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.
Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 PM at The Big Top, 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield, WI 54814. Tickets available online. Created for Bayfield in 1985, Riding the Wind tells the history and stories of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands through original music, evocative storytelling, and spectacular visuals. Meet the lighthouse keepers, voyageurs, fishermen, Ojibwe people, ...
Bring your appetites for Food Truck Mondays. Food trucks from in and around the area will be on hand to serve you for lunch and dinner from 11am-7:30pm. Food Truck Mondays are back! Join us every Monday all summer long for great eats from 2–3 local and regional food trucks serving from 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. ...
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 ...
Local bands at Legion Park, every Monday!
The Washburn Farmer’s Market runs June-October! Stop by weekly to see the changing variety of locally grown produce, fruit and other local products. The Washburn Farmer’s Market takes place every Wednesday (June – October) from 3-6PM on Central Avenue between “The Club” and The Washburn Cultural Center. Stop by weekly to see the changing variety of ...
Every Wednesday starting May 13th through Apple Fest from 5-7pm at 79290 Howell Drive in Washburn. $20 per person Come spend two hours slowing all the way down on the shore of Lake Superior. Guided yoga, a full sound bath, and then all the sauna and cold plunge time you need to finish fully reset. ...
Get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic nights every Wednesday at Big Top's new year-round venue The Backstage! Every week we will be joined by special guest hosts, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra musicians! Enjoy live entertainment and drinks during a unique night out. ...
Meet up to paddle, peddle and gather every Thursday 4-8PM at Solstice Outdoors + The Sandbar Free kayak, paddleboard and bike rentals from 4–8 PM. Bring your own gear or borrow ours for a paddle on the bay or pedal on on the lake trail then gather at the Sandbar for drink specials, bonfire and ...
Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 PM at StageNorth, 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn, WI 54891. Free with donations suggested. Enjoy an intimate evening of live music with Ryan Quinn at StageNorth. Live in the Lounge offers a relaxed setting to hear great music, grab a drink, and spend your Thursday evening in downtown Washburn. Admission ...
Friday, August 28 at 7:30 PM at StageNorth, 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn, WI 54891. $15 advance / $20 day of show. StageNorth welcomes Nott and Chequamegon Bay-based hardcore band Flesh Wound for a heavy, high-energy night of live music. Expect powerful riffs and sounds influenced by hardcore, modern metalcore, and atmospheric metal. Grab your ...
Saturday, August 29 at 2:00 PM at The Big Top, 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield, WI 54814. Free. THIRSTY! uses puppetry, music, and storytelling to explore the wonder and importance of water. This dynamic family performance encourages audiences of all ages to think about our relationship with water and the role we can all play ...
Enjoy live music by a different band each week