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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar, choice of meats, biscuits & gravy, french toast, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, juice, or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you can even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: 1101 John Avenue Superior, WI
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM






Monday, August 2, 2010
Event Title: Lake Superior Day
Monday, August 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Come to the south shore of Lake Superior and enjoy in the celebration of Lake Superior Day. Kayak tours, geocaching, art show, good food. Herbster, Cornucopia, & Port Wing Wisconsin. July 17-18 10-3 http://southshorewi.com





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Monday, August 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Where: Cable Natural History Museum
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
From within the lake's deep, clear waters, Dave Thorson (interpreter, author, historian, and forester/hydrologist) will bring to life the lake's wildlife, history, and science. The entertaining variety of Lake Owen stories, tales, and legends, will captivate the young and the young-at-heart alike. Meet at the Museum by 9:00 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited to 8. Contact the Museum to register.





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST
Take a trip back in time aboard our historic train and spend a couple of relaxing hours. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, through farm fields, along the beautiful Namekagon River, and passes over the Bean Creek Trestle. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Event Title: Lake Superior Day
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Come to the south shore of Lake Superior and enjoy in the celebration of Lake Superior Day. Kayak tours, geocaching, art show, good food. Herbster, Cornucopia, & Port Wing Wisconsin. July 17-18 10-3 http://southshorewi.com





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, and fresh watermelon. There will be plenty of ice cold lemonade & Iced Tea during this 2 hour ride on our historic train.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: 1101 John Avenue Superior, WI
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
History Theatre presents a true story of a favorite teacher who in 1927 was fired for speaking out against school policy and the students from three Superior schools went on a month-long strike, generating national news coverage.





Thursday, August 5, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST
Take a trip back in time aboard our historic train and spend a couple of relaxing hours. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, through farm fields, along the beautiful Namekagon River, and passes over the Bean Creek Trestle. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Where: Spooner, WI
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Jack Pine Savage Days, live music under the tent
(Thurs, Fri, Sat), Crazy Days sidewalk sales and arts & craft show
(Fri/Sat), Teen Safe Night (Fri), Car show, outdoor sports show,
fun run/walk, volleyball, horseshoes (Sat), Food booths all days,
Firemen's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Summit St. (Sun).
Sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. (715)
635-2168 or (800) 367-3306 www.spoonerchamber.org






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Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Where: Spooner, WI
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Live music under the tent(Thurs, Fri, Sat), Crazy Days sidewalk sales and arts & craft show(Fri/Sat), Teen Safe Night (Fri), Car show, outdoor sports show,fun run/walk, volleyball, horseshoes (Sat), Food booths all days,Firemen's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Summit St. (Sun). Sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce.





Event Title: Lutheran Church Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale
Where: Stone Lake, WI
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM
For more information contact: 715-865-5500





Where: Port Wing, WI
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM
Artists will be working along the shoreline of Lake Superior, painting outside for all to view. Exhibit and judging of works produced and art demonstrations including a wood kiln firing, pottery wheel throwing demo and painting demo for public on Sat Aug 7.





Where: Port Wing, WI
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM






Where: Port Wing
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Artists will paint along the beautiful Port Wing shore of Lake Superior. Plein Air refers to the process of painting on site and from nature. The public is invited to come and watch. There will be an exhibition and wet paint sale of the paintings created on Saturday Aug 7 from 4-8pm. Come meet and watch the artists and enjoy the view! For more information, call 715-774-3799.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: 1101 John Avenue Superior, WI
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM






Friday, August 6, 2010
Where: Centennial Park, Downtown Spooner
Friday, August 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
All proceeds go towards the Railroad Memories Museum. For more information call: 715-635-3325.





Event Title: Lake Superior Day
Friday, August 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Come to the south shore of Lake Superior and enjoy in the celebration of Lake Superior Day. Kayak tours, geocaching, art show, good food. Herbster, Cornucopia, & Port Wing Wisconsin. July 17-18 10-3 http://southshorewi.com





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Friday, August 6, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Where: Spooner, WI
Friday, August 6, 2010
Live music under the tent(Thurs, Fri, Sat), Crazy Days sidewalk sales and arts & craft show(Fri/Sat), Teen Safe Night (Fri), Car show, outdoor sports show,fun run/walk, volleyball, horseshoes (Sat), Food booths all days,Firemen's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Summit St. (Sun). Sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce.





Where: Port Wing
Friday, August 6, 2010
Artists will paint along the beautiful Port Wing shore of Lake Superior. Plein Air refers to the process of painting on site and from nature. The public is invited to come and watch. There will be an exhibition and wet paint sale of the paintings created on Saturday Aug 7 from 4-8pm. Come meet and watch the artists and enjoy the view! For more information, call 715-774-3799.





Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, August 6, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of three rotating entrees, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Where: 1101 John Avenue Superior, WI
Friday, August 6, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM






Saturday, August 7, 2010
Where: 1101 John Avenue Superior, WI
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 7:30 AM






Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Event Title: Burnett Arts Festival
Where: Lakeview Event Center, 24467 State Rd 35/70, Siren
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM
Burnett Arts Festival is s fine arts and artisan craft show featuring more than 50 local/regional artists and artisan crafters with a special exhibit: Burnett County Through Artists' Eye - Yesterday & Today partnering with the Burnett County Historical Society to showcase 19th century art and artifacts of the fur trade. Food, live music, a special children's art project, and other special activities. Held in conjunction with the Siren Summerfest





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Shell Lake
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday habitat guided tours, Shell Lake, register at (715)
468-2097





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Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour and 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas, and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Where: Spooner, WI
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Live music under the tent(Thurs, Fri, Sat), Crazy Days sidewalk sales and arts & craft show(Fri/Sat), Teen Safe Night (Fri), Car show, outdoor sports show,fun run/walk, volleyball, horseshoes (Sat), Food booths all days,Firemen's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Summit St. (Sun). Sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce.





Event Title: Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Family Range Day
Where: At the shooting range Jct. Cty. Hwy. A & Mann Rd., Spooner
Saturday, August 7, 2010
All types of shooting, free of charge. For more information contact: (715)635-2319.






Where: Port Wing
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Artists will paint along the beautiful Port Wing shore of Lake Superior. Plein Air refers to the process of painting on site and from nature. The public is invited to come and watch. There will be an exhibition and wet paint sale of the paintings created on Saturday Aug 7 from 4-8pm. Come meet and watch the artists and enjoy the view! For more information, call 715-774-3799.





Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of Prime Rib, Prociutto and Goulda Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Where: Herbster, Wisconsin, Beach Pavilion
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 6:26 PM
This is an annual event held on the south shore of Lake Superior at our beach Pavilion. Fresh corn on the cob, brats, Polish sausage, hot dogs. Camp on the big lake in Herbster's camp ground. Boat launch available.





Where: Beach Front Pavilion on the Lake Shore
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Time: 7:39 PM
Herbster's Community Club sponsors its annual Corn & Brat Fest. This is held at the pavilion on the beach -- South Shore of LAKE SUPERIOR. Come and enjoy the fun and eat great food while looking out on Lake Superior. Stay in our camp ground on either tent or RV sites. www.herbsterwisconsin.com





Sunday, August 8, 2010
Event Title: 5th Annual Herbster Volunteer Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Where: Herbster Historical Gym
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 6:00 AM
5th Annual Herbster Volunteer Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, August 8, 2010
6 am - Noon
Herbster Historical Gym
Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Juice, Milk, Coffee and Hot Tea
Bake Sale/Children Craft Table
All proceeds go to the Herbster Volunteer Fire Department






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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 8:45 AM
Herbster by the Lake Days-10-5 Run 5-K Walk
Along the South Shore of Lake Superior, Herbster, WI
Register/pick up Race Packets:
Sunday, Aug 8, 7am Campground Pavilion
Race time:
8:45 am Kids Fun Run 9:00 am 10k & 5k
Catagories: Male, Female 10k Run & 5k walk
25 & under, 26-35, 36-45, 46-60, 61-70, 71 & over
Kids Fun Run 10 & under

Info Contact:
Sara Mustonen (715)774-3223






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Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar, choice of meats, biscuits & gravy, french toast, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, juice, or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you can even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Danbury
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM
Ice Cream Social at Forts Folle Avoine! Cost: $2.00 - Join family and friends for an old-fashioned get together!





Monday, August 9, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Monday, August 9, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Where: Cable Natural History Museum
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
From within the lake's deep, clear waters, Dave Thorson (interpreter, author, historian, and forester/hydrologist) will bring to life the lake's wildlife, history, and science. The entertaining variety of Lake Owen stories, tales, and legends, will captivate the young and the young-at-heart alike. Meet at the Museum by 9:00 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited to 8. Contact the Museum to register.





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST
Take a trip back in time aboard our historic train and spend a couple of relaxing hours. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, through farm fields, along the beautiful Namekagon River, and passes over the Bean Creek Trestle. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, and fresh watermelon. There will be plenty of ice cold lemonade & Iced Tea during this 2 hour ride on our historic train.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST
Take a trip back in time aboard our historic train and spend a couple of relaxing hours. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, through farm fields, along the beautiful Namekagon River, and passes over the Bean Creek Trestle. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Friday, August 13, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Minong Summer Days
Where: Minong, WI
Friday, August 13, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM
Softball tournament, volleyball, music, street dance, food, crafts, & fireworks. For more information contact:(715) 466-4840.






Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, August 13, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of three rotating entrees, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Saturday, August 14, 2010
Event Title: 8th Annual “Just for the Fun of It” Day
Where: Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Crafts (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), food booths, farmer's market, garage sales
(8 a.m.-4 p.m.), firemen's water fight (1 p.m.), entertainment, and
music. For more information contact:(715) 865-3302.





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Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Shell Lake
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday habitat guided tours, Shell Lake, register at (715)
468-2097





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Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour and 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas, and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Minong Summer Days
Where: Minong, WI
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM
Softball tournament, volleyball, music, street dance, food, crafts, & fireworks. For more information contact:(715) 466-4840.






Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of Prime Rib, Prociutto and Goulda Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Sunday, August 15, 2010
Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar, choice of meats, biscuits & gravy, french toast, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, juice, or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you can even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Monday, August 16, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Monday, August 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Where: Cable Natural History Museum
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
From within the lake's deep, clear waters, Dave Thorson (interpreter, author, historian, and forester/hydrologist) will bring to life the lake's wildlife, history, and science. The entertaining variety of Lake Owen stories, tales, and legends, will captivate the young and the young-at-heart alike. Meet at the Museum by 9:00 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited to 8. Contact the Museum to register.





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST
Take a trip back in time aboard our historic train and spend a couple of relaxing hours. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, through farm fields, along the beautiful Namekagon River, and passes over the Bean Creek Trestle. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, and fresh watermelon. There will be plenty of ice cold lemonade & Iced Tea during this 2 hour ride on our historic train.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST
Take a trip back in time aboard our historic train and spend a couple of relaxing hours. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, through farm fields, along the beautiful Namekagon River, and passes over the Bean Creek Trestle. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Friday, August 20, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Friday, August 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, August 20, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of three rotating entrees, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Saturday, August 21, 2010
Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Shell Lake
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday habitat guided tours, Shell Lake, register at (715)
468-2097





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Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour and 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas, and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Friendship Commons, 118 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM
1 p.m. Film: The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
2 p.m. Talk on monarch butterfly and Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Tour of Girl Scout Container Gardens, refreshments provided by AODA Grant.
3 p.m. Kid's movie Where the Garbage Goes
Free and open to the public.
Event sponsored by Happy Tonics, Inc. and Leopold Education Grant
Hosted by Pines and Lake Girl Scout Troop





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Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of Prime Rib, Prociutto and Goulda Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Sunday, August 22, 2010
Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar, choice of meats, biscuits & gravy, french toast, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, juice, or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you can even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Monday, August 23, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Monday, August 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Where: Cable Natural History Museum
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
From within the lake's deep, clear waters, Dave Thorson (interpreter, author, historian, and forester/hydrologist) will bring to life the lake's wildlife, history, and science. The entertaining variety of Lake Owen stories, tales, and legends, will captivate the young and the young-at-heart alike. Meet at the Museum by 9:00 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited to 8. Contact the Museum to register.





Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Thursday, August 26, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Experience an afternoon of high tea in the visitor centers greatroom at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park 8500 Cty Rd U Danbury Wi. A tasty menu of sweets, savories and fine teas will be served on china hand painted by award winning artist Mary Ann Putzier. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Hats and gloves are optional! Call 715-866-8890 or email fahp@centurytel.net for reservations or information





Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Title: Annual Bayfield County Quilt show
Where: Washburn Cultural Center
Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
A low-key, 'show us what you do', non-juried exhibit of Bayfield County quilters. Visitors vote on favorites for 'Best of Show' ribbons in multiple categories. Reception: 4-6 Saturday, August 7th.





Where: St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Spooner
Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM
All proceeds go towards the Washburn County Area Humane Society. For more information contact: 715-635-4720.





Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of three rotating entrees, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Where: Barkers Island - Superior
Friday, August 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Celebrate the ancient Oriental sport of Dragon Boat racing on the waterfront at Barker's Island in Superior. This is the second largest festival in the United States with up to 100 teams participating.
Food and Beverage vendors
Arts and Crafts Fair
Entertainment
Free for spectators - free shuttle bus service available from Mariner Mall






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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Shell Lake
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday habitat guided tours, Shell Lake, register at (715)
468-2097





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Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour and 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas, and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of Prime Rib, Prociutto and Goulda Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.

Adult $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Where: Barkers Island - Superior
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Celebrate the ancient Oriental sport of Dragon Boat racing on the waterfront at Barker's Island in Superior. This is the second largest festival in the United States with up to 100 teams participating.
Food and Beverage vendors
Arts and Crafts Fair
Entertainment
Free for spectators - free shuttle bus service available from Mariner Mall






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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov






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Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar, choice of meats, biscuits & gravy, french toast, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, juice, or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you can even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $35 Child (age 3-12) $25 Family (2A & up to 5C) $120

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Barkers Island - Superior
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Celebrate the ancient Oriental sport of Dragon Boat racing on the waterfront at Barker's Island in Superior. This is the second largest festival in the United States with up to 100 teams participating.
Food and Beverage vendors
Arts and Crafts Fair
Entertainment
Free for spectators - free shuttle bus service available from Mariner Mall






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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Where: Cable Natural History Museum
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
From within the lake's deep, clear waters, Dave Thorson (interpreter, author, historian, and forester/hydrologist) will bring to life the lake's wildlife, history, and science. The entertaining variety of Lake Owen stories, tales, and legends, will captivate the young and the young-at-heart alike. Meet at the Museum by 9:00 a.m. and return by noon. Space is limited to 8. Contact the Museum to register.





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