Vilas County Visitor Guide - 2020

19 Paul Bunyan Fest 10am-4pm.
Downtown Eagle River. Features chainsaw
carving demonstrations, 75+ arts and
crafts vendors and live music. Enjoy a
Paul Bunyan-sized lunch with a huge
beef sandwich and more. 715.479.6400
eagleriver.org
22 Car and Truck Show 8am-3pm.
Downtown Eagle River. Enjoy beautiful
cars and trucks on display, wonderful food
and lots of fun. Trophies will be awarded
in various categories. 715.479.4903
eagleriverbiz.biz
22 6th Annual Twin Triathlon 8am-Noon.
Downtown Phelps. 8K paddle on North
Twin, 16K bike ride, 5K run on Vista Lake
Biking Trails. Register as individual, family
or team. Register by Aug. 10 for T-shirt.
715.545.3800 | phelpswi.us
SEPTEMBER
4-6 Eagle River Gun Show 9am-5pm.
Eagle River Ice Arena. Gun shops and
collectors at one location buying and
selling firearms, ammo, knives and more.
608.752.6677 | bobandrocco.com
5 Northwoods Bad Dash Mud Run 10am-
1pm. Manitowish Waters. A 4-mile, 12-
obstacle mud run. Followed by music, food,
raffles, cold beverages and awards. Fun for
all! 715.543.8488 | mwbaddash.com
6 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show
10am-4pm. Downtown Eagle River. Take
in a late-summer arts-and-crafts show
featuring many area crafters as well as
artists from the Northwoods and beyond.
715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
6 Sausage Fest 11am-4pm. Riverview
Park. Enjoy music, dancing, raffles, a variety
of sausages and Octoberfest style beers.
Also enjoy lots of children’s activities.
This is an Eagle River Lions Club event.
715.479.2131
12 Septimber Ride 7am-3pm. Tribute
Brewing Company. Eagle River. Ride
the beautiful Three Eagle Trail, 28 miles
round-trip, or ride scenic county roads to
complete either a 60K or 100K loop route.
715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
12 Wild Rice Fest 8am-4pm. Downtown
Lac du Flambeau. Kickoff with a 5K run/
walk (registration at 8am) then enjoy wild
rice harvesting demonstrations, wild rice &
Indian fry bread cooking contest, vendors/
crafters, food and games! 1.877.588.3346
lacduflambeauchamber.org
12 Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair 9am-3pm.
Boulder Junction Community Center. Craft
show, farmers market and wild game
sandwiches at the Community Center from
9am-3pm. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
19 Colorama 9am-4pm. St. Germain
Community Park. Celebrate beautiful fall
colors and bountiful harvest at the
“Birthplace of Colorama.” Enjoy a craft
show, farmers’ market, and samplings
at “Pints in the Park” Beer Tasting.
715.477.2205 | st-germain.com
19 11th Annual Scarecrow Fest 11am-
5pm. Downtown Phelps. Free family fun,
kids’ games, scarecrow contest, pumpkin
chuckin’, quilt & fine arts display, hay
rides, 40+ craft fair vendors, music, food,
beverages. 715.545.3002
phelpsscarecrowfest.org
19 Sasquatch Sip & Stroll 5-7:30pm.
North Lakeland Discovery Center.
Manitowish Waters. Join us as we partake in
beer and wine tastings while hiking through
the forest. After your stroll, enjoy lakeside
music and appetizers! 715.543.2085
discoverycenter.net
19 Colorama in Land O’ Lakes 10am-
3pm. Land O’ Lakes area. Enjoy the fall
splendor in downtown Land O’ Lakes! Many
fun events for families including horse-drawn
wagon rides, food, music, tug of war, and
more! 715.547.3432 | landolakes-wi.org
20 Colorama Feast 7am-noon. Land
O’ Lakes area. Enjoy this traditional fall
breakfast! Tickets are $10/adults and $5/
children. Take-outs are available. Tickets are
available in advance at the Land O’ Lakes
Chamber of Commerce. 715.547.3432
landolakes-wi.org
26 Lakeland Rotary’s Rump Roast Run
7-11am. Torpy Park. Minocqua. 5K and 10K
run/walk on the streets and trails of
Minocqua. A calf-mile for kids!
715.356.3252 x2232 | rumproastrun.com
26 Beef-A-Rama 8am-4pm. Downtown
Minocqua. Join herds of festival goers and
enjoy watching chefs roasting beef up
and down Main Street, live entertainment,
contests, crafts, and lots of food.
1.800.44.NORTH | beefarama.com
27-30 Colorama Weekend in Sayner
10am-5pm. Downtown Sayner. Enjoy fall
festivities at the downtown shops Fri., Sat.,
and Sun. from 10am-5pm. Don’t miss the
Annual Colorama Brunch and Craft Show
Sun. from 9am-noon. 715.542.3789
sayner-starlake.org
OCTOBER
1-4 Cranberry Fest Marsh and Wine
Tasting Tours 10am-noon. Eagle River Area
Chamber of Commerce. Experience a twohour
tour with insight into the cranberry
process and witness the annual harvest.
After the tour, enjoy some tastings of
cranberry wine and other cranberry
products. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
3 Zurko Antique & Vintage Market
8am-4pm. Downtown Eagle River.
Enjoy the annual eclectic mix of antiques,
collectibles, shabby-chic, primitives, old
toys, vintage, advertising, pottery, country
farm and a host of treasures. All for sale!
715.526.9769 | zurkopromotions.com
3 Cranberry Fest Berry Bog Jog 5K Run/
Walk 9-10am. Riverview Park. Eagle River.
A family friendly 5K include a flat and fast
course (great for strollers/children). Each
paid participant will receive a specially
designed quality T-shirt. 1.800.359.6315
eagleriver.org
3 Cran-A-Rama 9am-3pm. Manitowish
Waters Community Center. Celebrate the
cranberry harvest season with an arts
and crafts fair, fresh cranberries, fall color,
marsh tours and more! 715.543.8488
manitowishwaters.org
3-4 Cranberry Fest 9am-4pm. Vilas
County Fairgrounds. Eagle River. Enjoy
fresh cranberries and craisins, delicious
foods, pastries and warm autumn drinks,
homemade goods, arts and crafts, clothing
and music. There’s something for everyone!
715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
10 Harvest Fest 10am-3pm. Downtown
Boulder Junction. Kids’ games, shop
the Haystack, fall treats, and hayrides.
Kids may dress in costumes and follow
Granny Autumn through downtown Boulder
Junction to the various event locations.
715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
10 Northwoods Fall Art Tour 10am-5pm.
Throughout Vilas County. A self-guided
tour of artist-owned galleries and studios.
Artist demonstrations and art available for
purchase. 715.385.3334
northwoodsarttour.com
NOVEMBER
7 Lioness Christmas In November
Luncheon and Craft Fair 10am-2pm.
Presque Isle Community Center. Craft
booths open at 10am, lunch 11am to
1pm, raffle drawings at 1:30pm. Start your
Christmas shopping early and enjoy lunch
while you shop. 715.686.2409
14 Great Shopping Escape 9am-3pm.
Boulder Junction Community Center. Gather
your girlfriends and escape to Boulder
Junction! Visit local shops, art galleries
and have breakfast or lunch at one of our
restaurants. 715.385.2400
boulderjct.org
14 Christmas Bazaar 2020 10am-3pm.
St. Germain Community Center. The craft
show features fresh wreaths and garland,
cookies sold by the pound, children’s
activities, raffles and a visit from Jolly Old
St. Nick. 715.542.2881 | st-germain.com
14 Old Fashioneds Up North 6-10pm.
Eagle Waters Resort. Eagle River.
Northwoods bartenders put their skills to
the test in our Old Fashioned making
competition. Heavy hor d’oeuvres provided.
Live entertainment with a supper club
theme. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
27 Christmas Walk 5-8pm. Boulder
Junction Community Center. Welcome in
the holiday season with the lighting of the
town, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus,
carolers, sleigh rides and treats for
shoppers. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
27 Santa Comes to Town 1-3pm.
Downtown Land O’ Lakes. Santa travels with
the children to the Town tree and Santa’s
Village for cookies, hot chocolate, Christmas
carols and gifts. Horse-drawn wagon rides.
715.547.3432| landolakes-wi.org
27-29 Christmas in Downtown Sayner
10am-5pm. Downtown Sayner. Enjoy
shopping, refreshments and spirit of the
season as the holidays officially commence
at the shops and restaurants of Sayner!
715.542.2884 | sayner-starlake.org
28 Christmas Walk Kids Day 10:30am-
1:30pm. Boulder Junction Community
Center. Christmas shopping house,
activities and lunch with Santa and
Mrs. Claus at the Community Center.
715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
28 Christmas in Minocqua Noon-5pm.
Downtown Minocqua. Visit Santa and his
reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides, and
more family holiday activities in downtown
Minocqua. 1.800.44.NORTH
minocqua.org
28 Jingle Bell Fun Run 3-5pm. St. Germain
Chamber Park. Join us “jingling” in the
holiday season with this fun filled run/walk.
Enjoy the “Lighting Up St. Germain” holiday
parade and town tree lighting. Register
online. 715.477.2205 | st-germain.com
28 “Lighting Up St. Germain” Holiday
Celebration 5-7pm. Downtown St.
Germain. Light up your holiday season.
Enjoy the “Lighting Up St. Germain” holiday
parade at dusk followed by caroling and
the lighting of the town Christmas tree.
715.477.2205 | st-germain.com
28 Christmas Craft Sale 8am-5pm.
Land O’Lakes Elementary School. Crafters
offer special holiday items to help you
complete your Christmas shopping. Food
& refreshments available. 715.547.3432
landolakes-wi.org
DECEMBER
4 Manitowish Waters Christmas for the
Town 4-6pm. Manitowish Waters. Enjoy
making Christmas crafts, hot dogs, chili
and Christmas cookies. Santa & Mrs. Claus
arrive at 5pm so have your Christmas lists
ready! 715.543.8488
manitowishwaters.org
11 Olde Time Christmas Celebration
5-8pm. Pipke Park. Presque Isle. Free.
Featuring horse-drawn sleigh rides along
snow-covered paths, bonfire, s’mores,
and hot drinks. Plus a special visit with
Santa. Sponsored by the Presque Isle
Lions, Lioness and Library. 715.686.2910
presqueisle.com
25-Jan. 1 Marvel in Manitowish Waters
8am-5pm. Manitowish Waters. Celebrate
the holidays in Manitowish Waters! Indoor/
outdoor activities throughout the town. Fun
for all! 715.543.8488
manitowishwaters.org
Chamber-sponsored events are in blue. Events subject to change. For a complete list of events, visit vilas.org.
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