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Lotto's Log Cabin Outdoor School Check Sandy's website for last minute additions to the schedule Sun., Jan. 23, Intro. XC Ski Lesson, Classic Technique, 10 a.m. at the Eagle River Golf Course Sun., Feb. 6, XC Ski Lesson, Downhill and Turning Skills, 10 a.m. at the Eagle River Golf Course Sun., Feb. 20, Introductory Ski Skating Lesson, 10 a.m. at the Eagle River Golf Course Sat., Mar. 19, Intro. to Map & Compass/Snowshoe Hike, 10 a.m. at Lotto's Log Cabin Sat., April 2, Maple Syrup Making and Tasting, 10 a.m. Sat., April 30, Small Twig Trellis Class, 10 a.m. Sun., May 1, Birding by Ear/Plant I.D. Hike, 10 a.m. Sat., May 7, Bog/Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m. Sat., May 7, Tree I.D. 2 p.m. Sat., May 14, FREE Open House, 1-4 p.m. (free snacks and 20% off all retail rustic furniture purchases) Fri., June 3, Bentwood Willow Doll Chair, 6 p.m. Sun., June 12, Map and Compass Intro./Hike, 10 a.m. Fri., July 1, Cordwood Masonry Class (hands-on), 6 p.m. Sun., Aug. 28, Bikes, Bogs and Beavers (Mt. Biking Instruction and Tour), 10 a.m. Sat., Sept. 10, Wilderness Survival Skills/Kits, 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 15, Twig Basket (11" x 11" x 6"), 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 5, Intro. to Animal Tracking/Hike, 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 12, Lilliputian (Mini) Furniture Class, 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 3, Twiggy Welcome Sign Class, 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 3, Winter Tree Identification, 1 p.m. For more information and registration contact Sandy at 715-479-8773 or click on Cottage for website Connecting people with nature, through rustic furniture, cross country ski lessons, and guided nature tours.	ANNUAL ICE CASTLE IN EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN Waiting for 2014 Not enough ice this year 2013 need to wait for next year. Eagle River's annual ice castle construction has been a community tradition for nearly eighty years! Over 3,000 ten-inch ice blocks are cut from a local lake using antique ice equipment, trucked to town, and placed and sculpted into a breathtaking new design every year! Located on a major snowmobile trail through Eagle River, everyone stops to have their picture taken in front of the Ice Castle! Click on photo to take you to Edgewater Inn & Cottages Facebook Ice Castle Album for some photos of the construction.
Sleigh Rides Eagle River Business Association Sleigh Rides - Saturdays - 2012 (no charge) November 24th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm December 1st 11:00 am - 2:00 pm December 8th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm December 15th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm December 22nd 11:00 am - 2:00 pm December 29th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm You can pick up the sleigh at the Historical Society Museum (old train depot) or Trigs Rocking W Stables Saturday, December 15 thru Sunday, January ?, 2013 -- 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Click on Image for more information for Rocking W	World Championship Snowmobile Derby Week January 11 - 20, 2013 Vintage Championship January 11 - 13, 2013 Classic Vintage Races dedicated to the grand old racing machines of the sixties, seventies and eighties. These machines are meticulously resorted, the engines are tuned and reliable and the comeptition is hightly reminiscent of the "good old days". World Championship Snowmobile Derby January 18 - 20, 2012 From its humble beginnings on Dollar Lake to the multi-million dollar facility we all enjoy today; the Derby was destined to be the best. It hosts three separate racing venues: ice oval, sno-cross and vintage racing. Thursday evening features time trials, Friday night features "Friday Night Thunder", Saturday features grueling heats, quarter and semi finals all leading up to the Championship Finals on Sunday. Racing Daily at 10 a.m., For more information contact the Derby Track at 715-479-4424 or visit www.derbytrack.com
USA Adult Pond Hockey Championships (anticipated date) February 8-10th, 2013 USA Hockey and Labatt Blue invites you, your teammates and families to enjoy the experience at this year's 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Championships held on Dollar Lake. Registration for the eighth Annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships opens at 10 am Mountain time some time mid July! The official registration packet will be available at www.USAHockey.com/Adult. Who is planning on registering? Click on logo for more information 2010 National Champions Silver Mens +21 Labatt Blue USA Hockey Pond Hockey Championships - 2011	Klondike Days - 22st Annual March 2 & 3, 2013 Winter family festival, Native American exhibits, Snow Sculptures, Cut, Stack, & Split contest, Dog Sled weight pulls, Horse pulls, Ice Sculpture, Arts & Crafts, Amish Quilt Show & Sale, and much, much more. Held at the Northland Pines High School and the Rocking W Stables (1800 Pleasure Island Rd.) from 9 am - 4 p.m. For more information contact 715-477-2810 or visit on the web at Click on logo for more information
17th Annual Journeys Marathon May 11, 2013 Journeys Marathon is a challenging and inspirational spring race that starts with the woodland backdrop of Boulder Junction, WI on rustic roads while meandering through the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest and passing many scenic northern Wisconsin lakes. This is a race not to be missed. For more information or to register, please contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or visit the Official Journeys Marathon website at journeysmarathon.org Click on logo for more information about the race.	Memorial Day Weekend 2011 May 24-27th, 2012 Some of the Events that will be going on this weekend May 25-26 American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Drive, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Various Eagle River Locations. 25-27 Eagle River Gun Show, Fri. 3:00 - 8:00, Sat. 9:00 - 5:00, Sun. 9:00 - 3:00, Eagle River Ice Arena,. 26 Sidewalk Sale, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Downtown Eagle River. 26 8th Annual Antique and Classic Transportation Show, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wild Eagle Lodge. 26 Pig & Corn Roast, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Downtown Eagle River. 26-27 Strawberry Fest Craft Show, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Vilas County Fairgrounds. 27 Classic Sled Round-Up, 8:00 am, St. Germain Community Park. 27 Eagle River Speedway Season Opener, 7:00 pm, Eagle River Speedway. 28 Henry Ashby Grave Marker Dedication, 11:00 am, Eagle River Cemetery.
St. Germain Firefighters Association Inc. Flea Market and Craft Show! Open every Monday from Memorial Day through Labor Day Rain or Shine! Giant Covered Pavilion with lots of Vendors! Average of 430 Vendors each week! Food Concessions by the St. Germain Lioness Club and Various food wagons! Free admission! Lots of Free Parking! Hours 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Located in St. Germain, Vilas County, Wisconsin At the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 155	Eagle River Antique and Classic Boat Show - 8thAnnual May 26th, 2012 9am - 5pm. Held at the Wild Eagle Lodge. Classic boat owners come to display their boats. They are happy to answer questions and share stories with the public. Vote for your favorite boat while you are there.
Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe and Kayak Race June 08th - 09th, 2013 Don't be late it's going to be great at the Eighth Annual Canoe and Kayak race!. Bring your friends, make a team, enjoy the north woods for a great cause. Click on logo for more information about the race. Events 2012 Saturday-Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 7:00 AM Breakfast – French Crepes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Juice, Coffee-$6.00 8:00 AM All recreation racers must be checked in and registered and staging begins 9:00 AM Launch first race heat Lunch at River Road Take Out - $5.00 Beer available for sale after the race at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 4:30 PM Music by Jeff Rohr, Raffle Ticket sales 5:30 PM Dinner over the open fire – chicken breast, hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and dessert - $8.00 Soda and bottled water available for sale anytime, Beer after the race and into the evening. 6:30 PM Music and Live Auction Jeff Rohr will Play selections from his three CD’s “Play For A Cure” ,“Paddle For A Cure” and “OH MY”. CDs will be available for sale. Sunday-Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 6:30 AM Breakfast – Hot Pancakes, fruit, cereal, muffins, pastries, coffee, juice, milk and more - $5.00 7:00 AM Pro Racers must be checked in and registered at RWT 7:30 AM Pro Race Starts at Rohr’s Wilderness Tours 8:00 AM Recreation Racers must be at River Road to be staged and checked in 9:00 AM Recreation Race Starts at River Road 2:30 PM Pig Roast begins at Eagle River Inn – $9.00 Refreshments Available at Eagle River Inn bar Awards ceremony Raffles and Live Auction	Great Northern Beer Festival June 8th, 2013 2-6pm. Held at the Hi-Pines Eagle River Campground. For more information and tickets contact Bill Summers at 715-891-0421. Click on logo for more information about the event. FREE SHUTTLE to and from the Great Northern Beer Festival!
21st Annual Fly-in & Air Show June 14-15th, 2013 Friday: 5pm - 9pm and Saturday: 8am - 3pm. Held at the Eagle River Union Airport. Friday night activities include Father's Day Fish Boil and the Wisconsin River Band. Saturday activities include pancake breakfast, aircraft static displays, RC model planes and the airshow from Noon to 2pm. (Rain date: Sunday, June 16, 2013.) Pancake Breakfast; 8am - 11am Lunch; 11:30am - 3pm FREE ADMISSION Donations Accepted	Professional Musky Tournament Trail June 22 - 23, 2013 The Professional Musky Tournament Trail events are the most high profile, exciting, educational and entertaining musky tournaments in the country. The PMTT's high energy format has been developed not only with the Pro's in mind, but also the dozens and dozens of other excellent musky anglers who may have the desire and ability to become Pro's or just enjoy a little competition and want to have a good time. Success in the PMTT can take you down many roads, no matter what your skill level. Come join the PMTT and have fun. For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or the PMTT at 815-478-4351
The 36th Annual Hodag Country Festival July 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th, 2013 Day after day, we've lined up some of the most talented country music artists & bands for your pleasure. We also have fun with various artists in the Pavilion. The Pavilion is a large open building located to the east of the main stage, where you can buy official HCF T-shirts and other souvenirs like sweatshirts, jackets, and all sorts of things. The pavilion is also where alcoholic beverages are served. Thursday, July 11th, 2013 through Sunday, July 114th, 2013 you can see some of the world's favorite country music artists on the main stage! Click on logo for more information about the race.	33rd Annual Guides/Kids Day July 11, 2013 10am - 3pm, Vilas County Fairgrounds. This fun filled day for children between the ages of 7 and 12 years. Area guides come together to share the beautiful northwoods by taking a child fishing for the afternoon. It's a great event where many fish tales and traits are shared and learned. For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315
Festival of Flavors July 14, 2013 The Festival of Flavors will showcase Wisconsin products, local goods and culinary artisans, Wisconsin wineries and cheese producers, plus present an expo of the healthful aspects of food and fitness. For information on this event contact Eagle River Revitalization at 715-477-0645. For area information contact Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 Click on logo for more information about Festival of Flavors.	33st Annual Paul Bunyan Fest August 14, 2013 10am - 4pm, Downtown Eagle River. This fun filled family fun event features chain saw carving demonstrations, over 60 arts-n-crafts vendors, live musical entertainment and a Paul Bunyan Roast Cook-off by area businesses. Come on down and enjoy a Paul Bunyan size luncheon which includes a heap'n help'n of potato salad, corn, a HUGE BEEF sandwich and a cookie. Food is served starting at 11:00 am and until gone. For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315
28th Annual National Championship Musky Open August 16 - 18, 2013 The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center along with the Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin each year host a very exciting family oriented catch and release musky tournament held on 6 different lake families. For information on the tournament or for registration information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315
34nd Annual Cranberry Fest October 5 & 6, 2013 9am - 4pm on Saturday and 9am-3pm on Sunday, Vilas County Fairgrounds. For more information contact the Eagle River Chamber at 800/359-6315. Cranberry Fest is a family fun festival having something for everyone with activities being held throughout town. Fresh Locally Grown Cranberries, Cranberry Marsh & Winery tours, Large Arts & Crafts show, Cranberry cook-off, World's Largest Cranberry Cheesecake, Cranberry Food of every kind, Antique Market, Flea Market, Cranberry Fiber Arts and Weavers Show & Sale, Bike, Walk, & Run Fitness Events, Family Entertainment, Farmers Market, Cranberry Fest Market Place - flea market/buy sell items, and much, much more! Click on logo for more information about Festival of Flavors.
Human Space Flight Amost nightly Sit by a campfire and watch the Space Shuttle or the International Space Station fly overhead. Click the logo to check the schedule of the Space Station's flight path. Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis Information about the northern lights or Aurora Borealis. These can be seen around Eagle River when the conditions are correct.	2011 Meteor Showers and Viewing Tips Click the logo to check the schedule of the meteor showers. Eclipse Click the logo to check the schedule of the eclipses.