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Wisconsin Events and Activities |
Setp 2008 Events Oktoberfest comes early to Rhinelander! September 4-Sunday, September 7, 2008 Oktoberfest in the beautiful Northwoods! Come to downtown Rhinelander for the 15th Annual Oktoberfest celebration, taking place from Thursday, September 4-Sunday, September 7, 2008. Come enjoy great food, music and browse through the craft fair- new this year: a children’s area with inflatables, face painting and much more! For more information about Rhinelander’s Oktoberfest or for a complete schedule of events, contact the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 236-4FUN or visit www.rhinelanderchamber.com. OUR HIKE for bone Marrow Disease September 6, 2008 Cty. Hwy. W, Phillips In 2006, Patty Laatsch and Robin Grapa backpacked for 9 months across America to raise awareness and funds for bone marrow disease. This trek was titled "Our Hike across America for Bone Marrow Disease." After completing their nearly 5,000-mile trek, Robin and Patty wanted to keep going, but had to find something a little closer to home....So the "Our Hike for Bone Marrow Disease" continues! Robin and Patty would love for you to join them in a 7 mile walk through the woodlands of northern Wisconsin! Pre-registration begins July 1st 2008 to August 31st, 2008. The cost for pre-registration is $25.00. As of September 1st, 2008 up to the day of the event on September 6th, 2008 the cost is $35.00. Call Patty Laatsch to register at 715-332-5320 or go to www.active.com (powered by active.com). 11:00 a.m. - Registration and check-in at Corner Connection (from Phillips, 9 mi west on County Road W) with a lunch special and an Early Bird drawing at 12:00 p.m. for a backpack loaded with goodies! 1:00 p.m. - Leave Corner Connection for a 7- mile hike ending at Lost Vega's Resort with a dinner special and music. There will be meat raffles, plus basket and other raffles. Proceeds will benefit bone marrow disease. 715-332-5320 A COUNTRY AFTERNOON September 13, 2008 Knox Creek Heritage Center , Brantwood 1-4 p.m. Annual meeting at noon; Baking contest and auction of entries: cake, cookies and bars, yeast breads, pies, other breads eg. banana, etc.; Bread sale including homemade bread, Finnish style, multi-grain, cardamon braids and cinnamon rolls; Cookout; Sale of crafts and other items including homemade soaps, jellies, jams and produce; demonstration by Crazy Hearts Quilt club and raffle of donated quilted items; live music provided by local musicians, food and raffle. Craft vendors and demonstrators are welcome at no charge. E-mail: cen95870@centurytel.net; paulsyl@centurytel.net . 715-564-2520/2525 FALL HARVEST DINNER September 14, 2008 St. Therese Hall, Hwy. 13 South, Phillips 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Menu: Pigs-in-the-Blanket, chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, salads, rolls, rye bread, kolachies & pie, beverage. Adults $7.00, Children 6-12 $3.50, under 6 are free. Also, raffle prizes. Everyone is welcome. 715-339-2222 RUFFED GROUSE SEASON BEGINS/ENDS September 13 - January 31, 2009 Northern Zone Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/OutdoorActivities.html 715-762-3204 BOW HUNTING SEASON/WHITE-TAILED DEER September 13 - November 21, 2008 Statewide Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/OutdoorActivities.html 715-762-3204 Rusk Fall Festival September 28, 2008 Visit Rusk County from Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28, 2008 for the annual Leaf it to Rusk Fall Festival. Nature takes center stage in Rusk County. Observe autumn's natural artwork with self-guided auto tours, and special hikes. Don?t miss out on three days of fun events -- with so many exciting activities. For more information about the event, visit www.ladysmithchamber.com or call (800) 535-RUSK. 15th Annual FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL September 27, 2008 Downtown Phillips 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arts & crafts, sidewalk sales, farmers market, pumpkin decorating for the kids at 11 a.m. at the corner of Lake Avenue and Chestnut street (free pumpkins to the first 100 kids), family movie at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. ($1 charge) at Cinema North, music by the Elk River String Band in front of The 5 Senses, Leinenkugel's beer tasting at Meister's Bar & Grill from 1-4 p.m., "Taste of Fall" food booths offering a large variety of items including cream puffs by Pleasant View, kolache by the Ladies VFW auxiliary, and caramel apples by Edge Youth Ministries. The Phillips Lions Club will be selling brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried specialties, and refreshments on Hwy. 13 in front of the VFW Hall, across from the chamber building. Plus craisins and fresh cranberries will be available for purchase at the chamber and participating area businesses. E-mail: pacc@pctcnet.net; Website: http://www.phillipswisconsin.net/. 715-339-4100/888-408-4800 Annual CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL September 27, 2008 Downtown Ogema 9 a.m. - The festival begins with a book sale, raffle, and book signing at the library 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., parade at 10 a.m., tours of Ek Log Home Museum from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., large arts & crafts sale & display, flea market, farmers market, chicken BBQ at 11:15 a.m. plus other food and refreshments, "Run to the Peak" race at Timm's Hill starts at 11:30 a.m.; musical comedy "The Tiniest Town With Talent" at 7p.m. at the Ogema school with over 30 performers ; the Ogema Fire Company will hold its annual Fireman’s Dance at the fire hall from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 715-767-5836 |