Calendar of Events

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April /2008
ICE OUT - Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior
View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large ice bergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior.
April 2008
New fishing license required for 2008
May 2,3, & 4
5th Annual Ontonagon Lake Trout Classic
Call 906-884-2770 for more information. Powder-Puff Tournament on Friday A.M. & Barbecue Cookout.
5/10/08
Make A Difference in Your Community Day
Ironwood,Mi. City wide clean up. Call 906/932-1122 or 906/932-5050 for more information.
5/15/2008
Adventure Mine Opens in Greenland
Call 906-883-3371 for more information .
5/15/2008
Opening of Walleye & Northern Fishing Season
Call 800-522-5657 for lodging information .
5/15/2008
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber's monthly Rod & Reel begins May thru September.
Call 906-575-3545 for more information .
5/17/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Starting at 7am Tent Raising!!--- Annual Gala Fundraiser 5:30 at AmericInn
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
5/17 & 5/18
Lake Gogebic 3rd Annual Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament.
Check website www.lakegogebicarea.com for more information .
5/17/2008
City Wide Garage Sale in Wakefield
Call 906-224-0075 for more information .
5/22/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-MADISON BRASS
Brass band with full percussion for added impact-will play patriotic music Thursday, May 22at 7:30pm - Tickets: $15 Reserved, $10 General Admission. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net .
5/23-26/2008
Memorial Day ATV Rally
Call 866-345-3866 for more information .
5/24/2008
Opening of Smallmouth Bass Season.
Call 800-522-5657 for lodging information .
5/24/2008 thru the summer
Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park
Interpretive acitvities begin Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day. Call 906-885-5275 for more information or www.porkies.org
Memorial Day Weekend
Porcupine Palooza
Visit the Porkies and see how many porcupines you can find. Who will win the big prize?
6/07/2008
11th Annual Lake Gogebic Garden Club Sale
Call 800-464-3242 for more information .
June 7 & 8
Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
No license required.
6/07/2008
Feather-Fest - Outdoor Music Festival at Tailfeathers
Call 906-575-3893 for more information .
6/07/2008
Ironwood City-Wide Rummage Sale
Call 906-932-1122 for more information .
6/13, 14 & 15
Bergland Volunteer Fire Dept. "Jack & Jill" Softball Tournament
At the Bergland Township Park. Call 906-575-3522 for more info.
6/13/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
New First Night- Carry On* Ceremony of Remembrance at 7pm. Performance at 7:30pm
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/14/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riding the Wind*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/18/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Best of the Big Top*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/19/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Big Top Revue*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/20/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Martin Sexton* $32/$26/$20
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/20&22/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-KATHY AND THE BOYS
Featuring the hits of Patsy Cline,Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Friday, June 20 & Sunday, June 22-Tickets: $15 Reserved, $10 General Admission. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
6/21/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Wild Woods & Waters w/a Tribute to the Wild River*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/21/2008
New Beginnings Pregnancy Support Services Walk/Run
June 21,2008 Walk/Run at the Sunday Lake Pavilion. Call 906-932-0414 for more info.
6/22/2008
24th Annual "Tour Da Lake" Ride
Bike Ride at 2pm (EDT) Call Swede at 906-932-5858 for more info .
6/22/2008
"Log Cabin Days" at Old Victoria in Rockland.
Call 906-886-2617 for more information .
6/25/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Pie and Politics
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/26/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Willie Nelson $75 Ground Pass at the Tent the day of the show after 6pm
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/27/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riding the Wind*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/28/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA FUNDRAISER
Catered dinner-dancing on the stage to live music-period dress encouraged! Saturday, June 28,2008 For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
6/28/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The New Christy Minstrels - Folk* $32/$26/$18
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/28-7/4/2008
Bessemer Blast 2008. 4th of July
The Moving Wall Exhibit will be in Bessemer, Mi July 3-July 7,2008
For more info call 906-663-6006 or 906-663-0026
6/29/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Lake Songs & Lighthouses*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
6/30/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-80TH ANNIVERSARY BARTON ORGAN CONCERT
Silent Movie, the Black Pirate, with Organist Steve Ball & Concert of patriotic songs Monday, June 30 at 7:30pm- Tickets:$15 Reserved,$10 General Admission- For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
7/2/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Lucinda Williams $65/$45/$35
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/3/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riding the Wind*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/03/2008
Street Dance - Marenisco
Hosted by the Marenisco Volunteer Fire Dept.
7/03/2008
Community Concert - Choir & Orchestra
7 pm (CDT) Eddy Park in Wakefield with fireworks to follow.
7/04/2008
Parade, Concessions and Fireworks - Marenisco.
Call 906-787-2463 for more information .
7/04/2008
Fireworks at Dusk
At the Gogebic Lodge at Lake Gogebic.
7/04/2008
Wakefield Childrens Parade
Starts at noon in Wakefield
7/5/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy $36/$28/$22
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/06/2008
7th Annual Cardboard Boat Race
2 pm (CDT) At the Hoop 'N Holler, Lake Gogebic. For kids and adults. Call 906-575-5555 for more information .
7/6/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riverpants*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/07/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-126TH ARMY BAND
Official Military Band of Michigan-Americana: Sousa to Rock & Roll Monday,July 7 at 7pm- Free Admission, Donations Encouraged! For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
7/07/2008
Prairie Fire Children's Theatre-Presents Shakespeare's A Mid-Summer Nights' Dream-
Auditions: July 7,2008-Rehearsals: July 8-11- Two Performances July 12 at 2pm and 6 pm. At the Historic Ironwood Theatre.
7/07/2008
Lake Gogebic Fireflies All-Lake Garage Sale
Call 906-842-3638 or 842-3311 for more information .
7/9/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
30th Star*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/10/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck $42/$38/$28/$22
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/11/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Bobby Vee & the Vees with The Crickets-Olkies $48/$38/$28
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/12/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Adaawe-African/World Music $32/$26/$20
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/12/2008
Lake Gogebic Fireflies Craft & Bake Sale
At Gogebic County Park and lunch will be served. Call 906-842-3638 for more information .
7/12/2008
"Lobster Boil" at Gogebic Lodge
Call 906-842-3321 for more information .
7/13/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The Yo Ho Buffalo Hour
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/13/2008
"Childrens Festival" Ontonagon
Old-fashioned games and fun. Call 906-884-2187 for more information .
7/16/2008
Festival Ironwood
Call 906-932-1414 for more information .
7/16/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riverpants*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/17/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Wild Woods & Waters w/a Tribute to the Wild River*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/18/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Cowboy Junkies-Alternative Rock, Country $48/$38/$28
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/19/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
John Hiatt & the Ageless Beauties-Blues $65/$55/$45/$35
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/19/2008
19th Annual North Country 100 Bicycle Tour
Call Wakefield Chamber of Commerce 906-224-2222 for more information .
7/12/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
30th Star*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/20/2008
Texas Hold Em Tournament
Call Ironwood Chamber of Commerce 906-932-1122 for more information .
7/23/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The Yo Ho Buffalo Hour
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/24/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-RIVER CITIES JAZZ BAND
17-piece Big Band takes its audience on an unforgettable ride! Thrusday,July 24 at 7:30pm- Tickets: $15 Reserved, $10 General Admission. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
7/24-27/08
Ontonagon County Fair in Greenland
Call 906-883-3162 for more information .
7/24/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Best of the Big Top*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/25/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riverpants*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/25/2008
Iron County Geocaching Event
7/25/08-8/11/08 Geocaching- Call 715-561-2922 for more information .
7/25/2008
Iron County Heritage Festival
7/25/08-8/10/08 Call 715-561-2922 for more information .
7/26/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riding the Wind*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/26/2008
Iron County Festival Parade
Annual Sliver Street parade is back at 2pm in downtown Hurley. Lineup along 5th Ave. Registration at City Hall from 1-2pm. Fun categories, cash and trophies! For more info call 800-340-4334.
7/26/2008
MI-TRAIL ATV Extreme Challenge Series at the Ontonagon County Fair in Greenland
Call 906-884-9101 for more information .
7/27/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The BoDeans-Rock (reserved seats$36)
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/30/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Best of the Big Top*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
7/31/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riverpants*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/01/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Arlo Gurthrie-Folk $65/$55/$45/$35
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/02/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The Wailin Jennys with BCO-Vocal Harmonies $28/$24/$18
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/03/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Wild Woods & Water*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/03/2008
Lake Gogebic Fire Dept. Annual Chicken Dinner
Sponsored by Lake Gogebic Fireflies Aux. Serving at noon (CDT) at West Shore Fire Station on M-64.
8/06/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The Yo Ho Buffalo Hour*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/07/2008
Gogebic County Fair
August 7-10 at the Gogebic County Fairgrounds for more info call 906/932-1420.
8/07/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Riding the Wind*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/08/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Mason Jennings-PopFolk $32/$26/$20*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/09/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Delta Blues, Soul, R&B $65/$55/$45/$35
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/09/2008
40th Annual Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Wisconsin's Oldest Marathon! Race starts in Upson at 7:30am. Registration on Friday from 9am-9pm. Great traditional family event! Post Paavo at Riccelli Park! For more info call 715-476-2389. .
8/09/2008
Post Paavo Party
. Post Paavo at Riccelli Park!12:30-4:30pm. Food & Refreshments, Raffles & Awards Ceremony. Live Music by the "The Teds" For more info call 866-340-4334. .
8/10/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
*Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion"-The Rhubarb Tour with Special Guest Suzy Bogguss $65/$55/$45/$35
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/13/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Corey Carlson-Bluesy Rock*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/14/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-JEFF DANIELS -CANCELLED! To Star in a Broadway Play!
Movie Star & Moviemaker! Also an accomplished Singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist-Thursday, August 14 at 7:30pm -Tickets: $25 & $18 Reserved, $10 General Admission. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
8/14/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Best of the Big Top*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/15/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Three Dog Night-70's Rock $75/$65/$55/$40
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/16/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Warren Nelson & Friends*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/17/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Best of the Big Top*
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/17/2008
26th Annual Old Victoria Craft Fair
See www.oldvictoria.org for more information .
8/18/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-THE TAMBURITZANS
Journey through Eastern Europe with sound, color, & movement-always a crowd pleaser!-Monday, August 18 at 7:30pm -Tickets: $20&$15 Reserved, $10 General Admission. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
8/21/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Gaelic Storm-Celtic $32/$26/$18
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/22/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Steppin'In It & Trampled by Turtles-Jam
Band (Seats $20)
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/22-24
4th Annual Porcupine Mountain Music Festival
Call 906-884-4274 or www.porkiesfestival.org for more information .
8/23/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The Capitol Steps-Political Satire $46/$38/$30/$26
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/24/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Straighten Up and Fly Right-Nat King Cole Tribute $32/$26/$18
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/28-31/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Singer/Songwriter 4-day Grounds Pass "Celebration of the Song" Grounds admission for 4 performances: $60 Plus special souvenir lanyard pass
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/28/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Singer/Songwriter Curtain Raiser- John Smith, LJ Booth, Heidi Howes with Randy Sabien, Radoslov Lorkovic and Dan Sebranek $22/$20/$18
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/29/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Singer/Songwriter Showcase. Featuring Bill Staines, Michael Smith, Buddy Mondlock, Karen Mal and Bill Isles. $26/$22/$18.
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/30/08
Bergland Bay Day
Pancake breakfast at the Township Hall. Parade at Noon following with lunch and children's games at the Park. Call 888-464-3242 more info.
8/30/08
Festival Italiano
Hurley,WI.-- Festivale Italiano in style with craft and food booths, a flea market, live music, demonstrations,the Marty's Goldennaires Senior Drum and Bugle Corp and the popular 50/50 raffle! Come celebrate on "the street" with us. Call 866-340-4334 for more info..
8/30/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Iris Demet-Country $30/$28/$20
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
8/31/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Greg Brown-Folk $36/$28/$22
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
9/04/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
The Yo Ho Buffalo Hour+
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
Sept. 4,5,& 6
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber Sponsored 31st Annual Walleye Tournament
for more information www.lakegogebicarea.com
9/05/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Mason Williams-40th Anniversary Tour of Classical Gas $30/$26/$20
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
9/06/2008
Big Top Chautauqua-Bayfield, Wi.
Old Last Night. Special time 7:00-BCO,comedian C. Willi Myles, author and humorist Michael Perry, lunatic Tomas Kubinek and other special guests. $32/$26/$18
For more info call 888-244-8368 or www.bigtop.org
Sept. 10, 2008
Opening of Black Bear Season
8/14/2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-STRASSENFEST
Brass band from Germany brings some oom-pah-pah to Ironwood-Friday, September 12 at 7:30pm -Tickets: $15 Reserved, $10 General Admission. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
9/12, 13 &14
Hunters Harvest Festival Porcupine Mountains
Folk School Open House, domonstrations, AIRP workshop, camping demos, Hunter's safety and more www.porkiesfestival.org for more information .
9/15/08
Opening of Small Game and Ruffed Grouse Season
9/20/08
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored Four Person Golf Scramble
$1000 Hole In One Contest, Gogebic Country Club at 1pm CDT. For more info lakegogebicarea.com
9/20/08
Northern Lights Quilting Guild Show in Ironwood
The show is on Saturday, September 20,2008 from 10am-4:30pm at the Ironwood Memorial Building, 213 S. Marquette St. Over 150 quilts will be on display . Refreshments, raffles, quilts for sale, vendors, and an I-Spy Quilt activity for kids make for a fun filled day. Winning quilts are chosen by the voting public. For more info call Heidi at 906-667-0814 or The Fabric patch at 906-932-5260.
Sept. 26 & 27
"Log Jamboree" in Ewen
Friday..Craft sale, Saturday...1pm and 4pm (EDT) Scheer's Lumberjack Show. Call 906-988-2424 for more info.
Oct. 1st

Opening Day of Deer Bow & Arrow Season

Oct. 3,2008
Pumpkin Run ATV Rally
Fall colors, great trails, a poker run, mud pit, parade and more.Call 866-340-4334 for more information .
Oct. 4
Annual Ruffed Grouse Tournament at Tailfeathers Bar & Grill
Call 906-575-3893 for more information .
10/10/08
"Pumkin Fest"
October 10&11, 2008 in Bessemer, MI. Call 906-667-0802 for more info.
Oct. 4th
Lobster Boil at Gogebic Lodge
Call 906-842-3321 for reservations.
Oct. 24, 25, 26
Ontonagon Haunted Lighthouse production
Call 906-884-4735 for more information .
Oct.30,31,Nov.2
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-THE BOYFRIEND
GRP Production starring area high-school-age Students - Auditions in August!Thursday-Sunday, October 30 & 31, November 1 at 7:00pm-November 2,2008 at 2:00pm. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
Dec./2008
IRONWOOD THEATRE COMING ATTRACTIONS-A CHRISTMAS CAROL
GRP Production of Dicken's Classic Christmas Story -December 2008. For more info call 906-932-0618 or visit www.ironwoodtheatre.net
Nov-Dec
Jack Frost $10,000 Raffle ticket sales, ($100.00-only 200 sold) available at the Chamber Office.
Call 906/932-1122 for more info.
Nov.-Dec 6
Ironwood Area Business & Professional Women's Club 50/50 Raffle ticket sales
Cost is $1.00 available at Guardian Title, Joki, Makela & Pollack Accounting or from any IABPW member.
Nov. 15th
Opening Day of Firearm Deer Season
Dec. 1st
Opening of Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trails
Weather permitting
Dec. 5,2008
Jack Frost Festival of Lights Parade
6:00pm /Downtown Ironwood, Live on Charter Cable with hosts, Chuck Gervasio and Laura Keller.
Dec. 6, 7, 8th
Hometown Christmas in Ontonagon
Live reindeer, parade and fireworks. Call 906-884-4837 for more information .
Dec. 7th
Openind Day of Muzzleloading Season
Dec. 31st

New Year's Eve Parties
At the Gogebic Lodge - Central Time Zone.....Hoop 'N Holler - Eastern Time Zone.......Root Cellar - Central Time Zone....Tailfeather's Bar & Grill - Eastern Time Zone.

 

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