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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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 ... 
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 ... 
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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"Love Stories for the Lakefront", sponsored by Artists Squared Gallery and a grant from CBAC to Washburn Forward Together, brings together visual artists, poets, and musicians to celebrate the treasure that is the public acreage and lakeshore in Washburn. Artists were called to show us their love of this part of our city through their ...
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July 17, 2025: People Registration Required: Email bayviewhistcom@hotmail.com. $5 entry per program payable the day of. Limited to 15 people per program. Drinks and snacks will be served. Step back in time to learn about Bayview’s History at the Houghton Depot. Three 2-hour, hands-on programs will be offered by the Bayview History Committee at Houghton ... 
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 ... 
Washburn Farmer's Market 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 from 3-6PM on Central Avenue between “The Club” and The Washburn Cultural Center. The market runs trough mid October. Stop by ... |
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Meet at the Sandbar on Fridays 5-7pm for live music, drinks and a bite to eat. Live music every Friday! FRIDAYS 5-7PM June 6 Golden era jazz June 13 IDEL ROSE June 27 Bentley July 11 Spoons for the People July 18 Little Way JULY 25 Adam Doane August 1 Bentley August 8 Spoons for ... |
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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 ...
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 ...
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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“Geology of the Apostle Islands” - - Professor Tom Fitz, PhD The Apostle Islands are referred to as the Crown Jewels of Wisconsin because of their spectacular scenery and geology. This stunning landscape has been created by the action of glaciers, rivers, and most dramatically by the erosive forces of Lake Superior. This slideshow presentation ...
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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 ...
Washburn Farmer's Market 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 from 3-6PM on Central Avenue between “The Club” and The Washburn Cultural Center. The market runs trough mid October. Stop by ... 
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. ... |
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Meet at the Sandbar on Fridays 5-7pm for live music, drinks and a bite to eat. Live music every Friday! FRIDAYS 5-7PM June 6 Golden era jazz June 13 IDEL ROSE June 27 Bentley July 11 Spoons for the People July 18 Little Way JULY 25 Adam Doane August 1 Bentley August 8 Spoons for ...
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Have you tried a Mocktail to replace your Cocktail?? These exciting beverages are a fun way to kick back and let loose with out the Alcohol. There are herbs that support you in letting loose, relaxing, releasing your social inhibitions just like alcohol except they are good for you, really!! Join Herbalist Erica Macrum in ... |
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Artist's Demo by Lynn Steiner: “What on Earth? Rocks, clay, soil, paint!“ Washburn Cultural Center 2-4 PM |
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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 ... 
MONDAYS, June 9, July 14 & August 11; 3:00-6:00 p.m.; Northwood Technical College, 2100 Beaser Avenue, Ashland Learn about our program offerings, go on a campus tour, apply for admission, complete your admissions meeting, and register for fall classes on the spot. We know life is busy, so we’re offering evening hours one Monday a ...
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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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 ...
Washburn Farmer's Market 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 from 3-6PM on Central Avenue between “The Club” and The Washburn Cultural Center. The market runs trough mid October. Stop by ...
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. ... |
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Meet at the Sandbar on Fridays 5-7pm for live music, drinks and a bite to eat. Live music every Friday! FRIDAYS 5-7PM June 6 Golden era jazz June 13 IDEL ROSE June 27 Bentley July 11 Spoons for the People July 18 Little Way JULY 25 Adam Doane August 1 Bentley August 8 Spoons for ... |
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Science on Tap on Thursday July 17 at 6:30 pm at the South Shore Brewery and Tap House. This event is free and open to the public. Science on Tap is a monthly event where professionals share a presentation about a science related topic followed by an audience Q&A. This month's presentation is titled A ... |
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Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814 7/20/ and 7/21 Grounds 5:30pm Show 7:00/30 pm Get ready for a double-header weekend at Big Top! Sat, July 19, 7:30 PM: EVIL WOMAN—The American ELO delivers symphonic rock hits like “Mr. Blue Sky” in a dazzling light-filled tribute to Jeff Lynne. Sun, July 20, ... |
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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 ... 
Guestimating Jars for Kids at the Washburn Public Library Stop by July 21st-26th to make your guess. Monday- Thursday. 10am-8pm Friday- 10am-5pm Saturday 10am. (Drawing will take place at noon.). Each child will be given six tickets to make their guesses. The closest guess without going over wins the contents of the jar and its ...
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Monday, July 21st: 12-3pm, CORE Community Resources Bayfield WI, Free, Light lunch provided Head of the Lakes United Way is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to provide training on volunteer recruitment. Learn how to create volunteer position descriptions and promote your volunteer needs. Network with other non-profit professionals who work with volunteers. Training is free ...
Big Top Chautauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814 7/20/ and 7/21 Grounds 5:30pm Show 7:00/30 pm Get ready for a double-header weekend at Big Top! Sat, July 19, 7:30 PM: EVIL WOMAN—The American ELO delivers symphonic rock hits like “Mr. Blue Sky” in a dazzling light-filled tribute to Jeff Lynne. Sun, July 20, ...
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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Tuesday, July 22nd, 7:30 p.m. Harbor Table, Washburn, WI $5 admin., Students free “Washburn’s Airstrip and the Pilots Who Flew” Find out about Washburn's once busy airstrip and the pilots who flew. Learn about WWII Capt. and instructor, Tommy Peterson, and the "Flying Baker", Earl Johnson, and the heroic flights he made, saving lives ...
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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 ...
Washburn Farmer's Market 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 from 3-6PM on Central Avenue between “The Club” and The Washburn Cultural Center. The market runs trough mid October. Stop by ...
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. ... |
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Final Reception for "Love Stories..." Music by James Shafstall; Poetry Readings Washburn Cultural Center 4-6 PM
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4-6 PM , luly 24th at the Washburn Cultiral Center. Open to all "Love brings you home again" to Washburn and "Love Stories for the Lakefront", a multigenerational art show, brings you to Washburn's natural spaces near the lake. Washburn's sense of place is here at the show in the arts, and the people who ... |
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Love Brings you Home Again for the 19th annual Quinquennial Homecoming event taking place July 25-27th in Washburn WI.
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Friday, July 25, 2025 - 11am-1pm - Messiah Lutheran Church Basement - Freewill Offering The long-standing tradition of the Messiah Lutheran Homecoming Salad Luncheon is coming back! Come to enjoy salads of ALL kinds!
Meet at the Sandbar on Fridays 5-7pm for live music, drinks and a bite to eat. Live music every Friday! FRIDAYS 5-7PM June 6 Golden era jazz June 13 IDEL ROSE June 27 Bentley July 11 Spoons for the People July 18 Little Way JULY 25 Adam Doane August 1 Bentley August 8 Spoons for ... |
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Saturday, July 26th 2025 Washburn Athletic Fields Join us for the 2nd annual Charity Softball Tournament, benefiting The Auxilia Initiative! Whether you’re in it to win it, or want to have some fun with your friends and family, join us for a day of fun supporting first responder mental health! $200/team registration fee, includes t-shirt ...
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Saturday, July 26, 2025. 8:00 a.m. at the Eastside Pickleball Courts Washburn Homecoming Pickleball Jam Tournament 16 teams, any combination of gender, age, level. This is a community fun-raiser! T-shirts and Prizes. Find a partner and sign up now. $25 per team. Register and pay at the website below with PayPal or Venmo. Your receipt ...
$25
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Saturday, July 26th: 9am - 2pm. Kiddiwink Kids, 108 W. Bayfield St. Washburn Help Kiddiwink Kids celebrate Washburn Homecoming with its Biggest and Best FREE Kids' Craft Event EVER!! There will be: ✂Free crafts (lego prints, flower pounded bags, and Lake Superior clay magnets), 💭Giant bubbles and Sidewalk Chalk Paint in the street 🍋A Lemonade ... |
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Free Plant Walk, Sunday July 27th starting at the West end boat launch 11:30am Sunday, Join herbalist and owner of Sweet Fern Apothecary, Erica Macrum, for a free medicinal and edible plant walk on the lake front trail. Walk starts at the head of the trail by the West End boat launch at 11:30am |
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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 ...
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 ...
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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3 events,
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 ...
Washburn Farmer's Market 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 from 3-6PM on Central Avenue between “The Club” and The Washburn Cultural Center. The market runs trough mid October. Stop by ...
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. ... |
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Meet at the Sandbar on Fridays 5-7pm for live music, drinks and a bite to eat. Live music every Friday! FRIDAYS 5-7PM June 6 Golden era jazz June 13 IDEL ROSE June 27 Bentley July 11 Spoons for the People July 18 Little Way JULY 25 Adam Doane August 1 Bentley August 8 Spoons for ... |
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