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Calendar of events, festivals and special announcements of interest to persons living in or visiting the communities of Taylor County, Wisconsin. All events are open to the public. If you have an open-to-the-public event for Taylor County that you'd like to have us list here, please fill out our online events form or Email us at webmaster@sws-wis.com.
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| 3 | Rib Lake Ice Dip This event will be held on the Lake in front of Camp 28. Contact: Patti 715-427-2828 Jay 715-427-5533 |
| 3 | Big Red Shootout Alumni Tournament Individual registration fee $20.00 per person. Team Registration $150.00 before January 1, 2009. Late registration starting at 8:30 a.m. with games beginning at the Medford Area High School at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Senior High Alumni Only. To register please send a confirmation to tc_alumni@hotmail.com Contact: Ben Sackmann at 970-412-9589 |
| 10 | Northwoods Archers Ice Fishing Contest The fishing contest is being held on the Black River Pond next to the club house from 8 am to 4 pm with 100% payback. The contest is open to the public. Food and refreshments will be available at the club house. Contact: Eric Seidl at 785-7454 |
| 16 | Annual Bowling Fun Night The Sports Page Bowl and Grill - Friday Night - hosting a Bowling For Fun Night with starting times are 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. There is a $25.00 per person fee which includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, lunch and prizes. 4 members per team. Entry form with payment should be returned to the Chamber Office by Friday January 13th. Contact: Medford Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-748-4729 |
| 17 | Perkinstown Snowshoe Race The 3-mile, 6-mile and Mountaineer Races are held at Perkinstown Winter Sports Area, 17 miles northwest of Medford. Races start at 11 am with kids 1/4 mile race at approximately 1 pm. Hot food and refreshments available for purchase. Contact: Medford Area Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 715-748-4729; Email: medfordchamber@tds.net |
| 19 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
| 24 | Earl's Jalopy Ride Registration will be on Saturday from 9:00 am to Noon (sharp). The ride will leave promptly at 2:00 pm and return approximately 5:00 pm DJ music will be provided all day. Food & refreshments served on the grounds. Vintage Clothing Fashion event and a "Pull it, Start it" Contest. All events held at the Brecke Rodeo Grounds, 5 miles west of Medford. Contact: Wally Emmerich at 715-427-0253 or emric4@frontiernet.net |
| 31 | Miller Dam Lake Association Ice Fishing Contest Miller Dam Lake Association will host an ice fishing contest from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be prizes awarded for the 1st and 2nd place in 5 species of fish. There will be a separate category for children and adults. Entry fee for the raffle drawings is $2.00 or 3 for $5.00. Location is 16 miles north of Thorp on HWY 73 and 4 miles east on County G. Food and refreshments available on the county boat landing. Contact: Joan Chwala @ 715-668-5661 |
| Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 | Badger State Hockey Game Boys, Girls and PeeWee teams will compete at the Simek Center in Medford. Contact: Mike Ecklund 715-748-3218 |
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| 7 | 9th Annual SniegFest Purchase $2.50 admission/raffle buttons from local businesses. Activities from 10 AM to 5 PM. Guiness Book of Records Frying Pan Toss starting at 2 PM. Other events include: Cutest baby contest; 10 AM - children's Money-in-the-straw search, 11 AM - Husky dog sled demo, mens' beard contest, women's hairy leg contest judging; 12 PM - Polka Music by Cynor's; Golf on River at noon and 2:30 PM; 3:30 PM - Boy Scout Survival demo; 4:30 PM - Torch Light Parade and Bonfire. Ongoing events are Snowman picture taking opportunities, Crossbuck Saw Contest, Snow Sculpturing Contest, Hay Rides, snowmobile rides, Ethnic Food Stands, dog sled rides for the young. Contact: Roger Newman at 715-447-8285 or Sue Breneman at 715-447-8147(home); e-mail: YellowRvrRetreat@centurytel.net. |
| 14 | St. Valentine's Day Dance Sponsored by the Community Theatre at the Sports Page in Medford. Live band, prizes. $5. Limited tickets available at Sports Page,Cool Noggins, The Cookie Jar and Lundy Electronics starting Feb.1. or call Lisa or Pat at 748-6393. Contact: Lisa Porten - 748-6393 |
| 14,15 | Medford Lions Mush The Medford Lions sled dog mush is being held at the Brecke Rodeo Grounds. This event is sponsored by Medford Lions Club, Trailblazers Sled Dog Club, in cooperation with Taylor County. Contact: Dave Lemke at 715-785-7573 (Home) or 715-748-3700 (Work) |
| 14 | The Spirit Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree Spirit Lakes Improvement Assn. will host the Spirit Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree from 6 AM - 3 PM with brats, chili & refreshments being served at the public boat landing (carry-outs available). Raffle drawing to take place at 3:30. Door prizes. Spirit Lake and North Spirit Lake, connected lakes, lie on the Taylor/Price County border along Hwy. 102. Contact: Spirit Lake Improvement Assn. or Jim Poirier at 715-427-3778 |
| 16 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
| 28 | Perkinstown Outhouse Race A Race of Thrones, the Outhouse Race is being sponsored by the Chequamegon Wildlife and Recreation Club. (CWRC) Build your own Throne. register from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, with a pre-race meeting at 12:45. $10.00 entry fee - 100% payback - Food and beer tent on site. Perkinstown Winter Sports Area. Contact: Eric Zuleger - 715-748-3974 |
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| 7-8 | Gilman City-wide Garage Sale Gilman will have Community Wide Garage Sales on Thursday and Friday May 7 and 8th from 8 am -4 pm. |
| 8 | Spring Rummage Sale The Medford United Methodist Church will hold their Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, May 8th, from 7:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: 715-748-3165. |
| 8 | Smelt Fry The 40th Annual Medford Area Fire Department All You Can Eat Smelt Fry - Carry Outs Begin at 3:00 pm. For carry out orders of 8 or more please call 748-4321 ext. 0. Dine In serving begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall located on Highway 64 West. Music by Vocal Control starts at 8:00 pm and lasts until Midnight. Silent Auction during Smelt Fry. Proceeds will go towards the Equipment Fund. Contact: Brian Thomas 715-748-2413. |
| 8 | Brat Fry Restorative Justice of Taylor County is having a Brat Fry on Friday, May 8th from 10-5at at the County Market. Contact: 748-1482. |
| 8 - 9 | Brat Fry The Methodist Church is having a Brat Fry at the WalMart store entrance on Friday and Saturday May 8 & 9 from 11 am to 6 pm. Contact: Sandy at 715-846-3110 |
| 9 | Amish Quilt and Auction There will be a large bake sale along with crafts, old and new furniture, antiques, collectibles, farm machinery, and lots of miscelaneous items. Lunch will be served by the area Amish ladies. |
| 9 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 10 | Jump River Lions Pancake Breakfast On Mother's Day treat Mom to a breakfast of Regular and Blueberry and Potato Pancakes. Carnations for all Moms. Sunday May 10th at the Jump River Community Center from 8:00am until Noon. Adults $6.00 Ages 6-11 $4.00. 5 and younger eat free. |
| 16 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 18 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7:00 pm in the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
| 23 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 15 | Junior Achievement Brat Fry The Medford Chapter of Junior Achievement will be holding their annual brat fry on Friday, May 15th at the County Market parking lot, serving from 10 AM to 5 PM. Proceeds are used to support youth programs in Medford schools that help educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. Contact: Nikki at 748-4620 |
| 22 | 16th Annual Walleye Fish Fry Held at the Ice Age Pavilion in Rib Lake. Serving from 4 pm until gone. DJ music and carry outs available. Music by Zoo's Tunes from 7 pm -11 pm. Sponsored by the Ice Age Committee. Contact: Cindy Hanke 715-427-3132 |
| 23 | Perennial and Plant Sale Taylor County Master Gardeners and Friends will hold their annual sale in the parking lot by the fairgrounds at the intersection of Hwy 13 and 64 from 8 am to Noon. Almost everything priced under $5.00 Contact: Gayle Thums @ 748-6317 |
| 25 | Jump River Ladies Aide 100th Annual Memorial Day Dinner There will be a Old Time Picnic Dinner held at the Jump River Community Center from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Contact: Genevieve Seeger at 715-668-5452 |
| 25 | Memorial Day Program There will be a Memorial Day program held at the Flag Field at 10:30 a.m. The Medford Middle School band will be playing and the Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts will be saying the Pledge of Allegiance. There will be a wreath drop that will take place. Pigeons will be released in honor the service provided by Military signal Corp. during WW I and WW II. All are invited to come. In case it rains, the program will be held at the Medford Area Middle School Gym. |
| 30 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
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| June 5,6,7 | North Central Rodeo PRCA Rodeo all 3 days. Horse and tack sale on Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Dance after each day's performance. Food and refreshments available. Held at the Taylor County Rodeo grounds - 5 1/2 miles west of Medford on Hwy 64. Contact: 888-682-9567 or 715-748-4729 |
| 6 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 13 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 15 | Chequamegon Bird Club Picnic/Field Trip The CBC Picnic will be held at the shelter at Cherokee County Park at 6:30 pm. The park is about 4.5 miles east of Colby on Cty. Rd. N. A field trip is planned prior to the picnic. Anyone interested in the field trip can call Connie (654-5819) for details. A short meeting will follow the meal. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
| 20 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 20,21 | Gilman June Dairy Days Saturday: Dairy breakfast is served at the Gilman Village park from 7 am to 11 am; Bike/Trike-A-Thon at 10:30 am in the Gilman School parking lot; Cow Pie Contest. Sunday: Grilled chicken dinner starting at 11 am; Cake Walk. Both Days: Softball tournament, games, food and beer stands. Contact: Gail at 447-5734 |
| 27 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
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| 4 | Medford Fireworks Display The fireworks are set off along the river at the City Park at dusk. There are food and refreshments along with a dance to follow. |
| 4 | Jump River 4th Celebration Parade at 11 am; tractor pull; horseshoe tournament; fireworks at dusk; food and refreshments available. Contact: Jim Miller at 715-668-5451 |
| 4 | Rib Lake Fireworks Display Rib Lake Fire Department Fireworks Display over scenic Rib Lake. |
| 4 | Perkinstown Celebration Parade starts at 2 pm. Registration at 12 pm. Immediately following parade there will be a live band and fish boil. Contact: Dane Bolz at 715-785-7645 |
| 4 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 11 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 18 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 25 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
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| 1 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 8 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 15 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 17 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
| 22 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 29 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
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| 1 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 5 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 12 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 19 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
| 21 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7:30 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
| 26 | Medford Farmer's Market The Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 8 am to 2 pm at the Taylor County Fairgrounds at the intersection of Highway 13 and 64. Contact: Harold Orth at 715-654-6278 or 715-748-4066 |
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| 16 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
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| 21 | Chequamegon Bird Club The meeting will be at 7 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library. The bird club meets the third Monday of every month and interested persons are invited to attend. Contact: Susan Koffernus at (715) 678-6193 or Connie Decker at (715) 654-5819. |
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