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Northern Wisconsin / Northwoods Events |
Click on the Northern Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce and ski areas, below, for the latest information about their activities and events: Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain Wausau, Wisconsin Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau Always check ahead for specific events, dates, and details! Northern Wisconsin Annual Winter Events & Activities... Annual Ice Palace Construction & Display, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Between Christmas and mid-January each year, weather permitting, and stands through winter season in downtown Eagle River's Riverview Park. (See also "What to do in the winter in Eagle River," in our "Features" section). 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. The majestic Eagle River ice palace rises each year -- and it's large -- as more than 2,600 eleven-inch blocks of ice are cut from Eagle River's Silver Lake and transported to downtown Eagle River; put together, differently each time, for a magnificent edifice. Fun to watch ice cut, being built, and then stands all season long for everyone to see and enjoy. Built by the Eagle River Area Fire Department and other volunteers. Located RIGHT ON snowmobile trail that goes through Eagle River. For cool memories, take pictures in front of Eagle River's unique Ice Palace! Valvoline World Championship Snowmobile Derby, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Each January. 715-479-4424; 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. 1999 was the 36th consecutive year of The World Championship Snowmobile Derby race to crown the world's champion in all classes of snowmobile racing! More than 300 competitors from U.S. and Canada and thousands of spectators. Three classes of sleds: stock, modified and world class or Formula I and III. Unique race facility, constructed solely for snowmobile racing and is the only single purpose snowmobile track anywhere. "Woody's Ride With the Champs," at World Championship Snowmobile Derby, Eagle River, Wisconsin. The Thursday of the Snowmobile Derby weekend. Spectators and fans take a sled ride around the track with their idols. Snowmobile Derby Track. Eagle River, Wisconsin. 715-479-4424; 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. Trig's Annual Klondike Days, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Usually Saturday, Sunday the second weekend in February. Check ahead. At Snowmobile Derby Track, High School, Middle School, and adjacent areas (Rendezvous Camp and re-enactments); as well as other venues all around Eagle River. 800-359-6315; 715-479-8575. Klondike Days in Eagle River, Wisconsin, has been called "The most multi-faceted winter event in Wisconsin...A true family event!" Offering a marvelous panoply of winter events, competitions, activities, and performances -- indoors and outdoors -- including the World Championship Oval Sled Dog Sprints; River Country Reds Rendezvous historical re-creation (yep, they live and camp outdoors, as in the "good, old days"! See for yourself and taste some delicious home-made popcorn!) There are several logging events and competitions, including weight pulls (see dogs and horses willingly pull tons of weight); Native Americal Cultural Performance and Expositions; Old Time Musical Review; craft show, Wildlife Art Show, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, petting zoo, food, novelties, etc. For Up-To-Date Information about Eagle River, Wisconsin ANY TIME of YEAR: Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center: Box 1917, Eagle River, WI 54521; 1-800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail: info@eagleriver.org; website = www.eagleriver.org |