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FINAL WEEK for Shop Small Win BIG!!If you have shopped at a SMALL LOCALLY OWNED RETAIL BUSINESS in Ashland, between Nove...
01/14/2025

FINAL WEEK for Shop Small Win BIG!!
If you have shopped at a SMALL LOCALLY OWNED RETAIL BUSINESS in Ashland, between November 17, 2024 - January 17, 2025, get your receipts into the Ashland Chamber by Friday, January 17 to be in the FINAL DRAWING that will take place on Monday, January 20th!
Receipts can be submitted by email ([email protected]), text (715-292-1715) or by stopping at the Chamber Office, (1716 Lake Shore Drive West).
Good Luck and THANK YOU for SHOPPING CLOSE TO HOME!!

Our Chamber WORKING GIRLS are hard at it making our life easier!  Thank you ladies for all you do!!
01/13/2025

Our Chamber WORKING GIRLS are hard at it making our life easier! Thank you ladies for all you do!!

Ashland Chamber’s Business of the Week for January 13, 2025Ashland IndustriesEach week the Ashland Area Chamber of Comme...
01/13/2025

Ashland Chamber’s Business of the Week for January 13, 2025
Ashland Industries

Each week the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce highlights a business on Heartland Communications radio station WATW 1400AM and Bay Country 101.3FM. The Chamber draws a name at random from our membership and the radio station writes a 30-second ad exclusively for that business.

Click the link below to hear the ad: https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/ASHLANDINDUSTIE2025.mp3

01/10/2025

What's Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week.
• 01/10/2025
The Wisconsin Singers will be performing at the Ashland High School Auditorium, 1900 Beaser Ave. 7pm.
1/10-31/2025
Early bird ticketing now - January 31st for the Mother Son Party! Let's Glow Crazy! Party takes place on March 1, 6-9pm at the AmericInn in Ashland. Tickets are $25 if you purchase by January 31. To purchase tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mother-son-dance-party-tickets-1083151658769
• 01/11-12/2025
Special Olympics Invitational at Mt. Ashwabay. Mt. Ashwabay is proud to host this talented group of athletes. They will take part in downhill, snowboard, and snowshoe races. Saturday is registration and training. Sunday is race day!! Come cheer on the athletes! For more information, call 715-779-3227.
• 01/11/2025
Read with a Ranger at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Join a Park Ranger for story time followed by a craft. Geared for ages 3 to 7 but all are welcome! Every other Saturday at 10am. See you there! Other dates are: January 25, February 8 & 22 and March 8 & 22. 29270 Co Hwy G. 715-685-2645
• 01/11/2025
Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland Elementary School Gymnasium, 9-10am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. this is an introductory basketball program. The goal of this program is to teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to youth in fun, organized and educational ways. This class is taught by adult coaches and High School students-athletes from the Ashland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs under the direction of the Ashland Athletic Department. Dates are January 11th,18th, and 25th. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are January 28th when the Girls Varsity takes on Cameron (7pm start time) and January 30th when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/12/2025
White Winter Winery: We all need a little humor and a little music to get through the dark days of winter! Every Sunday in January we will have an Open Mic Matinee on our warm and cozy porch. Do you play a bit of music? Are you a budding comedian or poet? Show us what you got. Mary Mack will be our host with Meadmaker Jon and friends providing a little musical interlude to keep the afternoon light and flowing. *Bloody Mary & Maple Mist Old Fashions specials during open mic! 3-5pm starting Jan 5th. Sign up by 3pm to get on the roster for open mic. 68323 Lea Street Iron River.
• 01/13/2025
The Chequamegon Area Choir invites you to join them for their 52nd Season! at St Louis Catholic Church in Washburn at 7pm. Registration starts at 6:30pm. No auditions necessary. All levels of musicianship for persons age 16+ are welcome. January 27 is the last day for registration! Visit www.cacvoices.com or Chequamegon Area Choir
• 01/14/2024
Our Lady of the Lake Bingo. Doors open at 5:30pm. Bingo starts at 6:30pm. The night ends with a progressive Black Out.
• 01/14/2025
Cable Natural History Museum: Backcountry Film Festival at the Sawmill Saloon The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the human-powered winter experience through film. Join us from 6:30-8:30pm at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley, WI, to enjoy great films and support the Cable Natural History Museum’s educational programs. (Caution: some films may contain casual profanity and intense situations.) Register by calling the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890 or go to cablemuseum.org. $10 member/$15 non-member. Pre-registration appreciated, but drop-ins welcome. 13505 US-63, Hayward.
• 01/15/2025
Virtual Cycling Demo 5-7pm at Bay City Cycles. For this FREE demonstration, join Mark Dryer with the Chequamegon Coasters cycling group for a demonstration of Zwift virtual indoor cycling. Mark will explain virtual riding, ride with the group live, and provide demos of solo rides and workouts. Try it out alongside him as well!
• 01/16/2025
The Sandbar: 1st Bingo Night of the New Year! Come B4 the game to get a seat and enjoy a Housemade Hot Buttered Rum and a bite to eat. We start at 6:30pm and play about 6 rounds followed by the final prize round. Prizes, hot drinks and a ton of fun! 2521 Lake Shore Drive West.
• 01/17-18/2025
The 17th Annual Big Water Film Festival will be live Jan. 17-18, 2025 at the Bay Theater in Ashland, and on-line 2 weeks after. There will be 20 films from U.S., Canada, Ireland and France. Tickets are $10 for a single block, $25 for the full weekend. 16th Annual Big Water Film Festival
• 01/17-19/2025
Ashland Youth Hockey: Battle By the Bay Tournament Series. 3 game guarantee – Trophies for first, second and consolation. Bay Area Civic Center. Sq**rt. 320 Depot Dr.
• 01/18-19/2025
Wisconsin State Free Fishing Weekend, no license required. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.dnr.wi.gov.
• 01/18/2025
Iron River Annual Fishin’ Chicks Ice Fishing Contest, at Moon Lake Park, from 8am-5pm. Only women compete, men can attend and assist. Proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness efforts. Check-In: Community Center ~ 8275 East Mill St, Iron River. Fishing: Moon Lake Park ~ County Hwy H. For more information on the contest go to: https://www.fishinchicks.org Contact us at [email protected]
• 01/18/2025
Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland Elementary School Gymnasium, 9-10am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. this is an introductory basketball program. The goal of this program is to teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to youth in fun, organized and educational ways. This class is taught by adult coaches and High School students-athletes from the Ashland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs under the direction of the Ashland Athletic Department. Dates are January 18th and 25th. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are January 28th when the Girls Varsity takes on Cameron (7pm start time) and January 30th when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/18/2025
Northwoods Harness Club’s 36th Annual Sleigh & Cutter Rally at Northern Pines Golf & Events Center, Airport Road, Iron River. Free Sleigh Rides 10-11:30am. Exhibition 12-2:30pm. Raffle prizes & refreshments available. Sponsored by Iron River Chamber. Contact: [email protected]
• 01/18/2025
Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story in Concert. Join Laughing Fox, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, and special guests as they tell the stories of the Ojibwe people at The Backstage. Underlying the fascinating and delightful tales that have been passed down through generations, is the original music of Severin Behnen and Laughing Fox performed by the Blue Canvas Orchestra with drummer Nathan Gordon and singer Kevin Soulier. Storytellers Carolyn Gouge and Jim Pete round out the cast with Ella Goodwin. Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin is an original creation of Michael Charette, Severin Behnen, Jan Lee and several other key contributors, which debuted on the Big Top stage in 2021. Doors open with full bar & food available starting at 5:30pm. Sponsored in part by Apostle Islands Book Sellers. The Backstage is in the same building as the Big Top Box Office on the intersection of Highways 13 and J at the gateway to downtown Bayfield. 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. For more information 715-373-5552. Click here for tickets.
• 01/19/2025
Ashland Ice Racing-Season Opener at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am. Pit Meeting: 11:15am. Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon. See you all there! For weekly updates please refer to our page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.

Also check out:
**Open Skating at the Bay Area Civic Center Wednesday nights and the outdoor rinks (one behind the Bay Area Civic Center and one on the East End of Ashland).
**Ashland High School Sporting Events - Basketball, Hockey, Gymnastics and Wrestling https://heartonorth.org/public/genie/142/school/2518/

For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/

Ashland Chamber Business of the Week for January 6, 2025Ashland AudiologyEach week the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce ...
01/08/2025

Ashland Chamber Business of the Week for January 6, 2025
Ashland Audiology

Each week the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce highlights a business on Heartland Communications radio station WATW 1400AM and Bay Country 101.3FM. The Chamber draws a name at random from our membership and the radio station writes a 30-second ad exclusively for that business.

Click the link below to hear the ad: https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/ASHAUDIOLOGY2025.mp3

01/03/2025

What's Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week.
• 01/03/2025
Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Hockey Hits Back-Sophie’s Squad! 2pm.
• 01/04-05/2025
Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus. USSA Prostar Cup Series Racing! Heated Concession Area, Vendors, Oval Office Bar. Race starts at 9am on the Gogebic County Fairgrounds, 648 West Cumberland Dr.-US 2. Click here for more information.
• 01/04, 11, 18 & 25/2025
Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland Elementary School Gymnasium, 9:00-10:00am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. this is an introductory basketball program. The goal of this program is to teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to youth in fun, organized and educational ways. This class is taught by adult coaches and High School students-athletes from the Ashland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs under the direction of the Ashland Athletic Department. Dates are January 4th, 11th,18th, and 25th. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are January 28th when the Girls Varsity takes on Cameron (7pm start time) and January 30th when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/04/2025
Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Military Appreciation Day! 1pm.
• 01/05/2025
White Winter Winery: We all need a little humor and a little music to get through the dark days of winter! Every Sunday in January we will have an Open Mic Matinee on our warm and cozy porch. Do you play a bit of music? Are you a budding comedian or poet? Show us what you got. Mary Mack will be our host with Meadmaker Jon and friends providing a little musical interlude to keep the afternoon light and flowing. *Bloody Mary & Maple Mist Old Fashions specials during open mic! Sundays in January 3-5pm starting Jan 5th Sign up by 3pm to get on the roster for open mic. 68323 Lea Street, Iron River.
• 01/07/2024
Our Lady of the Lake Bingo. Doors open at 5:30pm. Bingo starts at 6:30pm. The night ends with a progressive Black Out.
• 01/07/2025
Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Staff & Faculty Appreciation Night! 7pm.

Also check out:
**Open Skating at the Bay Area Civic Center Wednesday nights and the outdoor rinks (one behind the Bay Area Civic Center and one on the East End of Ashland).
**Ashland High School Sporting Events - Basketball, Hockey, Gymnastics and Wrestling https://heartonorth.org/public/genie/142/school/2518/

Welcome New Ashland Chamber Members!Knots of Love - www.knotsoflove.orgOverland Agency - 109 Bayfield Street, WashburnRo...
01/02/2025

Welcome New Ashland Chamber Members!
Knots of Love - www.knotsoflove.org
Overland Agency - 109 Bayfield Street, Washburn
Roots Salon - 1314 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland

There's still time to win $250!Any purchases made at a SMALL LOCALLY OWNED RETAIL BUSINESS in Ashland between November 2...
01/02/2025

There's still time to win $250!

Any purchases made at a SMALL LOCALLY OWNED RETAIL BUSINESS in Ashland between November 22 and January 17 could earn you a chance to win $250! For every $10 spent, you'll get one entry! Simply complete the form at www.visitashland.com and submit it to the Chamber along with your receipts.

You can register your receipts in one of three ways: by email ([email protected]), text (715-292-1715), or by visiting our office at 1716 Lake Shore Drive West.

Good luck, and thank you for SHOPPING CLOSE TO HOME!

12/31/2024

Christmas Cash Raffle Winner for December 31st is John Warren and Barbara Majetich!
They have both won $175 in Chamber Dollars!

For a complete list of winners go to www.visitashland.com

Ashland Chamber’s Business of the Week for December 30, 2024Taqueria La MonarcaEach week the Ashland Area Chamber of Com...
12/30/2024

Ashland Chamber’s Business of the Week for December 30, 2024
Taqueria La Monarca

Each week the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce highlights a business on Heartland Communications radio station WATW 1400AM and Bay Country 101.3FM. The Chamber draws a name at random from our membership and the radio station writes a 30-second ad exclusively for that business.

Click the link below to hear the ad: https://www.visitashland.com/wp-content/uploads/LAMARACA24.mp3

12/30/2024

Christmas Cash Raffle Winner for December 30th is Betty Westlund! She won $50 in Chamber Dollars!!

For a complete list of winners go to www.visitashland.com

12/29/2024

Christmas Cash Raffle winner for December 29 is Peggy Hanold! She has won $100 in Chamber Dollars!

For a complete list of winners go to www.visitashland.com

Start making your New Year's Eve Plans!~Make Harbor Table your destination for your New Years celebrations! 4-10pm. Chec...
12/28/2024

Start making your New Year's Eve Plans!

~Make Harbor Table your destination for your New Years celebrations! 4-10pm. Check out our New Year's Eve Menu. Reservations recommended 715-373-5492
Come celebrate the New Year with us at New China Restaurant! Buffet only from 4-9pm. Adults: $23.99 Kids (10 and under): $13.99 Shrimp and Steak Specials all day! Reservations are recommended so please make one today! 715-682-6601. 300 Lake Shore Dr W. We look forward to having you.

~Celebrate New Years Eve at Bad River Lodge & Casino! New Years Eve Dinner Special includes: Prime Rib, Skewered Shrimp with garlic butter sauce, choice of Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Baby Reds, Asparagus wrapped in Bacon, Soup or Dinner Salad, and a Dinner Roll. For more information, call 715-682-7121 or visit www.badriver.com

~Join The Landing for five courses & one unforgettable night to ring in the New Year! We're excited to feature this delicious five-course dining experience. All entrees are served with all five courses! Reservations are highly encouraged, so be sure to book your spot, and let’s toast to the new year together! 3- 8pm. Check out our menu on Facebook. 101 Lake Shore Dr W.

~Tis the season to make your New Year’s Eve dinner reservations! Good Thyme will be open Tuesday, December 31st from 5-9pm for a Silver Soiree Dinner as we celebrate the 25th year of the 2000’s! Join us for our regular menu & Silver Soirée features as well as a champagne toast at 9pm to ring in the New Year! After dinner enjoy the many celebrations and live music events around our region hosted by our friends in hospitality & travel safely! To place reservations please call 715-373-5255 & join us 1 mile North of Washburn at: 77180 State Highway 13,Washburn.

12/28/2024

Christmas Cash Raffle Winner for December 28 is Paula Kalman! She has won $75 in Chamber Dollars!

For a complete list of winners todate go to www.visitashland.com

12/27/2024

What's Happening in the Chequamegon Bay for the next week.
• 12/27/2024
Flourish’s Holiday Paint & Sip. 6pm. Join us for some Christmas cheer and paint this Happy Holiday Scene! We will use acrylic paint on canvas, and you’ll receive step by step instructions. The cost of the workshop is $30 and includes all your materials and a few delicious beverages to choose from! 1314 Lake Shore Dr W.
• 12/28/2024
Strange Brew is taking the stage at South Shore Brewery Taphouse! Get ready for an evening of legendary American rock, led by the one and only Bentley Brehm and his crew of talented local musicians. 7–9pm. Don’t miss this chance to soak in the tunes, sip on your favorite brews, and close out 2024 with some amazing vibes. 532 W Bayfield St.
• 12/29/2024
Family Tracking Hike: Join Ashland Parks & Rec for an afternoon of winter exploration at Prentice Park at 1pm! We will review different types of animal tracks and then head into the woods to see what critters are around. Be prepared to spend time moving through the snow. No registration required.
• 12/30/2024
Legion Memorial Library invites you to: “Wild Robot” You are welcome to bring a camp chair, snacks, and beverage if you’d like. Come and enjoy this family fun movie with friends. 106 Iron St., Mellen. https://www.legionmemoriallibrary.org/
• 12/31/2024
Make Harbor Table your destination for your New Years celebrations! 4-10pm. Check out our New Year’s Eve Menu. Reservations recommended 715-373-5492.
• 12/31/2024
Come celebrate the New Year with us at New China Restaurant! Buffet only from 4-9pm. Adults: $23.99 Kids (10 and under): $13.99 Shrimp and Steak Specials all day! Reservations are recommended so please make one today! 715-682-6601 300 Lake Shore Dr W. We look forward to having you!
• 12/31/2024
Celebrate New Years Eve at Bad River Lodge & Casino! New Years Eve Dinner Special includes: Prime Rib, Skewered Shrimp with garlic butter sauce, choice of Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Baby Reds, Asparagus wrapped in Bacon, Soup or Dinner Salad, and a Dinner Roll. For more information, call 715-682-7121 or visit www.badriver.com.
• 12/31/2024
Join The Landing for five courses & one unforgettable night to ring in the New Year! We’re excited to feature this delicious five-course dining experience. All entrees are served with all five courses! Reservations are highly encouraged, so be sure to book your spot, and let’s toast to the new year together! 3- 8pm. Check out our menu on Facebook. 101 Lakeshore Dr W
• 12/31/2024
Tis the season to make your New Year’s Eve dinner reservations! Good Thyme will be open Tuesday, December 31st from 5-9pm for a Silver Soiree Dinner as we celebrate the 25th year of the 2000’s! Join us for our regular menu & Silver Soirée features as well as a champagne toast at 9pm to ring in the New Year! After dinner enjoy the many celebrations and live music events around our region hosted by our friends in hospitality & travel safely! To place reservations please call 715-373-5255 & join us 1 mile North of Washburn at: 77180 State Highway 13, Washburn.

January
• 01/01/2025
Every month there’s something to do at Copper Falls. To welcome the new year, the North Country Trail Association, Wisconsin DNR, and Tyler Forks Community Forest will host a guided First Day Hike with refreshments at the trail’s end. Gather at Copper Falls State Park Red Granite Falls Trailhead. Ring in the New Year snowshoeing beautiful, wooded trails. There will be a 2 mile and 4-mile option. Dress for the weather and bring your own snowshoes. Enjoy a warm fire, hot cocoa, and treats after the snowshoe.
• 01/01/2025
Make it a Legendary Night this New Year’s Eve! We have tons of fun planned to include fantastic food, huge cash prizes, free champagne, a DJ, and best yet – FREE LIVE MUSIC by Shannon Curfman! Surf ‘n’ Turf buffet runs from 5-10pm including all your favorite sides, plus our fresh salad bar for only $49.99! Make sure your card is in so you can win your part of the $15,000 in CASH prizes!!! That’s right – we are giving away $15 GRAND from 6pm to Midnight. Combine that with Shannon Curfman, and you’ll be dancing all night and ring in 2025! FREE CONCERT!!! Did we forget to say, FREE!!!! They play music that EVERYONE will enjoy!!! So ring in the New Year with us! 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff.
• 01/03-04/2025
Flourish’s Paint & Sip. Join us for a fun evening of creativity, painting, and socializing. It’s a great evening to spend with friends or just come on your own and enjoy the experience. This workshop is all about learning to paint penguins! Many views, lots of penguins! We will use 9×12” watercolor paper and acrylic watercolor paints. The price of the class is $30 and includes all your materials and a couple beverage choices. 1314 Lake Shore Dr W.
• 01/03/2025
Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Hockey Hits Back-Sophie’s Squad! 2pm.
• 01/04/2025
Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland Elementary School Gymnasium, 9:00-10:00am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. this is an introductory basketball program. The goal of this program is to teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to youth in fun, organized and educational ways. This class is taught by adult coaches and High School students-athletes from the Ashland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs under the direction of the Ashland Athletic Department. Dates are January 4th, 11th,18th, and 25th. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are January 28th when the Girls Varsity takes on Cameron (7pm start time) and January 30th when the Boys Varsity takes on Ladysmith (7pm start time).
• 01/04/2025
Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Military Appreciation Day! 1pm.
For a list of all the events happening in the Chequamegon Bay go to https://www.visitashland.com/calendar/

Address

1716 Lake Shore Drive W
Ashland, WI
54806

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(715) 682-2500

Website

http://www.travelashlandcounty.com/, http://www.ashlandbaydays.com/, http://www.cheqbayspr

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