Northwoods Summer Fun Guide | Summer 2022

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Hunt Hill a THERE ARE SUMMER CAMPS PLANNED
sanctuary FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS:
for animals
and humans • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, June 6-10
and July 13-17
alike
• Youth Day Camp: Awesome Animals Week, June
Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary is a nonprofit Hunt Hill hosts classes, camps and overnight 20-24
nature Sanctuary and learning center open to programs for youths and adults on nature and
all and dedicated to fostering understanding, outdoors skills, wilderness survival, ecology, • Youth Day Camp: Super Scientists Week, June
appreciation and protection of the environment language immersion and natural history. The 27-July 1
through hands-on exploration.
focus is to immerse people in nature to deepen • Individual Youth Day Camps, July 5-8, July 11-15
The sanctuary is a nationally known and Aug. 1-5
environmental center that hosts educational their understanding and appreciation of the
programs for children and adults. environment. • Adult Spanish Language and Culture Immersion
Camp, July 24-29
The land is surrounded by 600 acres of mature In addition to public programming, Hunt Hill
forest, glacial lakes, tamarack bogs and meadows, offers programs on request, both on- and off- • Wisconsin Master Naturalist Course, Aug. 14-19
and offers diverse habitats supporting a variety of site, for schools, clubs, bus tours and more. The There are many other programs offered
flora and fauna that has disappeared from other facilities, which include dormitories, are available throughout the summer (note: not all are held at
areas due to habitat loss and fragmentation. In the for rent by clubs, schools, reunions, camps and the sanctuary):
undisturbed aquatic and terrestrial communities, weddings. The recreation hall offers opportunities • Birds & Beer – Bird Migration, Wednesday, June 1,
guests may observe sandhill cranes, golden- for year-round programs and has an accessible
winged warblers, porcupines, bog orchids, bathroom available throughout the year for 6 to 7 p.m., Perlick Distillery, Sarona.
insectivorous sundew plants and more. All plants hikers. Located just off the main camp are two • Bat Roost Count, Friday, June 3, 8 to 9:30 p.m.
and animals are protected at the sanctuary and left rustic cabins that can be rented to offer a peaceful • Nature Apps: Wildflower Apps, Saturday, June 11, 9
to live their full, natural lives. retreat in the woods.
to 10:30 a.m.
There are 13 miles of hiking trails through the Every year, the sanctuary hosts a golf fundraiser, • Summer Solstice Paddle, Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 to
property, leading visitors through each of the Hit for the Hill. This year, the tournament will
special habitats. The public is welcome to hike the be held on Friday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 9 p.m.
trails from dawn to dusk daily at no cost. p.m. at Butternut Hills Golf Course in Sarona. • Paddle Day, Saturday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
Registration includes an 18-hole scramble, prizes,
pig roast dinner and an auction. p.m.
• Birds & Beer, Wednesday, July 6, 6 to 7 p.m., Buck
A nature playscape is open during daylight hours A Saturday Cakes at the Lake program is held
with a pond-less waterfall, sand pit, mud kitchen, ‘n’ Beams, Cameron.
balance logs, fort and more. at Hunt Hill from 8 to 11 a.m., with a pancake • Bat Roost County, Saturday, July 23, 8 to 9:30 p.m.
breakfast and educational nature program. • Fungi Walk, Saturday, July 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The Discovery Trail, labeled Barred Owl Trail on Predators will be held June 11; Rare Turtles of • Birds & Beer – Birds & Birding, Wednesday, Aug. 3,
maps, has monthly games in which staff members Wisconsin June 25; Moose July 9; Spider Webs,
hide eight to 15 themed items along the third-mile Aug. 13; and “Ma’iigan” (Wolves) and the 6 to 7 p.m., The Bar, Rice Lake.
trail. Families are encouraged to hike the trail to Ojibwe Aug. 27. To learn more, visit hunthill.org or call
see how many items they can find. 715.635.6543. Hunt Hill is located at N2384
Hunt Hill Rd. in Sarona.

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Area golf courses

Black Bear Golf Club – 18- Siren National Golf Club – 19-hole (yes, one extra)
hole championship layout with a championship golf course with pine and hardwood forests
multitude of water features and lining bentgrass fairways and greens perfect for beginner
tree-lined fairways. 7677 Nancy and pro golfers. Over 100 feet of elevation changes. 8606
Lake Rd., Minong. 715.466.2314. Waldora Rd., Siren. 715.349.8000. sirennational.com
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Spooner Golf Club – A Tommy Vardon layout on this
Butternut Hills Golf Course – 18-hole, par 72 classic course with tree-lined fairways and
Rolling fairways and challenging rolling hills. W6120 Cty. Hwy. H, Spooner. 715.635.3580.
greens on Long Lake at this spoonergolf.com
18-hole course. N2981 Golf
Rd., Sarona. 715.635.8563. Tagalong Golf – 18-hole course adjacent to Red Cedar
butternuthillsgolfcourse.com Lake. 2853 29th Ave., Birchwood. 715.354.3458.
tagalonggolf.com
Fox Run Golf Course – Ren Belland
design on a regulation nine-hole Voyager Village – Two courses, 27 holes and a par
course with tree-lined fairways, three 3 course among scenic woodlands and wetlands,
water holes, many greens and white featuring rolling hills, maintained greens, nearby wildlife
beach sand bunkers. Also a par 3 and challenging play. 28851 Kilkare Rd., Danbury.
course with large greens and distances from 105 to 215 yards. 27536 Hwy. 35, 715.259.3910. voyagervillage.com/course-details.
Webster. 715.866.7953. foxrun.golf
White-Tail Wilderness Golf Course – 9-hole course designed by Mike
Gordon Pines Golf Club – Challenging nine-hole course amid pine trees and Waltzing featuring 1,650 yards from the longest tees for a par of 29. 27225 Hwy.
water areas adjacent to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. 6809 E. Fire Hill 35, Webster. 715.866.8276.
Rd., Gordon. 715.376.4653.

Grantsburg Golf Course – Nine-hole course featuring 1,933 yards of golf
from the longest tees for a par of 32. 333 W. Saint George Ave., Grantsburg.
715.463.2300. www.golfgrantsburg.com

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Trails accessed through communities located along it, east of Spooner off Highway 70. Singletrack, old
including Minong, Spooner, Trego, Rice Lake, logging trails and portions of an ATV trail for a wide
Multi-use trails Wascott, Gordon, Solon Springs and Sarona. variety of skill levels.

Depending on the trail, a variety of pastimes ATV County forest roads: Access in Birchwood off
might be pursued, including hiking, biking, skiing, Highway 48 and Main Street. More info: County
snowshoeing, ATVing, UTVing, motorcycling and Forestry, 715.635.4490.
horseback riding.
BURNETT COUNTY Spooner City Park: Six-mile trail with bridges, log
The region’s multi-use trails include: piles and steep climbs and descents through forested
Burnett County has 50 miles of summer ATV/UTV lands. Plus activities such as Frisbee golf, ballgames
Gandy Dancer Trail: A 98-mile route from St. trails and 80 miles of Frozen Ground ATV/UTV or grilling.
Croix Falls to Superior. The southern section from trails, plus 120 miles of winter ATV/UTV trails
St. Croix Falls to Danbury is surfaced with crushed connecting to Douglas and Washburn counties as Wildcat Trail: Nineteen miles in a rustic setting with
limestone and is open to walking, biking, skiing and well as Pine County, Minn. More info: 715.349.2157, county forest, wildlife and Glacier Lake. Four miles
snowshoeing. The northern section has a 30-mile www.burnettcounty.com east of Spooner off Highway 70.
trail along an abandoned railroad grade that travels
north from Danbury to Minnesota before looping WASHBURN COUNTY Birding trails
east. There are connections to OHV trails in the St.
Croix State Forest, as well as camping. Access is Harmon Lake ATV Trail: A 12-mile connecting Wisconsin Great Birding and Nature Trail – Lake
at numerous points along the trail. A state trail pass route between the Beaverbrook Trail and Spider Superior Northwoods Region: Highway-based
is required on some portions. More information: Lake Loop system, linking Spooner, Wild River Trail trail merging bird watching with trails, natural
715.378.2219, 715.349.2157 or 715.468.9294. and Birchwood. resources, historic areas and parks in 18 northern
Wisconsin counties. The trail’s guide describes 87
Tuscobia State Trail: A mix of history and scenic Spider Lake ATV Trail: An 18-mile loop around stops and outlines the type of wildlife, plants and
beauty, the trail is a 74-mile abandoned railroad Spider Lake through county forest and along road geological features likely to be found near each stop.
grade that runs through Barron, Washburn, Sawyer routes. It starts at the Spider Lake Resort near More info: DNR, 888.DNRINFO; tourism offices;
and Price counties for ATV riding, snowmobiling, Birchwood and runs a loop around Spider Lake, travelwisconsin.com; 800.432.8747
hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing and and also heads south to the Tuscobia Trail, east to
bird watching. The trail intersects with the Wild Birchwood and north to the Birchwood Fire Lane. Hiking trails
River Trail north of Rice Lake. Between Haugen
and Birchwood, the trail merges with the Ice Age Stony Brook Trail: A 20-mile trail connecting BURNETT COUNTY
National Scenic Trail and is closed to motorized Minong to Sawyer County and linking to the Wild
traffic. More information: DNR, 715.266.7032; River Trail. Open for three-season use. People interested in seeing Burnett County on
Flambeau River Staate Forest, 715.634.6513; www. foot can hike along the Northwest Passage, Gandy
tuscobiatrail.com Wild River Trail: A 96-mile recreational corridor Dancer and Ice Age trails; Crex Meadows Wildlife
connecting many trails between Rice Lake and Solon Area; Forts Folle Avoine; Danbury’s Lake 26 Park;
Wild Rivers Trail: This trail winds north and south Springs. Some county forest trails and roads are open Governor Knowles State Forest; and Grantsburg
through Douglas, Washburn and Barron counties. to ATV traffic, depending on whether the area is Memory Lake Park. 715.349.7411
The trail begins in Rice Lake and is groomed north open to motorized travel, open to motorized travel on
to Solon Springs, with much of it lying parallel designated roads and trails or closed to all motorized WASHBURN COUNTY
to Highway 53. Its cinder and gravel baes offers travel. More info: Washburn County Forestry,
opportunities for a variety of activities, including 715.635.4490 (can get maps here).
hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ATVing
and snowmobiling. Skiers and snowshoers must Bike trails College Street Park Ski Trail: A 1.2-mile trail in
share the trail with snowmobiles. The trail can be Spooner with loops for beginners and intermediate
(Also see multi-use trails) skiers. Hiking permitted during spring, summer and
fall. At City Park on north end of College Street.
Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail: Fourteen miles of
loop trails in Beaverbrook Township. Parking 4 miles Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary: Ten miles of trails

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through prairie, forest and bogs with individual trails ranging from a SPOONER
quarter-mile long to 2.5 miles. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located 4.3 miles HOME TO
from Sarona on Hunt Hill road off Audubon Road. INDEPENDENT
BASEBALL
Ice Age National Scenic Trail: A portion of the 1,000-mile trail passes
through southern Washburn County and parts of northern Barron LEAGUE
County. It spotlights glacial features such as moraines, eskers and
kettles that remained when a glacier edged across Wisconsin 15,000 Every summer, the Spooner
years ago. Nearly 600 miles of the trail have been completed and are Cardinals, a part of the
open for foot travel. 800.227.0046; nps.gov/iatr; www.iceagetrail.org
amateur Independent
Leisure Lake Trail: Three-quarter-mile trail around the lake. Begins
and ends at Leisure Lake Youth camp on Leisure Lake Road in the Baseball league in northern
Town of Casey. Wisconsin, showcases
local talent while providing
Sawyer Brook Springs Trail: One-mile trail behind the Shell Lake
Arts Center. summer talent.

Shell Lake South Side Walking Trail: One- to 2-mile wood chip- The Cardinals are a team
covered loop through woods and meadows on Shell Lake’s south side.
Access is along a former railroad bed paralleling Highway 63. of men involving current
college players improving
Stone Lake Community Wetland Park: Short trail through 17.4-acre their skills and those out of college who enjoy playing the game.
park with bogs and upland areas, interpretive signs and picnic area. They play at home at Merchant Park in Spooner, and travel to other
Highway 70, north end of Stone Lake. fields within the league. Fans enjoy an intimate ballpark setting with
a DJ, adult beverages and a concession stand. The team competes
Trego Lake Trail: A 2.8-mile loop along the Namekagon River. Access
is along Highway 63, a quarter-mile east of the St. Croix Riverway for a playoff tournament at the end of the season
Visitor Center.
As of press time, the 2022 roster and schedule were not set. Visit
Totagatic Trail: Eight kilometers of trail for walking and skiing. Two www.leaguelineup.com and search “Spooner Cardinals” to learn
miles north of Minong on Highway 53.
more.
Welsh Lake Trail: Two miles south of Shell Lake on Highway D.

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RELIVE THE PIONEER DAYS THE FOLLOWING ARE THE
AT FORTS FOLLE AVOINE 2022 EVENTS SCHEDULED AT
THE FORTS:
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is a living history The Forts has been open to the public since 1989. Tours
site with fur trade posts reconstructed at the actual site by period-dressed guides are given on Wednesdays from • Opening weekend plant sale, Saturday,
known to be active fro 1802-05, adjacent to the recreated Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends every 45 and Sunday, May 28-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Woodland Indian Village. minutes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are 90 minutes long. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The park, a National Register of Historic Places site, is The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Saturday • Sunday pancake breakfasts, May 29,
operated by the Burnett County Historical Society with from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day June 26, July 24 and Sept. 4.
support from its membership and Burnett County. Visitors weekends with a gift shop, exhibits and a great room
have come from across the United States and from other used for multiple events year-round. Exhibits include an • Yellow River Echoes, Friday and
countries to visit the park. annotated display of original artifacts from the fur trade Saturday, June 24-25 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
site, a display of regional Native American items and a Sunday, June 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In 1969, the Yellow River trading posts were re- photographic chronology of the re-discovery of the posts.
discovered by Harris and Francis Palmer and Gene and • Reflections of our Past, Saturday, June
Lafayette Connor. Through the journal of XY Co. clerk The Forts includes an outdoor amphitheater available for 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
George Nelson, researchers located the site and began rent for special events; the Anderson Cabin, which houses
excavating. the clay ovens and is being restored as a 1950s-style • Great Rendezvous, Thursday through
resort; a Blacksmith Shop completed by local high Sunday, July 20-24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This exact place for wintering posts was found schools which makes various items for sale in the gift
undisturbed for over 200 years, allowing archaeologists shop; the Karlsborg School, an authentic local one-room • Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast, Sunday,
a pure site to investigate, and two competing companies schoolhouse; the Quebec clay oven which makes flat bread July 24, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
were at the same location. During the 1970s and ‘80s, and pizza for visitors; a 19th-century Logging Museum
the Wisconsin State Historical society conducted showcasing the logger history; a research library; and • Summer Music Festival, Saturday, Aug.
archaeological studies. Charred remains provided evidence numerous trails. 20.
and enabled reconstruction of the wintering posts exactly
as they were over 200 years ago. The Forts is located on County Road
U, three miles west of Highway 35
midway between Webster and Danbury.
To learn more, call 715.866.8890 or
visit theforts.org.

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Visit one of Northwest Wisconsin’s May 27 Molly & The Danger Band with The Smokin Loons & Rebecca Macone
most extraordinary destinations June 3 Mae Simpson with Joyann Parker
June 10 Erik Koskinen with Humbird
Shell Lake June 17 The Last Revel with Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs
715-468-4122 June 24 Feed The Dog with North of Dixie
ThePottersShed.com July 1 The Jimmy’s with Tim Sears
July 8 Chicken Wire Empire with Lee Henke
July 9 Pistol Whippin Party Penguins with Jason Steitz & The Long Odds
July 15 Cousin Curtis with Chad Kostner and DJ Salquist
July 22 Feeding Leroy with Pants 1/2 Off
July 29 Mojo Lemon with Jim Herick & Friends
Aug. 5 Michael Perry and The Longbeds with Greg Gilbertson
Aug. 12 Cicada Rhythm with Chad Kostner & Jason Chaffee
Aug.19 Armchair Boogie
Aug. 26 Them Coulee Boys with Black River Revue
Sept. 2 Molly & The Danger Band with The Smokin Loons & Rebecca Macone

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2022 HISTORICAL MOMENTS
MARKED AND MEMORIES
SPOONER WISCONSIN PRESERVED

68TH ANNUAL 1980 Eckdall Church Fire monument marks the fire that scorched
4,654 acres and 73 structures on April 21, 1980. Located along
HEART OF eastbound Cty. Hwy. F, west of the intersection with Nordstom Lane,
approximately eight miles north of Grantsburg (near 13200 Cty. Hwy.
RODEOTHE NORTH F).
JULY 7-8-9 See Some of
the Top Cowboys and Burnett County Tornado, at Crooked Lake Park in Siren.
Cowgirls in the USA Compete Commemorates the F3 tornado that tore through Siren and six
townships in Burnett County the evening of June 18, 2001.
WORLD-CLASS COMPETITION
Canute Anderson, the father of Burnett County, is remembered with a
100 000$OVER , IN PRIZE MONEY AT STAKE IN monument on the grounds of Bethany Lutheran Church on Hwy. 48/87
8 PRO RODEO EVENTS in Grantsburg. It details some of his accomplishments, which included
establishing Grantsburg, operating several businesses, building a
Major-League Entertainment with an All-Star Cast school, and serving in the state Assembly.

Food, Beer & Pop Available on the Rodeo Grounds Crex Meadows, located in the Crex Meadows wildlife area on North
Refugee Road, east of the intersection of Currey Road in the town of
NO CARRY-INS ALLOWED West Marshland, Burnett County.

RODEO THURSDAY, JULY 7 Governor Knowles State Forest, located at the entrance to Governor
PERFORMANCES Exceptional Rodeo 6:00 p.m. • Coca-Cola Family Performance 7:30 p.m. Knowles State Forest and St. Croix Campground on the eastbound side
RAIN OR SHINE of Hwy. 70, at Grabel Pit Road, Grantsburg. The marker discusses the
FRIDAY, JULY 8 St. Croix River and the park that lies beside it.
Kids Nickel Scramble 6:30 p.m. • Wrangler Performance 7:30 p.m.
Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, south
SATURDAY, JULY 9 of Spooner on Hwy. 53, provides a final resting place
Parade 12 noon • Kids Nickel Scramble 6:30 p.m. for veterans and is a lasting memorial to their
achievement and sacrifices.
and Stresau Lab Performance 7:30 p.m.
Oak Lake Fire, on Lower McKenzie Road, east of
MUSIC FOLLOWING ALL PERFORMANCES Hwy. 77 in the town of Chicog (west of Minong,
past the Chicog town hall to Lower McKenzie
TICKET INFORMATION: Call 1-800-367-3306 Road). A granite stone marks where the Oak Lake Fire
started on April 22, 1980. In a day the fire burned 11,500
VISA, Mastercard, Discover Accepted • Available online at www.spoonerrodeo.com acres (and 159 buildings and homes) in a 13-mile swath.

Spooner and the Railroad, near the Railroad Memories
Museum in Spooner, outlines the development of the railroad
in the area, and its importance at one time, especially to the
railroad town of Spooner.

Spooner Veterans Memorial, located at Waterfront Park
on the south side of Spooner. The memorial consists of
jet-black stones, each inscribed with up to 750 names
of Spooner area veterans. The memorial’s floor is laid
with 900 granite paver stones between 6,000
decorative stones. Some of the pavers are engraved
with a name or message. A replica of the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier also is at the site.

Yellow River, located on a pull-off on westbound
Hwy. 70 near Orchard Lane, east of Spooner. The
marker describes the origin of the river’s name and
some history of early fur traders and Native
American tribes of the region.

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Washburn Tours
County Fair
Mosaic Tour
July 28 - 31
Spooner, WI Handcrafted mosaics adorn buildings and benches in Shell Lake and
beyond that were crafted with community members and Mary Dosch,
Exhibits, Entertainment Food & Fun! former Brickyard Pottery owner. A brochure is available at businesses
in Shell Lake.
Wednesday July 27
Spooner Heritage Tour
8 am.................................................................... Horse & Pony Pleasure Show in Arena
A trip back into local history awaits those who embark on the Spooner
Thursday July 28 Heritage tour, a self-guided sidewalk tour in Spooner that showcases
some of the community’s oldest and most historically noteworthy
8 am - 4 pm .....Wheelbarrows, Barn Quilts & Pallet Paintings Entries Due at Fair Office homes and businesses.
9 am..................................................................... Livestock Weigh In at Connecting Link
5 pm....................................................... Carnival Opens ($20 Wristbands 5 pm - 9 pm) The tour is a journey through the city’s oldest district, the downtown
6 pm..............................................................................Gymkhana Horse Show in Arena area round which the community took root in the frontier railroad
8 pm - 10 pm .......... Live Entertainment - Chris Kroeze Acoustic Show on Fair Stage town’s earliest days.

Friday July 29 A tour book containing extended historical descriptions of each
building guides participants, and bronze plaques affixed to designated
All DAy: Free Admission for Veterans With a Military ID historical sites serve as locators along the way as the stories unfold
about the settling of Spooner and the city’s pioneer days. Nearly 30
12 pm................................................... Carnival Opens ($20 Wristbands 12 pm - 4 pm) buildings are included.
2 pm.............................................................................. Veteran’s Program on Fair Stage
6 pm.......................................................................Midwest Farmers Horse Pull in Arena One of the featured homes originally stood in a town called Chandler,
5:30 Sign-up/6 pm Start ..........................Kiddy Tractor Pull at Small Animal Barn Arena a community abandoned by the railroad in 1882-83. The building
7 pm - 10:30 pm ..................................Live Entertainment - The Dweebs on Fair Stage literally was moved by train to the site 2 miles south that became
Spooner.
Saturday July 30
“The fire block” on Walnut Street is also included, named for a blaze
8 am - 10:30 am ..................................................Pancake Breakfast at 4-H Food Stand in 1904 that nearly leveled the business district. Other highlights are
12 pm................................................... Carnival Opens ($20 Wristbands 12 pm - 4 pm) the old railroad hotel, school, city hall, railroad depot and library sites,
12 - 4 pm .......................................................... Pickles the Clown Under The Pavilion plus businesses and homes that have served as significant markers
12 pm - 5 pm...2 Shows................................................. Duke Otherwise on Fair Stage since Spooner’s inception in 1883.
12 pm - 4 pm...2 Shows....................Dazzling Dave The Yo-Yo Master on Fair Stage
1 pm................................Story Time at the Fair with the Spooner & Shell Lake Libraries The Heritage Tour is a project of the Spooner Area Chamber of
2 pm - 4 pm ................... All American Pie Contest, entries due with Judging at 4:30 pm Commerce. Tour books can be purchased for a nominal charge at the
3:30 pm .........................................................4-H Drill Team Demonstration in the Arena information center, 122 N. River St., Spooner.
7 pm..................................................................Show & Sale Auction at Connecting Link
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm ........................................... 2nd Time Around Band on Fair Stage Even without a book, visitors along the city’s sidewalks can view the
bronze plaques to learn a few fact about the city’s history.
Sunday July 31
Spooner Tin Ceiling Tour
10 am....................................... Oasis Ministries - Country Gospel by 4-H Food Stand
10 am............................................. Whips and Wheels Driving Competition in the Arena Ever looked up while wandering through Spooner’s downtown
11 am...................................................................VEGGIE 500 Race by 4-H Food Stand shops? A Spooner Tin Ceiling brochure can be downloaded at
12 pm................................................... Carnival Opens ($20 Wristbands 12 pm - 4 pm) washburncounty.org/news/spooner-tin-ceiling to lead a walk through
1:30 pm.................................................................................Talent Show on Fair Stage the historic buildings of downtown Spooner, spotlighting the intricate
4 pm..............................................................................Fair Closes...See You Next Year!! designs in the ceilings above while sharing the rich history of each of
the buildings.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Tour-goers will learn about Aggie, known as “That Redhead,” an
Check out our expanding schedule on our website at underground tunnel and some very interesting tidbits about the
Prohibition Era. Parking is on Walnut Street or at the municipal lot
washburncountyfair.com near the museums. Begin at the southeast corner of Walnut Street and
follow the sidewalk on the south side of Walnut Street.

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LAOBPEON TRHRODUGAH Y Experience the Northwoods as it should
be. Relax in the natural beauty of a

rustic and comfortable environment
that reminds you of simpler times. Enjoy

the scent of cedar, the warmth of stone
fireplaces, the sun rising over the lake.

Refresh and unwind in a natural setting
with all the modern amenities.

CONFERENCE SPACE FOR UP TO 300 PEOPLE
WEDDINGS • MEETINGS

SPECIAL EVENTS, LARGE OR SMALL

www.MyLodge.com
24271 St. Rd. 35 • Siren, WI
715-349-2500 • 877-843-5634

During your visit be sure to check out Moose Mulligan’s!

moose mulligan’s

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LOCATED IN THE LODGE VILLAGE
SIREN, WI • 715-349-5454
www.moosemulligans.net

SticRkusst-icNFu-rnSittuorenes Amish Crafted
Furniture

OPEN 11 AM Outdoor
TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY Furniture
IN STOCK!

IN STOCKThe Area’s Largest Selection of

Rustic Furniture and Cabin Decor

Sticks - N - Stones

Rustic Furniture

316 Service Road (Hwy 70 East) Spooner, WI
BushandGillesFurniture.com • 715-939-1114

M-F 9am - 5pm • Sat. 9am - 4pm

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Voted A Fun, Interactive Learning
Experience at a Unique Historical Site!
BEST GOLF
COURSE TOURS • FUR TRADE POSTS • OJIBWE VILLAGE
GIFTS • MUSEUMS • HIKING TRAILS
in Burnett County
• Opening Weekend,
• 9-Hole Spring Encampment &
Regulation Plant Sale, May 28-29

• 9-Hole • Yellow River Echoes &
Par 3 Reflections of Our Past,
June 25-26
Driving Range • Practice Green & Bunker
Cart & Club Rental • Full Service Bar & Snacks • The Great Folle
Avoine Fur Trade
Pay for 9*, When you bring in this ad. Rendezvous,
Green fee only. *Carts not July 20-24
715-866-7953 • FoxRun.Golf Play 18 discounted. 2022 season. SFG
• Christmas at the Forts,
27536 State Road 35 • 2 miles North of Webster, WI December 3-4 & 10

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday thru Sunday, May 28 thru
September 4; plus September & October weekends

Forts Folle Avoine
Historical Park

715-349-8989 • 8500 Co. Rd. U
Between Danbury & Webster, WI

TheForts.org

2Present this ad for$ 00Off General Admission SFG22

Eat
Shop
Cook

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b Acorn Pantry – OLIVELLE Oil & Vinegar on Tap, Kitchenware,
Cooking Classes, Open at this Location thru December 2022,
AcornPantry.com

b Making Memories and More – A Unique Scrapbooking & Card
Making Store, Retreats, Classes, 715-349-8900

b Nouveau Salon Spa – Experience Rejuvenation, 715-349-5880
b NEW - Silly Bird Canteen – Opening in June - For Those on the

Go - Gourmet Coffee & Ice Cream - See the Store Evolve & Grow,
715-349-BIRD (2473)
b Syren General Store – Home & Cabin Decor, Gifts, Jewelry,
Minnetonka® Moccasins, WoodWick®, Resortwear, Apparel,
Accessories, Toys, Games, 715-349-8484

Open Daily • Gift Certificates Available
7711 Park St. W. • St. Rd. 35/70 • Siren, WI • TheShopsAtTheLodge.com

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Largest Selection of Northwoods Store • HUNTING
Furniture, Accessories & Bedding Great • FISHING
Outdoors • CAMPING
• CLOTHING
• FOOTWEAR
• SOUVENIRS

• FREE FINANCING TO 209 Walnut St.
QUALIFIED BUYERS Downtown Spooner, WI

• FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 715-635-3883
• DISPOSAL OF OLD BEDDING
Open 7 Days A Week
AVAILABLE www.spooneroutlet.com

Bush & Gilles
FURNITURE

SPOONER 715-635-9646 | RICE LAKE 715-434-4552 | LADYSMITH 715-532-9140

BushandGillesFurniture.com

Fresh EVERY DAY!
DELI • BAKERY • RESTAURANT
CHESTER 7 Days A Week SCHMITZ BAIT & TACKLE
FRIED
CHICKEN DELI DIRECT:

By the Bucket 715-635-7700
or Piece

BREAKFAST Served 7 am - 11:30 am • Grocery • Deli
Free Cup of Coffee with Refill • Meat • Fax
• Dairy • Photocopier
with Purchase of Breakfast Special! • Frozen • UPS
• DMv
WONDER MADE LUNCH SPECIALS Served 10:30 am - 2 pm Foods
ROAST TO ORDER • Produce License
CHICKEN DINNER SPECIALS Served 4 pm - 6 pm • Liquor Plate
MENU • Bakery Renewals
DELI HOURS: 7 AM - 7 PM
DELI RESTAURANT HOURS:
Mon. - Sat. 7 am - 7 pm • Sun. 7 am - 6 pm

Since economartSHOP SMART • SHOP ECONOMART OPEN PHARMACY DIRECT
1937 24 HOURS 715-635-8785
Check our weekly ad at: www.SchmitzEconomart.com
700 S. River St.
Spooner, WI

715-635-2836

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Every night is June
unforgettable
under the big top! FRI 17 New First Night with the BCO, Michael Perry, & Scott Kirby

GET TICKETS NOW! SAT 18 Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver

888-BIG-TENT | BIGTOP.ORG SUN 19 Don McLean | American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour

LIVESTREAM TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FRI 24 Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story
FOR MANY SHOWS AGAIN THIS SEASON!
SAT 25 Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story

SUN 26 Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart with Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull,
Justin Moses, Mark Schatz, & Bryan Sutton

TUE 28 Charley Crockett: Jukebox Charley with special guest Vincent Neil Emerson

THU 30 Riding The Wind
Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock
July

FRI 1

SAT 2 Indigo Girls with special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche

THU 7 Gaelic Storm | We Missed You Tour

FRI 8 Dear Earth: A Love Song - Letter of Hope

SAT 9 Charlie Berens | Midwest Survival Guide Tour with special guest Adam Greuel

SUN 10 Charlie Berens | Midwest Survival Guide Tour with special guest Adam Greuel

THU 14 Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Emily Barker

FRI 15 Michael Franti & Spearhead | Follow Your Heart Tour with special guest Tropidelic

SAT 16 Wugrass featuring Chris Castino & Chicken Wire Empire with Black River Revue
and The Foxgloves

SUN 17 Pickin’ on Rock

THU 21 The Greatest Piano Men

FRI 22 Forever Young: A Neil Young Retrospective

SAT 23 Five For Fighting with special guest The Verve Pipe

SUN 24 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

THU 28 Riverpants

FRI 29 Riverpants

SAT 30 Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock

SUN 31 Brandi Carlile: A Special Solo Performance

August

MON 1 Brandi Carlile: A Special Solo Performance

TUE 2 Memorial Medical Center Bluegrass Day Camp for Kids

WED 3 Memorial Medical Center Bluegrass Day Camp for Kids

THU 4 Memorial Medical Center Bluegrass Day Camp for Kids

FRI 5 Tanya Tucker | Hard Luck Tour with special guest Molly & The Danger Band

SAT 6 Forever Young: A Neil Young Retrospective

SUN 7 Lake Street Dive with special guest Madison Cunningham

THU 11 Joyann Parker: The Music of Patsy Cline

FRI 12 Pickin’ on Rock

SAT 13 Warren Nelson & Friends

SUN 14 Artrageous

THU 18 Riverpants

FRI 19 In Spite of Ourselves: The Music of John Prine & Nanci Griffith

SAT 20 Garrison Keillor and His Prairie Home Friends

SUN 21 Big Top Idol

WED 24 The Robert Cray Band

THU 25 Forever Young: A Neil Young Retrospective

FRI 26 Asleep At The Wheel

September

THU 1 In Spite of Ourselves: The Music of John Prine & Nanci Griffith

FRI 2 Home Free

SAT 3 The Temptations

SUN 4 Riding The Wind

THU 8 In Spite of Ourselves: The Music of John Prine & Nanci Griffith

FRI 9 Riders In The Sky

SAT 10 Old Last Night with the BCO, Michael Perry, Tomáš Kubínek, & Special Guests

FRI 16 Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story

SAT 17 Cloud Cult with Charlie Parr

October

SAT 1 Big TAP ChatauquaFest in Honor of Kevin Hunt

THU 6 Shakey Graves All programs subject to change.

Whether You’re Lakeside
or Inside, Modern Rustic

Living Never Goes
Out of Style.

www.retreathomefurniture.com

Located next to Walmart | 15574 WI-77, Hayward, WI 54843 | 715-638-2700
Open Monday-Saturday 10-6 | Closed Sunday for Faith & Family Day