September

Sep. 1-Oct. 31 BAYFIELD  Event: Annual Fall Harvest Festival Celebration features a variety of seasonal events including scarecrow displays, apple picking, hayrides, corn mazes and winery tours. Various locations 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org

Sep. 2 BAYFIELD  Performance: “Songs of Lakes & Lighthouses,” a combination of music and large-screen visuals that tell the stories of lighthouse keepers and sailors on the Great Lakes. Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua 715-373-5552 www.bigtop.org 7 p.m.

Sep. 2-6 MARENGO  Event: Ashland County Fair includes carnival rides, drag races, karaoke, ventriloquist show, lawn mower racing, volleyball and softball tournaments, animal judging and antique tractor and snowmobile show. Ashland County Fairgrounds www.ashlandcountyfair.org

Sep. 3-5 PRENTICE  Event: Progress Days features a softball tournament, parade, dance, rides, chicken dinner history display, fishing contest and golf tournament. Lions Park 715-428-2861 www.vil.prentice.wi.gov Fri. 5:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. Sun. 8 a.m.

Sep. 3-5 SUPERIOR  Event: Great Northern Classic Rodeo features saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, a 5K walk/run, children’s games and vendors. Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds 218-727-6336 www.greatnorthernclassicrodeo.com

Sep. 4 HURLEY  Festival: Festival Italiano honors the rich Italian heritage of the region with ethnic food, games, craft fair and performances by Marty’s Goldenaires Senior Drum and Bugle Corp. Various locations 715-561-4334 www.hurleywi.com

Sep. 4 PORT WING  Event: Annual fish boil features Lake Superior Whitefish, potatoes and onions, plus a craft and flea market and beer garden. Port Wing Town Hall 715-774-3624

Sep. 4-5 CABLE  Tour: 4th annual Blue Moon Art Tour offers tours of the studios of visual artists along Blue Moon Road including Sara Balbin, Sara Qualey, Diana Randolph and Reg Behrends. Blue Moon Road 715-798-3833 www.bluemoonarttour.blogspot.com

Sep. 5 DANBURY  Event: Wild rice pancake breakfast with exhibits and tours after the meal. Forts Folle Avoine 715-866-8890 www.theforts.org 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sep. 5 PORT WING  Festival: South Shore Lions Club Fall Festival features a kiddie parade, craft show, 5K walk, 10K run, food booths, bingo and flower show. Various locations 715-774-3123

Sep. 11 BAYFIELD  Performance: Old Last Night, the final curtain call for the 2010 performance season, featuring humorist/author Michael Perry, musician Radoslav “Rad” Lorkovic and comedian Michael Cooper; special half-price tickets for children. Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua 715-373-5552 www.bigtop.org 7:30 p.m.

Sep. 11 BOULDER JUNCTION  Event: Colorama Arts and Crafts Fair features a show and sell with local and regional artisans as well as a farmer’s market and wild game sandwiches. Boulder Junction Community Center 800-466-8759 www.boulderjct.org 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sep. 11 SUPERIOR  Triathlon: 4th annual Burrito Union 5 & 10 Hour Triathlon with as many triathlons as participants can complete in five or ten hours; also includes a barbecue and hot tub. Pattison State Park www.burritounion10hourtri.com

Sep. 12 HAYWARD  Fishing event: Kids’ Fish O’Rama features door prizes, free hot dogs, pop and ice cream, and fishing prizes for kids ages twelve and younger. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame 715-634-4440 www.freshwaterfishing.org

Sep. 16-18 SUPERIOR  Workshop: “Awesome Autumn” workshop shows how to transition summer gardens into autumn gardens; free demonstrations, crafts and activities and refreshments. Pederson’s Garden & Landscapes 5575 South Eastman Road 715-399-0840 www.pedersongardens.com

Sep. 17-19 CABLE  Festival: Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival features pasta feast, product displays and award ceremony; The Chequamegon 40 is a 40-mile race and the Short and Fat is a 16-mile race.  Telemark Resort 715-798-3999 www.cheqfattire.com Fri. Warm-up events Sat. Races Sun. Fun events

Sep. 25 CABLE  Event: 8th annual Birkie Trail Run & Trek includes an individual marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, Nordic Walk and 5K fun run/walk with refreshments, entertainment and prizes. American Birkebeiner Trails 715-634-5025 www.birkie.com 8 a.m.

Sep. 25 HAYWARD  Festival: Fall Festival features fine art and craft fair, food, beer and wine garden, live music, sidewalk sales, farmer’s market, games for kids, trail run, bike tour, baking contest and scarecrow contest. Downtown 715-634-8662 www.haywardareachamber.com

Sep. 25 LA POINTE  Event: Chief Buffalo Day: Commemorating the Treaties honors the Treaty of 1854 and Madeline Island’s Ojibwa ancestors. Madeline Island Museum 715-747-2415 www.madelineislandmuseum.org 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sep. 25 SUPERIOR  Fundraiser: “McDougall’s Dream – a Fundraiser for the S.S. Meteor, features the Nooks & Crannies tour aboard the vessel, afternoon talks about the shipyards and current research, silent auction, savory buffet catered by Chef Kurt Batrud and a cash bar. Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center www.superiorpublicmuseums.org 1-8:30 p.m.

Sep. 26 HAYWARD  Event: Hayward Library Fall Century Tour, a bike tour through colorful fall scenery on 15 and 100 mile loop routes, pumpkin pie, live entertainment and prizes. Old Hayward Eatery & Brew Pub 715-634-2161 www.weisscommunitylibrary.com 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

October

Oct. 1-3 BAYFIELD  Festival: Annual Apple Festival features food booths from local orchards, apple delicacies, arts and crafts, carnival rides and games, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua performers and parade. Downtown 800-447-4094 www.bayfield.org

Oct. 2-3 EAGLE RIVER  Festival: Cranberry Fest features arts and crafts, cranberry foods, marsh and winery tours, fitness walk, flea market, cranberry cook-off and dance. Various locations 800-359-6315 www.eagleriver.org

Oct. 3 SUPERIOR  Event: “Grandeur of Superior,” a tour of a renovated, privately owned home as well as a survey of other turn-of-the-century residences. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 715-394-5712 www.superiorpublicmuseums.org 2-4 p.m.

Oct. 7 WASHBURN  Concert: Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club with special guests. StageNorth. 715-373-1194. stagenorth.com. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7-10 HURLEY  Event: Annual Pumpkin Run ATV Rally with poker runs, games, raffles, music, parade and prizes. Iron County trails 715-561-4334 www.hurleywi.com

Oct. 8-9 ASHLAND  Marathon: Whistlestop Marathon and Half Marathon with 5 and 10K races, pasta feed, fish boil, award ceremony and Blues & Brews Fest. Bay Area Civic Center 320 Fourth Avenue West 800-284-9484 www.whistlestopmarathon.com Oct. 8 Pasta feed & fish boil Oct. 9 Half Marathon, 5 & 10K start 8 a.m. Full Marathon start 9 a.m.

Oct. 9 SUPERIOR  Craft sale: Annual Douglas County HCE Craft Sale, includes a bake sale, tea table and lunch to benefit scholarships for University of Wisconsin-Superior and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College students. Sponsored by Douglas County Home and Community Educators. Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. 715-392-4369. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Oct. 10 SUPERIOR  Event: “Yes, You Can See the Basement!” offers a complete tour of the historic mansion to show its continued renovation; tour includes both the attic and the basement. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 715-394-5712 www.superiorpublicmuseums.org 2-4 p.m.

Oct. 14-16 SUPERIOR  Workshop: “Golden Harvest” workshop teaches how to transform fall plants into home decor; free demonstrations, crafts, refreshments and activities. Pederson’s Garden & Landscapes 5575 South Eastman Road 715-399-0840 www.pedersongardens.com

Oct. 16 SPOONER  Art show: Annual Black Iris Fine Arts Show features the latest works by Wisconsin and Minnesota artists. NW Sports Complex 715-635-4548 www.blackirisframing.com 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Oct. 17 SUPERIOR  Event: “Historic Tiles Everywhere,” a presentation by Karin Kramer of Duluth Pottery, sharing her large collection of historic tiles with an explanation of the history and tile of the Mansion; event also includes a tile-painting workshop using the historic technique called Maiolica. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 715-394-5712 www.superiorpublicmuseums.org 2-4 p.m.

Oct. 18 LAKEWIDE  16th annual Lake Superior Photo Contest deadline for entries. Check website for details and rules: www.lakesuperior.com. Mail to Lake Superior Photo Contest, Lake Superior Magazine, P.O. Box 16417, Duluth, MN 55816

Oct. 23 LA POINTE  Festival: Madeline Island Fall Fest celebrates autumn with pumpkin carving for kids and a costume parade, a farmers market, scarecrow contest and artist displays. Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce. 888-475-3386. www.madelineisland.com

Oct. 24 SUPERIOR  Event: “Victorian Culture Potpourri” features Amy Degerstrom, volunteer coordinator at Glensheen and art history professor, with a presentation about Victorian Arts; Evelyn Grey will model Victorian clothing. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 715-394-5712 www.superiorpublicmuseums.org 2-4 p.m.

Oct. 25-28 SUPERIOR  Tour: “Flashlight Tours” feature costumed guides and flashlight tours that reveal Victorian lore and superstitions. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 715-394-5712 www.superiorpublicmuseums.org Every 30 minutes 7:30-10 p.m.

Oct. 30 SUPERIOR  Event: “A Tisket, A Casket: Poe Unearthed” with Gary Banker and a meal prepared by chef Kirk Batrud. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 715-394-5712 www.superiorpublicmuseums.org 7 p.m.

November

Nov. 5-7 WASHBURN  Film festival: Big Water Film Festival with featured filmmakers Melody Gilbert and Jim Abrahams, as well as a variety of films submitted by amateur filmmakers. StageNorth Community Theater 715-373-1194 www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org

Nov. 11-13 SUPERIOR  Workshop: “Twigs, Berries & More,” a workshop that shows how to prepare gardens for winter; free demonstrations, crafts and activities and refreshments. Pederson’s Garden & Landscapes 5575 South Eastman Road 715-399-0840 www.pedersongardens.com

Nov. 13 PHILLIPS  Craft sale: Holiday crafts and treasures sale features a large selection of handmade crafts and gifts with lunch and refreshments available for purchase. Municipal Building 174 South Eyder Avenue 715-339-3125 www.pricecountywi.net 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nov. 13-14 SUPERIOR  Fundraiser: A Night Without A Home aims to raise awareness and funds to benefit the homeless of Superior and Douglas County. Food, winter clothing, sleeping bags and blankets will be collected; donations distributed to CASDA, Harbor House, Solid Rock and St. Vincent De Paul Society. Volunteers on location for 24 hours, noon to noon. Center City Park, Belknap Street and Tower Avenue. 218-390-8848.

Nov. 21 PORT WING  Event: Christmas Bazaar features holiday gift items for sale, Christmas music and lunch. Port Wing Town Hall 715-774-3624 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Nov. 27 BAYFIELD  Event: Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony officially kicks off the holiday season and features traditional Christmas carols performed by The Rittenhouse Singers. Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org 4:30-6 p.m.

December

Dec. 9-11 SUPERIOR  Workshop: “Bows, Boughs & Wreaths,” a workshop teaching how to add color to a snowy yard with planters and crafts; free demonstrations, activities and refreshments. Pederson’s Garden & Landscapes 5575 South Eastman Road 715-399-0840 www.pedersongardens.com