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Northwestern Wisconsin Calendar of Events
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
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Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, and baked goods. Call 715-766-2105
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Where: Downtown Spooner
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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Bargain sidewalk sales in Downtown Spooner sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 715-635-2168 for more information. www.spoonerchamber.org
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Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Saturday, August 2, 2008
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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
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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
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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
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Where: Centennial Park at the corner of Walnut Street & US Hwy 63 in Spooner
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM CST
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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.
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Where: Forts Folle Avoine, 8500 Cty Rd. U, Danbury, WI 54830
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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Sample BBQ Ribs, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken and vote for your favorite BBQ. Restaurants, clubs, Organizations, and Individuals compete. Crafters Row, Beer & Wine Tent, Music, Historic Site Tours, Kids Games. No Admission Charge to Event. Purchase Tickets for BBQ, Beverages. Tours are at additional cost. Reservations are not required.
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Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
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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
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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST
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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
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Where: Shell Lake Public Library 501 1st Avenue Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM CST
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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
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Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 1:30 PM CST
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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
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Where: We are located off Hwy. 48 between County Road O & M, Grantsburg, WI.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
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Trade River Winery featuring Live Music on the Patio with "Kristin on the Harp". No Cover Charge. Tasting Chalet & Giftshop Open Today info@scdtrading.com 715-327-4193 Reservations are Not Required
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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
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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
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