October 2, 2025

We’re still in need of passionate volunteers to help make this year’s Apple Festival our best yet!

From greeting guests to assisting with events, every role plays a part in creating an unforgettable experience for our community and visitors.

Click the link below to explore volunteer opportunities and choose time slots that work for you.

Your time and energy make all the difference—this festival wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers!

Here are the time slots where you can help!

Chamber 50/50 Raffle - Rittenhouse & Broad St

You will be in the main Rittenhouse Information Booth

Friday 3:30-4:45

Saturday 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-5:30

Sunday 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-4:45

Chamber 50/50 Raffle - Manypenny & Broad St

Saturday 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-5:30

Sunday 9:30-11:30 / 11:30-1:30 / 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-4:45

Chamber 50/50 Raffle - Manypenny & 2nd St

Friday 3:30-5:30

Saturday 9:30-11:30

Sunday 11:30-1:30 / 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-4:45

Chamber 50/50 Raffle - Front St - by Memorial Park

Friday 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-5:30

Saturday 9:30-11:30 / 11:30-1:30 / 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-5:30

Sunday 11:30-1:30 / 1:30-3:30 / 3:30-4:45

Information Booth - Rittenhouse

Need 3 individuals ( ) is how many slots still available

Friday 11:30-1:30(1) / 3:30-5:30(1)

Saturday 9:30-11:30(1) / 1:30-3:30(2) / 3:30-5:30(3)

Sunday 9:30-11:30(3) / 11:30-1:30(1) / 1:30-3:30(1) / 3:30-4:45(3)

Vendor Bathroom Attendant (NOT CLEANING)

Check vendor passes for right to use vendor bathroom.

Friday 9:45-12:00 / 4:00-5:00

Saturday 2:00-4:00 / 4:00-5:00

Sunday 9:45-12:00 / 4:00-5:00

Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Don Verdegan at verdegan@comcast.net.

We hope you are ready for another great Apple Festival! The weather is expected to be WARM and DRY, so expect a large crowd!

Vendors will start to arrive and set up downtown at 4:00 p.m. on TODAY - Thursday, October 2.

Here are some important reminders about parking and getting in and out of the festival grounds:

To ensure safety, all vehicle traffic will be restricted in the downtown vendor areas during peak festival hours (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.), beginning Friday, Oct. 3 at 6:00 a.m. through Sunday at 5:15 p.m.

During off-peak hours (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 a.m.), limited vehicle access will be allowed only for:

• Downtown residents and tenants
• Business owners and employees
• Event vendors

Access will be granted via designated points at:

• Rittenhouse & 3rd St
• Manypenny & S Broad St
• S 1st & Manypenny
• N 1st & Rittenhouse

Please plan ahead to minimize vehicle activity during peak hours. If vehicle access is necessary, arrange for it during the approved off-peak times and be prepared to navigate barricades slowly and cautiously.

Monday, October 6

The Chamber Office will be open 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

As always, the visitor center will be open for people to grab maps and brochures 24/7.

Thursday, October 2 - Sunday, October 5

Thursday, October 2

4 pm – 9 pm, Carnival

Friday, October 3

10am-5pm, Food and Craft Vendors line the streets of Downtown Bayfield

10am-5pm, Bayfield Farmer’s Market featuring all local producers along South Broad Street

10 am – Noon, Live Music by Triple Fiddle, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

10-Noon, Anishinaabe Performance: Anakwad Frank Montano (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

10:30am- Noon, Live Music by Marlee Paine Memorial Park Gazebo

Noon-12:10, Mayor Proclamation: Memorial Park Gazebo

Noon-2pm, Anishinaabe Performance: Buffalo Junior Singers and Red Cliff Singers (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

12:30-2:30pm, Live Music by Squid City Slingers, Memorial Park Gazebo

12:30-2:30pm, Live Music by Dan Scott and Banjo Express, the Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

1-9pm, Carnival

2-4pm, Anishinaabe Performance: Laughing Fox (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

3-5pm, Live Music by Old Country Boys: Memorial Park Gazebo

3-5pm, Live Music by Molly and the Danger Band, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

5-8pm, Live Music at Hoop’s Dockside (207 Wilson Ave.) – Lawless

7 pm, WPR’s Pint Sized Concert – Bach to Pop at Honest Dog Books (40 S. Second St.)

Saturday, October 4

10am – Wake-Up Concert, Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay, Port Superior Marina

10-Noon, Anishinaabe Performance: Anakwad Frank Montano (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

10am-5pm, Food and Craft Vendors line the streets of Downtown Bayfield.

10am-5pm, Bayfield Farmer’s Market featuring all local producers along South Broad Street

10:30am-Noon, Live Music by Floydian Slip, Memorial Park Gazebo

10 - Noon, Live Music by Yazmin Bowers & Beat Zero, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

11am, Bayfield Firemen’s Fish Fry, Beer Garden, Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion

Noon-9pm, Carnival

Noon-2pm, Anishinaabe Performance: Buffalo Junior Singers and Red Cliff Singers (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

12:30-2:30pm, Live Music by Sean & Ian Okamoto, Memorial Park Gazebo

Noon-2pm, Apple Peeling Contest: Grandstand Stage (Signup at Noon, Contest 1 p.m.)

12:30 – 2:30 pm, Live Music by Danielle Diamond, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

2-4pm, Anishinaabe Performance: Laughing Fox (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

3-5pm, Live Music by Molly and the Danger Band, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

3-5pm, Live Music by Michael Vasquez, Memorial Park Gazebo

5-8pm, Live Music at Hoop’s Dockside (207 Wilson Ave.) – Old Country Brothers

6:45pm, Queen Procession – Begins in front of Old Rittenhouse Inn 

7:00pm, Queen Coronation – Memorial Park Gazebo (Rain Location: Lakeside Pavilion)

Sunday, October 5

10am-5pm, Food and Craft Vendors line the streets of Downtown Bayfield

10am - Noon, Anishinaabe Performance: Buffalo Junior Singers and Red Cliff Singers (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

11–1pm, Live Music by The Working Man, Memorial Park Gazebo

10am-1pm, Live Music by Blue Canvas Orchestra, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

Noon-6pm, Carnival

Noon - 2pm, Anishinaabe Performance: Laughing Fox (Rabbit, Bird and Bear, 222 Rittenhouse)

2pm, Grand Parade, followed by the Mass Band

3-5pm, Live Music by Sean and Ian Okamoto Memorial Park Gazebo

3-5pm, Live Music by Molly and the Danger Band, Grandstand Stage (North 2nd Street)

5pm – Firemen’s Raffle Drawing, Grandstand Stage

5pm, Chamber Raffle Drawing, Grandstand Stage

Since 2021, the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau has proudly partnered with Kim and Quito Rymer of The Bayfield Inn to bring more music, more diversity, and more energy to the Bayfield Apple Festival.

Together, we created the Apple Festival Music Match Fund, backed by a generous $10,000 annual match from the Rymers/The Bayfield Inn. Thanks to this support, we’ve hosted live music at both the Grandstand Stage and Memorial Park all three days of the festival.

This is the final year of the match—and your support is needed more than ever.

Your contribution will help ensure local and regional performers continue to be part of this iconic weekend and keep the Apple Fest spirit alive for years to come.

 Every dollar donated is matched—up to $10,000!

 All donations go directly to festival music programming

Ready to donate?

➡ Mail a check to:

Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau

PO Box 138

Bayfield, WI 54814

OR

➡ Donate at the link below. For more information, contact us at (715) 779-3335.

Crisp, juicy, and bursting with flavor—Bayfield’s famous apples are starting to ripen! Cruise the Fruit Loop and discover early-season apples. Whether you’re filling a bag, sipping fresh cider, or baking a pie, it’s the perfect time to savor this local favorite.

Check the latest Berry Farm & Orchard Report to see what’s ripe and ready!

Blue Vista Farm

34045 S. County Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5400

Friday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

APPLE FEST WEEKEND IS HERE! Bayfield’s biggest fall party is on!

PYO + Pre-Picked Apples (fill a bag/box, or let us do the heavy lifting)

Fresh-Pressed Apple Cider — cold, crisp, SO good!

Sweet Treats & Local Eats — honey tastings from Kaiserson Honey + farm-raised meats from Hoopsnake Farm Grab your crew, sip cider, snap some pics, and kick off Apple Fest the sweet way!

Superior Sauna & Steam

68670 State Farm Rd.

Ashland, WI

(715) 685-1468

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Location: 205 Wilson Ave.

From our home base in Ashland, Superior Sauna & Steam is bringing the best of what we do right to Applefest. That means functioning wood-fired saunas, guided programs, free community steam sessions, and even the debut of two brand-new modular sauna models.

For the first time, Apple Festival visitors can peek inside modular sauna designs, and enjoy a sauna session too. Visit the website link to check out free programming and reserve your spot for guided sauna programming.

Carnelian Mind Body Balance

300 Manypenny Ave

Bayfield, WI

(262) 312-8936

Feeling the need to reset and reenergize this Fall? Join Kim at Carnelian Mind Body Balance for a vibrant lineup of healing classes and events at the Bayfield Center for Well-Being. Whether you're seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection to self, October is your month to thrive!

Portside Bar & Restaurant

34475 Port Superior Rd

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5360

Thursday, October 2 - Saturday, October 4, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Apple Fest specials at Portside Bar & Restaurant

Celebrate the flavors of fall with Portside Bar & Restaurant's mouthwatering Apple Fest specials, running Thursday through Saturday.

• Thursday-Portside Surf and Turf: Savor a hearty 10oz ribeye steak topped with succulent shrimp $35
• Friday-Friday Fish Fry: Choose between fresh whitefish or walleye $26
• Saturday-Portside Apple Porkchop: Indulge in a slow-roasted porkchop, finished with savory gravy and a sweet apple marmalade $27

Wild Pursuits Boat Charter

Pike's Bay Marina

Bayfield, WI 54814

(507) 398-8678

Thursday, October 2 - Sunday, October 5

Experience the breathtaking autumn hues while cruising on Lake Superior's pristine waters! Discover the region's rich history with Captain Sue and enjoy some local Apfelhaus Sparkling (N/A) Apple Cider. Escape the crowds and listen to the onshore concerts from the comfort of your own boat tour. The weather forecast is looking great for some time on the lake! Enhance your Bayfield Apple Festival experience with a relaxing water excursion before the season concludes on Sunday, October 5th.

Bayfield Carnegie Library

37 North Broad Street

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3953

Friday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The library is having a used book sale in the library back meeting room on the Friday of Apple Festival from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Most items are $1 and $2 with a few special books priced individually.

Harbor House Sweets

127 W. Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 373-0565

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Come visit our Booth on Broad Street in Bayfield. We are located in front of the Chamber office.

We are selling: Chicken Mac-n-Cheese waffle cones Plain or Buffalo, Loaded Cheesecake - cheesecake with warm apple compote, caramel sauce, whipped Cream Caramel apples, Fudge Apples, Candy Apples, Italian Sodas, Chai Drinks, Coffee, Apple Cider.

Our store, Harbor House Sweets, will be closed during the apple festival and will reopen on October 9.

Lake Superior Scandinavian

204 Rittenhouse Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(218) 428-5109

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Our Lake Superior Scandinavian Signature 2025 Applefest Necklaces have arrived! Adorable pave apples, available in 18k gold-filled or silver, shimmer and shine on your choice of a stainless steel or gold dainty chain. The perfect Applefest keepsake! As always, $39. (Available now, and in-store only!)

AdventureUs

101 W. Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 209-4057

Apple Fest: Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Store: Saturday, October 4, 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Have family or guests in town? Bring them to AdventureUs!

Visit our storefront in Washburn Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m to say hi and explore local gifts and adventure gear.

You can also catch us at our Apple Fest booth on Broad St. by Rittenhouse Ave, right next to Full Keel Coffee. Stop by, shop, and make your festival weekend even more fun!

Adventure Club Brewing

35265 S Co Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715)  779-1010

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Stop in for your annual Cider Donut fix. We're pouring all weekend. End your Applefest adventure with Tigre! Tigre! on Sunday at 7:00. It's an unticketed performance by the Fox and Beggar Theater that mixes music, puppetry, and clowning.

Fall hours start next week:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Friday: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: Noon - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Yaku Superior

310 W. Superior St.

Washburn, WI

(415) 216-5029



Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Exciting news! This is our first time at Applefest and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Find us at 257 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield – just look for our signs, boards & Yaku Superior flag.

We’ll be serving our famous flaky Peruvian empanadas, sangria and homemade apple and blueberry flan. Come hungry, bring friends, and let’s make this Applefest unforgettable!

Sweet Fern Apothecary

229 W Bayfield St

Washburn, WI 54891

(715) 812-1200

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Sweet deal for you at Apple Fest!

Grab a screen shot of our image to the right or print it out and show this to us for $10 off your Sweet Fern purchase, when you buy $50 + at our Apple fest booth.

Find our booth on 2nd street, just down from the grand stage. Friday - Sunday at Apple fest.

We love taking care of the community. You deserve sometihng special during the Apple Fest celebration.

Hauser's Superior View Farm

86565 County Highway J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5404

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Come up to Hauser’s Superior View Farm and Apfelhaus Cidery to celebrate Applefest with us!

On Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th, join us for some special activities! We will have free parking and shuttles to and from downtown, food and drinks, hayrides through the orchards, pony rides, fresh-pressed cider, caramel apples, apple pies and squares from the Town of Russell, Apfelhaus Handcrafted Hard Cider tastings, and so much more!

Open daily 10am to 5pm!

Apfelhaus Cidery

86565 County Highway J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5404

Hours: Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Come up to Apfelhaus Cidery and Hauser’s Superior View Farm to celebrate Applefest with us!

On Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th, join us for some special activities! We will have free parking and shuttles to and from downtown, food and drinks, hayrides through the orchards, pony rides, fresh-pressed cider, caramel apples, apple pies and squares from the Town of Russell, Apfelhaus Handcrafted Hard Cider tastings, and so much more!

Honest Dog Books

40 S. 2nd Street

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5223

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5

Stop in this weekend to browse books & vintage vinyl, have a drink, grab a snack, sit in the sunshine.

We're kicking off AppleFest with WPR-sponsored Bach to Pop Pint-Sized Concert Friday, at 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday, Bayfield local Clint McCowan will be signing copies of his book, Thinking About Travel. The bar will be open all weekend serving local ciders, beer, and wine.

Something Vintage Jewelry

33 N. First St., Suite 101

Bayfield, WI

info@somethingvintagejewelry.com

Even though we couldn’t be there in person this year, we’re grateful to celebrate the spirit of Bayfield’s cherished tradition with you.

Just as the orchards tell a story of heritage, artistry and community, SVJ guides you to timeless vintage pieces that carry nature’s beauty into everyday style. We’ll see you at Apple Fest next year - but until then, stay tuned for more vintage treasures, seasonal collections and special holiday features coming your way soon. Explore Something Vintage Jewelry.

Shop online and sign up for our newsletter for updates on our exclusive pop-up events!

Encore Resale Store

10 S. Broad St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-0178

Hours:

Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend for Apple Fest! All of the proceeds from the treasures you purchase benefit CORE Community Resources.

We continue with our summer hours this week and next week Thursday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Our winter hours will start on October 17th, when we'll be open Friday & Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Thank you for shopping local and enjoy the fest!

Catholic Communities of the Bayfield Peninsula

(715) 779-3316

Friday, October 3

Pet Blessing after 9:00 a.m. Mass

St. Louis Catholic Church, Washburn

Saturday, October 4, 4:00 p.m. (Mass)

Holy Family Catholic Church, Bayfield

Sunday, October 5, 7:30 a.m. (Mass)

St. Francis Catholic Church, Red Cliff

Sunday, October 5, 9:15 a.m. (Mass)

Sunday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. (Pet Blessing)

St. Louis Catholic Church, Washburn

Sunday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. (Mass)

St. Ann Catholic Church, Cornucopia

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lapointe, Madeline Island

Mass: Memorial Day - Labor

One Community 5 Churches

Episcopal Church of Chequamegon Bay

125 N. 3rd St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3401

Sunday, October 5, 10:00 a.m.

How can we thank God for our beautiful, bountiful harvests: by showing our love and appreciation for Him in Sunday worship! Deacon Rose Ruthy will join Christ Episcopal Church in our praise. Look around our Bayfield--filled with fruit, joyful people, beloved family members, deep waters, our new fall rhythms--all because He created our magnificent world! Join us in celebrating love for everyone and everything.

Bethesda Lutheran Church

306 Washington Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5611

Sunday, October 5, 8:30 a.m.

This Sunday, we will be having a joint worship service at Bayfield Presbyterian Church. Note their address above. Pastor Connie will be preaching. Please join us there for worship and fellowship at 8:30. We strive to grow in acceptance and become a voice for inclusion, equity and justice. No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Bayfield Presbyterian Church

306 Washington Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5490

Sunday, October 5, 8:30 a.m.

The mission of the Bayfield Presbyterian Church is to glorify God. Through active ministries, we aspire to create a welcoming harbor for all and to serve as a lighthouse guiding us toward the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Join us for worship, stay for fellowship following the service.

Wild Rice Retreat

84860 Old San Rd.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-0178

Thursday, October 9, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

We warmly invite neighbors and visitors to join us for dinner 5–7pm, 7 nights a week. Each evening’s buffet is crafted by Executive Chef Brian Howe and his team, inspired by the seasons, local ingredients, and Ayurvedic principles of balance and nourishment.

Thursday, October 9 is Taco Bar Night — brisket, fish, chicken, plus plenty of vegan fare for a can’t-miss evening of bold flavors! Cost is $34 per person & includes water, coffee and tea. N/A beverages, beer & wine are available separately.

Guided Resilience

300 Manypenny Ave

Bayfield, WI

(651) 323-7798

Support your resilience and well-being with classes for body, mind, and spirit. Follow link for additional information. Coach Cami is a professional health and well-being coach, mindfulness and HeartMath trainer, and yoga instructor.

Crystalline Healing

104 Rittenhouse Avenue

Bayfield, WI

(715) 661-3113

Hours:

Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Keweenaw Copper Spheres, Slabs, End Cuts, & Free Forms in the crystal shop now!

Native Upper MI Copper connects the heart and root chakras, supporting self Discipline, connection to your higher self, physical healing, and instilling peace of mind.

Stop in the shop and take a look! Happy Applefest Everyone:) May the weather goddess shine down upon us! Namaste

Tate Commercial #101

10 N. 1St St. #101

Bayfield, WI

(715) 209-8140

Prime downtown retail space available Rittenhouse Ave., near Bayfield's waterfront.

Renovated historic building has high ceilings and tall windows, bringing in beautiful natural light. Main level 847 sq.ft., finishes lower level 540 sq.ft. plus 243 sq.ft. storage space. Imagine your gallery, store, shop or studio here, creating public and private spaces. Off-street parking, handicap accessible, with AC and private bath. Current tenants are interested in renting desk space, but can relocate.

Bayfield City Hall

125 S 1st Street

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5712

City Hall Office Hours:​

Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed, Monday, Friday & Holidays

Meeting Dates:

Monday, October 6, Harbor Commission, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, October 6, Fire Department, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 8, Public Works, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 15, Library, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 21, Planning, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 21, City Council, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 23, Playground Committee, 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 23, Parks and Rec, 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, October 23, Tree Board, 5:00 p.m.

Other Bayfield Area Links

Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce

Bayfield County Tourism

Cornucopia Business Association

Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce

Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce

Port Wing Business Association

Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce

Want to submit to the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau Community Blast?

The Community Blast is sent on Thursdays and contains pertinent local business and community information and news such as grand openings, hot deals, new business items or services, fundraisers, etc. The deadline for inclusion in the Community Blast is Wednesdays at noon. Only Chamber Members can submit to the email blast.