Northwestern Wisconsin Calendar of Events

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

Extended hours of operation for the week of June 30 - July 4, 2008 Noon until 6 p.m. Trade River Winery Giftshop & Wine Tasting Chalet. Located off Hwy. 48 between Grantsburg & Frederic, WI. No charge for admission. Reservations are not required.


Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Where: Oulu Glass 1695 W Colby Rd Brule, WI 54820.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Oulu Glass, glassblowing workshops and classes. For information and registration call 715-372-4160.

Where: Fireside Terrace at Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery presenting Live Music on our Patio with "JT Nolan" 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on July 1 & 2, 2008 No Cover Charge. Reservations not required.


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Where: Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

Extended hours of operation for the week of June 30 - July 4, 2008 Noon until 6 p.m. Trade River Winery Giftshop & Wine Tasting Chalet. Located off Hwy. 48 between Grantsburg & Frederic, WI. No charge for admission. Reservations are not required.


Event Title: Creating Community Conversations Lecture Series
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Creating Community Conversations Lectures Series. For information please call 715-798-3890.

Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Where: Oulu Glass 1695 W Colby Rd Brule, WI 54820.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Oulu Glass, glassblowing workshops and classes. For information and registration call 715-372-4160.

Where: Fireside Terrace at Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery presenting Live Music on our Patio with "JT Nolan" 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on July 1 & 2, 2008 No Cover Charge. Reservations not required.


Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, watermelon and lemonade & Iced Tea during this ride on our historic train.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake, WI
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents Keynote Speaker Mary Ellen Ryall
CD Presentation: Nutrition Study on Organic Crops
Film: "The Future of Food" Reservation not required. Free event open to everyone.
For further information please contact Mary Ellen Ryall at 715-468-2097 or maryellen@happytonics.org

Thursday, July 3, 2008
Event Title: Shell Lake Fireworks
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Street Dance and Fireworks over Shell Lake at Dusk. Call 715-468-4477 for more information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

Extended hours of operation for the week of June 30 - July 4, 2008 Noon until 6 p.m. Trade River Winery Giftshop & Wine Tasting Chalet. Located off Hwy. 48 between Grantsburg & Frederic, WI. No charge for admission. Reservations are not required.


Where: Oulu Glass 1695 W Colby Rd Brule, WI 54820.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Oulu Glass, glassblowing workshops and classes. For information and registration call 715-372-4160.

Where: Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery present a "Guitar Duo" July 3, 2008 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
No Cover Charge. Reservations are not required. For Information please call 715-327-4193




Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: At the base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill 3 miles south of Bayfield, WI
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Time: 8:15 PM CST
The first Big Top show ever presented and still the favorite, Riding the Wind is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield with secrets of Red Cliff and Old LaPointe. Warren Nelson's original songs from this show have become classics. Come see it with friends for the first time or as so many have done, see and hear it again and again and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic.
Big Top Box Office
715-373-5552
M-F 9am-5pm
No refunds or exchanges for any shows


Friday, July 4, 2008
Independence Day
Event Title: Spooner Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
Fireworks at Dusk over the old railyard in Downtown Spooner. For more information please call 715-635-2168 or 715-635-9696.

Event Title: Stone Lake Town Celebration and Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
Fireworks at Dusk, area events during the day at the Lions Park. Call 715-865-3200 for information.

Event Title: Birchwood Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
Fireworks at Spider Lake Resort on Hwy T. at Dusk. Call 715-354-3723 for more information.

Event Title: Springbrook Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
Springbrook Fireworks at Dusk at Wolf Point Bar on Gull Lake. Call 715-466-4582 for more information.

Event Title: Long Lake Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
22nd Annual Fireworks at Dusk at Props on Long Lake. Just off of Cty Hwy M. Call 715-354-3515 for more information.

Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, July 4, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Where: Trade River Winery off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Friday, July 4, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST

Extended hours of operation for the week of June 30 - July 4, 2008 Noon until 6 p.m. Trade River Winery Giftshop & Wine Tasting Chalet. Located off Hwy. 48 between Grantsburg & Frederic, WI. No charge for admission. Reservations are not required.


Where: Oulu Glass 1695 W Colby Rd Brule, WI 54820.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Oulu Glass, glassblowing workshops and classes. For information and registration call 715-372-4160.

Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 4, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Our Happy Hour train is an Adult (21+) oriented train that gives local residents and visitors alike an opportunity to take a relaxing ride on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. This 2 1/2 hour excursion features five hot hors d'oeuvre choices, veggies and dip, and a meat and cheese tray served on our buffet. A variety of cocktails are available with the first being complimentary. The dance car will feature music from the 50's through 90's and a dining car will be set aside for quiet conversation. This is a great way to begin a special night out. Get a group together and leave the kids at home, this is one evening that you can enjoy.

Adults 21+ Only $30

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 4, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet dinner onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast tenderloin of pork, roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, long grain & wild rice, dilled baby carrots, chef's choice vegetable, fresh dinner rolls, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, or milk. There's even fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for desert. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet.

Adults $30 Children (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & 3-5 C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Saturday, July 5, 2008
Event Title: Birchwood Fire Fighters Fun Days
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Join the Birchwood fire fighters for Fun Days in downtown Birchwood. The event features a raffle, food and refreshments, and a street dance downtown from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. For complete information please call 715-354-3300.

Event Title: Shell Lake Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, July 5, 2008

Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, and baked goods. Call 715-766-2105

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Trade River Winery located off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic, WI
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST

Red White & You! Celebration featuring Food from "Hog Wild"noon - 5 p.m., Music by "Tia L:sa" 2 - 5 p.m. Meet Winemaker from Mendoza, Argentina, Fernando Festa. Giftshop & Winetastings open all day. Trade River Winery is located off Hwy 48 between Grantsburg & Frederic, WI. No Cover Charge Call 715-327-4193


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST

Class: How to build a butterfly habitat, a work in progress. Butterfly Gardens. Butterfly and Native Plant Identification.
Reservations are Not Required. This Class is outdoors and is not held if it is raining.
Contact Mary Ellen Ryall at maryellen@happytonics.org


Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, our signature French Onion Soup, choice of Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finish with your choice of scrumptious desserts. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the club car and dance to sounds of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.

Adult $45

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Sunday, July 6, 2008
Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast beef or roast pork, ham, breakfast sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes & gravy, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, toast, cold cereal and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, orange juice, apple juice or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you could even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: At the base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill 3 miles south of Bayfield, WI
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
If you're "fishing" for a good time and want to "reel" with "lunker" laughs, come see this popular musical comedy revue created and guided by Anglin' Wayne (a.k.a. Warren Nelson) and featuring a "cast" of Big Top players known as The Trollers, who work for "scale". Anglin' Wayne, well loved by his "piers", says, "Yes, there's Irish dancing in Riverpants and I guarantee you'll bag your limit of laughs or your tackle back!"
Big Top Box Office
715-373-5552
M-F 9am-5pm
No refunds or exchanges for any shows


Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Event Title: Creating Community Conversations Lecture Series
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Creating Community Conversations Lectures Series. For information please call 715-798-3890.

Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, watermelon and lemonade & Iced Tea during this ride on our historic train.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake, WI
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents Keynote Speaker Mary Ellen Ryall
CD Presentation: Nutrition Study on Organic Crops
Film: "The Future of Food" Reservation not required. Free event open to everyone.
For further information please contact Mary Ellen Ryall at 715-468-2097 or maryellen@happytonics.org

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Event Title: Great Train Robbery
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

The notorious gang of outlaws known as the M.T. Pockets Gang rides again during the Spooner Rodeo. This gang of misfits stops the Wisconsin Great Northern trains and climbs aboard to put on quite a show. With their Six Guns blazing, the Renegades have been known to take hostages along with whatever loot they can scare up. This is one wild west recreation that you don't want to miss! This is the 55th anniversary of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo and is sure to sell-out so buy your tickets early!

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST

The notorious gang of outlaws known as the M.T. Pockets Gang rides again during the Spooner Rodeo. This gang of misfits stops the Wisconsin Great Northern trains and climbs aboard to put on quite a show. With their Six Guns blazing, the Renegades have been known to take hostages along with whatever loot they can scare up. This is one wild west recreation that you don't want to miss! This is the 55th anniversary of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo and is sure to sell-out so buy your tickets early!

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Washburn County Fairgrounds on Hwy 63 South in Spooner, WI
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
Welcome to Spooner, Wisconsin's 55th annual Spooner Rodeo, July 10, 11 & 12, where you will always see the best in professional rodeo action and entertainment. .
At the Spooner Rodeo, you'll see pro rodeo's toughest competitors go up against the rough and rugged rodeo stock from the award-winning Barnes Rodeo Company. They'll be vying in seven great events, tiedown roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and team roping.
Spooner Rodeo - You won't believe your eyes when the Texas Kid & the Pony Express gallop into the arena with all of their talents and tricks. If you're looking for laughs, you'll be glad to know that Slim Garner is back again, with his still uncontrollable Cadillac, and those blazing chickens and booming cannons, too!
For Tickets and Information please contact Spooner Rodeo Committee at 1-800-367-3306.


Friday, July 11, 2008
Event Title: Great Train Robbery
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

The notorious gang of outlaws known as the M.T. Pockets Gang rides again during the Spooner Rodeo. This gang of misfits stops the Wisconsin Great Northern trains and climbs aboard to put on quite a show. With their Six Guns blazing, the Renegades have been known to take hostages along with whatever loot they can scare up. This is one wild west recreation that you don't want to miss! This is the 55th anniversary of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo and is sure to sell-out so buy your tickets early!

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST

The notorious gang of outlaws known as the M.T. Pockets Gang rides again during the Spooner Rodeo. This gang of misfits stops the Wisconsin Great Northern trains and climbs aboard to put on quite a show. With their Six Guns blazing, the Renegades have been known to take hostages along with whatever loot they can scare up. This is one wild west recreation that you don't want to miss! This is the 55th anniversary of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo and is sure to sell-out so buy your tickets early!

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

Dinner with the Outlaws is a great event added to our schedule last year and was a great success. After a long day of robbing trains, the infamous M. T. Pockets Gang needs to relax and find some grub. Our evening train will take you to their secret camp and you will have a chance to chat with these modern day bandits. As the train arrives the desperados will ride up to the train and then escort you to their campsite. The kids might even have the chance to take a short ride on one of the bandits horses. You will be treated to a western barbeque and maybe even some range songs around the ole' campfire. An old fashioned marshmallow roast will complete the evening before your ride back to civilization aboard our historic train. The train will return in time for passengers to attend the evening rodeo performance at 7:30 pm.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Washburn County Fairgrounds on Hwy 63 South in Spooner, WI
Friday, July 11, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
Welcome to Spooner, Wisconsin's 55th annual Spooner Rodeo, July 10, 11 & 12, where you will always see the best in professional rodeo action and entertainment. .
At the Spooner Rodeo, you'll see pro rodeo's toughest competitors go up against the rough and rugged rodeo stock from the award-winning Barnes Rodeo Company. They'll be vying in seven great events, tiedown roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and team roping.
Spooner Rodeo - You won't believe your eyes when the Texas Kid & the Pony Express gallop into the arena with all of their talents and tricks. If you're looking for laughs, you'll be glad to know that Slim Garner is back again, with his still uncontrollable Cadillac, and those blazing chickens and booming cannons, too!
For Tickets and Information please contact Spooner Rodeo Committee at 1-800-367-3306.


Saturday, July 12, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, and baked goods. Call 715-766-2105

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST

The notorious gang of outlaws known as the M.T. Pockets Gang rides again during the Spooner Rodeo. This gang of misfits stops the Wisconsin Great Northern trains and climbs aboard to put on quite a show. With their Six Guns blazing, the Renegades have been known to take hostages along with whatever loot they can scare up. This is one wild west recreation that you don't want to miss! This is the 55th anniversary of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo and is sure to sell-out so buy your tickets early!

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Centennial Park at the corner of Walnut Street & US Hwy 63 in Spooner
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM CST
Have a great lunch and help the Railroad Memories Museum raise funds to support museum improvements. The Railroad Memories Museum is located in the old Chicago & North Western Depot at 424 N. Front Street in Spooner.

Open: Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Other dates by appointment.

Contact: Betty Brown at (715)635-2752.

Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM CST

The notorious gang of outlaws known as the M.T. Pockets Gang rides again during the Spooner Rodeo. This gang of misfits stops the Wisconsin Great Northern trains and climbs aboard to put on quite a show. With their Six Guns blazing, the Renegades have been known to take hostages along with whatever loot they can scare up. This is one wild west recreation that you don't want to miss! This is the 55th anniversary of the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo and is sure to sell-out so buy your tickets early!

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Trade River Winery - Grantsburg, WI 54840
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery presents "Kristin" performing Harp music on the fireside patio. No cover charge, reservations not required.

For complete information please call 715-327-4193 or email info@scktrading.com.

Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST

Class: How to build a butterfly habitat, a work in progress. Butterfly Gardens. Butterfly and Native Plant Identification.
Reservations are Not Required. This Class is outdoors and is not held if it is raining.
Contact Mary Ellen Ryall at maryellen@happytonics.org


Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

Dinner with the Outlaws is a great event added to our schedule last year and was a great success. After a long day of robbing trains, the infamous M. T. Pockets Gang needs to relax and find some grub. Our evening train will take you to their secret camp and you will have a chance to chat with these modern day bandits. As the train arrives the desperados will ride up to the train and then escort you to their campsite. The kids might even have the chance to take a short ride on one of the bandits horses. You will be treated to a western barbeque and maybe even some range songs around the ole' campfire. An old fashioned marshmallow roast will complete the evening before your ride back to civilization aboard our historic train. The train will return in time for passengers to attend the evening rodeo performance at 7:30 pm.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Washburn County Fairgrounds on Hwy 63 South in Spooner, WI
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
Welcome to Spooner, Wisconsin's 55th annual Spooner Rodeo, July 10, 11 & 12, where you will always see the best in professional rodeo action and entertainment. .
At the Spooner Rodeo, you'll see pro rodeo's toughest competitors go up against the rough and rugged rodeo stock from the award-winning Barnes Rodeo Company. They'll be vying in seven great events, tiedown roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and team roping.
Spooner Rodeo - You won't believe your eyes when the Texas Kid & the Pony Express gallop into the arena with all of their talents and tricks. If you're looking for laughs, you'll be glad to know that Slim Garner is back again, with his still uncontrollable Cadillac, and those blazing chickens and booming cannons, too!
For Tickets and Information please contact Spooner Rodeo Committee at 1-800-367-3306.


Where: Washburn County Fairgrounds on Hwy 63 South in Spooner, WI
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
Welcome to Spooner, Wisconsin's 55th annual Spooner Rodeo, July 10, 11 & 12, where you will always see the best in professional rodeo action and entertainment. .
At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, grab a spot along U.S. Highway 63 uptown to watch the 55th annual Spooner Rodeo Parade. After the parade, head down to the rodeo grounds for the Lions Club's tasty barbeque. Wrap up your weekend on Sunday morning, July 13, with breakfast and the popular Cowboy Church Service.
For Tickets and Information please contact Spooner Rodeo Committee at 1-800-367-3306.


Sunday, July 13, 2008
Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast beef or roast pork, ham, breakfast sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes & gravy, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, toast, cold cereal and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, orange juice, apple juice or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you could even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Stone Lake Historical Society Pie & Ice Cream Social
Where: Lions Park in Stone Lake, WI
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Pie & Ice Cream Social at the Lions Park in Stone Lake.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, watermelon and lemonade & Iced Tea during this ride on our historic train.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake, WI
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents Keynote Speaker Mary Ellen Ryall
CD Presentation: Nutrition Study on Organic Crops
Film: "The Future of Food" Reservation not required. Free event open to everyone.
For further information please contact Mary Ellen Ryall at 715-468-2097 or maryellen@happytonics.org

Where: At the base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill 3 miles south of Bayfield, WI
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
If you're "fishing" for a good time and want to "reel" with "lunker" laughs, come see this popular musical comedy revue created and guided by Anglin' Wayne (a.k.a. Warren Nelson) and featuring a "cast" of Big Top players known as The Trollers, who work for "scale". Anglin' Wayne, well loved by his "piers", says, "Yes, there's Irish dancing in Riverpants and I guarantee you'll bag your limit of laughs or your tackle back!"
Big Top Box Office
715-373-5552
M-F 9am-5pm
No refunds or exchanges for any shows


Thursday, July 17, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Friday, July 18, 2008
Event Title: Birchwood Blue Gill Festival
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Blue Gill Festival features a medallion hunt, softball tournament, children's games, horse pull, street dances Fri & Sat night 8pm - midnight, food and refreshments, a big parade on Sunday at 1 pm and much more. Takes place in downtown Birchwood. Please call 800-236-2252 or 715-354-3411 for complete information.

Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, July 18, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Our Happy Hour train is an Adult (21+) oriented train that gives local residents and visitors alike an opportunity to take a relaxing ride on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. This 2 1/2 hour excursion features five hot hors d'oeuvre choices, veggies and dip, and a meat and cheese tray served on our buffet. A variety of cocktails are available with the first being complimentary. The dance car will feature music from the 50's through 90's and a dining car will be set aside for quiet conversation. This is a great way to begin a special night out. Get a group together and leave the kids at home, this is one evening that you can enjoy.

Adults 21+ Only $30

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet dinner onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast tenderloin of pork, roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, long grain & wild rice, dilled baby carrots, chef's choice vegetable, fresh dinner rolls, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, or milk. There's even fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for desert. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet.

Adults $30 Children (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & 3-5 C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Saturday, July 19, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, and baked goods. Call 715-766-2105

Event Title: Birchwood Blue Gill Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Blue Gill Festival features a medallion hunt, softball tournament, children's games, horse pull, street dances Fri & Sat night 8pm - midnight, food and refreshments, a big parade on Sunday at 1 pm and much more. Takes place in downtown Birchwood. Please call 800-236-2252 or 715-354-3411 for complete information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Shell Lake Public Library 501 1st Avenue Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents
Valerie Downes, international children's educator will present programs on Butterflies and the Environment. Preschool through age 6.
RSVP: Limited seating of 100. Please call (715) 468-2074


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST

Class: How to build a butterfly habitat, a work in progress. Butterfly Gardens. Butterfly and Native Plant Identification.
Reservations are Not Required. This Class is outdoors and is not held if it is raining.
Contact Mary Ellen Ryall at maryellen@happytonics.org


Where: Trade River Winery off Hwy. 48 near Grantsburg
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery featuring Live Music on the Fireside Terrace with "BT & Suz". We are located off Hwy. 48 between County Road O & M, Grantsburg, WI. No Cover Charge. Tasting Chalet & Giftshop Open today 10 - 7 p.m. info@scdtrading.com 715-327-4193


Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, our signature French Onion Soup, choice of Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finish with your choice of scrumptious desserts. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the club car and dance to sounds of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.

Adult $45

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Sunday, July 20, 2008
Event Title: Birchwood Blue Gill Festival
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The Blue Gill Festival features a medallion hunt, softball tournament, children's games, horse pull, street dances Fri & Sat night 8pm - midnight, food and refreshments, a big parade on Sunday at 1 pm and much more. Takes place in downtown Birchwood. Please call 800-236-2252 or 715-354-3411 for complete information.

Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast beef or roast pork, ham, breakfast sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes & gravy, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, toast, cold cereal and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, orange juice, apple juice or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you could even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, watermelon and lemonade & Iced Tea during this ride on our historic train.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake, WI
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents Keynote Speaker Mary Ellen Ryall
CD Presentation: Nutrition Study on Organic Crops
Film: "The Future of Food" Reservation not required. Free event open to everyone.
For further information please contact Mary Ellen Ryall at 715-468-2097 or maryellen@happytonics.org

Thursday, July 24, 2008
Event Title: Washburn County Junior Fair
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Annual Washburn County Junior Fair takes place at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. Ride one of the many carnival rides, enjoy food and refreshments, see the horse pull and kiddie tractor pull, take in the livestock show and auction and see the 4-H and other exhibits. For complete information please call 715-468-3217.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Friday, July 25, 2008
Event Title: Washburn County Junior Fair
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Annual Washburn County Junior Fair takes place at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. Ride one of the many carnival rides, enjoy food and refreshments, see the horse pull and kiddie tractor pull, take in the livestock show and auction and see the 4-H and other exhibits. For complete information please call 715-468-3217.

Where: Forts Folle Avoine, 8500 Cty. Rd. U, Danbury, WI 54830
Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Re-enactment of fur Trade Rendezvous. Trader's Row, Activities, Demonstrations, Historic Site Tours of NW Co and XY Co Trading Posts & Ojibwa Indian Village.

Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast Sunday July 27th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Adults 13+ $5.00 and Kids age 6-12 $3.00.

Rendezvous Cost is Adults 13+ $8.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00

Reservations are not required.

For complete information please call Steve Wierschem at 715-866-8890.

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Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Our Happy Hour train is an Adult (21+) oriented train that gives local residents and visitors alike an opportunity to take a relaxing ride on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. This 2 1/2 hour excursion features five hot hors d'oeuvre choices, veggies and dip, and a meat and cheese tray served on our buffet. A variety of cocktails are available with the first being complimentary. The dance car will feature music from the 50's through 90's and a dining car will be set aside for quiet conversation. This is a great way to begin a special night out. Get a group together and leave the kids at home, this is one evening that you can enjoy.

Adults 21+ Only $30

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet dinner onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast tenderloin of pork, roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, long grain & wild rice, dilled baby carrots, chef's choice vegetable, fresh dinner rolls, and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, or milk. There's even fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for desert. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet.

Adults $30 Children (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & 3-5 C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Where: At the base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill 3 miles south of Bayfield, WI
Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
If you're "fishing" for a good time and want to "reel" with "lunker" laughs, come see this popular musical comedy revue created and guided by Anglin' Wayne (a.k.a. Warren Nelson) and featuring a "cast" of Big Top players known as The Trollers, who work for "scale". Anglin' Wayne, well loved by his "piers", says, "Yes, there's Irish dancing in Riverpants and I guarantee you'll bag your limit of laughs or your tackle back!"
Big Top Box Office
715-373-5552
M-F 9am-5pm
No refunds or exchanges for any shows


Saturday, July 26, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, and baked goods. Call 715-766-2105

Event Title: Washburn County Junior Fair
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Annual Washburn County Junior Fair takes place at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. Ride one of the many carnival rides, enjoy food and refreshments, see the horse pull and kiddie tractor pull, take in the livestock show and auction and see the 4-H and other exhibits. For complete information please call 715-468-3217.

Event Title: Barronett Civic Club Pre-Car and Bike Show Poker Run
Saturday, July 26, 2008
For complete information please call 715-822-2595.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Forts Folle Avoine, 8500 Cty. Rd. U, Danbury, WI 54830
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Re-enactment of fur Trade Rendezvous. Trader's Row, Activities, Demonstrations, Historic Site Tours of NW Co and XY Co Trading Posts & Ojibwa Indian Village.

Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast Sunday July 27th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Adults 13+ $5.00 and Kids age 6-12 $3.00.

Rendezvous Cost is Adults 13+ $8.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00

Reservations are not required.

For complete information please call Steve Wierschem at 715-866-8890.

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Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
The Washburn County Historical Museum in Springbrook was originally a Catholic Church but it now serves as a church museum and a local history museum.

Address: Springbrook WI USA 54801
1-715-766-3876




Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: Shell Lake Public Library 501 1st Avenue Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents
Valerie Downes, international children's educator will present programs on Butterflies and the Environment. Preschool through age 6.
RSVP: Limited seating of 100. Please call (715) 468-2074


Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST

Class: How to build a butterfly habitat, a work in progress. Butterfly Gardens. Butterfly and Native Plant Identification.
Reservations are Not Required. This Class is outdoors and is not held if it is raining.
Contact Mary Ellen Ryall at maryellen@happytonics.org


Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, our signature French Onion Soup, choice of Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finish with your choice of scrumptious desserts. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the club car and dance to sounds of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.

Adult $45

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm



Where: At the base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill 3 miles south of Bayfield, WI
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 8:15 PM CST
The first Big Top show ever presented and still the favorite, Riding the Wind is a musical and big-screen visual portrait of Bayfield with secrets of Red Cliff and Old LaPointe. Warren Nelson's original songs from this show have become classics. Come see it with friends for the first time or as so many have done, see and hear it again and again and again. Riding the Wind never loses its magic.
Big Top Box Office
715-373-5552
M-F 9am-5pm
No refunds or exchanges for any shows


Sunday, July 27, 2008
Event Title: Washburn County Junior Fair
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Annual Washburn County Junior Fair takes place at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. Ride one of the many carnival rides, enjoy food and refreshments, see the horse pull and kiddie tractor pull, take in the livestock show and auction and see the 4-H and other exhibits. For complete information please call 715-468-3217.

Where: Forts Folle Avoine, 8500 Cty. Rd. U, Danbury, WI 54830
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Re-enactment of fur Trade Rendezvous. Trader's Row, Activities, Demonstrations, Historic Site Tours of NW Co and XY Co Trading Posts & Ojibwa Indian Village.

Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast Sunday July 27th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Adults 13+ $5.00 and Kids age 6-12 $3.00.

Rendezvous Cost is Adults 13+ $8.00, Kids 6-12 $6.00

Reservations are not required.

For complete information please call Steve Wierschem at 715-866-8890.

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Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

Enjoy a very special buffet lunch onboard our period dining cars on this 3-hour roundtrip. This buffet meal features a salad bar with seven salad choices, roast beef or roast pork, ham, breakfast sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, french toast sticks, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes & gravy, chefs choice vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, mini muffins, mini danish, toast, cold cereal and your choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade, orange juice, apple juice or milk. This dining option requires passengers to serve themselves at our buffet. For just $10 more you could even ride with the engineer in the diesel locomotive on the return trip.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs for kids grade k-6 at the Cable Natural History Museum. For complete information please call 715-798-3890.

Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST

Passengers will be treated to a giant barbecue buffet including: grilled chicken, hot dogs & hamburgers, bratwurst & sauerkraut, campfire beans, corn on the cob, rip roarin' cowboy chili, potato salad & 'slaw, fruit salad, watermelon and lemonade & Iced Tea during this ride on our historic train.

Adult $30 Child (age 3-12) $22 Family (2 A & up to 5C) $104

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm





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Where: Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake, WI
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents Keynote Speaker Mary Ellen Ryall
CD Presentation: Nutrition Study on Organic Crops
Film: "The Future of Food" Reservation not required. Free event open to everyone.
For further information please contact Mary Ellen Ryall at 715-468-2097 or maryellen@happytonics.org

Thursday, July 31, 2008
Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Fun Run/Walk, live music, arts & crafts, food, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, Safe Night event for Teens, and more sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 715-635-2168 or 800-367-3306 or www.jackpinesavagedays.com

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $18 Child (age 3-12) $13 Family (2A & up to 5C) $62

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST

See almost the entire length of our railroad on this 30-mile roundtrip from Spooner to Springbrook. The train stops in Springbrook for a couple of minutes allowing you the opportunity to take pictures of the train. You will love the scenery as the train passes through Wisconsin's Northwoods, along the beautiful Namekagon River, over the Bean Creek Trestle, and along the shore of Green Lake. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.

Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $10 Family (2A & up to 5C) $50

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 90 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first beverage. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas and a beverage for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.

Adult $21 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $72

Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm


Where: At the base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill 3 miles south of Bayfield, WI
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST
If you're "fishing" for a good time and want to "reel" with "lunker" laughs, come see this popular musical comedy revue created and guided by Anglin' Wayne (a.k.a. Warren Nelson) and featuring a "cast" of Big Top players known as The Trollers, who work for "scale". Anglin' Wayne, well loved by his "piers", says, "Yes, there's Irish dancing in Riverpants and I guarantee you'll bag your limit of laughs or your tackle back!"
Big Top Box Office
715-373-5552
M-F 9am-5pm
No refunds or exchanges for any shows


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