Vilas County Visitor Guide - 2021

19 St Germain Colorama 9am-4pm.
St. Germain Community Park. St. Germain.
St. Germain is proud to be the “Birthplace
of Colorama.” Something for the entire
family. Sample regional craft brews at
our “Pints in the Park” Beer Tasting.
715.477.2205 | st-germain.com
24-26 Colorama Weekend in Downtown
Sayner 10am-5pm. Downtown Sayner.
Spend the weekend in Sayner and
celebrate the colors of the season! Enjoy
fall festivities at the downtown shops Fri.,
Sat. and Sun. sayner-starlake.org
25 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
25 Beef-A-Rama 8am-4pm. Downtown
Minocqua. Join herds of festival goers in
downtown Minocqua on the last Saturday
in September. 1.800.44.NORTH
beefarama.com
26 Annual Colorama Brunch & Craft Show
9am-noon. Sayner Community Center.
Sayner. Brunch and craft show at the Plum
Lake Community Center. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Plum Lake Library and the
Plum Lake Women’s Club. sayner-starlake.org
30-Oct. 3 Cranberry Fest Marsh and Wine
Tasting Tours Times vary. Eagle River Area
Chamber of Commerce. Eagle River. This
amazing two-hour tour offers insight into
the cranberry planting and growing process
while actually witnessing the annual harvest.
715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
OCTOBER
2 Zurko Antique and Vintage Market
8am-4pm. Downtown Eagle River. Enjoy
an 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
2 Cran A Rama 9am-3pm. Manitowish
Waters Community Center. Manitowish
Waters. Celebrate the cranberry harvest
season with an arts and crafts fair, fresh
cranberries, fall color, marsh tours & more!
715.543.8488 | manitowishwaters.org
2-3 Cranberry Fest 9am-4pm. Vilas
County Fairgrounds. Eagle River. Enjoy
arts and crafts, cranberry food sales,
cranberry bakery, entertainment, Cranberry
Fest souvenirs, fitness events and so much
more. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
8-10 Northwoods Fall Art Tour 10am-
5pm. Various locations. A self-guided
tour of artst-owned galleries and studios.
715.776.7872 | northwoodsarttour.com
9 26 th Annual Harvest Fest 10am-3pm.
Downtown Boulder Junction. Kids games,
Shop the Haystack and fall treats.
Kids may dress in costumes and follow
Granny Autumn through downtown to the
various event locations. 715.385.2400
boulderjct.org
16 Olives in October 6-10pm. Whitetail
Inn. St. Germain. Join in the fun sampling
martinis made by some of the best
bartenders in the Northwoods. Tickets sell
out fast! 715.477.2205 | st-germain.com
30 Ghouls Night Out – HalloWine Walk
5-8pm. Downtown Boulder Junction. Stroll
from shop to shop, and a few restaurants
too, for a Halloween themed Wine Walk.
Dress in costume for the costume contest!
715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
NOVEMBER
13 10 th Annual Great Shopping Escape
9am-3pm. Boulder Junction Community
Center. Boulder Junction. Meet home
party reps at the Community Center. Visit
local shops, art galleries and have breakfast
or lunch at one of our restaurants.
715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
13 Christmas Fest 10am-2pm. Sayner
Community Center. Sayner. Festive crafts
and community activities. Sponsored by
the Plum Lake Women’s Club.
sayner-starlake.org
13 Old Fashioneds Up North 6-9pm.
Eagle Waters Resort. Eagle River.
Northwoods bartenders put their skills
to the test in our Old Fashioned making
competition. Enjoy heavy hor d’oeuvres
and live entertainment throughout the
evening. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org
26-28 Christmas in Downtown Sayner
10am-5pm. Downtown Sayner. Enjoy the
shops, refreshments, and holiday spirit
as the restaurants and shops of Sayner
officially kick off the season!
sayner-starlake.org
26 Santa Comes to Town 1-3pm. Land
O’ Lakes area. Children get a chance to
visit with Santa and share their wish lists
in Land O’ Lakes. Santa arrives at the
airport and heads to the town tree and
Santa Village across from the library. Fun
for all! 715.547.3432 |golandolakeswi.com
27 33 rd Annual Christmas Walk 5-8pm.
Downtown Boulder Junction. 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 at the stores. 715.385.2400
boulderjct.org
27 Breakfast with Santa 8-11am.
Gateway Lodge, Land O’ Lakes. Come for
breakfast and enjoy a visit with Santa.
Gifts for the children. Bring your camera
for a special picture with Santa.
27 Christmas Walk Kids Day 10:30am-
1:30pm. Boulder Junction Community
Center. Boulder Junction. Christmas
shopping house, activities and lunch with
Santa and Mrs. Claus. 715.385.2400
boulderjct.org
27 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 “Lighting Up St. Germain” Holiday
Celebration All-day event. Downtown
St. Germain. Ring in the holidays by
shopping Small Business Saturday, and
then enjoy the “Lighting Up St. Germain”
holiday parade at dusk and the lighting of
the town Christmas tree. 715.477.2205
st-germain.com
28 Jingle Bell Fun Run 3K 3-5pm.
Downtown St. Germain. Jingle in the
holiday season with this fun-filled run/
walk. Enjoy the “Lighting up” St. Germain
holiday parade, town tree lighting, and
St. Nick! 715.477.2205 | st-germain.com
DECEMBER
4, 11, & 18 Sleigh Rides 11am-3pm.
Downtown Eagle River. Come enjoy your
holiday shopping while taking a free horse
drawn sleigh ride from Railroad Street
through Downtown Eagle River to Trig’s.
715.479.4903 | eagleriverbiz.biz
10 Olde Time Christmas Celebration
5-8pm. Pipke Park. Presque Isle. Join
us for horse-drawn sleigh rides along
our snow-covered lake paths, sledding,
ice skating, bonfire, s’mores, hot drinks
and a visit from Santa. 715.686.2910
presqueisle.com
26-Jan. 1 Marvel in Manitowish Waters
Times vary. Manitowish Waters. Count
down to the New Year in Manitowish
Waters with low/no cost, family-fun,
indoor/outdoor activities! 715.543.8488
manitowishwaters.org
29 Winter Family Play Day 11am-2pm.
North Lakeland Discovery Center,
Manitowish Waters. Activities that are
fun for the whole family, including winter
scavenger hunts, snow critter building,
snowshoe games and horse-drawn sleigh
rides. 715.543.2085 | discoverycenter.net
SAUSAGEFEST IN EAGLE RIVER
Mark M. | Eagle River
The band played on.
Chamber-sponsored events are in blue. Events subject to change. For a complete list of events, visit vilas.org.
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