"Eagles" of Eagle River

June 1 - August 28, 2010

Come find all the Eagles on display throughout    Eagle River. 

Each “Eagle” was individually commissioned by local businesses and will be displayed at different locations throughout the Eagle River area.   

Finding and viewing this city wide art gallery also gives locals and visitors the chance to win various prizes!  Each “Eagle” has a secret letter.  Each letter is a part of a phrase.  Collect all the letters and rearrange them to reveal the secret message and enter into the Grand Prize Drawing. 
For contest rules and the contest form - click here.

Then, join us for the annual Festival of Flavors on August 28th where you’ll get a chance to own one of these one-of-a-kind pieces of art.  A few of the “Eagles” will be auctioned off at the Festival of Flavors.  Also, the winner will be announced on the “Eagle” that is being raffled. (Raffle tickets available at participating stores in downtown Eagle River June 1 - June 28, 2010.)  ERBA will donate some proceeds to the Eagle River Historical Society’s new building campaign.  For more information contact Gail Newitt at 715-479-7656 or visit www.eaglriverbiz.biz

Festival of Flavors
August 28 & 29, 2010

The Festival of Flavors will showcase Wisconsin products, local goods and culinary artisans, Wisconsin wineries and cheese producers, plus present an expo of the healthful aspects of food and fitness.  For information on this event contact Eagle River Revitalization at 715-477-0645.  For area information contact Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315

31st Annual Cranberry Fest
October 2 & 3, 2010
9am - 4pm on Saturday and 9am-3pm on Sunday, Vilas County Fairgrounds.  For more information contact the Eagle River Chamber at 800/359-6315. Cranberry Fest is a family fun festival having something for everyone with activities being held throughout town. Fresh Locally Grown Cranberries, Cranberry Marsh & Winery tours, Large Arts & Crafts show, Cranberry cook-off, World's Largest Cranberry Cheesecake, Cranberry Food of every kind, Antique Market, Flea Market, Cranberry Fiber Arts and Weavers Show & Sale, Bike, Walk, & Run Fitness Events, Family Entertainment, Farmers Market, Cranberry Fest Market Place - flea market/buy sell items, and much, much more!

World Championship Snowmobile Derby
January 7-16, 2011
From its humble beginnings in Dollar Lake to the multi-million dollar facility we all enjoy today, the Derby was destined to be the best. We are quite sure that the original founders of the Derby never envisioned just how much impact on the Eagle River community, and indeed the entire snowmobile world, they were creating. Racing Daily at 10 a.m.,       
715-479-4424. For More Information visit www.derbytrack.com

6th Annual Labatt Blue

USA Adult Pond Hockey Championships
February 11-13th, 2011

USA Hockey and Labatt Blue invites you, your teammates and families to enjoy the experience at this year's 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Championships held on Dollar Lake.  For more information on lodging, the event or to register your team, contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or go to www.usahockey.com/adult to download a form.

Klondike Days - 21st Annual
March 5 & 6, 2011
Winter family festival, Native American exhibits, Snow Sculptures, Cut, Stack, & Split contest, Dog Sled weight pulls, Horse pulls, Ice Sculpture, Arts & Crafts, Amish Quilt Show & Sale, and much, much more.  Held at the Northland Pines High School and the Rocking W Stables (1800 Pleasure Island Rd.) from 9 am - 4 p.m.  For more information contact 715-477-2810 or visit on the web at www.klondikedays.org

15th Annual Journeys Marathon
May 14, 2011

COME RACE OUR "SCENIC" RACE COURSE

Journeys Marathon is a challenging and inspirational spring race that starts with the woodland backdrop of Boulder Junction, WI on rustic roads while meandering through the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest and passing many scenic northern Wisconsin lakes. This is a race not to be missed. For more information or to register, please contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or visit the Official Journeys Marathon website at journeysmarathon.org

Professional Musky Tournament Trail
June 25 - 26, 2011

The Professional Musky Tournament Trail events are the most high profile, exciting, educational and entertaining musky tournaments in the country. The PMTT's high energy format has been developed not only with the Pro's in mind, but also the dozens and dozens of other excellent musky anglers who may have the desire and ability to become Pro's or just enjoy a little competition and want to have a good time. Success in the PMTT can take you down many roads, no matter what your skill level. Come join the PMTT and have fun. For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315 or the PMTT at 815-478-4351

4th of July Parade and Fireworks Celebration

July 4, 2011

11am, Downtown Eagle River.  Celebrate our nations' freedom and Eagle River's hometown pride by taking in our spectacular parade.  Over 100 entrants and over 60 floats showcase the parade's annual theme.  Then, when dusk arrives on this celebratory day, come view the colorful fireworks shot high in the sky over the Hi-Pines Campground located on Hwy 45N of Eagle River.  For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315

31st Annual Guides/Kids Day

July 14, 2011

10am - 3pm, Vilas County Fairgrounds.  This fun filled day for children between the ages of 7 and 12 years.  Area guides come together to share the beautiful northwoods by taking a child fishing for the afternoon.  It's a great event where many fish tales and traits are shared and learned.   For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315

31st Annual Paul Bunyan Fest

August 17, 2011
10am - 4pm, Downtown Eagle River.  This fun filled family fun event features chain saw carving demonstrations, over 60 arts-n-crafts vendors, live musical entertainment and a Paul Bunyan Roast Cook-off by area businesses.  Come on down and enjoy a Paul Bunyan size luncheon which includes a heap'n help'n of potato salad, corn, a HUGE BEEF sandwich and a cookie.  Food is served starting at 11:00 am and until gone.  For more information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315

Arts-N-Crafts Vendors

If you are a creator of arts-n-crafts, you will want to display your fine talents at Paul Bunyan Fest in Downtown Eagle River, WI.  Contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce for application information  (800) 359-6315.  2011 Application Coming Soon    (Please note that all arts and crafts must be hand made by the seller - no buy/sell items allowed.)   Applications accepted until full.

26th Annual National Championship
Musky Open, August 19 - 21, 2011
The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center along with the Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin each year host a very exciting family oriented catch and release musky tournament held on 6 different lake families. For information on the tournament or for registration information contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 800-359-6315