Northwestern Wisconsin Calendar of Events

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Friday, August 1, 2008
Where: Downtown Spooner
Friday, August 1, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Bargain sidewalk sales in Downtown Spooner sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 715-635-2168 for more information. www.spoonerchamber.org

Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Friday, August 1, 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: Centennial Park at the corner of Walnut Street & US Hwy 63 in Spooner
Friday, August 1, 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
Friday, August 1, 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, August 1, 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, August 1, 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, August 2, 2008
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

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

Where: Downtown Spooner
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Bargain sidewalk sales in Downtown Spooner sponsored by the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 715-635-2168 for more information. www.spoonerchamber.org

Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Saturday, August 2, 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
Saturday, August 2, 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: Centennial Park at the corner of Walnut Street & US Hwy 63 in Spooner
Saturday, August 2, 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: BBQ Fest at the Fort
Where: Forts Folle Avoine, 8500 Cty Rd. U, Danbury, WI 54830
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

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.

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
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, August 2, 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, August 2, 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, August 2, 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: 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

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


Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
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

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, August 3, 2008
Where: Spooner Firehall on Summit Street
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Time: 7:30 AM CST
The Spooner Fire District's annual Fireman's Pancake Breakfast takes place at the Spooner Firehall on Summit Street. Call 715-635-2168 or 715-635-9696 for further information.

Event Title: Jack Pine Savage Days
Sunday, August 3, 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

Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 3, 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, August 5, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 5, 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, August 5, 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, August 5, 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, August 5, 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, August 6, 2008
Event Title: Cable Natural History Museum - Junior Naturalists Programs
Where: Cable Natural History Museum, Cable, WI
Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 7, 2008
Event Title: Stone Lake Lutheran Church Salad Luncheon & Bake Social
Where: Stone Lake Lutheran Church in Stone Lake, WI
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Salad Luncheon & Bake Social. Call 715-865-5500 for information.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 8, 2008
Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, August 8, 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: Minong Summer Days
Where: Downtown Minong, WI
Friday, August 8, 2008
Softball tournament, volleyball, music, street dance, food, crafts, fireworks.

Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, August 8, 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, August 8, 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, August 9, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, August 9, 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: 6th Annual "Just for the Fun of it Day"
Where: Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Crafts, food booths, farmer's market, garage sale (8am to 4pm), fireman's water fights (1pm), entertainment, music at Stone Lake. For information please call 715-865-3302.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 9, 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, August 9, 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, August 9, 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


Event Title: Minong Summer Days
Where: Downtown Minong, WI
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Softball tournament, volleyball, music, street dance, food, crafts, fireworks.

Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 9, 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, August 9, 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, August 9, 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, August 10, 2008
Event Title: Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club Family Day at the Range
Where: 2 Miles north of Spooner on Hwy 53, then 2 miles east on Cty. Hwy A to Mann Road.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Everyone is invited for a free day of shooting at the Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club Family Day. Lunch is provided. This is a free event, instruction and supervision are provided. This is an alcohol free event. Event takes place rain or shine. For further information call Tim Brabec at 715-635-2319.

Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 10, 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: Minong Summer Days
Where: Downtown Minong, WI
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Softball tournament, volleyball, music, street dance, food, crafts, fireworks.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 12, 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: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 13, 2008
Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, August 13, 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, August 13, 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, August 14, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 14, 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, August 14, 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, August 14, 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, August 14, 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, August 15, 2008
Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, August 15, 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, August 15, 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, August 15, 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, August 16, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 16, 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: We are located off Hwy. 48 between County Road O & M, Grantsburg, WI.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery featuring Live Music on the Patio with "Rex Cactus". No Cover Charge. Tasting Chalet & Giftshop Open Today info@scdtrading.com 715-327-4193 Reservations are Not Required


Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 16, 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



Event Title: Ignite Concert
Where: Crooked Lake Park in Siren, Wisconsin
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM CST
The third annual Ignite Concert is bigger and better than ever. Come see BarlowGirl perform at the band shell at Crooked Lake Park in Siren, Wisconsin.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount. Please visit www.igniteconcert.com for more details.

We'll see you at Ignite '08!

Contact Bob Rombach at 715-463-2069 for more information.

Sunday, August 17, 2008
Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 17, 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: Barronett Annual Car & Bike Show
Where: Barronett Civic Center in Barronett, WI
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Annual Car & Bike Show featuring vintage and classic cars and motorcycles at Barronett Civic Center in Barronett, WI. For complete information please call 715-635-8752 or 715-822-3648.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 19, 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: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Tuesday, August 19, 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, August 19, 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, August 20, 2008
Event Title: Barbeque Buffet Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Wednesday, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 21, 2008
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Thursday, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 22, 2008
Where: St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner, WI
Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Large Thrift Sale with the proceeds benefiting the Washburn County Area Humane Society. For information please call 715-635-4720.

Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, August 22, 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, August 22, 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, August 22, 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, August 23, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, August 23, 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: St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St., Spooner, WI
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Large Thrift Sale with the proceeds benefiting the Washburn County Area Humane Society. For information please call 715-635-4720.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 23, 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 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: Monarch Butterfly Habitat on Hwy 63 between Cty B and Memorial Park in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 23, 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 - Grantsburg, WI 54840
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST

Trade River Winery presents "Tia Lisa" performing live music on the Fireside Patio. No cover charge, reservations not required.

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

Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 23, 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, August 24, 2008
Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 24, 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


Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Where: Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake, WI
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM CST

Happy Tonics Presents: Keynote Speakers - Shannon Reinert, Lisa Gabrial and Randy Baker.
Talk: Aquatic invasive species, importance of shoreline restoration and buffer zone.
Film: "Pointless Pollution" Reservations not required. Free event open to everyone.

For further information please contact Mary Ellen Ryall at 715-468-7459 or maryellen@happytonics.org

Thursday, August 28, 2008
Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Friday, August 29, 2008
Event Title: Springbrook Church Museum
Where: Just off of Hwy. 63 on Legion Road in Springbrook, WI
Friday, August 29, 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, August 29, 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, August 29, 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, August 30, 2008
Where: On the waterfront in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with street dances, food booths, sports contests, horse pull, tractor pull, live music, live theatre, kiddy tractor pull, kiddy and grand parades, flea market, regatta, games and contests, arts & crafts, on the waterfront in Shell Lake. For complete information please call 715-468-4088.

Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, August 30, 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, August 30, 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: Centennial Park at the corner of Walnut Street & US Hwy 63 in Spooner
Saturday, August 30, 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, August 30, 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: Washburn County Historical Society Chocolate Festival
Where: Washburn County Historical Society in Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Cookies, bars & other chocolate goodies to buy.

Event Title: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 30, 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 off Hwy. 48 near Grantsburg
Saturday, August 30, 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: Lions Club Fish Fry
Where: Lions Hall in Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Lions Club Fish Fry at the Lions Hall in Stone Lake, WI.

Event Title: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, August 30, 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, August 31, 2008
Where: On the waterfront in Shell Lake, WI
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with street dances, food booths, sports contests, horse pull, tractor pull, live music, live theatre, kiddy tractor pull, kiddy and grand parades, flea market, regatta, games and contests, arts & crafts, on the waterfront in Shell Lake. For complete information please call 715-468-4088.

Event Title: Washburn County Historical Society Chocolate Festival
Where: Washburn County Historical Society in Shell Lake, WI
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Cookies, bars & other chocolate goodies to buy.

Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, August 31, 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


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