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BLACK BEAR LODGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010

Community Flea Markets and Bingo are reoccurring events in St. Germain held from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

FEBRUARY

February 3 & 4, 2010
Vogel Enterprises Groomer Show - Equipment displays and demonstrations from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Food served by the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club.

(715) 479-4200

February 12, 13, & 14, 2010

National Adult Pond Hockey Championships on Dollar Lake in Eagle River; named the recipient of SportTravel Magazine's 2009 SportsTravel Award for the nation's best amateur single-sport event. Watch exciting hockey action as more than 200 teams compete on 24 lake rinks for the National Championship.

Click here for complete tournament information

February 20, 2010
27th Ride With The Champs - Join us in St. Germain for the annual inductions into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame. Ride with past and present race champions and snowmobile VIP's, and then attend the induction ceremony.For information, visit www.snowmobilehalloffame.com, email info@snowmobilehalloffame.com or call (715) 542-4488

February 20 & 21, 2010

Klondike Days - Voted Wisconsin's #1 Winter Festival! Held in Eagle River, take a trip back to the pioneer days with River Red's Rendezvous, witness an actual Lumberjack competition and learn about our great history with the Native American cultural exposition. Sleigh rides, dog sled races, snowshoe races, food, arts and crafts, the list goes on and on! Visit Klondike Days.org or call 1-800-359-6315

February 27, 2010

Bo-Boen Hosted Vintage Snowmobile Race

Held at the St. Germain Community Park with registration at 7:00 AM and racing starting at 10:00 AM, this event is hosted by the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club. There will be food and drinks available. Part of the Northern Vintage Snowmobile Race Series. For details, visit the NVSRS website at www.nvsrs.org or email them at info@nvsrs.org.

(715) 493-4981 or (715) 272-1722

MARCH

March 20, 2010

2nd Annual Ice Golf Tournament At The Black Bear Lodge - Benefiting the Vilas County Food Pantry. Held from 9am - 2pm on Little St. Germain Lake. Includes 9 holes of golf, appetizer spread at the Bear's Den, trophies, raffles and door prizes. Special package prices available!  Click for more information

APRIL

April 4, 2010

Easter Holiday

 

MAY

May 1, 2010
Fishing Season Opening Weeked - Statewide

May 1, 2010

Annual Spring Stampede for Stampers and Scrap Bookers - Sayner

May 8, 2010

Journey's Marathon - Eagle River - Full marathon, half marathon, 13.1 power walk, 5K and kids fun run. For more information and registration contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-359-6315.

May 21 - 23, 2010

Eagle River Gun Show - Eagle River

May 22& 23, 2010

Strawberry Fest Craft Show - Eagle River

May 30, 2010
Classic Sled Roundup : Sponsored by Arctic Cat, Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minnesota on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Vintage and antique sled show and swap at the Community Park. Show registration starts at 8:00 AM. Music and food all day. Awards presentation at 3:00 PM. Sled registration is $5.00 (max $25.00) and swap space is $20.00 for a standard size area. For additional information visit the web site at www.snowmobilehalloffame.com and to view photos and judging results from past Roundups.

info@snowmobilehalloffame.com

 

May 29, 2010
Heart Of Vilas County Bike Rally - Join us in biking the "Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System" from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM through the towns of St. Germain, Sayner-Star Lake and Boulder Junction. This FREE fun-filled event is for all ages and abilities. Three different starting points giving even the beginner the opportunity for a fun day! Refreshment stops will be available along the way and a FREE cookout will be offered at the final destination in Boulder Junction! Transportation will be available to take riders and their bicycles back to the starting point after the cookout. Bicycle rentals will be available in all three communities. (715) 477-2205

(715) 542-3789 (715) 385-2400

 

JUNE

June 4 & 5, 2010

Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend: This event is designed to encourage families to get out and fish together. People are encouraged to participate in special activities planned at parks throughout the state, and also to take advantage of programs at several state parks and at DNR egional offices that loan out fishing equipment. This includes all the waters of the state: inland lakes and streams, state waters of the Great Lakes, and rivers bordering Wisconsin. However, all other fishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply.  (608) 266-2621

June 5 & 6, 2010

Spring Art & Craft Show - Minocqua

June 10, 2010

PARTY WITH THE PACK at The Bear's Den - 6:00 to 9:00 PM

June 11, 2010
13th Annual Angel On My Shoulder Golf Spectacular
- To benefit Angel on My Shoulder, a non-profit cancer support foundation. In 2008, over 185 golfers came out swinging to make a positive difference to those living with or affected by cancer and raised over $100,000 to benefit Angel On My Shoulder and the causes they champion. For more information, visit www.angelonmyshoulder.org or email them at

angel@nnex.net.  |  (715) 542-2614  |  (800) 860-3431

June 12, 2010

Great Northern Beer Fest - Hi-Pines Eagle River Campground, in Eagle River

June 12, 2010
2nd Annual Walk In The Woods Art Fair - 2nd Annual Fine Art Fair in St. Germain! Held in the park behind the Chamber of Commerce from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Featuring many talented artists from around the area and their works, including but not limited to: pottery, paintings, photography, handmade jewelry and furniture. There will be wine from Brigadoon Winery for sale by the glass as well as a wine tasting with fine cheeses to accompany and live music. (715) 477-2205  |  (800) 727-7203

June 13, 2010
Cathy's 11th Annual Ice Cream Social - 2:00 PM. To benefit Angel on My Shoulder, a non-profit cancer support foundation. Raffle prizes, games and 32 flavors of ice cream! In 2008, over $1,200.00 was raised to benefit Camp Angel/Camp Teen Angel. For more information, visit www.angelonmyshoulder.org or email them at angel@nnex.net.

(715) 479-3492

June 19, 2010

6th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show-  Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River

June 27, 2010
Independence Day Celebration - Start your Independence Day celebrations in St. Germain!  Parade is at 1 PM in downtown St. Germain. Rides and games for all ages at Community Park. Repeat performance of the final Lions Winter Stump Dump Pageant, 7:30 PM at the New Shelter with fireworks at dusk. Lions food booth and Lioness desserts.

(715) 477-2205 |  (800) 727-7203

June 27, 2010
6th Annual Freedom 5K Fun Run - Race registration begins at 7:30 AM and race starts at 8:30 AM. Trophies and medals awarded by age categories and separated by male and female. Held in conjunction with the Independence Day festivities in St. Germain Community Park. Come for the run and stay for the fun! Visit www.freedom5k.org for more

details. (715) 542-2372

 

JULY 

July 2 - 4, 2010

18th Annual Eagle River Holiday Antiques Show - Held at the Northland Pines High School. More than 50 quality dealers featured. Largest antique show "up north". Everything from sterling thimbles to a country cupboard!

For more information contact Audre Hanson At (715) 355-5144

July 2 - 4, 2010

Watermelon Days - Held at the Vilas County Fairgrounds. For more info contact MAC Productions at (715) 675-6201

July 4, 2009(2010 Date TBD)

Northwoods Patriots 4th of July Tea Party - Held at the Eagle River Snowmobile Derby Track.  This will be a celebration of this great nation’s birthday & a salute to our military heroes from the past, present and future. See Full Information Here

July 4, 2010

Eagle River's 4th of July Parade - Downtown Eagle River. Then at dusk come view the colorful fireworks shot high in the sky over the Hi-Pines Campground.

July 8, 2010

29th Annual Guides/Kids Day - Vilas County Fairgrounds

This is a fun-filled day for children between the ages of 7 and 12 years.

July 8, 2010
Christmas In July Craft Fair - St. Germain’s largest craft fair 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Children’s attractions, pet parade, climbing wall, and a visit from Santa. Great food will be available in the shelter at St. Germain Community Park. (715) 477-2205 |  (800) 727-7203

July 17, 2010

2nd Annual Car & Craft Show in St. Germain. There will also be a Kids Carnival from 10:00 to 2:00. The location is the St. Germain Park and Pavilion. For further information contact Fred at 715-479-6310 or email fradtke@verizon.net

July 31, 2010

Joe Bucher Blues Fest - 11th Annual at the St. Germain Community Park. Live music by legendary nationally syndicated guide Joe Bucher, also serving his famous Memphis ribs & pork butts prepared by authentic Memphis smokers. (715) 362-7800 ext. 2605

AUGUST

August 3, 2009(2010 Date TBD)

St. Germain Bargain Day - Shop for bargains in downtown St. Germain from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (715) 477-2205  |  (800) 727-7203

August 5 - 7, 2010
6th Annual Pig In The Pines Ribfest - Professional Award Winning National Rib Vendors cooking ribs every day; try a sampler or have a meal. Live bands performing all three days! Scheer's Lumberjack Show will perform three shows daily. Great Lakes Climbing will have games and rides for everyone. Event hours are 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM each day. Daily admission is $5.00 and there is always free parking. We will turn back time in 2009! Visit www.piginthepines.com for more details. (715) 477-2205  |  (800) 727-7203

August 6 & 7, 2010
St. Germain Antiques Show & Sale - Held at the St Germain Community Center, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. This great, fun show features dealers from several states showing fine articles and collectibles. Admission $3.50, under 14 free. Partially benefiting the Town of St. Germain Child Quest. (715) 588-3665  |  (715) 588-7059

August 20 - 22, 2010

25th Annual National Championship Musky Open
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, including St. Germain. For information on the tournament or for registration information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315

August 28, 2010
Bo-Boen's Benefit Pig Roast & Bash - Sportsmen’s Chalet, starts at 2:00 PM with serving starting at 5:30 PM. Proceeds go to trail maintenance by Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club.

(715) 479-8788

August 28 & 29, 2010

Festival Of Flavors - A brand new event in the northwoods that will feature culinary and narture artisans showcasing their unique Wisconsin wines, cheeses and cuisine that is specially made for this event. Held at Riverview Park in Eagle River. For more infomation contact Ron or Cindy at (715)479-6425, or (715)477-0645 Eagle River Revitalization.

 

SEPTEMBER

September 17, 2010
Town Scarecrow Contest Judging - Celebrate the autumn season by viewing the many scarecrows decorating St. Germain. Judging will begin at Noon. Call the Chamber to have your name put on the list of residents or businesses participating.

(715) 477-2205 (800) 727-7203

September 18, 2010
51th Annual Colorama - St. Germain is the “Birthplace of Colorama”. Craft Show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Silent auction, farmers’ market, wine tasting and pumpkin painting for the children. “Mums the Word” fall flower sale. A variety of great food will be available. Held in St. Germain Community Park.
(715) 477-2205 (800) 727-7203

September 18, 2010
Lions Paintball Turkey Shoot - Paintball turkey shoot, meat raffle, gun & knife raffle, 50/50 raffle, scatterboard, paddlewheel and money drawing. Fun for all ages!
(715) 479-8788

September 21, 2010

Women's Service Club Fashion Show - Held at the Whitetail Inn.

(715)542-2454

OCTOBER

October 2 & 3, 2010
21st Annual Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament - Ten area lakes are included in this catch & release tournament. Cash drawing and many fantastic door prizes are awarded to the entrants. More information, entry forms, and regulations available at our Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament page.

October 1 & 2, 2010

31th Annual Cranberry Fest - Eagle River, WI. 

October 30, 2010
11th Annual OKTOBEARFEST - Held 10AM to 4PM at Black Bear Lodge featuring craft and art exhibits displayed in the resort's accommodations, hay rides, pumpkin painting, polka music, German food & beverages and more! Event benefits the Vilas County Historical Museum.

(715) 479-5778 or (800) 563-4340

NOVEMBER

November 13, 2010

November Christmas Bazaar - Craft Show with an emphasis on Christmas benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Community Center. Fresh wreaths & garland for sale, bake ales & cookies, children's activities, a 50/50 raffle, holiday gourmet gifts and including a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus! 

November 20-28, 2010
Gun-Deer Season:  deer hunting season open

November 27, 2010

Winter Magic & Town Decorating Contest - St. Germain

DECEMBER

December 5, 2010

Brunch With Santa - St. Germain

 

JANUARY

January 8, 2011
10th Annual Original Northwoods Polar Bear Plunge - At St. Germain Lodge & Resort. Plunge begins at noon. Call for pledge sheets and registration form. To benefit Angel on My Shoulder, a non-profit cancer support foundation. In 2009, an astonishing $29,000+ was raised by 144 jumpers and over 1,000 spectators to benefit Camp Angel/Camp Teen Angel and other programs of Angel On My Shoulder. For more information, visit www.angelonmyshoulder.org or email them at angel@nnex.net. (715) 542-3433 (800) 860-3431

January 15 & 16, 2011

Kitty Kat Races - Black Bear Lodge, St. Germain Held on Lt. St. Germain Lake.

January 7 - 16, 2011

AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby, in Eagle River.

January 15 & 16, 2011

Great Northern Sno-Cross Series, in Eagle River.

January 21& 22, 2011

Snowmobile Radar Run, in St. Germain on Lt. St. Germain Lake.

 

 

 

St. Germain Reoccurring Events - Bingo Monday Nights

* Bingo: Held every Monday, June 13 thru August 29, 2010 at the St. Germain Community Center – 7:00 PM. Food provided.

2009 Bingo Information, Prices & Rules

(To Be Announced)

(715) 477-2205

(800) 727-7203

St. Germain Flea Market

Flea Market: Every Monday from Memorial Day thru Labor Day May 30 to Sept. 5, 2010 held at the St. Germain Community Park from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM by the St. Germain Fire Department Auxiliary. Food by the Lioness Club. Rain or Shine!

www.st-germainfleamarket.com

(715) 542-4114

Click here for a listing of other area farmer's & flea markets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For detailed information on events throughout our area, click on events of interest for more information.

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