May 25, 2023

Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau

Community Blast

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Memorial Day Services in Bayfield

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Monday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.


Please join the Apostle Islands Honor Guard on Monday, May 29 to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. There will be two services held at the following locations:


Greenwood Cemetary, Bayfield

Up Washington Avenue and Cemetery Road

Service: 10:00 a.m.


Memorial Park, Bayfield

2 Rittenhouse Avenue

Service: 11:00 a.m.


Thank you to our veterans and those who have served our country.

Concerts by the Lake: Sponsorship Opportunities

Tuesday, June 20 - Thursday, August 31

Tuesday and Thursday Nights at 7:00 p.m.


The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau has THREE sponsorship opportunities left for our Concerts by the Lake series!


Please consider sponsoring a Tuesday concert. Concerts by the Lake are held in Memorial Park in Bayfield every Tuesday and Thursday, June 20 - August 31, starting at 7 p.m.


A special THANK YOU, to the Bayfield Inn for sponsoring Thursday night Concerts by the Lake.  


Your sponsorship includes: 

  • Mention/Tag on the Bayfield and the Apostle Islands Social Media
  • Sponsor name on Bayfield.org Concert by the Lake event 
  • Business name mentioned in Concerts by the Lake Radio Advertising with Heartland Communications. 
  • Sponsor name mentioned during the concert 
  • Sponsor name on flyers/signage around town


Please contact Carol Fahrenkrog to sign up for a sponsorship: [email protected],

715-779-3335.

Concerts by the Lake Lineup

Volunteers Needed for Flower Basket Watering

Help Water the Baskets


Thank you to everyone who purchased a flower basket! We have sold out all of our spaces.


Consider becoming part of the flower basket watering crew. Multiple volunteers will add to the fun and lighten the load for all! These baskets are an important part of beautifying Bayfield so it's important to give them the best care possible! The days available are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

 

Call the Chamber at (715) 779-3335 or email [email protected] to learn how to volunteer.

Live Broadcast "Garden Talk" with Larry Meiller

Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion

2 E Front Street

Bayfield, WI



Friday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


The 21st annual Bayfield in Bloom events will start with a live broadcast of Wisconsin Public Radio's "Garden Talk" with Larry Meiller on Friday, June 2. The Live Broadcast will take place at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion.


Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the live broadcast starts at 11:00 a.m.


Chat with Larry following the broadcast at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Enter to win prizes and giveaways! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Register

Blessing of the Fleet

Memorial Park

2 Rittenhouse Ave

Bayfield, WI



Sunday, June 4, 1:00 p.m.


History comes to life with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony on Sunday, June 4, at 1:00 p.m. as commercial fishing boats, tugboats, powerboats, excursion crafts, kayaks, and rowboats parade through Bayfield’s City Harbor. As they pass by the tip of the pier, clergy from the Apostle Islands community will grant each vessel a blessing for safe passage and a prosperous season on Lake Superior. Register your boat online at the link below!

Register your Boat

Bayfield in Bloom Garden Tour

Various Locations

Bayfield, WI



Saturday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Don’t miss the Bayfield Garden Tour, Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the plants at some of Bayfield’s finest gardens. Some homeowners and gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Garden Tour Maps will be available at the Bayfield Chamber and VIsitor Bureau a week prior to the event.

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Bayfield Chamber Office Closed Memorial Day

Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau

42 S. Broad Street

Bayfield, WI


The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau office will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.


The Visitor Center is open for folks to grab brochures.


Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau

Member Submissions

Expanded Hours for the Summer Season

Artists Squared Gallery

631 W Bayfield St

Washburn, WI

(952) 923-5222



New hours starting Thursday, May 25

Thursdays - Saturdays 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Open Monday, May 29, Noon - 6:00 p.m.


More fiber art, abstract paintings, graphic art, and original drawn designs by artists adding new work to the gallery this season filling it with exciting colors, shapes, lines, textures, and more.


Artists Squared Gallery will also be open Memorial Day Weekend on Monday, May 29 from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. The gallery also offers visitors access to an art library, a grand piano, and art videos showing on a screen across from a comfortable couch.

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Expanded Summer Hours and New Artists

Artists on the Byway

406 W Bayfield St

Washburn, WI

(952) 923-5218



New hours starting Thursday, May 25

Wednesdays - Saturdays Noon - 6:00 p.m.


We are welcoming several new artists and adding new art into the gallery for this season: paintings and photographs at Artists on the Byway that reflect artists' experience of living on the Bayfield Peninsula in images of the lake, skies, flowers, trees, birds, lighthouses, underwater photography, and more.


Memorial Day weekend only:

Sunday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, May 29, Noon - 6:00 p.m.

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Maritime Museum Opens for the Season

Bayfield Maritime Museum

131 S 1st St

Bayfield, WI



Opening Thursday, May 25

Hours:

Sundays - Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


The Bayfield Maritime Museum will open this Thursday! We are looking for volunteers to help us keep the doors open all summer free for all to enjoy and learn about the nautical history of Bayfield. Stop by the museum if you are interested in volunteering.

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Karaoke & Dance Party with JD Bass

The Creamery

31 S 1st St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3363



Thursday, May 25, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.


Join us for another rousing rendition of Karaoke with your host, JD Bass Entertainment! Must be 21+. No outside food or drinks. Full bar, snacks, pizza, and drink specials available! Come early for HAPPY HOUR from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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Dining Update and Deck Opening

The Bayfield Inn

20 Rittenhouse Ave

Bayfield, WI

(715)779-3363



Friday, May 26 - Deck Opening (drinks only)

Lunch will start June 2, dinner will start mid-June.


Daily 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Breakfast

Daily 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch in the Lounge

Wednesday - Saturday 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Food

Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner Lakeside

Friday and Saturday 5:00- 8:00 p.m. Dinner Lakeside


We have a large group coming in the first two weeks of June and we will not have food service June 4 - 7 and June 11 - 13. We will serve dinner only on June 8 and 14.

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Lake Superior Whitefish Tacos

Copper Crow Distillery

37395 Hwy 13

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-0275



Friday, May 26, 4:00 p.m.


Heeee's Baaaack! Benton's Famous Lake Superior Whitefish Taco truck will again be featured at Copper Crow Distillery this Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Stop in and enjoy a fish taco along with one of our award winning cocktails. Hope to see you this weekend!

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Re-Opening for the Season

Erickson Orchards and County Store

86600 Betzold Rd

Bayfield, WI

(715) 913-0717



Friday, May 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Come to the Country Store this Friday as we re-open for the season. We have been busy getting the store ready for you! Many new items for purchase! We are excited to see you all, lots of wonderful bakery items will be available. We look forward to seeing you all at Erickson's.

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Pier Plaza Hours and Specials

The Pier Plaza

1 Rittenhouse Ave

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-333



Tuesdays - Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fridays - Saturdays 11:00 a.m- 9:00 p.m. 

Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Mondays


We hope to be open Sunday nights this summer with a few more team members! Looking for Dishwashers, Front Desk Associates, Line Cooks, and Servers. Send your application to [email protected]. Our deck is open and dog friendly!


We now offer online food ordering at https://www.toasttab.com/pier-plaza-1-rittenhouse-ave

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Free Pancake Breakfast

Bethesda Lutheran Church

109 S 6th St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5611



Sunday, May 28, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.


Please join us for a free community pancake breakfast this Sunday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. No donations will be accepted. All are welcome.

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Live Music this Weekend at Bell Street Gallery & Artbar on Madeline Island

Bell Street Gallery

104 Rittenhouse Ave (Bayfield)

807 Bell Street (Madeline Island)

(715) 779-1335



Bayfield:

Thursday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Sunday - Monday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Madeline Island:

Friday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


The Artbar opens this weekend! Enjoy live music with Stitch in Time on Saturday, May 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and Sonofmel on Sunday, May 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Enjoy coffee, wine, beer, and soda.Click our website to view the full music lineup for this season.

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Hauser's Bare-Root Perennial Sale ends May 29

Hauser's Superior View Farm

86565 County Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 209-6717



Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. through May

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. starting in June


It's your last chance this spring to purchase bare-root perennials from Hauser's Superior View Farm! The bare-root sale will end May 29, but Hauser's will still have an assortment of potted perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs, in our retail greenhouse!


We will also have potting soil, topsoil, compost, and cedar mulch!

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Memorial Day Weekend: Open for dinner Sunday Night

The Fat Radish

22270 County Hwy C

Cornucopia, WI

(715) 742-3200



Friday - Saturday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Brunch) 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Dinner)


Friday Night - All-you-can-eat Fish Friday along with our new summer menu.


Saturday Night - New Menu


Sunday - We are open for Brunch 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Dinner 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.


Next week we start our Summer Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday Brunch 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

Sweet Sailing

120 Rittenhouse Ave

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3682



Tuesdays, Thursdays - Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is back in town! Yum!!! You know it's the best ice cream in town. Stop in and get a scoop, or two or three!

Take-out, Classes, and Catering

Cooking with Lars

85195 State Hwy 13

Bayfield, WI

(406) 580-1619




Take-out (*pre-order now):



Monday, June 5 - Spicy Pork Meatball Banh Mi

Monday, June 12 - Trout Burger

Monday, June 19 - TBA

Monday, June 26 - TBA


Classes (*pre-register now):


Tuesday, May 30 - Sushi Rolls

Tuesday, June 20 - TBA

Tuesday, June 27 - Fish Cakes


Or schedule your own private cooking class!


Catering: Schedule your small-party event now! More info on our website. Thanks for your support!

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Tap into your Intuition with the New Oracle Cards

Crystalline Healing

20 North 1st St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 661-3113




Open Fridays & Saturdays 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Stop at the Crystalline Healing shop and take a look at our new decks including: Cat Tarot, Fairy Wisdom Oracle, Spirit Animals, Sacred Geometry, Lantern Oracle, and more. Plus some new books: How to Love Yourself by Louise Hay, Nature Spirits and Elemental Beings by Marko Pogacnik , and WA The Art Of Balance by Kaki Okumura just to name a few.

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4 Years at Adventure Club Brewing

Adventure Club Brewing

35265 S. County Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-1010



Saturday, May 27,


Beer, Music, Games! Get ready to celebrate! We'll be hosting a bag-toss tournament as well as other fun opportunities to play outside and win cool brewery prizes. Superior Tacos will be serving up their magic. Noble and Friends will fire up some live music in the evening. And the stacks of burning wood will be much smaller Sunday morning. By the way, Mondays are back on the schedule!

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SoundCheq Music Festival

Stagenorth Groundlings

123 W. Omaha St

Washburn, WI

(715) 373-1194



Friday, May 26 - Sunday, May 28


SoundCheq Music Fest is an annual music festival in Washburn, Wisconsin, featuring local musicians and taking place at the heart of the Chequamegon Bay region.


The festival is three days of good times and great tunes!

$25 for a 3-day pass!

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Bayfield Community Cider Release Party with Lost In the Woods Improv

Bayfield Winery and Blue Ox Cider

87380 Betzold Rd

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3274



Saturday, May 27, 5:00 p.m.


It's time for the official release of the Bayfield Community Cider! All of the profits from this cider are going to the Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Education Fund. Community members generously donated enough apples and pears for us to make a 100-gallon batch. If you haven't tasted it or bought your own bottle yet, come on out.


Lost in the Woods Improv will be here to make you laugh while you have a drink for a good cause.

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Memorial Day Weekend Hours

Kiddiwink Kids

108 W Bayfield St

Washburn, WI

(715) 812-1121



Thursday, May 25, Closed

Friday, May 26, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday, May 29, Closed


Stop into Kiddiwink Kids for some holiday weekend fun! We have adjusted and extended hours and are stocked full of all the kids creative activities, toys, and gifts! We have plenty of pottery painting reservations available Friday through Sunday.


Looking to paint with a group larger than 4 and/or just staying for the weekend? No worries, we can ship your finished piece and host larger parties in the green space behind our store.

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Holy Eucharist and the Celebration of Jesus' Ascension to Heaven

Christ Episcopal Church

125 N 3rd St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3401



Sunday, May 28, 9:30 a.m.


Please join all in the celebration of Jesus' Ascension into Heaven on Sunday May 28, 2023. Father Scott Kirby and Artist in Residence, Julie Poepping, will assist in Holy Eucharist and sacred hymns to memorialize the glorious event.


We will hope for a beautiful warm Bayfield greeting of sun and warmth for an outdoor coffee hour. Come all to enjoy the refreshment of soul and body through our Lord.

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Harbor House SweetsClosed Memorial Day

Harbor House Sweets

127 W Bayfield St

Washburn, WI

(715) 373-0565



Open 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed Monday, May 29


Ice Cream Season Homemade Ice Cream is Back! Harbor House Sweets will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.

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Encore 50% off Anything Floral

Encore Resale Store

10 South Broad Street

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3455



Sale starts Friday, June 2


To celebrate Bayfield in Bloom, Encore Resale Store is offering 50% off the price of any item with flowers on it. Floral patterned shirts shoes and skirts! Floral patterned dishes, faux flowers, flowers on blankets! If it's floral, its half price!


Sale running June 2 - 10. Summer hours start in June -now open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

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Share the Harvest Volunteers and Superior Lifelong Learning is Back

CORE Community Resources

257 Manypenny Ave

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3457



Friday, June 2, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.


Gardening season is here!!! Want to join us at Good Earth Gardens to grow food for our food pantry? We'll prep the beds on June 2, and plant on June 6 and 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


We're kicking off our Superior Lifelong Learning Summer Series with retired ecologists & Superior Rivers Water Association volunteers' Ulf Gafvert and Bill Route on June 2. For more information or to register -- check out our website.

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World Trails Day: Mark Your Calendar

City of Bayfield Parks & Recreation: Bayfield Area Trails

25 South First Street

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5712



Saturday, June 3, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Event Location: Big Ravine Trail


Help us celebrate World Trails Day by volunteering in the Big Ravine. Bring a rake and gloves. After this year's high water, we'll be working to get the trails back into shape. We will rebuild the stream crossing, construct a small footbridge at the bottom of the Sweeny Switchback, stabilize a section of the Pine Bluff Trail, reestablish the Upper Gil Larsen Trail, and clean up the School, Hemlock Heights, and Pine Bluff Trails.


More details are to be posted on the Bayfield Area Trails website next week.

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Feta in Bleu Jeans Babe - June Dairy Customer Appreciation Day

Benoit Cheese

23920 County Hwy F

Ashland, WI

(715) 746-2561



Saturday, June 3, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


We’re celebrating you, our amazing customers!

There will be lots of In-Store Sales, Cheese Prizes, Great Giveaways, Games, and Tasty Treats! It’s sure to be fun for all ages!


Special guest this year: Mason Area Ambulance Service presents its Big Raffle ($8,000 Grand Prize!!). Come support this great all-volunteer community service.


WIMI Radio will be grilling out from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. We’ll pick the WIMI Prize Wheel winners at 1:00 p.m.

 

Come join us for a great day of food and fun. This event is made possible by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Chequamegon Dairy Assn., and Benoit Cheese Haus! 


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Call for Submissions to the June Out and Proud Art Show

Authentic Superior

15175 Spruce Tree Drive

Herbster, WI

(715) 774-3849



Sunday, June 4 - Friday, June 30


In celebration of Pride Month, we are collaborating with the Washburn-Chequamegon chapter of PFLAG for a show celebrating the unique creativity of our LGBTQIA+ community!


Join us for an amazing exhibit showcasing the variety of visual & literary arts created by our queer community. We are still seeking artists of all kinds to submit a visual or literary piece to exhibit at the show! See details below.

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Docent Invitation Bayfield Heritage Association

Bayfield Heritage Association

30 N Broad St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5958



Wednesday, June 7, 2:00 p.m.


The BHA 2023 season is fast approaching! Come join a fun-loving group that enjoys sharing the rich historical fabric of the Bayfield area through vivid exhibits each summer. BHA invites you to our Docent Orientation on Wednesday, June 7. Join us and see if you would like to participate three hours a week. Whether you were born here, moved here, or are a summer resident, BHA has a place for you! We will wrap up the session with a “get to know you” cheese and wine reception.

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2nd Annual Plein Air Washburn Festival

Chequamegon Bay Arts Council and

Washburn Cultural Center

1 E Bayfield St

Washburn, WI

(203) 536-9765



Thursday, June 8 - Saturday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.


Explore the Joys of Painting Outdoors! The Plein Air of Washburn (PAW) Festival is free to attend and welcomes aspiring artists, practicing artists new to plein air, experienced plein air artists, and guests.


The three-day festival will culminate in a final celebration of artists, with the chance to view, discuss, and enjoy time together. The focus will be on oil, watercolor, and pastel techniques, as well as sharing time and insights with like-minded artists and friends.


The location is at the Washburn Cultural Center and outdoor parks in Washburn.

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Flamingle in the Garden at Queen's View

Bayfield Civic League Sponsored Event

Queen's View Bed and Breakfast

108 N 3rd St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3019



Friday, June 9, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for the FLAMINGLE in the Garden fundraiser to restore the 110-year-old Gazebo in Memorial Park! $100/person. Experience exquisite gardens and sweeping Lake Superior views, beverages, and hors d'oeuvres! Raffle items will include paintings by Mary Rice and Karlyn Holman plus more!


Reservations are required in advance by calling Dianne Nussbaum at (715) 779-3019 or at Hauser's Superior View Farm daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This event is made possible through the generosity of Katherine Rice Hayes & Margie Erickson.

Lupine Festival in the Village of Cornucopia

Cornucopia Business Association

Cornucopia, WI

(715) 742-3232



Saturday, June 10, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Village Rummage Sale, Lake Shore Shops, The Fat Radish, Artisan Outdoor Market, Ehlers General Store, The Farmhouse, Cornucopia Coffee & Sweet Shoppe, and Lost Creek Adventures are hosting this event. At 11:00 a.m. - build your own lupine bouquet.

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Ribbon Cutting at Queen's View

Queen's View Bed and Breakfast

108 N 3rd St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 600-1260



Saturday, June 10, 11:00 a.m.

Please join us for a ribbon cutting and guided tours at Bayfield's newest bed and breakfast! The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:00 a.m. with guided tours of the bed and breakfast from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.


Self-guided tours of the Queen's View gardens are available from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as part of the Bayfield in Bloom Garden Tour. Visit www.queensviewbayfield.com for more information about Queen's View lodging rooms, outdoor, heated plunge pool, rooms, and special event spaces.

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Community Funds Golf Outing

Apostle Islands and Chequamegon Bay Area Community Funds

Affiliates of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation



Friday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.


Tickets and sponsorships are on sale for the Golf: Fore the Greater Good Tournament on June 16 in Ashland, sponsored by the Apostle Islands-Chequamegon Bay Area Community Funds.


The event raises funds to support the work of the two funds, which provide grants to nonprofits for community projects and scholarships. The funds are affiliates of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. They cover communities throughout the Bayfield peninsula, including Ashland, Bad River, Washburn, Bayfield, Red Cliff, and the Apostle Islands, including Madeline Island.

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Bayfield Summer Concerts: Wednesdays

Bayfield Summer Concerts

Locations: Bayfield Maritime Museum

and Presbyterian Church

Bayfield, WI

(715) 292-7826



Wednesdays, June 21 - September 13, 5:30 p.m.


Concerts are at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church (except where noted) at 5:30 p.m. Click on the Facebook page for the listing of 2023 summer concerts.

Freshwater Paddler Sea Kayak Symposium

Lost Creek Adventures

22475 Hwy 13

Cornucopia, WI

(715) 953-2223



Thursday June 22 - Sunday, June 25


We're teaming up with Friends of The Apostle Islands and other area businesses to offer the 1st annual Freshwater Paddlers Sea Kayak Symposium, June 22-25, 2023.


Our Theme: "Access For All" is to help people of all abilities enjoy what the Apostle Islands have to offer. Free admission to check out the vendors, with tuition covering skills clinics and coaching with options for more in-depth certifications.

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Wild Pursuits and Bell Street Gallery Partner for Cruise/Pizza/Concert on Wednesday Nights

Wild Pursuits Boat Charter

Pike's Bay Marina

Bayfield, WI



Wednesdays starting June 28, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.


Book your private boat cruise with Wild Pursuits and take a ride over to Madeline Island to enjoy wood-fired pizza and a free concert at the Bell Street Gallery. This is available on Wednesday nights starting on June 28. The boat will leave Pike's Bay Marina in Bayfield at 4:30 p.m., cruise over to look at a shipwreck, and then head over to the island for dinner & music! The boat will return to Bayfield around 6:30 p.m.


Reservations can be made on the Wild Pursuits website. A list of concerts can be found at www.bellstgallery.com/events/.

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New National Parks Blankets and Pillowcases

AdventureUs

101 W. Bayfield St

Washburn, WI

(715) 209-4057



Open Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


We’re super excited to launch new National Parks Monsters and gorgeous Kenneth Crane Poster designs to our BEST-SELLING blankets and pillowcase. Perfect for adding character to your RV, as gifts, or simply showing off your love of the National Parks. Made HERE, Made WELL.


 Follow the link to order ONLINE - Locals can choose free store pick-up.

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Call for Volunteers

Bayfield Rec Center

140 S Broad St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5408



Saturday, August 5


Volunteers are an integral part of the Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim. We have a number of shifts and roles available from helping with set up, sales, registration and more. Most shifts are 3 hours long. To find out all available opportunities, call the Rec Center or check out the volunteer registration tab. You can sign up for as many shifts as you can comfortably manage. ​When: August 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2023 Where: Bayfield, Multiple locations over multiple days(Rec Center, Howl, Beach, etc).

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Meeting Space, Workshops, and Private Workshops

Workshop 46.8 N

40 S 2nd St

Bayfield, WI

(715) 913-0256



Meeting Space: Did you know Workshop 46.8° N is available to rent as a fully-equipped meeting space? This includes tables, chairs, dry erase board, projector, screen, and WIFI!


Workshops & Private Workshops: We'd love to have you join us in our fully equipped studio for one of our many workshops scheduled this summer. You can also arrange for private workshops. A fun way to celebrate your next birthday party or girl's weekend!


See our website to learn more about this fantastic space.

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Cornucopia Art Crawl Poster Contest

Cornucopia Art Crawl

Cornucopia, WI

(651) 587-0017



Event Date September 9 - 10


The 2023 Poster Contest Flyer is available. Please help us create a visual image for the Cornucopia Art Crawl on September 9 and 10 to promote the event.


To view the flyer with instructions, link on the website and Select Corny! Or Email [email protected] with questions.

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BMO CD Promotion

BMO Bank

100 Main St. E

Ashland, WI

(715) 682-3422



Check out our current CD rates. 13 - month and 25 - month 4.5% APY. 35 month, 45 month and 59 month CD - 4.3% APY. Minimum $1000.


Questions? Contact any one of the following bankers: Diane Vlasaty at (715) 682-0511, Craig Darwin at(715) 682-0510, or Sarah Copp at (715) 682-0513. 

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City of Bayfield Updates

City of Bayfield

125 South First Street

Bayfield, WI

Phone: (715) 779-5712

Fax: (715) 779-5094

Emergencies: (715) 373-6120 or 911



City Hall Office Hours:​

​​Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday: Closed


May 25 - Tree Board, 5:00 p.m. -This meeting is in person only

June 1 - Parks & Recreation, 8:00 a.m.

June 5 - Harbor Commission, 4:00 p.m.

June 5 - Fire Department, 5:30 p.m.

June 13 - Public Works Committee, 9:00 a.m.

June 14 - Planning, 5:00 p.m.

June 21 - Council, 5:30 p.m.

June 26 - ARB, 5:00 p.m.

June 27 - Planning, 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


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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.


Submit a Blast