Local Events

Discover the pulse of our vibrant community through a diverse array of exciting local events in the Chequamegon Bay area. From festive celebrations of our culture, art classes to live music and more, there's something for everyone in Washburn. Join us in making memories, honoring traditions, and connecting with the community as we come together to enjoy our unique area. Check out our calendar of local events to stay in the know and experience the heart of Chequamegon Bay.

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Washburn Get Lit Literature Festival

It’s Back! The Washburn Get Lit Literature Festival is coming your way April 11th and 12th. This two-day event promises fun for all ages, with activities including author readings, book signings, an adult book fair, fairy tale ball and more. We're thrilled to announce that Wendy Webb, bestselling, award-winning author of eight novels of gothic ...

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Write This Way

10am – 1pm at the Washburn Cultural Center Write this way is a gentle, fun, and encouraging class-workshop focused on how to start writing and keep writing. Both prompt and craft-driven, Write this Way explores “the big how” of the art of writing. Open to writers in all genres and at all levels, Parker will leverage ...

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Nature Journal Workshop

2pm – 3pm at the pavilion at Thompson’s West End Park Join the Superior Rivers Watershed Association’s Education Coordinator Emma Holtan to learn how to connect writing with nature through nature journaling! Emma will teach participants about the importance of and ways you can enjoy nature through the written word, leading the group through one ...

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Friday Night Book Swap

5pm – 7pm at The Club Do you have books sitting around the house that you read but don’t plan on reading again? Looking for something new or different but want to save some money? If so, then this event is for you! During the week of April 7th drop off any new or gently used ...

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Cary Morin Duo – StageNorth

StageNorth 123 W Omaha Street, Washburn

Friday, April 11, 2025 7:30PM at StageNorth Listen Here! Internationally acclaimed as a mesmerizing live performer, Cary Morin’s soul-stirring voice and jaw-dropping fingerstyle guitar playing have captivated audiences for decades. “Cary is a unique and brilliant player, songwriter and singer. I have huge respect for his style and technique,” says legendary multi-instrumentalist and songwriter David ...

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