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EVENTS
The North Woods is recognized across the Midwest as
a recreation paradise, offering boating, hiking and bicycling, camping and golfing in the summer; hunting in
the fall; snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter; and, of course, fishing the yearround.
Besides the many recreational activities, most communities and nonprofit organizations in Vilas and Oneida
counties plan family-oriented events for residents and
vacationers throughout the year.
The activities range from art, antique and quilt shows
to summer, fall and winter festivals. Most of the events
include fun for all ages, plus plenty of food and refreshments.
The following list of activities was compiled by the
Vilas County Tourism & Publicity Department. See more
detailed stories in this publication or the Vilas County
News-Review as the event approaches, or check with local
information bureaus for more details (dates and times
are subject to change).
APRIL
April 24, Taste of the North, The Waters of Minocqua
will host this culinary event featuring more than two
dozen North Woods chefs competing for top honors
from 6 to 9 p.m. Phone (715) 356-5266.
MAY
May 2-4, Spring Stampede, The Sayner/Star Lake
Lioness Club will host its 17th annual event from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community building featuring
rubber art stamp and scrapbooking exhibits. Phone
(715) 542-3789.
May 3, Dance Recital, The 22nd annual Danceworks
Unlimited recital will be at Northland Pines High
School with performances at 1:30 and 6 p.m. Phone
(715) 891-0946.
May 3, Fishing Opener Breakfast, The all-you-caneat breakfast will be at Sunrise Lodge in Land O’
Lakes from 8 to 11 a.m., with proceeds used for fish
stocking and lake improvements. Phone (715) 5473684.
May 9-10, Birding Festival, The 10th annual Birding
Festival will be at North Lakeland Discovery Center
in Manitowish Waters. Phone (715) 543-2085.
May 10, Journeys Marathon, The 18th annual Journeys Marathon will feature a full marathon, halfmarathon, power walk and 5-kilometer fun run. Race
festivities will take place at Riverview Park in Eagle
River. Phone (715) 479-6400.
May 16-18, Walleye Tournament, Presque Isle will
host this tourney on five area lakes, featuring cash
prizes and a fish fry lunch. Phone (715) 686-2910.
May 23-25, Gun Show, The Eagle River Gun Show will
be at the Sports Arena from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Phone
(608) 752-6677.
May 24, Sidewalk Sale, This indoor and outdoor sale
will be at businesses in downtown Eagle River from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (715) 479-7656.
May 24, Garage Sale, A community-wide garage sale
will be held at the Sayner Community Center from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., with approximately 20 vendors at one
site. Phone (715) 891-6334.
May 24, Classic Car Show, A car show with more than
75 collector vehicles will be at the Woodruff Town
Hall grounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone (715) 3569421.
May 24-25, Summer Launch, The Land O’ Lakes
event will feature food, music and fun with merchants and vendors participating from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Taste of Land O’ Lakes is planned downtown
Sunday. Phone (715) 547-3432.
May 24-25, Craft Fest, Strawberry Fest Craft Show
will be at the Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle River from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Phone (715)
675-6201.
May 25, Sled Roundup, The Classic Sled Roundup
Show and Swap will be at St. Germain Community
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