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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Friday, October 3, 2008
Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, October 3, 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, October 3, 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, October 4, 2008
Where: Stone Lake Fire Hall in Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Join the Stone Lake Fire Fighter's at the Stone Lake Firehall for the annual Cranberry Festival Pancake Breakfast.

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Get your recipes ready for the annual Stone Lake Cranberry Festival baking contest. For further information please call 715-865-3378.

Where: Downtown Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Festival, arts & crafts, food booths, farmers market, street entertainment, marsh tours, crate derby, parade in downtown Stone Lake. Call 715-865-3378 for complete information.

Event Title: Lutheran Church Pie & Ice Cream Social
Where: Lutheran Church Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Lutheran Church Pie & Ice Cream Social in Stone Lake. Call 715-865-5500 for complete information.

Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, October 4, 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: Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Buffalo Silhouette Shoot
Where: 2 Miles north of Spooner on Hwy 53, 2 Miles east on Cty Hwy A at Mann Road
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Guns of the 1800's shooting 300-600 yards. Black Powder & cartridges. Open to the public no charge. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments on the grounds. For information please contact Tim Brabec at 715-635-2319. Rain or Shine.

Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 4, 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: Family Pizza Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 4, 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: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 4, 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, October 5, 2008
Event Title: Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Buffalo Silhouette Shoot
Where: 2 Miles north of Spooner on Hwy 53, 2 Miles east on Cty Hwy A at Mann Road
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Guns of the 1800's shooting 300-600 yards. Black Powder & cartridges. Open to the public no charge. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments on the grounds. For information please contact Tim Brabec at 715-635-2319. Rain or Shine.

Event Title: Sunday Brunch Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 5, 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


Thursday, October 9, 2008
Event Title: Cornucopia Farmer's Market
Where: Cornucopia, WI
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Fresh items from local farmers. Call 715-742-3232 for more information.

Friday, October 10, 2008
Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, October 10, 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, October 10, 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, October 11, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, October 11, 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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 11, 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, October 12, 2008
Event Title: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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


Friday, October 17, 2008
Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, October 17, 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, October 17, 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, October 18, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, October 18, 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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 18, 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, October 19, 2008
Event Title: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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


Friday, October 24, 2008
Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, October 24, 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, October 24, 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, October 25, 2008
Event Title: Spooner Farmer's Market
Where: In the Municipal Parking Lot on Front Street at the corner of Oak Street.
Saturday, October 25, 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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Elegant Dinner Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, October 25, 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, October 26, 2008
Event Title: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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: Great Pumpkin Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM CST

The Great Pumpkin Train has quickly become such a classic that all of the tourist railroads in the mid-west now imitate this event. The Great Pumpkin Train features a 30 minute ride on our historic train from Spooner Depot to the Pumpkin Patch near Trego. Upon arrival guests are treated to a variety of family oriented activities along with entertainment. Activities include kiddie carnival rides, railroad motor car rides, a hay ride, games, coloring pages, face painting, cartoon theater, food booth and more. Kids are welcome to walk through field and select a pumpkin to take home. Everything is included in the ticket price except food, beverages and souvenirs which are family friendly priced. Gather your family and friends and take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts.

Adult $20 Child (age 3-12) $15 Family (2A & up to 5C) $70

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


Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween
Event Title: Stone Lake Kids Halloween Party
Where: Lions Hall in Stone Lake, WI
Friday, October 31, 2008
Stone Lake Kids Halloween Party sponsored by the Stone Lake Lions.

Event Title: Happy Hour Train
Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Friday, October 31, 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, October 31, 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



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