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.

Robert Cray Blues Legend Takes the Tent

Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin

Blues royalty hits the blue canvas when five-time Grammy winner Robert Cray brings satin-smooth vocals and stinging Stratocaster tone to Bayfield. From soul-drenched ballads to barn-burning shuffles, Cray’s legendary band delivers grooves so deep you could paddle them across Lake Superior. Slide in, soak up that timeless guitar cry, and witness a living icon prove ...

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Smokin’ Joe Burns Down the After Party

StageNorth 123 W Omaha Street, Washburn, WI

Smokin’ Joe Scarpellino serves up dark-electro funk-rock with seductive beats, emotional depth, and irresistible bass lines. It’s sweaty, cerebral, and built for the dance floor. $10 suggested donation. Catch the groove, feel the fire.

BCO Shines Under the Moonlight

Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin

Celebrate the poetry of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens as the Blue Canvas Orchestra unveils “Moon Songs & Moon Shadows.” Expect intricate harmonies, inventive arrangements, and story-rich visuals tracing hits from “Wild World” to “Graceland.” Under a northern moon the melodies that shaped generations will shimmer anew, carried by BCO’s unrivaled musicianship.

Soap Making at Sweet Fern

Sweet Fern Apothecary 229 West Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI, United States

Saturday August 16th, 5:30pm, Sweet Fern Apothecary, register ahead on our website $40 Learn to make your own soap with herbalist and artist Lindsay Larson of Florager Botanicals. In this Beginners' class you will learn to make cold-processed soap with botanically infused oils and wild reclaimed bear fat and receive a bar of your own ...

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Cirque Us Turns Trash into Treasure

Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin

Don’t miss One Man’s Trash—a circus spectacular where acrobats, jugglers, and clowns find magic in the unexpected. Cirque Us delivers high-flying fun with a recycling twist that’s perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. Free fun under the tent!

Food Truck Mondays

The Club 3 W Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI

Every Monday through September 28, you can catch 2–3 food trucks parked on Central Avenue in Washburn (between the Cultural Center & The Club), serving up tasty eats from 11am–3pm and 5–7:30pm. With many local restaurants taking a well-deserved Monday break, this new weekly event brings fresh dining options for both locals and visitors. And ...

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Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Legion Park 50 E Bayfield St, Washburn, WI, United States

Music in the Park returns for its fifth season this summer in Washburn, WI. Come and listen to some amazing musicians and enjoy some time outside in beautiful Washburn. The shows run on Mondays June - August, from 6PM – 8PM, and are FREE to the public. Just bring your family, friends & something to ...

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Monday Night Casual Group Ride

Monday Night Casual Group Ride

Bay City Cycles 412 Main St, Ashland, WI, United States

Join us for our weekly Casual Group Ride at Bay City Cycles! We leave from City Hall/Pearson Plaza in Ashland, WI at 6pm on Monday nights May-October for a 10-13 mile ride at an easy, casual pace. Our rides often range from 12 to 25 people and are a great way to explore Ashland, meet ...

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LETTUCE- Bass Drops, Funky Jams & Dance

Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin

Turn the tent into the South Shore’s funkiest dance club when juggernaut LETTUCE drops seismic grooves. Horn stabs, psychedelic keys, and pocket-tight drums ignite jams that nod to hip-hop, soul, and cosmic jazz. Whether you’ve followed the band since Berklee days or you just love to move, expect an electric night where bass lines bounce ...

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Story Time

Story Time

Washburn Public Library 307 Washington Ave., Washburn, WI

Join the fun at the Washburn Public Library Each Wednesday at 10 am for Story Time. The upstairs kids’ area becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement during Toddler Tales/Story Time. Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and ...

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