us at the Sandbar & Solstice Outdoors beach, conveniently right on your Book Across he Bay path this year! Food and drink specials! Bonfires and music to help make this a Book Across the Bay that you won’t forget! Don’t miss it!
• 02/17/2024
  Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center presents Birch Fairy House Workshop. 12pm. Come help out the fairies! Materials for making darling, irresistible houses for our Northwoods fairies will be provided, including a birch log “blank” on a base. All ages welcome, but children under age 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. This program is sponsored in part by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Friends of the Center. Space is limited. $15 per fairy house.  Vivianne from the Cable Natural History Museum will be your instructor.  Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birch-fairy-house-building-workshop-tickets-769833973137
• 02/17/2024
  Ashland Parks & Rec Chequamegon Kite Fest, Kreher Park, 6th Ave Beach, 110 N 6th Ave W from 1-4pm.  Sponsored by the City of Ashland. This is a free family event.  For more information call 715-682-7059.
• 02/17/2024
  Cable Natural History Museum presents: Butterfly Pinning: 2-3:30 at the Museum. Get hands on with Museum curator as we learn how to prepare a butterfly specimen like a pro. Explore the museums pinned insect collection as we discuss scientific and ethical approaches to preserving butterflies. Practice pinning during class and leave with materials to build your own at home display. Participants must be ages 10 and up and accompanied by an adult if under age 13. Space is limited. Register by Feb. 14th. Visit cablemuseum.org or call 715-798-3890 for more information.
• 02/17/2024
  Ashland High School Sweeties Dance, in the Commons at AHS, 1900 Beaser Ave., from 7-10pm. For more information, call 715-682-7089.
• 02/17/2024
  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 7pm. 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.
• 02/18/2024
  CANCELLED – North Coast Cycling Association presents: Bike Across the Bay 2024. A Fat Tire bike race on the ice of Chequamegon Bay. (Alternative route if ice not safe). The race is open to fat bikes with 3.5 inch studded tires. This year’s race includes an Any bike Category, which allows any bike to participate but no prizes are awarded in this category. For more information and to register visit bikereg.com/bikeacrossthebay2024wi
• 02/18/2024
  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.
• 02/20/2024
  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 at the Deep Water Alley! 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 by Rob Croll, Hannah Panci, and Melonee Montano of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. Aanji-bimaadiziimagak o’ow aki (the world is changing). Visit: www.superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap/
• 02/21-25/2024
  2024 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Hayward, WI
• 2/21/2024
  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.
• 02/22/2024
  The School District of Ashland invites you to take a night off of cooking and Donate While You Dine! Enjoy a delicious dinner while helping support Lake Superior Elementary Home and School Organization! 4-8pm at Culvers of Ashland, 2101 Lake Shore Dr E.
• 02/22/2024
  Black Out Bingo Night at The Sandbar! 6:30-7:30pm. Come early to get a seat. We’ll play 5-6 rounds by the glow. $2 bingo cards, prizes, drink specials and  glow stick! Last round we play black out bingo!
• 02/23-24/2024
  Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Tickets are $25.  Tickets will be on sale January 30th and February 5th at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4:30-6pm. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call:  715-413-1074.
• 02/24/2024
  CANCELLED – Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Contest, Tentatively scheduled at Kreher Park, 10am-2pm. Free to all kids ages 5-15. Two age classes: 5-9 and 10-15. First 200 kids get prizes.  Trophies for top 3 largest fish in each category (Perch/Northern/Trout/Other).  Holes will be pre-drilled. Bring your own poles and tackle. Live bait will be provided.  Register at pavilion before going on the ice.  For more information, call Hyde’s at 715-373-2088.
• 02/24/2024
  The Chequamegon Food Coop is hosting: Coffee – Seed to Cup. 10am-12pm. Join us as we take a bit of a deeper dive into coffee. We’ll be covering the origin of the plant, agronomy, regional differences, cultural responses, roasting and a brief bit on brewing as we sip on some delicious coffees. $15 to sign up. 700 Main St W., Ashland. Visit www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/news-events/events
• 02/24/2024
  The Backstage presents: Dinner and a Show featuring Michael Perry & Mary Cutrufello! Enjoy an evening with our favorite best-selling author, humorist, singer/songwriter and tent show radio host Michael Perry with longtime friend Mary Cutrufello, an East Coast grad who earned her chops driving FedEx trucks and selling out Texas honky-tonks with a Telecaster. The stories, songs and laughter will flow as the two mix it up the way only folks who have shared a band van for years can! Tickets: $26 (Adults) / $13 (Youth). Doors Open: 5:30PM. Show: 7PM. For tickets visit: https://www.ticketsbigtop.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1633.html
• 02/25/2024
  Mellen Rod and Gun Club Fishing Contest on Lake Galilee, from 8am-3pm. Prize drawings are from 12-3pm. Great prizes! Sponsored by Mellen Rod & Gun Club. For more information, call 715-274-2136.
• 02/25/2024
  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.
• 2/25/2024
  Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation Presents 23rd Annual KING/QUEEN of the MOUNTAIN Rychel Cup Alpine Race Series. Pre-Register by February 23, 2024 at 6PM. Check In: 10am. Race Start Time: 11am. 2 Slalom, 2 Giant Slalom, 2 Super-G Races. Fastest Combined Times. $12 Gate Fee to benefit Racing Program. Questions? Call 715-779-3227 or lessons@mtashwabay.org. To Register, please email: Racer Name, Date of Birth, M/F to lessons@mtashwabay.org A Fun Race for the Whole Family!
• 02/25/2024
  The Ashland Knights of Columbus invite all boys and girls ages 9-14 (as of 1-1-24) to participate in our Free Throw Contest! Bretting Community Center, 400 4th Ave W. Registration staring at Noon. There are no fees for any child entering the contest and no equipment requires. Participants should wear gym shoes. Signed consent by parent or guardian requires. For questions, call Bob Eaton 715-682-9621.
• 02/29-03/02/2024
  Home Expressions Spring Open House, Thursday, February 29, 10am-6pm; Friday, March 1, 10am-5pm and Saturday, March 2, 10am-4pm. For more information, call 715-682-2455.
• 02/29-3/3/2024
  The Ashland High School Drama Department presents: The Musical “Hello Dolly” at the Ashland High School Auditorium, 1900 Beaser Ave. 7pm performances Thursday-Saturday and a 2pm matinee performance on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and are available at the door.