Vilas County Events

Vilas County in northern Wisconsin is home to fun events all year long, from fall festivals to summer celebrations to winter carnivals. Head to the Northwoods of Wisconsin this year to find your new favorite event.

See some of Vilas County's featured events here.

Note: Events are subject to change. For more information about a specific event, please contact the event organizer.

Eagle River Speedway Stock Car Races

Eagle River Speedway 3961 Cloverland Dr. , Eagle River, WI, United States

Eagle River Speedway is a 1/3 mile clay tri-oval race track located in Eagle River, WI.  Races are on Tuesday nights from Memorial Day through...

Eagle River Wednesday Farmers’ Market

Farmers' Market-Eagle River Mill St. & Michigan St., Hwy 45n, North of the Bridge, Eagle River, WI, United States

The intent of the market is to bring fresh products to the people in the area via small produces, gardeners, farmers, local gardens and craft...

Makers Market on Main Street

Cre'ate Studio 2933 Hwy 155, Sayner, WI, United States

Join us every Wednesday, June 28th thru August 2nd from 9am-2pm, for a Maker’s Market, sponsored by the Leapin’ Ladders Guild! The market will feature...

25th Annual Picnic in the Park

Lakefront Pines Park 2278 State Hwy 17, Phelps, WI, United States

Enjoy food and drinks as well as live music and raffles! Proceeds benefit Phelps Emergency Medical Fund   Picnic In The Park Cooks

$17

Kids Fishing Tips

Hi-Pines Campground 1919 Us Highway 45N, Eagle River, WI, United States

Headwaters Muskies, Inc. will be conducting free 'Kids Fishing Tips' for children ages 5 - 13 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Basic fishing instructions...

Concert Crawl, LIVE!

Kick up your summertime fun with our Concert Crawl and join us every Wednesday night from June 21 to August 16 for some lively entertainment...

Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters

Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters

Established in 1954, the Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters is classic family club. Many generations of the families both new and old are current members and...

Free

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Music on Main Street

peeplelures 10394 Main St, Boulder Junction, United States

Local musicians perform downtown at Peeple’s Park on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm. In case of inclement weather this event will be canceled.  Contact: Boulder Junction...

Free

Manitowish Waters Lions Flea & Farmers Market

Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Every Thursday during the summer months, head to the Manitowish Waters Community Center grounds to stock up on your fresh meat & produce at the...

Free

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Minocqua Farmer’s Market

Let's Minocqua Visitor's Bureau 8216 US Hwy 51, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Friday (8am-1pm), this producers-only farmers’ market features produce and agricultural products from the surrounding eight counties

Friday Farmer’s Market

Downtown Presque Isle County Rd B & Oxbow Rd., Presque Isle, WI, United States

The Market opens at 8 am, fresh produce, bakery, meats, honey, cheese and vendors of all types. The Market is held on the open field...

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Towers Revenge Trail Run

Minocqua Winter Park 7543 Squirrel Hill Rd, Minocqua, WI, United States

The Tower's Revenge Trail Race combines two of the highest points in Oneida County into one epic 5k. Covering some of the most rugged territory...

Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters

Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters

Established in 1954, the Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters is classic family club. Many generations of the families both new and old are current members and...

Free

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

St Germain Independence Day

Downtown St. Germain Hwy 70 & Hwy 155, St. Germain, WI, WI, United States

Spend the day in St. Germain. Kick your day off with the Freedom 5K Run/walk. Enjoy a craft and vendor fair, kid's rides, games, live...

St Germain Freedom 5K

St Germain Community Park 545 State Highway 155, St Germain, WI, United States

Kick-off your 4th of July holiday here in St. Germain at the Northwood’s best Independence Celebration.  Put on your running shoes and start the day...

Eagle River Sunday Farmers’ Market

Farmers' Market-Eagle River Mill St. & Michigan St., Hwy 45n, North of the Bridge, Eagle River, WI, United States

The intent of the market is to bring fresh products to the people in the area via small producers, gardeners, farmers, local gardens and craft...

Music in the Park

Koller Park 145 County Hwy W, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Head to Koller Park in downtown Manitowish Waters for Music in the Park. These free, family-friendly, open-air concerts are a wonderful way to cap off...

Free

Free Fishing Seminars

Downtown Boulder Junction Boulder Junction, WI, United States

Boulder Junction fishing guides offer free fishing seminars throughout the summer. Varied topics. Held at Peeple's and local motels on Sundays at 7pm. Contact: Boulder...

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Snowshoe Baseball

Snowshoe Park 7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI, United States

Enjoy baseball played wearing snowshoes. Every Monday, no admission. Concession stand opens at 5:30 pm

Free

St. Germain Flea Market

St. Germain Community Park 545 State Highway 155, St. Germain, WI, United States

Every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rain or shine, St. Germain is home to one of the largest flea markets in the Northwoods.  Thousands of visitors come to the St. Germain Community Park to find arts & crafts, treasures new and used.

Manitowish Waters Lions Bingo

Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join the Manitowish Waters Lions Club for Bingo on Monday nights during June, July, and August. Doors open at 6pm for food and concessions, and...

$7

St. Germain BINGO

St. Germain Community Center 545 State Highway 155 , St. Germain, WI, United States

Join us for an evening of Family Fun at St .Germain BINGO! Ten games will be played with $1000 given out, along with numerous door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Food is available for purchase. Doors open at 6:15 PM, Bingo begins at 7:00 PM.

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July 4th Festivities in Minocqua

Downtown Minocqua West Front Street and Oneida Street, Minocqua, WI, United States

Celebrate July 4th in Minocqua, Kiddie parade at 3:45, main parade 4:00 pm, military plane flyover,  Water Ski Show at 7 pm , Fireworks at...

Lions Club Weekly Summer Craft and Flea Market

Boulder Junction Community Center 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, WI, United States

Held every Tuesday, a large outdoor flea/craft market at the Community Center on Hwy M from 8am until 2pm. Friends of the Library Book Sale...

Manitowish Waters Fourth of July Celebration

Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

It's so good, we wait all year for it! Manitowish Waters has one of the most exciting and patriotic Independence Day celebrations in the region....

Free

Lac du Flambeau 4th of July Celebration

Downtown Lac du Flambeau Peacepipe Rd & Simpson Ave., Lac du Flambeau, WI, United States

Join us to celebrate the 4th of July with a parade at noon.  Enjoy Native American crafts, food and a Pow Wow. Fireworks at dusk.

Party in the Street – Eagle River 4th of July Celebration

Downtown Eagle River 123 E Wall St, Eagle River, WI, United States

Celebrate our Nations’ freedom in Downtown Eagle River!  Enjoy live music, an expanded beer garden to fund the fireworks, burgers and brats, American Legion Corn...

Eagle River 4th of July Parade

Downtown Eagle River 123 E Wall St, Eagle River, WI, United States

Celebrate our Nations’ freedom and Eagle River’s hometown pride by taking in our spectacular parade with over 60 entrants including many specialty floats.

Star Spangled Jubilee

Downtown Boulder Junction Boulder Junction, WI, United States

Enjoy a parade down Boulder Junction's Main Street beginning at 12pm, with Lions Club food tent from 11am-1pm. Fireworks display at dusk at the Boulder...

4th of July Celebration in Sayner

Downtown Sayner Main Street and Olson Street, Sayner, WI, United States

A fun-filled day of festivities, starting with the Plum Lake Fire Department's annual chicken bbq at noon, followed by a hometown parade at 3pm, and...

Phelps on the Lake 4th of July Celebration

Downtown Phelps Hwy 17 & Hill Road, Phelps, WI, United States

Grand Parade at 3pm, Boat Parade at 6pm and Fireworks at dusk! Food, drinks, live music and fun in downtown Phelps starting at 3pm!  

Free

Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Pow Wow

Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl 603 Peace Pipe Road, Lac du Flambeau, WI, United States

Gates open at 5:30 pm with preshow at 6:30 pm and the Pow Wow begins at 7:00 pm.    

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Eagle River Speedway Stock Car Races

Eagle River Speedway 3961 Cloverland Dr. , Eagle River, WI, United States

Eagle River Speedway is a 1/3 mile clay tri-oval race track located in Eagle River, WI.  Races are on Tuesday nights from Memorial Day through...

Eagle River Wednesday Farmers’ Market

Farmers' Market-Eagle River Mill St. & Michigan St., Hwy 45n, North of the Bridge, Eagle River, WI, United States

The intent of the market is to bring fresh products to the people in the area via small produces, gardeners, farmers, local gardens and craft...

Makers Market on Main Street

Cre'ate Studio 2933 Hwy 155, Sayner, WI, United States

Join us every Wednesday, June 28th thru August 2nd from 9am-2pm, for a Maker’s Market, sponsored by the Leapin’ Ladders Guild! The market will feature...

Kids Fishing Tips

Hi-Pines Campground 1919 Us Highway 45N, Eagle River, WI, United States

Headwaters Muskies, Inc. will be conducting free 'Kids Fishing Tips' for children ages 5 - 13 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Basic fishing instructions...

Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters

Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters

Established in 1954, the Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters is classic family club. Many generations of the families both new and old are current members and...

Free

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Music on Main Street

peeplelures 10394 Main St, Boulder Junction, United States

Local musicians perform downtown at Peeple’s Park on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm. In case of inclement weather this event will be canceled.  Contact: Boulder Junction...

Free

Manitowish Waters Lions Flea & Farmers Market

Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Every Thursday during the summer months, head to the Manitowish Waters Community Center grounds to stock up on your fresh meat & produce at the...

Free

Summer Family Play Day

North Lakeland Discovery Center 215 County Hwy W, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Enjoy outdoor activities and play for the whole family, including nature art, giant bubble making, lawn games, canoeing, fishing, fish casting contest and more! Lunch...

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Minocqua Farmer’s Market

Let's Minocqua Visitor's Bureau 8216 US Hwy 51, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Friday (8am-1pm), this producers-only farmers’ market features produce and agricultural products from the surrounding eight counties

Friday Farmer’s Market

Downtown Presque Isle County Rd B & Oxbow Rd., Presque Isle, WI, United States

The Market opens at 8 am, fresh produce, bakery, meats, honey, cheese and vendors of all types. The Market is held on the open field...

Bear River Traditional Pow Wow

Bear River Pow Wow Grounds Old Indian Village Road, Lac du Flambeau , WI, United States

This annual event brings tribes from across the nation to celebrate together. Grand Entry - Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1pm & 7pm and Sun. 1pm. Public...

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

NSTLRA Annual Poker Run

Lakota Road Boat Landing 3435 Lakota Rd, Conover, WI, United States

Come on out and join the fun! The event starts between 1:00 and 2:30 at the Peplow pier, located on west shore of North Twin...

$10

Bear River Traditional Pow Wow

Bear River Pow Wow Grounds Old Indian Village Road, Lac du Flambeau , WI, United States

This annual event brings tribes from across the nation to celebrate together. Grand Entry - Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1pm & 7pm and Sun. 1pm. Public...

Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters

Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters

Established in 1954, the Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters is classic family club. Many generations of the families both new and old are current members and...

Free

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Eagle River Sunday Farmers’ Market

Farmers' Market-Eagle River Mill St. & Michigan St., Hwy 45n, North of the Bridge, Eagle River, WI, United States

The intent of the market is to bring fresh products to the people in the area via small producers, gardeners, farmers, local gardens and craft...

Bear River Traditional Pow Wow

Bear River Pow Wow Grounds Old Indian Village Road, Lac du Flambeau , WI, United States

This annual event brings tribes from across the nation to celebrate together. Grand Entry - Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1pm & 7pm and Sun. 1pm. Public...

Free Fishing Seminars

Downtown Boulder Junction Boulder Junction, WI, United States

Boulder Junction fishing guides offer free fishing seminars throughout the summer. Varied topics. Held at Peeple's and local motels on Sundays at 7pm. Contact: Boulder...

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Snowshoe Baseball

Snowshoe Park 7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI, United States

Enjoy baseball played wearing snowshoes. Every Monday, no admission. Concession stand opens at 5:30 pm

Free

St. Germain Flea Market

St. Germain Community Park 545 State Highway 155, St. Germain, WI, United States

Every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rain or shine, St. Germain is home to one of the largest flea markets in the Northwoods.  Thousands of visitors come to the St. Germain Community Park to find arts & crafts, treasures new and used.

Manitowish Waters Lions Bingo

Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Join the Manitowish Waters Lions Club for Bingo on Monday nights during June, July, and August. Doors open at 6pm for food and concessions, and...

$7

St. Germain BINGO

St. Germain Community Center 545 State Highway 155 , St. Germain, WI, United States

Join us for an evening of Family Fun at St .Germain BINGO! Ten games will be played with $1000 given out, along with numerous door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Food is available for purchase. Doors open at 6:15 PM, Bingo begins at 7:00 PM.

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Lions Club Weekly Summer Craft and Flea Market

Boulder Junction Community Center 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, WI, United States

Held every Tuesday, a large outdoor flea/craft market at the Community Center on Hwy M from 8am until 2pm. Friends of the Library Book Sale...

Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Pow Wow

Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl 603 Peace Pipe Road, Lac du Flambeau, WI, United States

Gates open at 5:30 pm with preshow at 6:30 pm and the Pow Wow begins at 7:00 pm.    

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Eagle River Speedway Stock Car Races

Eagle River Speedway 3961 Cloverland Dr. , Eagle River, WI, United States

Eagle River Speedway is a 1/3 mile clay tri-oval race track located in Eagle River, WI.  Races are on Tuesday nights from Memorial Day through...

Eagle River Wednesday Farmers’ Market

Farmers' Market-Eagle River Mill St. & Michigan St., Hwy 45n, North of the Bridge, Eagle River, WI, United States

The intent of the market is to bring fresh products to the people in the area via small produces, gardeners, farmers, local gardens and craft...

Makers Market on Main Street

Cre'ate Studio 2933 Hwy 155, Sayner, WI, United States

Join us every Wednesday, June 28th thru August 2nd from 9am-2pm, for a Maker’s Market, sponsored by the Leapin’ Ladders Guild! The market will feature...

Kids Fishing Tips

Hi-Pines Campground 1919 Us Highway 45N, Eagle River, WI, United States

Headwaters Muskies, Inc. will be conducting free 'Kids Fishing Tips' for children ages 5 - 13 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Basic fishing instructions...

Concert Crawl, LIVE!

Kick up your summertime fun with our Concert Crawl and join us every Wednesday night from June 21 to August 16 for some lively entertainment...

Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters

Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters

Established in 1954, the Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters is classic family club. Many generations of the families both new and old are current members and...

Free

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Music on Main Street

peeplelures 10394 Main St, Boulder Junction, United States

Local musicians perform downtown at Peeple’s Park on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm. In case of inclement weather this event will be canceled.  Contact: Boulder Junction...

Free

Manitowish Waters Lions Flea & Farmers Market

Manitowish Waters Community Center 4 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters, WI, United States

Every Thursday during the summer months, head to the Manitowish Waters Community Center grounds to stock up on your fresh meat & produce at the...

Free

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Minocqua Farmer’s Market

Let's Minocqua Visitor's Bureau 8216 US Hwy 51, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Friday (8am-1pm), this producers-only farmers’ market features produce and agricultural products from the surrounding eight counties

Friday Farmer’s Market

Downtown Presque Isle County Rd B & Oxbow Rd., Presque Isle, WI, United States

The Market opens at 8 am, fresh produce, bakery, meats, honey, cheese and vendors of all types. The Market is held on the open field...

Annual Gem & Mineral Show

Lakeland Union High School 9573 State Hwy 70, Minocqua, WI, United States

Lots of door prizes and popular "Kids' Store",  Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday  9am-5pm.  Free admission. 

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Annual Gem & Mineral Show

Lakeland Union High School 9573 State Hwy 70, Minocqua, WI, United States

Lots of door prizes and popular "Kids' Store",  Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday  9am-5pm.  Free admission. 

Free

Burger Bash

Downtown Eagle River 123 E Wall St, Eagle River, WI, United States

Join us and enjoy specialty burgers provided by some of the local restaurants, an arts and crafts show, musical entertainment and more.  There will be...

65th Annual Fireman’s Pig Roast and Picnic

Wavering Park Phelps, WI, United States

Hosted by the Phelps Area Volunteer Fire Department and Phelps Fire Department Auxiliary

A full day of fun including kid’s activities, picnic and pig roast with live music.

Purchase raffle tickets from any firefighter or at many local businesses.

Additional raffles held the day of the event
Fireworks at dusk.

Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters

Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters

Established in 1954, the Manitowish Waters Skiing Skeeters is classic family club. Many generations of the families both new and old are current members and...

Free

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show

Plum Lake 3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner, WI, United States

Watch the award-winning Plum Ski-ters water ski show team perform every Wed. and Sat. evening at Statehouse Point Boat Landing on Plum Lake.

Free

Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show

Lake Pleasant 5250 US-45, Conover, WI, United States

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips, and other amazing stunts.

Eagle River Sunday Farmers’ Market

Farmers' Market-Eagle River Mill St. & Michigan St., Hwy 45n, North of the Bridge, Eagle River, WI, United States

The intent of the market is to bring fresh products to the people in the area via small producers, gardeners, farmers, local gardens and craft...

Free Fishing Seminars

Downtown Boulder Junction Boulder Junction, WI, United States

Boulder Junction fishing guides offer free fishing seminars throughout the summer. Varied topics. Held at Peeple's and local motels on Sundays at 7pm. Contact: Boulder...

Free

Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Shows

Aqua Bowl 422 W Park Ave, Minocqua, WI, United States

Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 7pm, enjoy one of the oldest and longest running amateur waterski show teams in the United States today,...

Snowshoe Baseball

Snowshoe Park 7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI, United States

Enjoy baseball played wearing snowshoes. Every Monday, no admission. Concession stand opens at 5:30 pm

Free
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