Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge
Date: July Venue: Madeline Island
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Home Tour
Date: July Venue: Madeline Island
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Apple Festival Celebration
Date: October Venue: Madeline Island
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Fall Festival
Date: October Venue: Madeline Island
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Cabin Fever Reliever
What do you do when it's bone-chillin' cold outside? Head on out to the Bell Street Tavern for an evening of Up North merriment, food, and music with Big Top Chautauqua. Warren Nelson & Friends will be warming up the place! Donations will be taken at the door. The fun begins at 5pm!
Date: Feb. 2 Venue: Madeline Island
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Big Ice Golf IV
4th Annual Ice Golf Tournament, noon to 4pm. Course located in downtown La Pointe, west of ferry dock (depending on ice conditions, alternate site will be the ball field). Arrange your own frigid foursomes - all ages welcome.
Date: Feb 23 Venue: Madeline Island
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Celebration of Women Weekend
A weekend of workshops for women of all ages. Topics include pottery, arts, theater, yoga, writing, massage, vegetarian cooking and health issues. For more information send email to madelinebound@netscape.com or susan@sabrepublications.com.
Date: Mar. 14-16 Venue: Madeline Island
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La Pointe Center Wine Tasting & Auction
Annual fundraiser featuring wines from all over the world, gourmet cheeses, bread and fruit and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the grants for art programs on Madeline Island. At the The Pub from 4 to 6pm.
Date: May 25 Venue: Madeline Island
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Free Passenger Ferry Day
Be an islander for a day! Free roundtrip ferry passenger fare, free admission to Big Bay State Park (free shuttle bus to the park) and Madeline Island Historical Museum. Special events and activities at local businesses.
Date: June 8 Venue: Madeline Island
More Information: Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce
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Open House - Big Bay State Park
Open house with free admission coincides with Free Ferry passage day. Big Bay State Park is on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior's 22 Apostle Islands. The park, established in 1963, has picnic areas with tables, grills, water and toilets; a campground with drinking water, showers and toilets; an indoor camp for nonprofit groups; an outdoor group camp; and more than nine miles of trails, including interesting nature trails. The 2,350-acre park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission stickers are required for all motor vehicles.
Date: June 8 Venue: Madeline Island
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Visitor Appreciation Day - Madeline Island Historical Museum
Visitor Appreciation Day at Madeline Island Historical Museum This is the perfect time to explore Madeline Island history at a rate that can't be beat — it's free! The event coincides with a free-admission day at nearby Big Bay State Park and free transportation to and from the island from Bayfield on the Madeline Island Ferry Line. Ticket Info: Free admission on Sunday, June 8, 2008, only. Admission fees also waived for nearby Big Bay State Park and Madeline Island Ferry line.
Date: June 8 Venue: Madeline Island
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Chequamegon Chefs Exhibition
Join us for this 18th annual tasting extravaganza featuring the Chequamegon Bay's favorite restaurants, recipes and chefs. Hosted by the Bell Street Tavern, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Tickets: $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door. Tickets purchased in advance include complimentary passenger ferry fare.
Date: June 19 Venue: Madeline Island
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Madeline Island Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Madeline Island Museum will celebrate the last 50 years of island history on the anniversary of the museum's founding in 1958 with special exhibits. Information: 715-747-2415.
Date: June 22 Venue: Madeline Island
More Information: Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce
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Celebrating Ojibwe Art & Lifeways
Ojibwe educators will demonstrate the traditions and customs fof northern Wisconsin's indigenous people at the Madeline Island Museum. Information: 715-747-2415.
Date: Jun 28, 29 Venue: Madeline Island
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Independance Day Celebration
Featuring parade (10:30am) followed by patriotic speeches and music; Cookout & Art Fair at the Rec Center, Noon to 4pm and fireworks extravaganza at dusk (10ish).
Date: July 4 Venue: Madeline Island
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Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge
Join us for the 5h Annual Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge (aka The P4) - Madeline Island's "quadrathon!" Individuals and teams welcome. The event includes an 11 mile bike ride, 4 mile paddle, 4 mile run and the finale is a plunge in Lake Superior for individuals and a 250 yard swim for teams. Start time is 9:30am at Joni's Beach. Fees are $20.00 per participant in advance and $ 25.00 day of event. Registration includes t-shirt and post-race barbecue. Students receive a $5.00 discount. Registration is limited.
Date: July 12 Venue: Madeline Island
More Information: Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce
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Exploring the Lake Superior Fur Trade
Educators, re-enactors and fur traders demonstrate the lifeways of the 18th century fur trade at the Madeline Island Museum. Information: 715-747-2415.
Date: Jul 26, 27 Venue: Madeline Island
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Point to La Pointe Swim
Two mile swim from Bayfield to Madeline Island. Fundraiser for the Bayfield Recreation Center.
Date: Aug 9 Venue: Madeline Island
More Information: Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce
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Celebrating the Harvest
Demonstrations will depict traditional harvest activities from gathering rice to smoking fish and harvesting berries and apples at Madeline Island Museum. Information: 715-747-2415.
Date: Aug 16, 17 Venue: Madeline Island
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Honoring the Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of 1854
Open house honoring the Treaty of 1854 and the island's Ojibwe anestors at Madeline Island Museum. Information: 715-747-2415.
Date: Sep 28 Venue: Madeline Island
More Information: Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce
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