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VACATION WEEK
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Events set throughout North Woods The North Woods is recognized across the Midwest as a summer recreation paradise, offering boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping and water sports of all kinds, Besides the many recreational activities, most communities and nonprofit organizations in Vilas and Oneida counties plan family-oriented events for residents and vacationers alike during the summer months. The activities range from art, antique and quilt shows to summer festivals, powwows and fishing tournaments. Most of the events include fun for all ages, plus plenty of food and refreshments. The following list of summer activities was compiled by the Vilas County Advertising Department. See more detailed stories in this publication or the Vilas County News-Review as the event approaches, or check with local information bureaus for more details (dates and times are subject to change). July 27-29, Wood Boat Show, Minocqua — The 20th annual antique and classic wooden boat show will be held in downtown Minocqua. A boat parade is planned at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Phone (715) 800-6784. July 28, Blues Fest, St. Germain — The 14th annual Joe Bucher Blues Fest will be held at the park pavilion, with blues music and a Memphis-style barbecue beginning at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to Northland Pines Youth Football & Cheerleading programs. Phone (715) 891-0248. July 29, Auto Show, Conover — The Conover Fire Department/EMS will sponsor its 11th annual auto show and craft market at the town park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone (715) 4772036. Aug. 3-4, Antique Show, Eagle River — The Rotary Club will host its 52nd annual Antique Show at the Derby Track Expo Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (715) 479-6592. Aug. 3-4, Relay For Life, Eagle River — The Northwoods Relay For Life will be held at the Northland Pines High School
There are many community events planned in August, including the Vilas County Fair Aug. 9-12. —STAFF PHOTO
track from 4 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday. Phone (715) 479-7724. Aug. 4, Pig Roast, Phelps — The Phelps Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Firemen’s Picnic and Pig Roast at the fire hall starting at 1 p.m.
Phone (715) 545-3012. Aug. 4, Forest Fest, Eagle River — Trees For Tomorrow will host this day of activities showcasing forestry and natural resources. Phone (715) 4796456. Aug. 4, Doll Show,
Eagle River — The 34th annual Enchanted Doll Club Show and Sale will be held at Kalmar Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone (715) 479-7132. Aug. 4, Garage Sale, Land O’ Lakes — The Land O’ Lakes area will host its Communitywide Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with maps available at the chamber office. Phone (715) 547-3432. Aug. 5, Firemen’s Picnic, Three Lakes — The 55th annual Fireman’s Picnic will be held at Cy Williams Park starting at noon. There will be food and refreshments, games, raffles and entertainment. Phone (715) 546-3070. Aug. 9, Street Sale, Eagle River — The Eagle River Business Association will hold its annual Street Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (715) 479- 7656. Aug. 9-12, Vilas County Fair, Eagle River — The annual event will be held at the fairgrounds featuring exhibits, midway rides,
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games, music, food and refreshments. Phone (715) 479-2057. Aug. 10-12, Musky Jamboree, Boulder Junction — The 56th annual Musky Jamboree will be held in downtown Boulder Junction from 9 a.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday. There will be an auto show, arts and crafts, food booths, casting contest, flea market and live entertainment. Phone (715) 385-2400. Aug. 11, Polish Boat Regatta, Sugar Camp — Pitlik’s Sand Beach Resort will have its 12th annual regatta starting at noon on Sand Lake on the Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes. Phone (715) 479-7488. Aug. 12, Art on Main, Three Lakes — The Three
Lakes Center of the Arts in the Northwoods will have its annual art show in downtown Three Lakes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with local artists displaying their work. Phone (715) 546-3500. Aug. 12, August Fest, Land O’ Lakes — The fest will be held at Hillside Resort from noon to 4 p.m. featuring crayfish gumbo, refreshments, children’s games, raffles and karaoke. All proceeds benefit the Lac Vieux Desert Association. Phone (715) 547-3432. Aug. 15, Paul Bunyan Fest, Eagle River — The fest will feature a craft show on Wall and Railroad streets, live music, roast beef sandwiches and chain-saw carving from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone (715) 479-6400.
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