September

12-15 – Fall Ride for MDA Tomahawk (downtown and SARA Park). Annual motorcycle ride with a parade, demonstrations, music and food. Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. gototomahawk.com
13-14 – Country Rocks Autism Harshaw (Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park-Hwy 51). A variety of bands will be featured. All proceeds benefit Northwoods autism projects. 715-358-2265
14 – Autumn on Main Street & Fall Harvest Fest Lake Tomahawk (Hwy 47 and Snowshoe Park). Vendors on Hwy 47 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and a car show, crafts, food and children’s activities at Snowshoe Park 9 a.m.-3 p.m.laketomahawkwi.org
14 – Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair Boulder Junction (community center). Craft show, farmers market and wild game sandwiches. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. boulderjct.org
14 – Poker Paddle Manitowish Waters (Little Star Beach) Poker run for non-motorized watercraft. Food and refreshments at each stop. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. lakelandkiwanis.com
14 – September Ride Eagle River (Tribute Brewing). Horse ride from Eagle River to Three Lakes or a 50K loop from Eagle River towards Conover and back. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ghtrails.org
14 – Autumn on Main Street: Lake Tomahawk. More than 50 vendors. Food, crafts, vegetables, flowers, thrifty finds and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors located along Hwy 47 businesses
14 – Scarecrow Fest Phelps (downtown). Arts and crafts, wagon ride, archery demonstration, pumpkin chuckin’, food and entertainment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. phelpsscarecrowfest.org
14 – Wild Rice Fest Lac du Flambeau (downtown). Enjoy a taste of Native American heritage. Wild rice harvesting, wild rice and fry bread contests, 5K run/walk, Native American arts and crafts, and a Pow Wow. lacduflambeauchamber.com
14 – Oktoberfest Three Lakes (Black Forest Pub & Grille). Pig roast, traditional German fest food, beer, live music and dancing. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. blackforest3lakes.com
17 – Ruby’s Pantry: Food distribution the third Tuesday of every month. Registration begins at 4 p.m., distribution at 5 p.m. Receive an abundance of grocery items for a $20 donation. No income or location restrictions. Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way. 715-362-4792
17 – Bingo: Held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. 6:15 p.m. early bird and 7 p.m. regular bingo. Organized by the Rhinelander Lions Club. [email protected]
19 – Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: Third Thursday of the month at the Oneida County Senior Center. 1-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Greater Wisc. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone with a loved one with any kind of memory loss is welcome. Respite care is available to those attending, with two days’ notice. 715-369-6304
20 – Eagle in One Golf Outing Eagle River (golf course). Two-person 18-hole scramble in men’s, women’s and couple’s. Golf course is turned into a complete Par 3 course giving participants a chance at a “Hole in One” prize at each hole plus other games, raffle and silent auction. 12 p.m. eagleriver.org
20-21 –  North by Northwoods: 3Lakes Music Crawl Three Lakes. Two days of live music plus shuttle service. threelakes.com
20-22 – Hodag Musky Challenge Rhinelander (ice arena and area lakes). Fishing tournament on area lake groups: Oneida/Handcock/Crescent, Boom/WI River, Moen Chain, Pelican and Julie/Thompson/George. hodagmuskychallenge.com
21 – Art Harvest Celebration Land O’ Lakes (Community Gardens & VFW grounds). Enjoy the fall season with local, nature-inspired art. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. lolaartswi.com
21 – Colorama St. Germain (community park). Celebrate beautiful fall colors and bountiful harvest with a craft show and farmers market plus wagon rides, pumpkin painting, entertainment, food and drinks. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. st-germain.com
21 – Helo 5K Run/Walk St. Germain (community park). Pet-friendly fundraiser for Vilas County K-9 program. Begins at 11 a.m. st-germain.com
21 – Oktoberfest Harshaw (Rondele Ranch). Bands, German food and chainsaw carving. 4-11 p.m. rondeleranch.com
21 – Sasquatch Sip & Stroll Manitowish Waters (North Lakeland Discovery Center). Explore an interpretive trail while sampling local beer and wine. Lakeside music and appetizers following the stroll. 5-7:30 p.m. discoverycenter.net
24 – Bingo: Held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. 6:15 p.m. early bird and 7 p.m. regular bingo. Organized by the Rhinelander Lions Club. [email protected]
24 – NAMI Northern Lakes: Local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Meets 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month in the lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rhinelander. For anyone affected by mental illness. 715-420-1700 or 715-369-4740
25 – In Progress: Last Wednesday of every month at ArtStart Rhinelander. 7-9 p.m. An evening dedicated to sharing your craft, however finished it may be: storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, theater, etc. Reserve your spot by text, 715-550-0177 or phone, 715-362-4328
26 – Men Connecting through Grief:   All men who have experienced the death of a loved one invited to join others in ongoing opportunity to get support for their grief through special meetings focused on men only. Ascension at Home office, 111 E. Davenport St., Rhinelander, 1-3 p.m. Free to attend. 800-643-4663
26-29 – Project North Festival Rhinelander (downtown). Eclectic concerts, thought-provoking art and sustainability education. Projectnorth.org
26-29 – School of the Arts Legacy Program: 5 p.m. opening reception at Nicolet College. Four-day art  and writing retreat; classes at UWSP Treehaven campus in Tomahawk. Schedule and more information at www.artstartrhinelander.org.
27 – UP Parkinson Disease Symposium: Bay College West, Iron Mountain, Mich. Speakers, forums, healthcare vendors. 8:45 a.m. Free admission. Pre-register at 800-852-9781.
28 – Beef-A-Rama Minocqua (downtown). Beef roasters begin cooking their signature beef before dawn then parade their roasts downtown. Festival-goers dress in cow-themed costumes, participate in beef-eating contests, enjoy live music and stroll the Prime Choice craft show. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. minocqua.org
28 – Rump Roast Run Minocqua (Torpy Park). 5K and 10K run plus kids 1-mile race. Winners receive beef roasts. 9-11 a.m. blueravenproductions.com

October

1 – Coping with Cancer: Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center conference room 5. Give and receive support, learn coping tools and listen to guest speakers. 9-10:30 a.m., first Tuesday of the month. New topic each month. Free to attend. 715-358-1492
1 – Bingo: Held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. 6:15 p.m. early bird and 7 p.m. regular bingo. Organized by the Rhinelander Lions Club. [email protected]
3 – Northwoods Memory Cafe: Gathering place for those with early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment and care partners. Refreshments, games, music. 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 21 Timber Dr., Rhinelander. No registration, no charge. 715-362-5910
4-6 – Midwest Musky Classic Phelps (downtown). Vilas County fishing tournament held on North and South Twin Lakes, Big Sand Lake and Lac Vieux Desert. Cash prizes. Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 7-11 a.m. phelpswi.us
4-6 – Greater Wisconsin Musky Tournament St. Germain area lakes. Catch and release competition that takes place on 10 area lakes. Sign up early for the lake of your choice.Friday social hour followed by rules meeting 6:30 p.m. , Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.-12 p.m. st-germain.com
5-6 – Cranberry Fest Eagle River (Vilas County fairgrounds). Locally grown cranberries, marsh tours, arts & crafts show, antique market, 5k fun run/walk, entertainment and food. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. eagleriver.org
8 – Bingo: Held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. 6:15 p.m. early bird and 7 p.m. regular bingo. Organized by the Rhinelander Lions Club. [email protected]
10-12 – Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally Mercer (Iron County trails). Poker run, ATV and lawn tractor pull and a Halloween-themed parade. Thursday 3-8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 12-8 p.m. mercerpumpkinrunrally.com
11 – Fish Fry Elcho (community pavilion). Fish and shrimp and all the trimmings. 4-9 p.m. elchocommunitypavilion.org
11-13 – Northwoods Art Tour Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties Self-guided tour of the studios and galleries of local artists. Demonstrations and stories. Artwork for sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. northwoodsarttour.com
12 – Harvest Fest Boulder Junction (downtown) Kids games, fall treats and hayrides. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. boulderjct.org
12 – Fall Classic Musky Tournament Three Lakes (Three Lakes Chain of Lakes). Fall musky tournament. Begins at 7:30 a.m. threelakes.com
12 – Three Eagle Half Marathon & 5K Three Lakes (Reiter Center). Run the 13-mile crushed limestone trail between Three Lakes and Eagle River. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3eaglehalf.com
15 – Bingo: Held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. 6:15 p.m. early bird and 7 p.m. regular bingo. Organized by the Rhinelander Lions Club. [email protected]
17 – Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: Third Thursday of the month at the Oneida County Senior Center. 1-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Greater Wisc. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone with a loved one with any kind of memory loss is welcome. Respite care is available to those attending, with two days’ notice. 715-369-6304
22 – NAMI Northern Lakes: Local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Meets 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month in the lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rhinelander. For anyone affected by mental illness. 715-420-1700 or 715-369-4740
30 – In Progress: Last Wednesday of every month at ArtStart Rhinelander. 7-9 p.m. An evening dedicated to sharing your craft, however finished it may be: storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, theater, etc. Reserve your spot by text, 715-550-0177 or phone, 715-362-4328