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Editor’s Not ebo o k Just an Ordinary Zombie Day in the Woods Just when you pause to admire the red leaves on the maple trees, around the corner of yonder house comes a zombie covered in bright red blood! Which primordial instinct kicks in: run, fight … or laugh? If you’re in Washburn or Spooner this October, Dean S. Acheson we’re betting it’s either to run (as a participant) or to laugh. Both communities have zombie run/walks as part of their fall celebrations.

I’ve noticed an uptick in the mud obstacle runs and the zombie walk/runs this year. Maybe those grinding out a half marathon or full marathon are getting weary of looking at one more cow or pine tree during their runs. Certainly, the number of zombie TV shows, movies and books attest to the popularity of people lurching (and lunching) about.

I confess I’m a zombie fan, having enjoyed a couple of Max Brooks’ books, including “World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War.” If the zombie walk/run phenomenon takes off, I can see the title of Carrie Ryan’s book, “The Forest of Hands and Teeth,” becoming a race title. Or, how about a zombie sled dog race titled: “Tooth and Nail,” written by Craig DiLouie. “The Unwashed Dead” by Ian Woodhead would aptly describe those finishing a combo zombie/mud obstacle run.

The Spooner zombie walk/run is part of the Oct. 13 Jack O’ Lantern Festival. The city of Washburn’s zombie antics will take place Oct. 27. Both of the communities invite you to be a participant as you can be either a chaser (zombie) or a chasie (runner or walker). Or if your preference is to be a witness to the “mayhem” then by all means, stand along the sidelines and laugh your head off. Perfect for a zombie day in the woods!

Inside this Issue Editor’s Notebook................................................................ Pg. 5 Calendar of Events............................................................... Pg. 6 Chambers of Commerce & Tourism Centers....................... Pg. 8

St. Croix Rods....................................................... Inside Front Cover Cedar Springs Old Country Acres.......................... Inside Back Cover Tomahawk Chamber........................................................Back Cover

Region Communities Ashland County............... Pg. 11 Bayfield County............... Pg. 12 Burnett County................ Pg. 14 Forest County.................. Pg. 16 Iron County..................... Pg. 17 Langlade County.............. Pg. 19 Lincoln County................. Pg. 22 Marinette County............ Pg. 25

Oneida County................. Pg. 26 Polk County...................... Pg.28 Price County..................... Pg.29 Sawyer County.................. Pg.31 Shawano County............... Pg.34 U.P. Michigan................... Pg. 17 Vilas County..................... Pg. 36 Washburn County............ Pg. 38

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Calendar of events Call before leaving.

Always verify dates, times & places!

Dates and events are subject to change.

October UPCOMING EVENTS KATIE ARMIGER TRIO

Wednesday, October 3, 7:00pm. Voted the hottest country bachelorette and a voice that you will surely remember.

See her here while you can! Adults $20, Students $10.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA: A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00pm. Listen to the sounds of one the best Southern Rock bands that ever existed. If you lived it, you’ll love it. If you didn’t, come and find out what you missed. Adults $20, Students $10.

A CELTIC HALOWEEN with FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT

Wednesday, October 24, 7:30pm. Learn about the roots of Halloween through songs, poems and stories with the delightful and talented couple, Christy and Aodh. Adults $12, Students $5, Families $30.

FOUR BITCHIN’BABES: HORMONAL IMBALANCE

Wednesday, November 14, 7:00pm. Hilarious songs and comedy that focuses on the insanity of either being female or knowing one. Adults $20, Students $10

CAMPANILE WINTER CONCERT

Sunday, December 2, 1:00pm. The Campanile Chorus and the Lakeland Community Concert Band once again join forces to showcase our local talent in one of the most popular events of the year. Be sure to come early and bring friends! Suggested minimum donation $5.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHICAGO BRASS QUINTET

Thursday, December 6, 7:00pm. Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with the bold sound of brass and five accomplished musicians. Adults $20, Students $10.

(715) 356-9700 CampanileCenter.org

4-8 Mercer & Hurley – Pumpkin Run ATV Rally: Enjoy the autumn colors on more than 200 miles of forested trails.

Rally includes poker run, door prizes, live music, food, parade Friday at 6 p.m. www.Mercercc.com or www.HurleyWI.com 5-7 Hayward – Muskie Tournament 5-7 Northwoods – Fall Art Tour 6 Amery – Changing Color Bike Ride 6 Antigo – Ice Age Trail Hike: Meet at Antigo fairgrounds forestry office at 9 a.m. to carpool to walk site. Bring lunch, water. (715) 623-2645 6 Laona – Camp 5 Fall Festival & Cowboy Re-Enactment: Ride the historical stream train, enjoy apple cider, “outlaws” rob the train en route. 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. (715) 674-3414 • www.camp5museum.org 6 Merrill – Lincoln Lager Barleyfest: Large variety of micro brews and entertainment at Merrill Area Recreation Complex, 2-6 p.m. (715) 536-7313 6 Shawano – Oktoberfest: Live music, petting zoo, craft and food vendors, sidewalk sales, German food & refreshments.

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6 St. Croix Falls – AutumnFest & Art Show: Juried Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; mini-pumpkin hunt, kids games, live music, pet parade, food, beer & wine, evening Festival Theatre performance. www.scfaf.com 6 Tomahawk – Fall Family Festival 6 Turtle Lake –Pitchfork Fondue: steaks cooked in hot oil so they are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. Turtle Lake Village Park, serving 11 a.m. Dinner tickets at the door.

6 Willow Lake – ATV Ride: Takes place in the Little Rice/Willow area. Lunch and refreshments available at stops. 4 p.m. raffle, must be present to win.

(715) 499-3443 6-7 Shawano – Miles of Art: Self-guided tours of artists’ studios in Shawano and Menominee counties. 10 a.m.5 p.m. For map and other info, (800) 235-8528 or www.shawanocountry.com 6-7 St. Germain – Greater WI Muskie Tournament; Fish any of 10 area lakes. Cash drawing and door prizes. (715) 4772205 • www.st-germain.com 12 Amery – ArtZ Gallery’s Artist’s Reception, 5-8 p.m.

13 Antigo – Oktoberfest: Sixth annual festival at the Langlade County Fairgrounds. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy German food, cold beer and live entertainment. (715) 623-4134

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13 Minocqua – Zoo Boo: Help feed the zoo animals. Trick-ntreat, games, crafts, costume contest. 1-5 p.m.

13 Park Falls – Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival: Annual salute to grouse hunters. Archery demos, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin pie eating contest, petting zoo, ATV poker run, food & refreshments.

13 Spooner – Jack O’ Lantern Festival: Zombie 5K run/walk at 5 p.m. is new event, pumpkin rolling, food and refreshments, craft fair, kids carnival games, pumpkin painting. Allday. (715) 635-2168 • www. spoonerchamber.org 13 Three Lakes – Pumpkin Fest & OktoberFest: Arts and crafts show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., high school. Farmers market, food sales, cranberry marsh and winery tours. Oktoberfest beginning at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts.

13-14 Siren – Quilt Show & Exhibit: Over 200 quilts on display, silent auction, quilt raffle, demonstrations, quilt vendors, on-site café. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Siren High School. (715) 566-0212 16 Manitowish Waters – North Lakeland Discovery Center wolf howling survey, 7:3010 p.m. www.discoverycenter. net

Saturday, 10-3 p.m. Sunday.

(715) 986-4680 • www.gtlaa. com 26 Phillips – Ghost Stories in the Park: Family-friendly ghost stores at Wisconsin Concrete Park. Refreshments. 7-8:30 p.m.

26-27 Washburn – Zombie Days: Zany zombies will walk/ run. Most activities will be on Saturday, including kids carnival games and treats, vendors, zombie parade, bike ride, and zombie movies. www.washburnchamber.com 27 St. Germain – Oktobearfest: Held at Black Bear Lodge. Live German music, food and refreshments, children’s activities, crafts, raffles, door prizes.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (715) 4795778 • www.blackbearlodge. com 27-28 Pearson – Dirty Dog Dryland Derby. Canine athletes go the distance. Two days of sled dog races at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, Scout Camp, in Pearson. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. (715) 882-8080

November 2-4 Washburn – Big Film Festival: New and independent short and feature films at Stage Coach North. (715) 3731194 • www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org

19-20 Mercer – Muskie Tournament: 10 lakes open to fishing. Cash prizes for first, second & third place teams. (715) 476-2389

9 Amery – ArtZ Gallery’s Artist’s Reception, 5-8 p.m.

20-21 Turtle Lake – Railfest Model Railroad Show: Railroad layouts and exhibits, swap tables; new this year is dolls.

Turtle Lake School, 9-4 p.m.

10 St. Germain – Christmas Bazaar: Held at Community Center. Craft show, bakes sales, children’s activities, raffle, visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 9

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a.m. to 3 p.m. (715) 542-2881 • www.st-germain.com 10 Tomahawk – Ski-Doo Open House: Held at Tomahawk Sports Center, 693 N. 4th St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free food and refreshments, special sales. Register to win a Ski-Doo MXZ 600 Sport. Factory reps on site. (715) 453-5373 • TomahawkSportsCenter.com 15 Rice Lake – Hunters Feed: Free burgers or hotdogs, side dishes for hunters. Raffle for hunting related items. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. chamber offices. (715) 234-5117 • www. ricelakemainstreet.com 16 Tomahawk – Venison Feed: Free venison burger, chips & soda. Downtown, serving 11:30 a.m. ‘till gone. (715) 453-5334 • www.gototomahawk.com 24 Eagle River – Holiday parade, with ice shanty float competition. Parade at 1 p.m. followed by visits with Santa 1:30-2:30 p.m. at old train depot. Hose drawn sleigh rides 1-3 p.m.

24 Minocqua – Christmas in Minocqua: Santa arrives by fire truck at 12:45 p.m., downtown. Kids crafts, carolers, roasted chestnuts, horse drawn wagon rides, tree lighting at 5 p.m. www.minocqua. org 24 Tomahawk – Christmas Parade & Winter Wonderland: Parade at 4:30 p.m. Then kids can visit Santa and Winter Wonderland of decorated Christmas trees. (715) 4535334 • www.gototomahawk. com

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29 Rice Lake – Holiday Parade: Santa will be in the parade, illuminated floats and walking units. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Kids can visit Santa afterwards. (715) 234-5117 • www. ricelakemainstreet.com

December 1 Cable – Christmas in Cable: Breakfast with Santa at Lakewood’s Resort; arts & crafts fair, Festival of Trees “The Enchanted Forest,” lighted Christmas Parade at 6:45 p.m., followed by hot chocolate, chili, hot dogs at the Community Center. (715) 723-7858 1 Eagle River – Children’s Museum’s Santa Saturday 1 Grantsburg – Santa Day 1 Manitowish Waters – Northwoods Festival of Trees: Enjoy decorated Christmas trees, children activities and live holiday music, door prizes, raffles.

Community Center 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (715) 543-2700 1 Manitowish Waters – Holiday Home Tour & Luncheon 1 Park Falls – Kris Kringle Christmas: Christmas movie, Santa Village, Holiday Parade at 4:30 p.m., tree lighting 1-2 Danbury – Christmas at the Fort: The Fort will be illuminated by thousands of lights. Admission free, a few events have a fee. Enjoy the Northwoods Festival of Trees.

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Ashland County

Ashland Chamber of Commerce 800-284-9484 www.ashlandchamber.com La Pointe Chamber of Commerce 715-747-2800 Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce 888-475-3386 • 715-747-2801 Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 715-274-2330 • www.mellonwi.org

Barron County

Barron Chamber of Commerce 715-537-5631 www.barronchamber.com Barron County Tourism 715-537-6200 www.co.barron.wi.us Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce 800-317-1720 • www.chetek.net Cumberland Chamber of Commerce 715-822-3378 www.cumberland-wisconsin.com Rice Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 1-800-523-6318 www.ricelakechamber.org Turtle Lake 800-811-0338 www.turtlelakewi.com

Bayfield County

Cable Chamber of Commerce 800-533-7454 • 715-798-3833 www.cable4Fun.com Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce 800-345-0716 • 715-372-8558 www.visitironriver.com Washburn Chamber of Commerce 715-373-5017 www.washburnchamber.com Bayfield Chamber of Commerce 800-447-4094 • www.bayfield.org

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Polk County

Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 800-466-8759 • 715-385-2400 www.boulderjct.org

City of Amery 715-268-7486

Conover Chamber of Commerce 866-394-4386 • 715-479-4928 www.conover.org

Balsam Lake Village 715-485-3424 www.balsamlakewi.com

Osceola Chamber of Commerce 800-947-0581 • 715-755-3300 www.vilas.osceola.wi.us Polk County Info Center 800-222-7655 • 715-483-1410 www.polkcountytourism.com Falls Chamber of Commerce 715-483-3580 • www.fallschamber.com

Price County Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center 715-685-9983 www.northerngreatlakescenter.org

Burnett County

Burnett County Dept. of Tourism & Information 800-788-3164 • 715-349-5999 www.burnettcounty.com Danbury Area Chamber of Commerce 715-656-3292 www.discoverdanbury.com Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce 715-463-2405 www.grantsburgchamber.com Siren Chamber of Commerce 715-349-8399 • www.visitsiren.com Webster Chamber of Commerce www.websterwisconsin.com

Douglas County

Superior-Douglas Chamber of Commerce 715-394-7716 www.superiorchamber.org Superior-Douglas County Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-942-5313 • www.visitsuperior.com

Forest County

Forest County Chamber of Commerce 800-334-3387 • 715-478-3450 www.visitforestcounty.com

Iron County

Iron County Development Zone Council 715-561-2922 www.ironcountywi.com Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 866-340-4334 • www.hurleywi.com Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 715-476-2389 • www.mercercc.com

Langlade County

Community Development Corporation 715-627-6384 www.countyoftrails.com

Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce 888-526-4523 • 715-623-4134 www.antigochamber.com

Lincoln County

Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce 877-907-2757 • 715-536-9474 www.merrillchamber.com Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce 800-569-2160 • 715-453-5334 www.gototomahawk.com

Marathon County

Wausau/Central WI Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-WI-VISIT • 715-355-8788 www.visitwausau.com

Oneida County

Hazelhurst Information Center 715-356-7350 • www.hazelhurstwi.com Lake Tomahawk Information Booth 715-277-2602 www.oniedacountywi.com/laketomahawk/ index.shtml Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce 800-446-6784 • 715-356-5266 www.minocqua.org Oneida Country Visitors Bureau 1-800-236-3006 www.oneidacounty-wi.com Pelican Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-487-5222 www.pelicanlakewi.org Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce 1-800-236-4386 • 715-365-7464 www.rhinelanderchamber.com Three Lakes Information Bureau 1-800-972-6103 • 715-546-3344 www.threelakes.com

Price County Tourism Department 800-269-4505 • 715-339-4505 www.pricecountywi.net

Eagle River Area Chamber & Visitors Center 800-359-6315 • 715-479-8575 www.eagleriver.org Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce 877-588-3346 • 715-588-3346 www.lacduflambeau.org Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 800-236-3432 • 715-547-3432 www.landolakes-wi.org

Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 877-762-2703 • 715-762-2703 www.parkfalls.com

Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 888-626-9877 • 715-543-8488 www.manitowishwaters.org

Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce 888-408-4800 • 715-339-4100 www.phillipswisconsin.net

Phelps Chamber of Commerce 877-669-7077 • 715-545-3800 www.phelpscofc.org

Rusk County

Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508 • 715-686-2910 www.presqueisle.com

Greater Ladysmith Area Chamber of Commerce 715-532-7328 www.ladysmithchamber.com Rusk County Visitor Center 800-535-7875 • 715-532-2642 www.ruskcounty.org

Sawyer County

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce 800-236-2252 www.birchwoodwi.com Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce 715-634-8662 www.haywardareachamber.com Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau 800-724-2992 • 715-634-4801 www.haywardlakes.com

St. Germain Chamber of Commerce 800-727-7203 • 715-477-2205 www.st-germain.com Sayner Star Lake Chamber of Commerce 888-722-3789 • 715-542-3789 www.sayner-starlake.org Winchester Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2232 www.winchesterwi.org

Washburn County

Birchwood Area Chamber of Commerce 800-236-2252 www.birchwoodwi.com Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-354-3533

Stone Lake Chamber of Commerce 715-865-3302 www.stonelake.com

Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce (715) 468-4567 www.shelllakeonline.com

Winter Area Chamber of Commerce 800-762-7179 • 715-266-2204 www.winterwi.com

Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce 800-367-3306 • 715-635-2168 www.spoonerchamber.org

Shawano County

Washburn County Tourism Association 800-367-3306 • 715-635-9696 www.washburncounty.org

Shawano County Chamber of Commerce 715-524-2139 • 800-235 8528 www.shawanocountry.com

Vilas County

Vilas County Advertising & Publicity 800-236-3649 • 715-479-3649 www.vilas.org

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Upper Peninsula

Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce 999-464-3242 www.lakegogebicarea.com

Northern District Deer Season Forecast

By Mike Zeckmeister Of the Wisconsin DNR Deer populations in northern Wisconsin got a real boost this past year. An extremely mild winter combined with early spring conditions really helped deer come out of the winter in great shape. The early spring green-up allowed deer to put weight back on quickly and likely contributed to heavier weight fawns and multiple fawns surviving. In the past, these conditions usually result in good antler development in bucks. I would expect hunters would see this during the 2012 deer-hunting season.

Local DNR deer managers in the north recognize that deer are not equally distributed across the landscape. In other words, in some areas there may be very few deer and other areas more deer. This can be very frustrating for the deer hunter, me included.

The DNR also recognizes that we do not have all the answers and we need to rely on others for more information. This year, for example, our quota recommendations were developed based on reasonable and realistic levels from input we received from hunters attending our public deer forums.

send the results into the DNR. We always welcome more input and help with managing our deer herd. We share responsibility in this valued resource.

Another challenge we are all facing in Northern Wisconsin is the detection of a CWD-positive deer in Washburn County.

This deer showed up as a ‘sick’ deer on the opening weekend of the nine-day gun season last year. It was euthanized and the test results clearly indicated it was CWDpositive. We are taking this very seriously, but we are also approaching it in a calm manner. We have developed a communitybased approach to manage CWD in this area. We are reaching out to people in the community for ideas and feedback in how we should proceed.

Our first step is to determine the extent of the disease and to share this information widely. We have been collecting samples from road-killed deer and from willing landowners who are interested in getting more deer tested from their own property prior to the hunting season. During the fall deer season we will be testing hunter-harvested deer from an area over 300 square miles in size around this CWD-positive sample.

We also rely on what hunters see out in the field. It is especially important to receive this information prior to the hunting season from the Summer Deer Observation survey during the months of August and September. Anyone can participate in this survey and

This will be the first step to determine the extent of the disease.

We must first determine if this is a “spark” that can be snuffed out or a “widespread fire” that we may have to manage. We will be relying on hunters in this area to make sure they get any adult deer harvested in this area sampled. After we learn about the extent of this disease, we will then collectively determine the appropriate response based on our community-based approach to manage CWD in northwest Wisconsin.

What’s New in 2012

a buck using a Gun Buck Deer Carcass Tag or Archery Buck Deer Carcass Tag.

There are a number of rule and regulation changes to this year’s Wisconsin gun deer season that may be of interest to hunters.

The most notable changes are listed here. Check the 2012 Deer Hunting Regulations for more information.

• During any gun deer season, hunters can use a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow as their weapon of choice while hunting under the authority of their gun deer license and a gun deer carcass tags. During the 10-day muzzleloader season, a hunter can use a muzzleloader, bow, or a crossbow as their weapon of choice while hunting under the authority of their gun deer license and a gun deer carcass tag.

• Archery and gun antlerless deer carcass tags are not available in units 7, 29B, 34, 35, 36, and 39.

Only bucks may be taken in these units, except by Armed Forces members, youth ages 10-17, and certain disabled-hunting permit holders.

• In the CWD-MZ, more than one antlered buck may be taken under ‘bonus’ buck opportunities. To harvest an additional buck(s), the hunter must possess a Buck Authorization Sticker obtained after harvesting and registering an antlerless deer, or the buck must be accompanied by an unregistered antlerless deer tagged by the same hunter until both deer are registered together. The harvest of an antlerless deer is NOT required before harvesting

• Archery deer season will be open concurrently with the 9-day November firearm deer season statewide.

• Rifles may now be used for deer hunting in Waupaca County, including during the 2-day youth gun deer hunt.

• Reduced hunting fees are in place for hunters purchasing certain types (i.e., small game, wild turkey, or deer) of hunting licenses for the first time, or the first time in 10 years.

• The October antlerless-only hunt will not be occurring in 2012.

Ashland c o u n t y WhistleStop Races are a Fall Classic (ASHLAND) – More than 2,500 athletes are expected to compete in the 15th annual WhistleStop Marathon & Half-Marathon races on October 12 and 13. The finish line will feature post-race blues music, concessions, soda and beer all afternoon.

A Blues & Brew Fest takes place later Saturday evening, but you must be 21 or older to attend.

Start time for the half-marathon is 8 a.m. and for the marathon, 9 a.m. Go to www.whistlestopmarathon.com for registration information. The event is sponsored by the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.

Not up for a full or half marathon? Consider the 18th annual Cruisin’ the Corridor’s 10K & 5K Run/Walk, which will begin at 8 a.m. from the Bay Area Civic Center. The point-to-point races are ran on the last legs of the marathon course.

The public is invited to join the runners at the pasta feed and fish boil Friday from 4:30-8 p.m. as well as the Blues and Brews Fest Saturday night starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be brew sampling and musical performances.

Fall Fest on the Island (MADELINE ISLAND) – Head to the Big Lake and the Big Island for the annual Madeline Island Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Celebrate local art, fall color and the iconic Madeline Island community spirit. There will be pumpkin carving for kids, a costume parade, arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, farmer’s market, special events and sales at island businesses in La Pointe.

Activities begin about noon.

Madeline Island is the largest of the 22 Apostle Islands archipelago. Historical La Pointe is the only town on the island, boasting a colorful heritage that dates back to 1834. Plan to set aside time to visit the town’s two museums and to go on the downtown walking tour. Taking the 2.6-mile ferry trip to and from the island from Bayfield is an adventure in itself.

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Bayfield c o u n t y Discover the Magic of Christmas at Cable (CABLE) – The Christmas in Cable celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1 continues the greater Cable area’s traditional welcome to the holiday season. Sponsored by the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce, the event includes a lighted holiday parade, breakfast with Santa, arts & crafts show, and unique holiday shopping.

The popular Enchanted Forest Tour begins on Friday, Nov. 30.

Bring the kids and their Christmas wish lists to Lakewoods Resort on Lake Namakagon for Breakfast with Santa and photos from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. The pancake breakfast is just $1 for kids and $3 for adults.

The Cable Lions Club Clowns will provide entertainment. Climb aboard the wagon for hayrides around the resort.

Shop the holiday wares from dozens of vendors at the arts & crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Living Hope Community Church, located on Hwy. 63, Cable. Got loads of family coming for Christmas? Stock up on Christmas cookies, jams and jellies at the Christ-

Zombies on the Move

They Run, They Walk, They Lurch (WASHBURN) – Bayfield County is known for lots of things: its Apple Fest, the Great Lake it sits by, mountain bike trails, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing…. and now zombies! Yes, the favorite movie genre of late will invade the picturesque community of Washburn on Saturday, Oct. 27.

There will be fun and mayhem centered around all things zombie. Children’s carnival games and treats will be at the Washburn High School. Vendors will be located on the library lawn. Among the fun events will be a zombie-haunted house, zombie family fun dance and zombie parade down Washington Avenue at 1 p.m. After the parade, the “Boo-gie” bike ride will start at City Hall and will go up Washington Avenue.

From 2-4 p.m. take the kids on a flashlight-guided tour through the “tunnel” for a spooky story time. The high school’s “Fire and Ice” will perform from 2-4 p.m. also. There will be zombie makeup booths from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the livery. The zombie walk/run will take place at 4:30 p.m. Tony Woiak’s zombie movies will be shown at Washburn Cultural Center and Museum at 5:30 p.m. followed by an adult social at 8 p.m., same place.

mas bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Craft making will be at the Natural History Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Love Lights Ceremony will be held outside the chamber starting at 5 p.m. followed by the lighted Christmas Parade with Santa riding a fire truck, lighted floats and winter scenes. Follow Santa to the UCC Church for delicious chili, hot chocolate, hot cider, baked goods and pictures with the jolly fellow.

Welcoming in the beauty and spirit of the holiday season, the Cable Festival of Trees will be Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Cable Community Center. The Enchanted Forest Tour and silent auction will begin on Friday and continue through Saturday night. The Cable/Namakagon Historical Museum’s Christmas tea takes place Saturday afternoon. To conclude the weekend festivities, the Festival of Trees and auction closing night will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Place your bid on wonderfully made baskets, decorated trees and holiday goodies. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Fall Bazaar Planned at Drummond (DRUMMOND) – The third annual Drummond Fall Bazaar will be Saturday, Oct. 20 in the Drummond Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Based on the success of the past two years, a full slate of vendors is expected, as are more shoppers than ever, said a spokesperson. Past bazaars have featured hand-painted ornaments, homemade cards, quilts, jewelry, wildlife photos and photo cards, woodcarvings, purses and more.

Shoppers will have plenty to munch on, or to take a treat home, as the sixth graders from Drummond Elementary School will hold their popular bake sale in an effort to raise funds for a class trip. The Civic Center is wheelchair accessible and smoke-free, with plenty of free parking available.

Contests include a pumpkin carving contest (on Friday), spooky yard contest, and best float in the parade and maybe a best zombie costume contest. The organizers were still in the planning stages when this issue went to press, so check back with them at www.washburnchamber.com for complete details.

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‘Christmas at the Fort’ Promises Holiday Magic (DANBURY) – Horse drawn sleigh rides are among the fun activities designed to entertain families and couples scouting for a romantic getaway during “Christmas at the Fort,” sponsored by the Burnett County Historical Society.

The 2012 Christmas at the Fort will be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 & 2 and again, Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park near Danbury. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. all three days.

The visitor center, out buildings and grounds will be magically decorated with wreaths, garland, multitudes of sparkling minilights and, depending on Mother Nature, glistening snow.

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Admission is free, though specific activities have fees. Visitors can learn about the fur-trade era told by “Angelique,” who will give her talk in an authentic-style teepee. Over in the blacksmith shop, a smithy will hammer out horseshoes and other products just as it was done long ago. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the Karlsborg Schoolhouse where kids can whisper him their Christmas wishes. The Northwoods Festival of Trees is part of this holiday extravaganza.

Adults can shop in the Gift Shop, which features interesting items such as handcrafted jewelry, trade knives, Christmas ornaments and books about the fur trade. Youngsters can shop for affordable gifts for family and friends in the Elves’ Store.

More than 200 Quilts to be Featured at Quilt Show & Exhibit (SIREN) – Everyone appreciates a warm, comfortable quilt on those chilly winter nights, and some of the best hand-crafted quilts will be on display for you to enjoy – and buy – during the Quilt Show & Exhibit in Siren, Oct. 13 & 14. “Stars of the North” is the theme of the show, where more than 200 quilts will be on display and vying for Viewer Choice Awards.

Sponsored by the Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild, the 25th annual event is being held at the Webster High School. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $4 with youngsters 12 and under admitted free. There will be a number of quilt shop vendors, a quilt raffle, quilt silent auction, demonstrations and special exhibit. Certified quilt appraiser Bev Proulx will be available for quilt appraisals. Café on site.

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(GRANTSBURG) –The annual Crex Meadows Wildlife Area’s Fall Wildlife Festival Open House will be Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 at the center. Two special crane-viewing tours are planned later in the month.

Saturday’s schedule includes the open house with displays and activities from 1-5 p.m. You won’t have to pack lunch, as food will be available from 2-6 p.m. Then from 5-7 p.m., choose either a general bus tour of Crex Meadows or the Fish Lake Wildlife Area.

Also during the same time, there will be tours with specific topics (sign up and fee). An evening program from 7:30-9:30 p.m. will be held at Regal Overlook. At any time between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., kick back at the campfire near the Visitor Center and recount memories of previous trips or the day’s events. Bunkhouses are available for an overnight stay for $10 per person.

Sunday’s general tour will be from 7-9 a.m. with two topic specific tours departing at the same time (sign up and fee). The Mess Hall is hosting a pancake breakfast from 6-10 a.m.

On two Saturdays, Oct. 13 and 20, visitors can meet at the Education Center and then car-pool through the wildlife area to watch sandhill cranes return from day-time feeding grounds to the nightly roosting grounds. The cost is $5 per person and the unique experience is from 5 p.m. to sunset. Led by expert birders Jim Hoefler and John Menge. The first 10 people can catch a ride in the Crex Meadows van. Call (715) 463-2739 to register for the tours. The Education Center is located at the junction of County Roads D and J. This intensively managed property is home to over 270 species of birds, at least 86 butterflies, and 720 species of plants. A wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects also reside here. Originally part of the Wisconsin Pine Barrens, it is now the state’s largest remaining portion of this globally endangered ecosystem. The rare sedge marsh and brush prairie habitats make the area a utopia for wildlife, which in turn, makes Crex a paradise for bird watchers, naturalists, botanists, hunters, and all other hearty explorers who are interested in the great bounty that nature offers. Autumn is our favorite time to visit the Crex Meadows. The air is crisp and invigorating; the growing youngsters are the same size, or nearly so, as their parents; and it’s nearing the time of migration for many bird species.

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Desperadoes to Stage Mock Train Robbery (LAONA) – Don’t bid adieu to autumn without a visit to the entertaining Camp 5 Fall Festival and Cowboy Re-enactment on Saturday, Oct. 6. Step back in time and as a passenger witness an authentic Cowboy Reenactment and robbery of the Lumberjack Steam train. The entire family will enjoy this exciting and interactive performance at the Camp 5 Museum in Laona.

A group of outside cowboy re-enactors, known as the Green Bush-Wackers, stages the mock robbery. With guns drawn, they ride up on horses to the stopped train. Dressed in authentic pe-

riod costumes, they portray Wild West characters such as cowboys, bandits, a preacher, mountain men and card sharks. In addition to the train robbery, the group will form a posse to bring the bandits to justice…or justice will be brought to the bandits!

Trains depart at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy the fall colors from the train windows. Your ticket include the roundtrip ride and admission into the Wisconsin Forestry Museum complex of historic and natural attractions, including the Logging Museum and Blacksmith Shop; Green Treasure Forest Tour, animal barn and corral, the nature center, Cracker Barrel Store, and Francis Weiner diesel static display. Enjoy live music, games, prizes, fresh apple cider and the pumpkin patch. Food and refreshments available at the Choo Choo Hut Restaurant & Picnic Area. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic coolers.

Directions: For other details, visit www.camp5museum.org or call (715) 674-3414. The non-profit Camp 5 Museum is located 3/4 of a mile west of Laona on Hwy. 8.

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Craft & Bake Sale at Mercer Center (MERCER) – The Mercer Lioness Club will host two events in November. First up is the Lunch-in and Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mercer Community Center.

Tickets will be available at the door. Or call June Brunell at 715476-2882 for more information about the program and tickets.

The Lioness will have a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mercer Community Center. About 20 arts & crafts vendors will be selling handmade items such as jewelry, woodcrafts, crochet and knitted goods, Christmas wreaths, blankets, pillows and more. There will be a bake sale, raffles of baskets full of goodies and donated items from the vendors, along with hot dogs, chili and beverages to fill you up. Admission is free to the public.

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Fall Colors Go on Forever!

This Western UP tour takes you to some of the most spectacular fall scenery this country has to offer. This tour takes a full day so make sure the camera battery is charged fully and that you have

sufficient film or cards. Points of interest along this 150-mile route include Old Victoria restoration and Victoria Dam, Adventure Copper Mine, Summit Peak, Lake of the Clouds, Ontonagon Lighthouse, Porcupine Mtn. Wilderness State Park, Agate Falls, Presque Isle waterfalls, and Bond Falls.

You start in Wakefield on Hwy. 2 heading east. As you travel this road you are driving through the heart of the Ottawa National Forest. There are several side roads you can travel. Maps are available at the Forest Service offices. At the intersection of Hwy. 2 & 45 turn north.

In Paulding you will see the signs for Bond Falls. This particular waterfall is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River and is one of the most spectacular watetfalls around. Parking is available at the base of the falls (fee) or park free above the falls and walk the steps down. After Bond Falls you can continue on this road to Hwy. M28, the second portion of this road is a good gravel road. Or return to 45 and continue north.

If you continue you will intersect M28. Go west and stop at Agate Falls. At the intersection of M28 & 45 go north to Ontonagon, a good stop for lunch and shopping. Here take M64 along the shore of Lake Superior west all the way to “Lake of the Clouds” on Hwy. M-l07.

Next take South Boundary Road south. Along the way stop at the Visitors Center. Summit Peak is a great lookout for colors. At the end of South Boundary Road is Cty. Rd 519. Go north for 1 mile and get out of the car and walk to the waterfalls. There is a boardwalk along the river to the shore of Lake Superior.

Return to Wakefield on 519 to Hwy. M2 and turn right and you will find yourself back where you began.

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Langlade coun ty Get Ready for Chili Cook-Off & Christmas Parade (ANTIGO) – Take the family to the 15th annual Chili Cook-Off and the Community Christmas Parade, on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in downtown Antigo. Hours of the Chili Cook-off are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with generous and free cups of the delicious chili available to the public from 5 p.m. until gone. The chili cook-off booths will be located along Fifth Avenue.

More than three dozen cooks compete each year in this fun event. Each has their own favorite recipe made with secret ingredients, and all are determined to bring home the cash prize and a trophy. Awards are first through third in both chili divisions and first through third for best-decorated chili themed booth.

Chili cooks compete in either “roughneck” where anything goes or “traditional” (no beans or spaghetti) divisions. The samples – all prepared and cooked during the contest hours – are judged on taste, texture, aroma and consistency. The Antigo-Langlade County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the chili cook-off.

As the chili cools, the anticipation for the Community Christmas Parade and Welcome to Santa begins to heat up. The Christmas Parade features more than 40 floats, the Antigo High School marching band, color guard and Santa. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. from St. John’s parking lot, west to Fifth Avenue to Dorr Street, north on Door to Third Avenue and east on Third to St. Hyacinth Church parking lot. The parade will be announced as the floats come down the street. Prizes awarded here are in three categories: Clubs and organizations (non-profit), business & commercial; and other (individual, family or group).

Sizzling Oompah Music (ANTIGO) – Dust off your accordion, put on your lederhosen, and come “Roll Out the Barrel” as the Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce presents the sixth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Antigo.

Follow the music and laughter to the southwest corner/grassy area of the Langlade County Fairgrounds for some Germanthemed fun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oktoberfest will take place rain or shine. Enjoy traditional German food, refreshing drinks and music. You can also purchase a souvenir beer mug, and sample a selection of German inspired beer (must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol).

Be entertained by The Happy Schnapps Combo again this year!

Come dance to songs like “The Pump It Up Polka Rap,” “Fleet Farm (A Love Song)” and, perhaps their most famous song, “The Bears Still Suck Polka”!

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Avoid the Winter Rush, Go Mush with Dirty Dog Dryland Derby (PEARSON) – Snow in the Northwoods will come soon enough. But for a bunch of sled dog racers, they can’t wait to get their excited dogs in harness and racing. So several years ago they came up with a challenging and unique weekend of racing on dry land.

Now in its eighth year, the Dirty Dog Dryland Derby will be Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27Photo by Bob Brown 28 in Pearson, north of Antigo. Upwards of 100 teams will compete in multiple events in professional and sportsmen divisions featuring short sprint racing teams. Racing starts at 9 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday and ends early afternoon both days. The races take place on Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Boy Scout Reservation’s wide, grass covered trails.

The Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club and Langlade County Sled Dog Clubs manage the races, which are sanctioned by the International Sled Dog Racing Association.

High tech wheeled sleds, bikes and scooters replace traditional snow sleds. There will be classes for carts, scooters, bikes and canicross. Canicross is hands-free running with the dog helping to pull the musher along. Bikejoring is similar to skijoring, except the musher is on a bicycle pulled by one or two dogs. The carting class includes four-dog and six-dog teams. Scootering entails the use of one or two dogs with the driver kicking. Junior events as well as professional and sportsman classes are scheduled. The length of the trail varies depending on the class, usually 1.5 and 2.5 miles in length.

Free admission for spectators with plenty of parking and food available. As with all sled dog events, you are asked not to bring your own dog as they distract the race dogs. From Hwy. 45 north of Antigo turn east on Hwy. T toward Pearson. Stay on Hwy. T through Pearson to race site on the left. For more details go to www.witrailblazers.org.

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Lincoln cou nty Harrison Hills Trail Open to ATVers (IRMA) – ATV riders can explore more than 55 miles of the multiuse Harrison Hills Trail– and that’s just the beginning of the fun.

Hundreds of miles of ATV routes in five townships surround the Harrison Hills ATV Trail. The Harrison Hills Trail is on land owned and managed by Lincoln County.

Harrison Hills is a two-way trail located on old logging roads, which also accommodates motor vehicles, hikers, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. Exercise caution when in logging areas. The trail is very scenic as it traverses glacial moraines and upland woods and goes by small creeks and lakes. A multi-use shelter can be found at the County Road B parking lot.

Riders can access the village of Gleason on the south end of the trail system. The Harrison system also connects with the Parrish Highlands Trail in neighboring Langlade County. The trail is closed from Dec. 1 through May 1 or when posted as being closed. The Clover Club Trail is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Several state, county and private campgrounds are in the area as well as motels in Merrill and Tomahawk. Last year, Tomahawk opened many of its city roads to ATVs. (Wisconsin, South Tomahawk and East Somo avenues are closed to ATVs because of the traffic.)

There are six major parking areas for the Harrison Hills ATV Trail.

• Turtle Lake Road – located .65 miles north of County Road J on Turtle Lake Road.

• County Road B South – located 1.25 miles northwest of Hwy. 17 on County Road B. • County Road B North – located .25 miles south of Parrish Road on County Road B. • Harrison Convenience Store (food and parking) – located .50 miles east of the village of Harrison on County Road B. • Bailey’s Town & Country Inn (food) – located at the intersection of Hwy. 17 and County Road D. • Clover Club (food) – located 3 miles south of County Road D on County Road H. Parking and trail access is open May 1 through Labor Day only.

The Harrison Hills ATV Club has grown immensely since its formation in 2002 when it had 21 miles of trail and 15 local members. Today the membership exceeds 250 with members from all parts of Wisconsin. The other two clubs in the county are the Somo Area Club and Spirit Valley Riders Club. For more information about the trail call the Lincoln County Forestry Department at (715) 539-1034.

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Treehaven Announces Seasonal Classes

(TOMAHAWK) – Fifty years ago, Dorothy and Gordon Kummer of Milwaukee purchased some rural acreage southwest of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and began a remarkable legacy of stewardship and conservation education that continues today.

They called this land “Treehaven”, and under their care and supervision the Kummers planted nearly 140,000 trees on the property, ultimately creating one of the nation’s finest examples of sustainable forest management by a private landowner. Following Gordon Kummer’s death, Dorothy remarried a Milwaukee school science teacher named Jacque Vallier, also an avid conservationist. The Valliers eventually donated the land to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and helped mould Treehaven into the leading natural resources education and conference facility it is today. It now provides education and training to more current and future natural resource managers than any other center in the United States.

Throughout the year, Treehaven opens its doors to the public to discover the great outdoors throughout select programming for the entire family. Owned and operated now by UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources, Treehaven rests on a glacial ridge overlooking 1,400 acres of forest and wetlands.

Offerings range from nature related crafts and skills such as snowshoe weaving or outdoor photography to in-depth study of wolves or an opportunity to become proficient in “Leave-NoTrace” backpacking, yoga and much more. College credits are often available.

Weekend workshops generally run Friday night through Sunday lunch and are all-inclusive with instruction, meals and lodging all on site. For more information contact Treehaven at (715) 453-4106.

Upcoming classes include the following: October 26-28 - Quilt Retreat. Using template layout sheets and foundation papers create a gorgeous quilt top.

October 27-28 - Geocaching. Spend the weekend learning the ins and outs of this fascinating hobby while enjoying the outdoors.

November 9-10 - Seeds, Culture and Diversity: Hands-on Seed Saving. Learn how to save seeds from your own garden.

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Hundreds Set Sights on Venison Feed (TOMAHAWK) – The grills will be smokin’ and the cooks workin’ extra hard during the 47th annual Venison Feed in downtown Tomahawk on Friday, Nov. 16. (The date is easy to remember – always the Friday before the opening of the Wisconsin gun deer season.)

More than 1,000 hungry hunters, local folks and out-of-towners descend on the downtown for this popular event, sponsored by the Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce as a means to thank hunters and other visitors.

The Venison Feed has become a time-honored family tradition for many, who enjoy the free lunch of a burger, chips and soda. Volunteers grill the venison-beef burgers on five charcoal grills, serving between 1,500 and 1,800 burgers as fast as they can hand them out. Two serving lines and plenty of volunteers keep the waiting to a minimum. Donations are appreciated, so plan to stuff a couple bucks in the “target deer” at the head of the lines.

Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Post Office ‘till all burgers are gone. There’s plenty of vehicle parking on the main drag and side streets.

A number of local non-profit groups, including the SOMO Area ATV Club and the Lincoln County Humane Society will sell local goods as fundraisers for their organizations during the event.

Christmas Parade, Winter Wonderland (TOMAHAWK) – Enjoy a day of fun and merriment for the entire family at the annual holiday celebration in Tomahawk on Saturday, Nov. 24, featuring a Northern Lights Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland. The Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsors this magical event.

The day starts out with kids shopping local merchants from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Tomahawk Cinema is showing a free movie (show times at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.), sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

The Northern Lights Christmas Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. starring the big guy himself, Santa Claus. The parade route is from the west end of Wisconsin Avenue to Tomahawk Community Bank. After the parade, all are invited to visit Santa at Santa’s Cabin. Walk through beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the Winter Wonderland while listening to the Christmas carolers on the Rodeo Saloon’s deck. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa at the bonfire as kids tell Santa what they want for Christmas.

“We look forward to seeing you in Tomahawk,” said Tamra Anderson, chamber executive director.

For more information, contact the chamber at (715) 453-5334 or visit www.gototomahawk.com.

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Explore Marinette County by ATV

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Sprawling Marinette County – known for its gorgeous 14 major waterfalls – is also home to a network of wide, well-groomed, award-winning ATV trails that offers nearly 300 miles of riding pleasure. Fall is an opportune time to ride the trails – it’s less crowded and Mother Nature’s handiwork with leaf colors must be seen to appreciate. And, Marinette County’s forests total 230,000 acres, giving everyone room to roam.

Most of the Marinette Trail System is open year round, with the exception of early spring when trails close to protect them from erosion.

No matter which loop or trail you ride, you won’t be disappointed. The system accesses county forest lands as well as a few of the county’s waterfalls. You’ll ride rolling hills, twisty trails, sandy flats and forest roads. The riding options are nearly endless. You can choose to cover as much ground as possible, or pick a backcountry loop and explore it at a more leisurely pace.

ATV riders who enjoy primitive camping can also take advantage of the county’s policy of allowing camping anywhere along the trail system in the 231,000-acre county forest for up to two weeks at a time. A newly instituted $10 per year county forest camping permit fee took effect this year. For more information, contact Marinette County Parks at (715) 732-7530.

For more information, including lodging and attractions, contact Marinette County Tourism, (715) 735-6681 or visit www.therealnorth.com.

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Oneida cou nty Three Lakes to Celebrate Pumpkin Fest & OktoberFest (THREE LAKES) – Fall colors, a bountiful harvest of food, crafts and clothing await those traveling to Three Lakes – honored as the “Single Best Town” in America – for the community’s annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, Oct. 13. The event attracts upwards of 8,000 visitors, according to the event sponsors, the Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary. Later that evening will be the third annual Oktoberfest, a salute to German heritage, which is sponsored by the Three Lakes Center for the Arts.

The 19th annual Pumpkin Fest will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Three Lakes High School. In addition to a juried arts & crafts fair, there will be a farmers market and Pumpkin Fest-themed clothing for sale. If you have never experienced Pumpkin Fest, the huge and delicious cinnamon rolls by Sally are worth the trip alone! Other crowd favorites include the pumpkin bisque soup.

More than 100 crafters will fill the gymnasium and hallways with a large variety of craft items ranging from handmade jewelry, stained glass, rosemaling, ceramics and much more. There are also tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. of the nearby cranberry marsh as well as to the Three Lakes Winery located in the downtown. Call (715) 546-3080 to reserve a seat. Walk Main Street and view all the unique carved pumpkins set up in front of storefronts in the afternoon.

Once you’re done shopping, it’s time for OktoberFest. Stop by at the Three Lakes Center for the Arts where you can continue the fun with Sprecher beer and soda tasting, German wine and sausages and Wisconsin cheese samples. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. with dancing to the music of the Jim Peckol Polka Band.

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ATV Ride Open to the Public

(MINOCQUA) – Children can visit with Santa during “Christmas in Minocqua” from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 in Gaslight Square downtown Minocqua. Santa arrives by fire truck at 12:45 p.m. courtesy of the Minocqua Volunteer Fire Department. There will be kids crafts, carolers, roasted chestnuts, horse drawn wagon rides and hot chocolate. View the magical Christmas Village, an elaborate and working display of running trains and village. At 5 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the children through the downtown to Veteran’s Park for the singing of Christmas carols and lighting of the holiday lights.

(WILLOW LAKE) – The beauty of the Northwoods bathed in fall colors will accompany riders who take part in the fifth annual John Ames Memorial ATV Ride on Saturday, Oct. 6. You need not be a club member to participate. The ride will take place in the Little Rice/Willow area. Headquarters for the event will be at the ball diamond/fire barn area off Willow Road. The Lakeland ATV Club is the event sponsor. The late John Ames was an original member of the club.

Registration/check-in starts at 9 a.m. and continues all day. Fee is $15 per rider due on day of ride. Maps will be available. Lunch and refreshments available for purchase at each of the ride sponsors.

Riders will return to the start area for the 4 p.m. raffle prize drawing.

Must be present to win. For more information contact either Dewey Sternberg at (715) 499-3443 or Pat Harkins at (715) 588-1747.

Fees and donations will be used to sponsor registrations and prizes for area youth from local non-profit groups participating in the “Kind Gary” Fisheree on Saturday, Feb. 2 on Squirrel Lake.

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Help Feed the Zoo Animals (MINOCQUA) – The sixth annual Zoo Boo at Wildwood Wildlife Park in Minocqua will take place Saturday, Oct. 13.

It will be a fun time for kids of all ages and their parents who want to take part in a merry, not scary, Halloween celebration. Live, friendly entertainment awaits your costume-clad little ones. Hours are 1-5 p.m. and the event goes on rain or shine.

Kids can trick-or-treat their way around the zoo with plenty of tasty treats furnished by local businesses.

They can participate in games, crafts, and a costume contest while meeting cool characters along the way, including at the Haunted Reptile House. Plus, creepy animal demonstrations and festive decorations are theirs to enjoy.

Tickets are $8 for ages 12 and up at the door. Advance tickets are $7. Kids 11 and under get in free with a donation of a nonperishable food item to benefit local food pantries. Advance tickets go on sale Oct. 1. All proceeds go toward Wildwood’s animal feed fund.

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AutumnFest Arrives to St. Croix Falls (ST. CROIX FALLS) – The countryside will be dressed in autumn colors when St. Croix Falls holds its fourth annual AutumnFest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 6. Events will be held in the downtown and at the nearby Overlook Deck from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Enjoy the beautiful views along the scenic St. Croix River during your visit. The downtown will be decked out in pumpkins and vendors will have hay bales and cornstalks for an autumn look.

The festival includes a juried Art Fair (hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) sponsored by the Falls Chamber of Commerce, live music and entertainment, deluxe food court, pie eating contest, kids games, kids show at 1 p.m., sidewalk promotions in the downtown and more. Kids can enjoy a mini-pumpkin hunt. Everyone will smile at the pet parade entries. Adults can relax with a glass of their

favorite brew or wine in the beer garden.

The Art Fair will be on Washington Street in downtown St. Croix Falls and will be held rain or shine. Snap Fitness will hold a scavenger hunt at 9 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. from their business, 135 S. Washington St. The St Croix Falls Library’s 91st birthday celebration will have cake, ice cream and kids activities from 2-4 p.m., 230 S. Washington Street. Be sure to stay for the Festival Theatre’s evening presentation, “Playing with Fire,” at 7:30 p.m.

The busy Farmer’s Market is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The entire festival is eco-friendly: recycling, biodegradable dinnerware, and composting are all practiced. Visit www.scfaf.com for latest updates on all the events.

Sled Round-Up Features Best of the Past (OSCEOLA) – Don’t miss the fifth annual Vintage Sled Round-Up on Saturday, Dec. 1, noon to 4 p.m., at Augie’s Woodhill Saloon & Grill, three miles north of Osceola on Hwy. 35. Interest in the vintage show, swap & auction has been growing each year, according to organizer Paul Anderson.

There are nine show classes in which to enter your pride-n-joy: Race Factory ’74 Older, Race Mod ’74 Older, Race Factory ’75 Newer, Race Mod ‘75 Newer, Trail Un-restored, Trail Restored, Antique (older than ’71) Unrestored, Antique (older than ’71) Restored and Mini Sled. Single sled entry is $5, multiple sleds $20 maximum. Trophies awarded first through third place in each category, plus People’s Choice Award.

Bring your extra sleds, motors, chassis, memorabilia, suits and helmets (no boxes of junk, though) for the consignment auction,

which starts at 1 p.m. There is also a large swap meet area. Cost is $10 per space. There will also be food, refreshments and lots of reminiscing of the glory days of snowmobiling. Call Paul at (715) 294-4640 for further details.

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Price coun ty kin decorating, pumpkin pie eating contest, “home grown” market and craft fair, flea market, city wide storefront decorating contest, petting zoo, Knights of Columbus dumplings and ATV scavenger hunt.

Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival (PARK FALLS) – The Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival in Park Falls on Saturday, Oct. 13 isn’t just for hunters – the day-long activities and food will appeal to families and non-ruffed grouse hunters as well. The annual festival celebrates the vast outdoor resources that the Park Falls area offers sportsmen and women.

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Park Falls is known as the “Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World.” Located deep in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Price County boasts more extensively managed ruffed grouse habitat than any other place in the world. Indeed, a writer for Forbes magazine back in 2008 described the Park Falls area as “the Shangri-la of grouse” in his story comparing grouse hunting in Park Falls with that of Scotland’s grouse hunting opportunities. Suffice to say, Park Falls won hands down.

The 2012 ruffed grouse season for Zone A, which opened Sept.

15, closes Jan. 31. Area guides are available to assist you in your success. For more information about the forest contact the Park Falls Ranger District office.

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(BRANTWOOD) – Join the Finns who will be celebrating Finnish Independence Day from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Brantwood Community Center, Hwy. 8 and County Road D. It’s also an opportunity to see the mural of old Brantwood and area at the Community Center. The Knox Creek Heritage Center sponsors this celebration, which includes a meal of mojakka (stew) and entertainment by the Madeline House ballet.

Mojakka is a tasty beef stew, which is cooked outside in a large kettle over a wood fire and then served indoors family style.

The meal includes homemade bread and creamy rice with fruit sauce. There is a minimal fee for the dinner. The bread and cardamom braid is also available for sale. The local observance includes a brief history program (Finland gained its independence from the Russian empire on Dec. 6, 1917), lighting of candles and a 6:30 p.m. dance recital presented by Katie Bryan’s dancers from Madeline House in Phillips. There will be door prizes.

(PHILLIPS) – In the park. After dark. Be afraid … but not too much because Ghost Stories in the Park after Dark is designed for families venturing out on Friday, Oct. 26 to Wisconsin Concrete Park near Phillips.

Spooky ghost stories (but not too scary) and haunting tales will be told from 7-8:30 p.m. along the candlelit path surrounded by the concrete sculptures created by the late Fred Smith. Guides will direct listeners to each storyteller. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Friends of Fred Smith will supply the stories and refreshments. You provide the courage. No registration required. Because if they did, you would have to sign it in blood! Wisconsin Concrete Park is located at N8236 S. Hwy. 13, Phillips. Visit their web site at www.friendsoffredsmith.org.

Established in 1995, the Knox Creek Heritage Center is composed of several buildings (a turn-of-the-century homestead): the Main Farmhouse built circa 1900 using logs; the Keto House built circa 1900; an original Finnish sauna constructed of hand-hewn logs; the Spirit Baptist Church built in 1890; a building used as a summer kitchen; and a pole building which houses a blacksmith shop display, etc; and another log building currently undergoing renovation. The buildings are used to display artifacts, documents, photographs, etc. of the cultural, ethnic and historical aspects of past years. The complex is located off Hwy. 8 just east of Brantwood then south on Stadium Road.

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Top Prize in ATV Poker Run is Cruise Package (PARK FALLS) – How does a pair of “wings” get you a pair of “sea legs?” The answer lies in Park Falls where the grand prize for the “Winged Thunder” ATV poker run on Saturday, Oct. 13 is a four-day, three-night cruise for two. The poker run is part of this year’s Ruffed Grouse Fall Festival being held on the same day and serves to highlight the multiple ATV trail systems in the area.

forms available at www.parkfall.com.) The cost is $10 per sheet (no limit). Awarding of prizes, including the cruise package courtesy of Chequamegon Travel Agency, takes place at 6 p.m.

The poker run will take place from noon to 5:30 p.m. on the Tuscobia Trail and the Flambeau Trail. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon at Triangle Park in downtown Park Falls. (Pre-registration

Enjoy music by the Village Band until 7 p.m. and a hearty Octoberfest meal and brew provided by the Knights of Columbus. For more information contact the chamber at (877) 762-2703.

Spirit Memorial Park

A monument in Spirit Memorial Park represents the doublearch bridge built in 1910 over the North Fork of the Spirit River.

The original bridge was later dismantled and the face stones used to erect the replica to be recommended for inclusion in the National Register of Historical Places.

(TOWN OF SPIRIT) – Price County has its very own “bridge to nowhere,” but unlike the much-maligned Gravina Island Bridge that was proposed for the Tongass Narrows in the town of Ketchikan, Alaska, the Town of Spirit bridge didn’t cost a fortune to build …. or dismantle.

There are two interpretive signs at the park, which also has a native plant garden designed by Quan Banh, a local environmental science educator. A footbridge gives hiking access to the Spirit River. Bring a picnic lunch, as there are two picnic shelters, family-size grills, playground and outdoor bathroom. The park is also used as a geocache location. Located on River Road off Hwy. 86 in the Town of Spirit.

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Sawyer co u n ty The color tour continues on FR 203 and at 31.2 miles Crystal Springs overlook is on the right. Crystal Springs is a bog dotted with small potholes. It is especially scenic in the fall when the bog is framed by the reddish brown color of the oaks and yellow of the birch. The colorful foliage contrasts nicely with the patches of water that reflect blue sky. In another mile FR 203 intersects County Highway M. Turn left (west) on M and drive 9.8 miles to the village of Cable.

Take a Scenic Colorama Tour (COUNTY-WIDE) – Early to mid October is an excellent time to explore by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or car the beauty that is the Northwoods of Wisconsin during a special time of the year known as Colorama. The Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau has put together six outstanding color tours of the county (3 in the south, 3 in the north).

The tours vary in distance from 60 to 73 miles in length.

Along the way are restaurants, gasoline and lodging facilities. All six tours start at the Hayward Information Center in Hayward at the intersection of Highway 63 and Main. Maps of the tours are available at the center.

Look for the Color Tour directional signs that correspond to the color tour that you have chosen. Each color tour sign has the number of the tour on the sign as well as a directional arrow sign mounted on the post below the main sign. Each color tour has a written narrative in addition to a sketch map of the color tour route to help you find your way. We’ll highlight one of those tours in this issue:

Along the way you’ll pass just south of Lake Namakagon. A pleasant walking side trip can be had by driving south on FR 207 2.6 miles and hiking in to Rock Lake about a half mile west of the fire lane. In Cable turn left (south) on Highway 63. There is no color tour sign at the intersection M and 63.

The color tour route crosses the Namekagon River about 1.5 miles south of Cable. The Namekagon is part of the St. Croix Riverway and is a National Wild and Scenic River. Your route back to Hayward parallels and occasionally crosses the Namekagon or its backwaters.

About 5 miles south of Seeley turn right (northwest) on Nelson Lake Road. Continue on 3.8 miles to Highway T. Turn right (northwest) and continue on T to Highway 27. Turn left (south) on 27 and drive 3.6 miles to Highway 77. Turn left (east) and continue on to Hayward.

Color Tour 3 This 70-mile tour passes through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest east of Hayward. The majority of the route is on paved roads, however 8.5 miles are on gravel road.

From the Hayward Information Center drive north on Highway 63 one half mile to the intersection with Highway 77 and turn right (east). The route follows Highway 77 east over the Namekagon River and up O’Brien Hill, which is the hill on the east edge of the Namakagon Valley about 2 miles into the tour. In the logging days around the turn of the century O’Brien Hill was famous for the dangerous trip down the steep grades with heavily loaded sleighs - many were wrecked and horses and drivers injured or killed. At 21.9 miles on the tour turn left (north) on Forest Road 203.

Forest Road 203 is blacktopped for the next 2 miles and passes through a tunnel of hardwoods that overhand the roadway.

Shortly after turning on FR 203 you pass Two Deer Lake on the left and then Perch Lake on the right. At 27.9 miles FR 203 intersects with FR 622. Here you can turn left to take a short side trip to look at an impoundment on Lynch Creek and hike a short trail to a viewing platform.

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Winter

Winter Hosts Holiday Shopping Extravaganza (WINTER) – The combination of holiday music and festive decorations will have you in a holiday spirit as soon as you step inside at the Homespun Holidays Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Winter School, South Main Street, Winter. And that’s even before you start browsing the countless arts and crafts showcased by more than 60 vendors at this popular event.

Hours of the 26th annual show are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Lunch and refreshments will be served all day. They offer a coat check area and a relaxing “Coffee Shop” area to sit back and relax with a coffee or a hot chocolate and a sweet treat.

Vendors will be selling original, handcrafted wares, according to the Winter Area Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event. Items for gift giving and holiday decorating include stained glass, jewelry paintings, photography, wrought iron, wood décor, quilts, dolls, candles & soap, dried & silk arrangements, rugs, wreaths and much more. Be sure to visit the cookie walk at the Presbyterian Church next door.

Winter is home to NASA astronaut Jeff Winters. During his three flights, Williams logged over 362 days in space. You can visit a tribute to the astronaut at the Winter Area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center located on Main Street. View a genuine NASA suit and space photos.

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Shawano co un tR y Artists Open their Studios for ‘Miles of Art’ (SHAWANO) – The Shawano area is opening its doors and inviting visitors to get a glimpse of local artists at work, as well as colorful murals, barn and community quilts and fall foliage. The second annual “Shawano Country Miles of Art” is a fall celebration of the arts and nature throughout Shawano and Menominee counties (Shawano Country) Oct. 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will include free, self-guided tours of area artists’ studios. Most of these studios are open only for this event, providing a unique opportunity to meet the artists and purchase their work.

Host artists include David Aschenbrener, David Rand, Judy Andrews Pubanz, and Simon Levin. Other locations on the tour include the WOWSPACE Gallery in Wittenberg and Old Feed Mill on Pleasant Street in Gresham. Two new locations have been added this year featuring American Indian and other area artists. The College of Menominee Nation’s Cultural Center is hosting 10 artists and will have additional activities and entertainment, including a hand drumming and singing contest and live music. Woodlands Studio in downtown Shawano will feature five artists from the Grignon family.

During the two-day tour, artists will be in their studios, demonstrating and selling their work. Most studio locations will also include several guest artists. These artisans include painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, weavers, jewelers, woodworkers, mixed-media artists, fiber artists, and more.

As visitors drive the scenic routes to the artists’ studios they can view over 150 “barn quilts” on display throughout Shawano County. These colorful 8’ X 8’ squares hanging on historic barns have been hand painted to replicate traditional quilt patterns as well as original designs. Also on display are numerous exterior “quilt squares” in and around the Village of Gresham and 19 large exterior wall murals in the Village of Wittenberg.

Additional visual and performing arts will be featured including the WOWSPACE Gallery exhibit “Artist’s Free Play: II,” featuring paintings, photographs and textiles from more than 40 Wisconsin artists.

In addition to musical entertainment at several of the studios, there will also be bands performing at North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Menominee Casino Resort, and other venues. Other fun events will include Oktoberfest and farmer’s market in downtown Shawano, Navarino Nature Center’s Fall Family Fun Day, Caroline Colorama, Harvestfest flea market & vintage and collector car show.

For more information on the artists, maps and complete schedule of events, visit www.smartwisconsin.com. For additional information on the area contact the Shawano Country Tourism Council at (800) 235-8528 or visit www.shawanocountry.com.

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Vilas COUNTY Howl with the Wolves

OktoBEARfest Promises Day of Family Fun

(MANITOWISH WATERS) – The public is invited to sign up for a “Wolf Howling,” sponsored by the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Hours are 7:30-10 p.m.

(ST. GERMAIN) – Mark your calendars for the 13th annual OktoBEARfest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, to benefit the Vilas County Museum. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Black Bear Lodge, just east of St. Germain.

Participants will travel into wolf territory to perform a howling survey. Part of Wolf Awareness Week (Oct. 14-20), the program will enlighten participants on general wolf ecology, current status of wolves in Wisconsin and the fascinating way wolves communicate.

Cost is $25 person, $20 if you are a member of Discovery Center. Pre-registration by the day prior required and a minimum number of sign-ups required. Contact the Discovery Center for further information.

The Timber Wolf Alliance, an organization that supports wolf recovery in the Upper Great Lakes region, sponsors an annual Wolf Awareness Week poster. Original artwork is featured on the front and a wealth of wolf information is on the back. Posters are available for $2 each (discounts for more than 11 in number).

Go to www.discoverycenter.net for ordering information. Or stop at the Discovery Center.

Food and beer proceeds will be donated to the Vilas County Historical Museum in Sayner, home of the first snowmobiles invented by Carl Eliason.

There are activities for all ages, including live German music by Jim Pekol and his Orchestra. Brats, all-beef franks, kraut fritters, and German potato salad are available in the Bear’s Den Bar & Grill, along with full bar and German beer selections. Freshly baked German bread in a variety of flavors will be available for purchase.

Children’s activities are provided throughout the day and include make-and-take pumpkin painting, face tattoos, caramel apple creations, and coloring contests.

Crafters and artists will exhibit their unique art and craft wares in all of the ground-level lodging units at the resort, stretching out over 2,100 feet of lakeshore on Little St. Germain Lake. Festgoers can also ride around the resort on a tractor pulled hayride.

Many craft and door prizes will be given away throughout the day with hourly drawings at the Bear’s Den. The grand prize is a two-night stay at the Black Bear Lodge valued at up to $450, which will be drawn at 4 p.m. A meet-the-vendors party with dinner buffet and live entertainment by Mark Wayne will finish out the day’s festivities at 5 p.m.

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(MANITOWISH WATERS) – The Northwoods Festival of Trees will light up the Manitowish Waters Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a fantastic display of decorated holiday trees, wreaths and swags; activities for children, and live holiday music. All proceeds from the festival will support the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library in Manitowish Waters.

chance to support the library and get a decorated Christmas tree for your home or business.

Area musicians have also volunteered their talents to add to the holiday atmosphere. Other activities will include a craft activity for children, door prizes and refreshments. Tree awards, raffle winners and silent auction high bidders will be announced beginning at 3 p.m. You need not be present to win.

Admission to the festival is $5 per person, or $8 per family, and includes refreshments, door prizes, children’s activities, and one tree raffle ticket.

Additional raffle tickets will be available for $5 each or 3/$10. For more information, call the library at (715) 543-2700.

Full-sized trees will be sold by silent auction, and tabletop trees, wreaths and swags will be individually raffled. All items are donated and decorated by area businesses, groups and friends. This is a great

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ing for prizes. For more information, contact Gail Newitt at (715) 479-4623.

(EAGLE RIVER) – Show off your “home away from home on the ice” or be a bystander and admire all the ice shacks decorated for Christmas during the annual parade with Santa Claus and his reindeer Saturday, Nov. 24, in Eagle River.

The ice shanty competition was intense last year and the parade sponsor, the Eagle River Business Association, anticipates another spirited competition this year. Shanty owners will be compet-

The parade starts at 1 p.m. from the Christmas House and continues down Wall Street to the Eagle River Depot Museum, located in the old train depot. Children are invited to share their Christmas list with Santa from 1:30-2:30 p.m. As an added treat, they will get milk and cookies. There will be free horse-drawn sleigh rides from 1-3 p.m., and holiday sales and expanded shopping hours offered by merchants.

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Washburn COU N TY The 4th annual Jack O’ Lantern Fest to be held in Spooner

New 5K Zombie Run, Brewfest featured in evening Spooner, Wisconsin -- The 4th Annual Jack O’ Lantern Festival will take place in downtown Spooner on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The Main Tent will once again be located in the city parking lot across from the Northwest Sports Complex located one block west of Hwy. 63, along Walnut Street. Other events will take place at Siegner Hill and Lakeland Family Resource Center.

New evening events this year include a 5K Zombie Run presented by Spooner Health System, live music by Kind Country (Minneapolis), bonfires, and Schmitz’s Economart Brewfest beginning at 5 p.m. in the Main Tent.

A Farmer’s Market & Craft Fair will open near the Main Tent from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather permitting. The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In Contest will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. near the Main Tent along Walnut Street (no fee or pre-registration required).

At 9 a.m. the Railroad Memories Museum presents a Collectables Sale located in the building next to the Spooner Bake Shoppe on Walnut Street.

At 10 a.m. the Kids’ Pavilion, presented by State Farm Insurance – Tim Reedy Agency, will open with bouncy inflatables, kids’ carnival games, local business booths, food vendors, a Jack O’ Lantern merchandise store, beanbag toss, inflatables including Ironman Challenge and Titanic Slide, Cash Vault, Photo Booth, and additional games and activities for toddlers through adults. A $5 wristband gets unlimited “kids rides” on the inflatables from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From 9 a.m. to 12 noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m. the Spooner Memorial Library presents an Antique Appraisal Event with Antiques Expert Mark F. Moran.

Additionally at 10 a.m., pumpkin painting and other activities will begin at Lakeland Family Resource Center, located at 314 Elm Street. Also, a Bake Sale, presented by Spooner MOMS Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Spooner Fire District Auxiliary Pumpkin Roll will begin at 1 p.m. two blocks west of the Main Tent on top of Siegner Hill.

Other contests held that day include a Jack O’ Lantern Carving Contest (pre-carved) and a Baking Contest. Pre-registration is required. More information and forms are available on the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce’s website (see below).

The evening will continue with the 5K Zombie Run starting at 5 p.m. taking runners through the haunted woods of Spooner. Online registration is available ($25 entry fee includes event t-shirt and glow-in-the-dark wristband). Registration for the 5K Zombie Run is available online at www.spoonerchamber.org > Events & Festivals > Jack O’ Lantern Fest > 5K Zombie Run. Stay for live music by Kind Country (Minneapolis Bluegrass), bonfires, and Schmitz’s Economart Brewfest from 6 to 10 p.m. under the Main Tent.

Pre-registration is required for craft vendors, farmers’ market vendors, business vendor booths, and contests. Entry forms can be downloaded off the Jack O’ Lantern portion of www.spoonerchamber.org under the Events & Festivals tab and returned to the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 122 N. River Street in Spooner, Wis. More information and sponsorship options are available by visiting www.spoonerchamber.org and www.facebook.com/jackolanternfest or by calling 715-635-2168.

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