July 25, 2024

We hope you all enjoyed the 4th of July weekend and the fireworks display in Bayfield!

We only need $3,000 to finish covering this year's fireworks!

We will continue to seek donations until the goal has been met.

We are so fortunate to have support from visitors and our community to provide this attraction.

Donations to date: $12,000

Goal: $15,000

For those who have already donated - THANK YOU!! Together we can make a lasting impact on our community.

You can donate by dropping of a check or cash to the Bayfield Chamber: 42 S. Broad Street or bay mail: PO Box 138, Bayfield WI, 54814

Memorial Park

2 Rittenhouse Ave.

Bayfield, WI

Thursday, July 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sean & Ian Okamoto

Sponsored by: The Bayfield Inn

Tuesday, July 30, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Michael Shynes

Sponsored by: Pier Plaza and Bodin Fisheries

Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. 

The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on the Concerts by the Lake Event Facebook Page, and on signage around Bayfield. 

Nomination deadline: Monday, July 29

The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau is accepting nominations for Apple Festival Royalty!

Please nominate the Apple Festival Queen or King and the Grand Marshal.

Follow the links below and fill out the forms to make your nominations.

Pictured are the 2023 Apple Festival Royalty: Grand Marshals, Allen and Mary Jo Rabideaux and Queen Elvira Albert.

The 2024 Art Escape Guides have arrived!

Please stop in and pick up some for your establishment!

We will do our best to distribute guides, but please come and pick them up at your earliest convenience!

If you would like us to drop them off at your store, please call us at (715) 779-3335.

You can also request a guide online at the link below.

Sweet Fern Apothecary

229 W. Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 812-1200

Thursday, July 25 - Wednesday, July 31

Brownstone Days Summer Scent Sale! Buy 2, Get 1, 50% off all Essential oils, Roll-ons, Aroma-mists, and incense. It starts Wednesday, July 24th, and ends July 31st.

Saturday, July 27, 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate this Saturday with Botanical Mocktails - This class takes you through the process of Creating unique botanical syrups so you may craft complex and well-rounded mocktails to enjoy with your friends in place of alcohol. We will make a few mocktails together and share in a toast! Sign up online, space is limited.

Hours:

Thursday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Honest Dog Books

40 S. Second St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5223

Thursday, July 25, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

At 5:30, Apostle 22 will be leading a wine tasting to warm us up for a talk with Mary Dougherty, which will begin at 6. Mary is the author of Life in a Northern Town, and will be telling stories about raising a family in northern Wis, cooking and eating all sorts of good things, living with dogs, embracing civic duty, and community organizing around factory farms.

American Family Insurance - Overland Agency

109 W. Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 373-5112

Thursday, July 25, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a Community Open House as we celebrate the new American Family Insurance - Overland Agency in Washburn!

Meet new agent Cara Overland and her family (husband Mike and son Sam), check out our beautiful new office space, and snack on some great complimentary BBQ food and refreshments.

"I'm thrilled to continue the 40+ year legacy of the American Family Agency in Washburn. We are dedicated to serving, supporting, and protecting our entire community." - Cara Overland, Agent

Cooking with Lars

85195 Hwy 13

Bayfield, WI

(406) 570-3518

Classes (*pre-register now):

Thursday, July 25 - Bread Making (2 Spots Open)

Thursday, August 15 - Outdoor Oven Fired Pizza

Take-Out (*pre-order now):

Monday, July 29 - Pork Tenderloin Banh Mi

Grab-and-Go: Sandwiches and Salads at Apostle 22 + Bayfield Wine and Spirits Market (downtown Bayfield) each Thursday! While supplies last!

Catering: Schedule your small party event! Visit our website for details. THANK YOU!

Bayfield Maritime Museum

131 S. First St.

Bayfield, WI

Thursday, July 25, 5:00 p.m.

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

Tuesday, July 30, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 1, 5:00 p.m.

Join us for more opportunities to row our just-launched St Ayles skiff. Drop in to be part of a crew of 4 rowers and a coxswain. No experience is necessary (in fact, it might just cause you frustration).

Have enough friends for a whole crew? Arrange another time for an outing by stopping in the museum for contact info. Want to be part of a rowing group that uses the boat regularly? Leave your contact info at the museum!

St. James Social

200 Rittenhouse Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 513-6780

Thursday, July 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

This Thursday July 25th join us once again for father + son duo MILO. Dinner from 5:00-9:00 p.m., and music from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 27, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 27th we are welcoming pianist Julie Poepping for a performance to accompany dinner service. Dinner is from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and music is 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

We are excited to announce that our seasonal and ever-changing Chef's menu is now available Thursday through Saturday! Book your reservation online https://www.exploretock.com/st-james-social or by calling 715-513-6780.

Harbor Table

130 W. Harbor View Dr.

Washburn, WI

(715) 209-8252

Friday, July 26, 5:00 p.m.

Kick off your weekend with live music by Roger Lee starting at 5:00 p.m. Our delicious fish fry will be available at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 27, 9:00 a.m.

Head down to the North Coast Car Show at 9am. It's an outdoor event, so bring your shades and sunscreen! Stop by the Bloody Mary Bar from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for $15 and keep the party going all day long!

Sunday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Funday! We open at 11:00 a.m. with $6 Bloody Marys, Margaritas, and Mimosas all day long! Kitchen hours: 2:00-10:00 p.m.

Friends of the Apostle Islands

National Lakeshore

(715) 449-8602

Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.

Join us at Big Top for "Song for the Wild," a multi-media concert celebrating the legacy of Sigurd Olson, one of America's greatest conservationists of the 20th century. Tickets available online at bigtop.org.

Kiddiwink Kids

108 W. Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 812-1121

Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join Kiddiwink Kids to celebrate Washburn's Brownstone Block Party! There will be free art and craft projects for kids of all ages, in-store specials, and deals for walk-in paint-your-own-pottery! Cotton Candy Chaos will sell their super yummy cotton candy and some junior entrepreneurs with a lemonade stand! You won't want to miss our in-store and pottery painting deals as we only offer these specials a couple of times a year!! Don't let the construction scare you away! Come celebrate!

Harbor House Sweets

127 West Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 373-0565

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



Come visit our tent at Brownstone Days from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We will have a few options to choose from: Chicken Mac n Cheese waffle cones, Pulled Pork Beef brisket Nachos, Our featured Sweet Treat will be Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream on a Birthday Cake Cone with rainbow sprinkles.

Hours:

Monday, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday - Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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

AdventureUs

101 West Bayfield St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 209-4057

Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate AdventureUs’ 6-year anniversary and the 2-year mark for Full Keel Coffee with a cold press and affogato fundraiser supporting our Washburn City Parks Fund.

Saturday, July 27th, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Make sure to check out Washburn’s Brownstone Community Block Party ALL week long!

****Anniversary HAT SALE 10% off all Hat's - NOW through the 31st*****

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Bayfield Winery and Blue Ox Cider

87380 Betzold Rd.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3274

Saturday, July 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Live Music with Isiah Driessen

Sunday, July 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Live Music with Jeremy Koehl

With the heat predicted, cool down with a wine slushie this weekend.

Hours:

Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

La Pointe Center for the Arts

794 Chebomnicon Bay Rd.

La Pointe, WI

(715) 747-3321

Saturday, July 27, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 -3:00 p.m.

Event Location: Harry Nelson Rec. Center



Experience the magic of birds like owls, hawks, falcons and eagles live and up close. Sponsored by the Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve. Funding from the Grutzner Madeline Island Fund & the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.

Up Next:

Aug. 3: LPC Gallery August Artist Reception

Aug 8: Live Music @ the Stagemobile: Molly O & the Danger Band

Aug. 9-11: Positivity Children’s Theatre Summer Shows

Click our website for all events.

Wild Rice Retreat

84860 Old San Rd.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-0178

Saturday, July 27, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Wild Rice Retreat is celebrating 3 years of vibrant life here in our Bayfield community! We are committed to continuing to create opportunity and positive impact on the life journeys of our locals and visitors alike.

Please join founder, Heidi Zimmer for a joy-fueled yoga flow class imbued with readings, music and inspiration that brought Wild Rice Retreat to life. This celebratory class is open to all levels and FREE to our community. Let's celebrate under this grand July sky together.

Silverwaves Jewelry

126 Rittenhouse Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 913-0256

Saturday, July 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Event Location: Wild Rice Retreat

Join Silverwaves Jewelry for a wonderful creative day to learn basic metalsmithing techniques while you hand forge a set of 5 stacking rings that are uniquely yours.

No experience is necessary. All levels of jewelry makers are welcome. Tool use and materials included in cost of workshop as indicated below for creating 5 stackable rings (3 sterling silver, 2 copper).

Cost: $175.00/person

Hoop's Dockside

207 Wilson Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-1250

Saturday, July 27, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Hoop's Dockside Summer Festivities continue! The Marshall Star Band from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will be playing Saturday night from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. They have three strong vocalists, along with steel/fiddle, piano, and lead guitar. Their set lists cover a wide range of music, from classic to top forty country, as well as classic rock favorites and originals. Hope you consider spending a warm summer night with us at Dockside!

Bayfield Presbyterian Church

306 Washington Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5490

Saturday, July 27, 5:30 p.m.

Noted for capturing the enthusiasm of audiences with a dynamic style and accessible music, Strikepoint’s concert selections can range from Bach to Lady Gaga and include familiar and new music. Strikepoint’s most recent album, “Reflections,” is often praised for its ability to calm the mind and restore the spirit, making it a popular choice for meditation, yoga, and music therapy.

Sunday, July 28, 10:00 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.

Holy Family Catholic Church

232 N. 1st St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3316

Sunday, July 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Serving Bratwurst, hot dogs, cole slaw, desserts and beverages. Raffle drawings as well as the drawing for our grand prize of $5,000. Everyone is welcome at this event.

Christ Episcopal Church

125 N. 3rd St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3401

Sunday, July 28, 10:00 a.m.

Father Mark Ricker, with Artist Julie Poepping, will assist in feeding our souls this Sunday, July 28. We will never be hungry for the love of God. Just as Jesus gave bread to thousands, we too can be givers, not takers. His Life was given for us; we intercede for those sick and suffering around us. Join with a community of caring believers.

Bethesda Lutheran Church

109 S. 6th St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5611

Sunday, July 28, 8:30 a.m.



Please join us for worship this Sunday. Red Cliff Elder, Jim Pete will be giving a message. All are welcome.

Bayfield Summer Concerts

306 Washington Ave.

Bayfield, WI

Wednesday, July 31, 5:30 p.m.

Event Location: Bayfield Presbyterian Church

LUMINA is an eclectic professional women's ensemble, dedicated to the mystery, beauty and hope inherent in music. Drawing from a rich well of musical sources, including Medieval chants, Renaissance motets, folk song traditions, and works by living and local compers, their sounds are rich, complex and enchanting.

"Our goal is to share the spiritual experience of music through performance, participation, and education."

StageNorth Groundlings

123 Omaha St.

Washburn, WI

(715) 373-1194

Friday, August 2, 7:00 p.m.

Disco Ball returns Friday, Aug 2, 7:00 p.m. at StageNorth Theater in Washburn featuring disco music by Champagne Glitter Train! There will be drinks, apps, costume contest and lots of dancing!

Tickets are $25 for this 3rd annual fun event supporting transformative theatre in Chequmegon Bay!

Bayfield Area Shops

Friday, August 2, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the first Friday of each month, as participating Bayfield retail locations will keep their doors open until 7:00 p.m. just for you!

Guided Resilience

300 Manypenny Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(651) 323-7798

Tuesday, August 13, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Many seek mindfulness skills as a remedy to disruptive conditions. BUT... mindfulness can also be a personal skill that amplifies the good experiences of life. Mindfulness helps savor precious moments, relationships, and work in a way that elevates and sustains mood and energy. From a recent participant: "I just loved this class, I think the 8 week repetition and the weekly class kept me on task. I broke habits I didn’t like and was able create new better ones." - Suz Thompson

Herbster Studio Art Tour

Bark Point Rd.

Herbster, Wi

(715) 828-9695

Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18

The Herbster Studio Art Tour will be open to the public for it's 16th consecutive year on August 17th and 18th.

This popular event is a special chance to to meet nationally and regionally acclaimed painters, woodworkers, fiber artists, photographers and ceramic artists who will open their studios to display and discuss their work with the community. The public will see artists showcase a diversity of their creative work inspired by Lake Superior's beautiful south shore.

There are multiple stops on this tour:

81855 Lenawee Rd

87685 Bark Point Rd

87755 Bark Point Rd.

87835 Bark Point Rd.

88255 Bark Point Rd.

89455 Bark Point Rd.

Wild Pursuits Boat Charters

Pikes Bay Marina

Bayfield, WI

(507) 398-8678

Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2, 2024

Do you like to play games?! We sure do! So we are adding bingo to all Labor Day boat tours running Friday, August 30th through Monday, September 2nd!

Winners will receive their choice of local business gift cards (from Apostle 22, Clipper Brewery, Guided Resilience) Wild Pursuits gifts, and more!! Book your boat tour and enjoy finding items on the lake to fill in your bingo card. Wild Pursuits offers many choices for tours, or customize your own tour. This is the last long weekend of the season- you deserve some time on the lake!

Red Cliff Community Health Center

36745 Aiken Rd.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3707

Saturday, August 31

My name is Laurie Butterfield I am the Behavioral Health Outreach Specialist for the tribe and collaborating with Ashland & Bayfield Co. on promoting International Overdose Awareness Day by displaying PURPLE lights for those who have lost their lives or families who have been affected by illicit drug poisoning and substance abuse overdose which has hit the Bay Area communities like an epidemic. I am looking for support in prevention, harm reduction, and awareness from our local businesses.

Bayfield Recreation and Fitness Resources

140 S. Broad St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5408

Full-time, year-round position cleaning and maintaining the facility, as well as managing the facility on weekends. Find the full job description online and send your resume to info@bayfieldrec.org

Pier Plaza

1 Rittenhouse Ave.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3330

Hours:

Tuesday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, 3:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Monday, CLOSED

Our Deck is open daily, weather permitting! Reminder we do not take reservations for dining. Our Ice Cream Window is open daily with 12 flavors to choose from!

Looking for Lake View Lodging with private Deck and Rooms under $200 per night, give us a call to book today 715-779-3330! Happy Summer!

Howl Adventure Center

35265 South County Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5561

Hours:

Sunday- Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Now there's all sorts of good food and drink options available at Howl! Our cafe inside Adventure Center is serving up delicious coffee and iced drinks, plus gelato and snacks.

Superior Taco Truck is open Thursday - Sunday now serving sandwiches and salads from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and tacos 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. and we'll also have their lunch items available in the cafe cooler so you can grab and go anytime!

Adventure Club Brewery has extended weekend hours, opening at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and Noon Saturday and Sunday, for beer and cocktails!

Adventure Club Brewing

35265 S. Co. Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-1010

Summer Hours:

Monday-Wednesday, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday, Noon - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Noon - 8:00 p.m.

We are finally settling into expanded summer hours.

August will be much easier to remember, Noon - 9:00 p.m. every day!

Benoit Cheese Haus

23920 Cty Hwy F

Ashland, WI

(715) 746-2561

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Fresh chees curds arrive every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Fresh Colby on Thursday. Over 150 cheeses with some Imports. Come sample some amazing Wisconsin cheeses! An up North destination for all ages.

Come see what all the cheese buzz is about & check out our website with KBJR's On the Job feature at the link below.

Bayfield Dirt

89850 Old County Rd. K

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5031

Bayfield Dirt can help you with yard enhancement, excavating services, driveway repair, building sites, gravel, sand and screened topsoil delivery and much more. We can also haul away unwanted earth material like rocks, stumps, mud or sand. Classified or unclassified, we’ll haul it all. Call Brandon or submit an estimate request form on our website to get scheduled.

Encore Resale Store

10 S. Broad St.

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-3455

Hours:

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

Being creative can be a piece of cake. Repurposing, reusing, recycling and reinventing keeps items out of landfills, and it's fun! A bundt cake pan fits beautifully around an outdoor patio table umbrella hole. Fill it with flowers or herbs and enjoy. What creative ideas do you have? We'd love to hear them.

Hauser's Superior View Farm

86565 Cty Hwy J

Bayfield, WI

(715) 779-5404

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

Hauser's Superior View Farm, greenhouse, nursery, orchard, cidery, and gift shop welcome you to visit our 5 generation farm! Find homemade jams and jellies, gifts galore, and Apfelhaus handcrafted hard cider. Enjoy the view from the top of our 1928 Sears Roebuck Barn, check out Grandpa's collections, or hike the trail! Farming in Bayfield since 1908!

City of Bayfield

125 South First St.

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

July 29, Harbor Commission 4:30 p.m.

July 31, Public Works 9:00 a.m.

August 1, Parks and Rec. 4:00 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.