Your resource for events in Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters, Mercer, Minocqua and St. Germain!

Boulder Junction Area Events

Wednesday, Aug. 14
Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7-8:30 p.m.
3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner
Performing on Plum Lake since 1960, the Plum Ski-ters team provides family fun in Sayner-Star Lake. Free shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations are appreciated.
www.plumskiter.org

Thursday, Aug. 15
Thirsty Thursday Beer Tasting
Forest Lake Country Store, Land O’Lakes
5-7:30 p.m.
Learn from industry pros about the legendary beers from August Schell Brewing, including Grain Belt. No admission fee, no reservations.
boulderjct.org

Friday, Aug. 16
Woodcarvers Workshop
Boulder Junction Community Center
9 a.m.-5 p.m.-
Lessons from noted carvers. Designed for carvers of all skill levels.
(815) 874-7978 or (715) 356-1454

Saturday, Aug, 17
Bernie Thompson Live Music Series
Aqualand Ale House, Boulder Junction
7-10 p.m.
Versatile singer/songwriter/musician playing guitar and singing since the early 80s.
aqualandailehouse.com

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7-8:30 p.m.
3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner
Performing on Plum Lake since 1960, the Plum Ski-ters team provides family fun in Sayner-Star Lake. Free shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations are appreciated.
www.plumskiter.org

Tuesday, Aug. 20
Gooch’s Tuesday Musky Tournament
6215 Co. Rd. M., Boulder Junction
3-9:30 p.m.
Register at 3 p.m. or after day of tournament. $20; fish any water with open public access. 100% payback.
715-385-9288

Used Book Sale
Boulder Junction Community Center
8 a.m.-2 p.m., weekly through summer on Tuesday
Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library hosts; proceeds used to purchase new library materials.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Wednesday, Aug. 21
Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7-8:30 p.m.
3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner
Performing on Plum Lake since 1960, the Plum Ski-ters team provides family fun in Sayner-Star Lake. Free shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations are appreciated.
www.plumskiter.org

Open House Wine Event
Forest Lake Country Store, Land O’Lakes
5-7:30 p.m.
ABC Night: Anything But Chardonnay. One free taste of each wine for the event. No admission fee, no reservations.
boulderjct.org

Manitowish Waters Area Events 

Wednesday, Aug. 14
WinMan Trail
Meet at the main trailhead, Wednesdays
6 p.m., followed by 7 p.m. bonfire and socializing
Group ride and social. All mountain bikers of all abilities welcome to join. Free.
www.facebook.com/WinManTrails

Mah Jongg – the Dragon Ladies
Koller Library, Manitowish Waters
9 a.m., every Wednesday
Join in on the American version of the Chinese tile game; exercise your mind! New players are welcome.
www.kollerlibrary.org

Cribbage
Manitowish Waters Community Center
7:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday night; drop-ins welcome. $5 entrance fee to play
Cheryl, 715-543-2565

Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show
Rest Lake Park, Co. Hwy W, Manitowish Waters
7 p.m.
Free show Wednesdays and Saturdays; bring a blanket or lawn chair. Donations appreciated.
www.manitowishwaters.org

Paul Bunyan Fest
Downtown Eagle River
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chainsaw carving demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors and live music.
eagleriver.org

Amazing Arachnids!
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
For ages 7-10. Explore the different spiders of Wisconsin. Register by Aug. 13.
discoverycenter.net

Thursday, Aug. 15
Lions Pork Chop Dinner
Manitowish Waters Community Center
5-7 p.m.
Pork chop dinner with all the trimmings. Cash bar available.
(715) 904-2888 or mwlionsclub.com

Friday, Aug. 16
Wonders of Wildlife: Wildcats of Wisconsin
North Lakeland Discovery Center
2-3 p.m.
Learn about bobcats, cougar and lynx. $5/$3 members.
discoverycenter.net

Free Cranberry Marsh Tours
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m., Fridays
One hour tour, rain or shine, starting from the community center. Samples, prize drawings, tour of Vilas Cranberry Company Marsh. No reservations.
www.manitowishwaters.org

Free Guided Nature Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10-11:30 a.m.
Fridays in August. Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail and explore plants and wildlife.
discoverycenter.net

Saturday, Aug. 17
Music in the Dark
Koller Park, downtown Manitowish Waters
8-10 p.m.
Free outdoor concert featuring the Whitehouse Players.
music-in-the-park.com

Sunday, Aug, 18
Music in the Park
Koller Park, downtown Manitowish Waters
4-6 p.m.
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Cerfus Project. Come by boat, car, bike or foot.
www.music-in-the-park.com

Camp Jorn’s 27th Annual Pancake Day Breakfast
Camp Jorn YMCA, Manitowish Waters
8 a.m.-noon
Held in the main lodge at Camp Jorn YMCA. Homemade pancake breakfast, raffles and tours of the grounds on Rest Lake.
(715) 543-8808 or campjornymca,org

Monday, Aug. 19
Lioness/Lions Bingo
Manitowish Waters Community Center
6 p.m.
Mondays throughout the summer. Doors open at 6 p.m., concessions available.
www.manitowishwaters.org

Tuesday, Aug. 20
Create Art
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A group of artists have come together to offer a free “open studio” to area artists, visitors and whoever loves being creative. Bring projects and supplies, floor and table protection. First and third Tuesdays of the month.
Manitoartleague.org

Wednesday, Aug. 21
Island Lake Hemlock State Natural Area Hike
Meet at North Lakeland Discovery Center 8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.-noon.
Hike with naturalists in one of the oldest old-growth hemlock-hardwood stands in northern Wisconsin. $30. Register by Aug. 19
discoverycenter.org

The Wood Wide Web: Mushroom Fascination
North Lakeland Discovery Center
1-4 p.m.
Discover the basics of the fungi connection, identification and foraging with a local naturalist. $5. Register by Aug. 19.
discoverycenter.org

WinMan Trails
Meet at the main trailhead, Wednesdays
6 p.m., followed by 7 p.m. bonfire and socializing
Group ride and social. All mountain bikers of all abilities welcome to join. Free.
www.facebook.com/WinManTrails

Mah Jongg – the Dragon Ladies
Koller Library, Manitowish Waters
9 a.m., every Wednesday
Join in on the American version of the Chinese tile game; exercise your mind! New players are welcome.
www.kollerlibrary.org

Cribbage
Manitowish Waters Community Center
7:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday night; drop-ins welcome. $5 entrance fee to play
Cheryl, 715-543-2565

Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show
Rest Lake Park, Co. Hwy W, Manitowish Waters
7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays
Free show, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Donations appreciated.
www.manitowishwaters.org

Mercer Area Events

Wednesday, Aug. 14
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com

Bingo
Mercer Community Center
6 p.m. doors open; bingo at 7 p.m.
Join in for a night of friends and fun, weekly on Wednesday. Food and drinks available.
715-476-0283 or 715-476-2564

Open Trap
Northwoods Shooting Range
5 p.m., Wednesdays into September
Sponsored by Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club. Shoot for fun; all skill levels welcome. www.nwawc.co

Thursday, Aug. 15
A Lakeside Companion author Ted Rulseh
Pines Beer Garden, Mercer
6-7:30 p.m.
Local author Ted Rulseh shares stories of the magic of our lakes, and answer questions.
mercercc.com

Friday, Aug. 16
Cribbage
Mercer Senior Center, 2518 Martha Lake Road
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Played each Friday.
Call 715-476-0430 or 175-476-3511 if interested in joining

Saturday, Aug. 17
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Mercer Loons MC Party
Dear Lodge, Mercer
10 a.m.-All Day
Free camping all weekend, music, food, beverages, games, raffles. Proceeds benefit local kids. $40. No pets, no kids, no weapons.
mercerloons.com

Hotel California Original Eagles Tribute
Historic Ironwood Theater
7 p.m.
Performing around the country for 30 years, the industry leading substitute for the Eagles. Doors and ticket sales open at 6 p.m.
mercercc.com

Sunday, Aug. 18
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com

Wednesday, Aug. 21
Grown Up Story Hour
Liberty Way Tap House, Mercer
6-7 p.m.
Why should kids have all the fun? Sit back and enjoy a beverage or two and listen to some short stories or essays.
(715) 476-2366 or mmercercc.com

Minocqua Area Events

Wednesday, Aug. 14
LAMBO Bike Ride
LAMBO Zip Trail
6-8 p.m.
Join the Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization (LAMBO) for weekly rides.
Details at lamboriders.org

Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
422 W. Park Ave., Minocqua
7 p.m.
See the world’s longest-running amateur waterski show, now in its 70th summer. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, mid-June to mid-August. Free fun for the whole family.
www.minaquabats.com

Lakeland Art League Open Studio
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee Street
Noon-4 p.m.
Free for members and community. Bring artwork currently in progress or that needs a little help. Anyone interested in the arts is welcome.
[email protected] or visit lakelandartleague.weebly.com.

Thursday, Aug. 15
Plein Air Painting
Red Pine Camp for Girls, Woodruff
8:30 a.m.-noon
Weekly plein air painting events at various Northwoods locations in the summer. All experience levels.
northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com

Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Campanile Center for the Arts
7-9 p.m.
Minocqua’s favorite bag piping rock band returns to say farewell to summer. Traditional music infused with rock and pop. Tickets $35 in advance; $45 at the door.
minocqua.org

Ions Science and Spirituality
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
12:30-3:15 p.m.
Gregg Braden explores the Devine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles and Belief. $10 suggested offering.
marywoodsc.org

Friday. Aug. 16
Northwoods Film Festival
Lakeland Cinema 6, Woodruff
Showcasing some of the latest and groundbreaking work in independent cinema. The Biggest Little Farm, 5:30 p.m.; Wild Rose, 7:45 p.m. Tickets $10 per film or $35 for all four (Friday-Saturday).
northwoodsfilmfestival.org

Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
422 W. Park Ave., Minocqua
7 p.m.
See the world’s longest-running amateur waterski show, now in its 70th summer. Final show of the summer.
www.minaquabats.com

Saturday, Aug. 17
Dragon Boat Festival
Torpy Park, Minocqua
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Up to 48 teams of 20 paddlers plus a drummer compete in the race on Lake Minocqua. Plus kids activities, live music, vendors, food court and beer garden.
minocquadragonboat.com

Lions Club Flea Market and Car Show
Hazelhurst Town Park
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Commercial vendors, crafts, classic cars.
(715) 356-6230 or hazelwi.net

Northwoods Film Festival
Lakeland Cinema 6, Woodruff
Showcasing some of the latest and groundbreaking work in independent cinema. Maiden, 5:30 p.m.; Juliet, Naked, 7:45 p.m. Tickets $10 per film or $35 for all four (Friday-Saturday).
northwoodsfilmfestival.org

Lac du Flambeau Brat Wagon
Ojibwe Market, 501 Old Abe Road
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Best brats in the Northwoods! Every Saturday. Proceeds benefit Lions charities
715-588-3413

Sunday, Aug. 18
Lions Club Flea Market and Car Show
Hazelhurst Town Park
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Commercial vendors, crafts, classic cars.
(715) 356-6230 or hazelwi.net

Party in the Park: Driveway Thriftdwellers
Torpy Park, Minocqua
3-6 p.m.
Free concert sponsored by the Minocqua Island Business Assn. Concessions available; proceeds benefit local non-profits.
minocqua.org

Monday, Aug. 19
Northwoods Wildlife Center Tours
Northwoods Wildlife Center, 8683 S. Blumenstein Rd
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn about resident wildlife at a working wildlife hospital. Tours are free and available Monday through Friday, donations appreciated.
Northwoodswildlifecenter.org, 715-356-7400

In the Kitchen with Wild Game
Kemp Natural Resources Station, Woodruff
7-9 p.m.
An introduction to and tips on using wild game in meal preparation, With Scott Craven, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Ecology.
715-358-5667 or minocqua.org

Snowshoe Baseball
Lake Tomahawk
7:30 p.m.
Cheer on the play as the Snowhawks take on the Shamrock Pub and Eatery. Concesssions available.
laketomahawkwi.org

Wednesday, Aug. 21
Lakeland Art League Morning Open Studio
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee Street
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free for members and community. Bring artwork currently in progress or that needs a little help. Anyone interested in the arts is welcome.
[email protected] or visit lakelandartleague.weebly.com.

LAMBO Bike Ride
Schlect Lake Trail
6-8 p.m.
Join the Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization (LAMBO) for weekly rides.
lamboriders.org

St. Germain Area Events

Wednesday, Aug. 14
Summer Workshop
Premier Power Sports, St. Germain
6-7 p.m.
Learn about trailer maintenance and accesssories and end-of-season boat care.
(715) 479-0065 to reserve a spot

Saturday, Aug. 17
Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo
Black Bear Bar & Grill, St. Germain
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
American blues and power rock. minocqua.org

Monday, Aug. 19
Bingo
St. Germain Community Center
7-9 p.m.
Join in Monday nights for an evening of family fun. Ten games played nightly with $1,000 in prize money, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Food available for purchase.
www.st-germain.com