Labor Day weekend events set across the North Woods

Communities across the North Woods are offering plenty of ways to enjoy the last days of summer this Labor Day weekend, including craft fairs, festivals, fundraisers, flea markets, and more.

Two of Eagle River’s biggest summer events are slated downtown this Sunday — the chamber’s arts and crafts show and the Eagle River Lions Club’s popular Sausage Fest event.

Arts and crafts show

The 10th annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show and Sidewalk Sales are set for Sunday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Eagle River.

The show will feature artists from across the North Woods and beyond. Local businesses will offer products for sale outside their stores, and the day will include music, food, and drinks.

According to the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, more than 4,000 people are expected to attend, and activities will take place rain or shine.

For more information, contact the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce at 715-479-6400 or visit eagleriver.org.

Sausage Fest

Also on Sunday, Aug. 31, the Eagle River Lions Club will host its popular Sausage Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park, featuring a variety of locally made sausages, Oktoberfest-style beers, music, dancing, and raffles.

This marks the 12th year of the festival, which in past years has drawn a couple thousand people to enjoy approximately 800 pounds of sausages.

Children’s activities, facilitated by the Northwoods Children’s Museum, will also be on the grounds.

The fest is one of the Lions Club’s biggest fundraisers of the year, with proceeds supporting its community projects and student scholarships.

For more information, call Jerry at 715-891-3134.

Additional area events

Compiled from chamber websites and other sources, here’s a look at other events happening Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1.

Aug. 30, Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show — 7 p.m., Lake Pleasant, 5250 Hwy 45, Conover. Final show of the season. For more information: Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show Team on Facebook.

Aug. 30, Sno-Eagles Party and Cash Raffle — 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Buckshot’s Saloon, 2230 Hwy 45 N, Eagle River. A fundraising event for the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club featuring food, music, basket raffles, a silent auction, and more. For more information: snoeagles.org.

Aug. 30, Mini Putt-Putt Fundraiser — Conover. Teams of 1–6 will play creative holes at local businesses from noon to 6 p.m. Turn in scorecards at Twin Lake Pub by 6 p.m. for prizes. Registration is $10 per player; all ages welcome. Proceeds benefit the Conover Ambulance Fund. For more information: conover.org@gmail.com or “Visit Conover, WI” on Facebook.

Aug. 30–31, Flea Market — 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Vilas County Fairgrounds, Eagle River. Labor Day weekend flea market from Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. $2; children 12 and under free with an adult. Free parking.

Aug. 30, Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show — 6:30 p.m., 3230 State House Point Road, Sayner. Final show of the season. For more information: plumskiters.org.

Aug. 31, Brats and Beer Fundraising Event — 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Burnt Bridge Tavern, 5920 Highway K West, Conover. Fresh-grilled brats and cold beer to support the Conover Sno-Buddies’ trail grooming fund.

Aug. 31, No Frills Marathon — 7 a.m., Bearskin Trail, Minocqua. Option to participate in a marathon, half marathon, or 5K. Registration open until race day. For more information: 715-614-7567 or minocqua.org.

Sept. 1, St. Germain Flea Market — 8 a.m.–3 p.m., St. Germain Community Park and Pavilion. The Firefighters Association’s final flea market of its 50th season features more than 500 vendors. For more information: 715-891-7333.