St. Germain has a full schedule of special events, festivals and activities throughout the year. You'll find live music, art and craft fairs, fishing tournaments, plenty of food, festivals and so much more. There's always something happening for the whole family to enjoy. Check the event calendar and find something that interests you and then make plans today to visit St. Germain!
Events marked with an * indicate Chamber sponsored events.
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Northwoods Art Tours: A self-guided tour of artist owned galleries and studios in Vilas, Oneida, Iron and Langlade counties. Artist demonstrations and art available for purchase. Brochures available at area Chambers of Commerce or www.northwoodsarttour.com.
Summer Tour Dates: July 25-27; 9am-5pm daily
Fall Tour Dates: October 3-5, 10am-5pm daily
(715) 277-4224 |
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September 16
WOMEN’S SERVICE CLUB FASHION SHOW: Held at the Whitetail Inn.
(715) 542-2454 |
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September 19
* TOWN SCARECROW CONTEST JUDGING: Celebrate the autumn season by viewing the many scarecrows decorating St. Germain. Judging will begin at Noon. Call the Chamber to have your name put on the list of residents or businesses participating.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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September 20
* 49th ANNUAL COLORAMA: St. Germain is the “Birthplace of Colorama”. Craft Show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Silent auction, farmers’ market, wine tasting and pumpkin painting for the children. “Mums the Word” fall flower sale. A variety of great food available. Held in St. Germain Community Park.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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September 20
LIONS PAINTBALL TURKEY SHOOT: Held at the Sportsmen’s Chalet from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Paintball turkey shoot, meat raffle, gun & knife raffle, 50/50 raffle, scatterboard, paddlewheel and money drawing. Fun for all ages!
(715) 479-8788 |
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October 4 & 5
* 20th ANNUAL GREATER WISCONSIN MUSKIE TOURNAMENT: Ten area lakes are included in this catch & release tournament. Cash drawing and many fantastic door prizes are awarded to the entrants. More information, entry forms, and regulations available at our Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament page.
2007 tournament results are posted on the above linked page.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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October 24 – 26
NORTHWOODS KNITTING RETREAT: At Whispering Pine Lodge. Sponsored by Sutter’s Gold ‘N Fleece. Pre-registration required.
(715) 479-7634 |
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October 25
9th ANNUAL OKTOBEARFEST: Held 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Black Bear Lodge featuring a cabin craft show, beer garden, hay rides, pumpkin painting and German music. Event benefits Vilas County Historical Museum.
(715) 479-5778
(800) 563-4340 |
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November 8
NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Craft Show with an emphasis on Christmas. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Community Center. Fresh wreaths and garland for sale. Bake sales, chili cookoff and children's activities; including a visit from Santa!
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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November 22
WINTER MAGIC: The Town Christmas Tree at the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce will be lit at 6:30 PM.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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November 22 - 30
2008 GUN-DEER SEASON: Statewide. |
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December 5
* TOWN CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST: Call the Chamber to sign up! Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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December 6
BRUNCH WITH SANTA: Children's activities at the Community Center from 9:30 AM until 12 noon.
(715) 542-3008 |
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December 29 & 30
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLASS: DNR / Bo-Boen sponsored. Pre-registration required. First class starts at 9:00 AM on December 29th. Lunch furnished by Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club.
PO Box 192, Saint Germain, WI 54558
email: bo-boens@st-germain.com
(715) 479-4605
(715) 479-8007 |
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January 3, 2009
9th ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: At St. Germain Lodge & Resort. Plunge at noon. Call for pledge sheets and registration form. To benefit Angel on My Shoulder, a non-profit cancer support foundation.
(715) 542-3433 |
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January 10, 2009
PRIMETIMER'S SNOWFLAKE DANCE: Held at the St. Germain Community Center from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Live entertainment, food and beverage served. Public is welcome.
(715) 479-6310 |
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January 23 & 24, 2009
SNOWMOBILE RADAR RUN: Held on Little St. Germain Lake - race your snowmobile against the clock - 1,000' distance! 660' & 1,000' practice tracks. Friday - practice runs & Saturday - trophy runs.
(715) 479-2934 |
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February 4 & 5, 2009
VOGEL ENTERPRISES GROOMER SHOW: Equipment displays and demonstrations from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Food served by the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club.
(715) 479-4200 |
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February 14, 2009
26th ANNUAL LIONS MISS STUMP DUMP PAGEANT: Pageant starts at 7:00 PM at the St. Germain Community Center. Food served by the Lions Club. Dancing follows performance.
(715) 542-2119 |
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February 21, 2009
26th ANNUAL RIDE WITH THE CHAMPS presented by MODINE HotDawg Garage Heaters: Make your reservations at our local St. Germain resorts and motels now for this new date. See our links page for Chamber information and the listings of some of our lodging establishments that support the Hall of Fame. The vintage ride group will be going to Minocqua after breakfast and the photo shoot and may join the CruiserFest activities held there the same weekend. The other rider groups will take the traditional longer ride and return to the Whitetail Inn for the autograph session and Induction Banquet.
info@snowmobilehalloffame.com
www.snowmobilehalloffame.com
(715) 542-4488 |
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February 28, 2009
BO-BOEN HOSTED VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACE: To be held at the St. Germain Community Park. A part of the Northern Vintage Snowmobile Race Series. Food and drink will be available. Registration begins at 7:00 AM and racing starts at 10:00 AM. For details, visit the NVSRS website at www.nvsrs.org or email them at info@nvsrs.org.
(715) 493-4981
(715) 272-1722 |
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May 2, 2009
FISHING SEASON OPENING WEEKEND: Statewide. |
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May 24, 2009
CLASSIC SLED ROUNDUP: Sponsored by Arctic Cat, Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minnesota on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Vintage and antique sled show and swap at the Community Park. Show registration starts at 8:00 AM. Music and food all day. Awards presentation at 3:00 PM. Sled registration is $5.00 (max $25.00) and swap space is $20.00 for a standard size area. For additional information visit the web site at www.snowmobilehalloffame.com and to view photos and judging results from past Roundups.
info@snowmobilehalloffame.com
www.snowmobilehalloffame.com
(715) 542-4488 |
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June 6 & 7, 2009
WISCONSIN FREE FISHING WEEKEND: Statewide. This event is designed to encourage families to get out and fish together. People are encouraged to participate in special activities planned at parks throughout the state, and also to take advantage of programs at several state parks and at DNR regional offices that loan out fishing equipment.
This includes all the waters of the state: inland lakes and streams, state waters of the Great Lakes, and rivers bordering Wisconsin. However, all other fishing regulations (length limits, bag limits, etc.) apply.
(608) 266-2621 |
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June 12, 2009
13th ANNUAL ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER GOLF SPECTACULAR: To benefit Angel on My Shoulder, a non-profit cancer support foundation. In 2008,
over 185 golfers came out swinging to make a positive difference to those living with or affected by cancer and raised over $100,000
to benefit Angel On My Shoulder and the causes they champion. For more information, visit www.angelonmyshoulder.org or email them at angel@nnex.net.
(715) 542-2614
(800) 860-3431 |
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June 13, 2009
* 2nd ANNUAL WALK IN THE WOODS ART FAIR: 2nd Annual Fine Art Fair in St. Germain! Held in the park behind the Chamber of Commerce from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Featuring many talented artists from around the area and their works, including but not limited to: pottery, paintings, photography, handmade jewelry and furniture. There will be wine from Brigadoon Winery for sale by the glass as well as a wine tasting with fine chocolates and cheeses to accompany and live music.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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June 14, 2009
CATHY'S 11th ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. To benefit Angel on My Shoulder, a non-profit cancer support foundation. Raffle prizes, games and 32 flavors of ice cream! In 2008, over $1,200.00 was raised to benefit Camp Angel/Camp Teen Angel. For more information, visit www.angelonmyshoulder.org or email them at angel@nnex.net.
(715) 479-3492 |
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June 28, 2009
5th ANNUAL FREEDOM 5K FUN RUN: Race registration begins at 7:30 AM and race starts at 8:30 AM. Trophies and medals awarded by age categories and separated by male and female. Held in conjunction with the Independence Day festivities in St. Germain Community Park. Come for the run and stay for the fun! Visit www.freedom5k.org for more details.
(715) 542-2372 |
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June 28, 2009
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Start your Independence Day celebrations in St. Germain! Parade is at 1:00 PM in downtown St. Germain. Rides and games for all ages at Community Park. Repeat performance of the Lions Winter Stump Dump Pageant, 7:30 PM at the New Shelter with fireworks at dusk. Lions food booth & Lioness desserts.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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July 9, 2009
* CHRISTMAS IN JULY CRAFT FAIR: St. Germain’s largest craft fair 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Children’s attractions, pet parade, climbing wall, and a visit from Santa. Great food is available in the shelter at St. Germain Community Park.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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July 30, 2009 thru August 1, 2009
* 5th ANNUAL PIG IN THE PINES RIBFEST™: Professional Award Winning National Rib Vendors cooking ribs every day; try a sampler or have a meal. Live bands performing all three days! Scheer's Lumberjack Show will perform three shows daily. Great Lakes Climbing will have games and rides for everyone. Event hours are 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM each day. Daily admission is $5.00 and there is always free parking. Come dine on swine in 2009!
Visit www.piginthepines.com for more details.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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August 7 & 8, 2009
ST. GERMAIN ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE: Held at the St Germain Community Center, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. This great, fun show features dealers from several states showing fine articles and collectibles. Admission $3.50, under 16 free. Partially benefiting the Town of St. Germain Child Quest.
(715) 588-3665
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August 29
BO-BOEN'S BENEFIT PIG ROAST & BASH: Sportsmen’s Chalet, starts at 2:00 PM with serving starting at 5:30 PM. Proceeds go to trail maintenance by Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club.
(715) 479-8788 |
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September 18, 2009
* TOWN SCARECROW CONTEST JUDGING: Celebrate the autumn season by viewing the many scarecrows decorating St. Germain. Judging will begin at Noon. Call the Chamber to have your name put on the list of residents or businesses participating.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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September 19, 2009
* 50th ANNUAL COLORAMA: St. Germain is the “Birthplace of Colorama”. Craft Show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Silent auction, farmers’ market, wine tasting and pumpkin painting for the children. “Mums the Word” fall flower sale. A variety of great food available. Held in St. Germain Community Park.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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October 3 & 4, 2009
* 21st ANNUAL GREATER WISCONSIN MUSKIE TOURNAMENT: Ten area lakes are included in this catch & release tournament. Cash drawing and many fantastic door prizes are awarded to the entrants. More information, entry forms, and regulations available at our Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament page.
2007 tournament results are posted on the above linked page.
(715) 477-2205
(800) 727-7203 |
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October 31, 2009
10th ANNUAL OKTOBEARFEST: Held 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Black Bear Lodge featuring a cabin craft show, beer garden, hay rides, pumpkin painting and German music. Event benefits Vilas County Historical Museum.
(715) 479-5778
(800) 563-4340 |
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St. Germain Chamber of Commerce
473 Highway 70 East
PO BOX 155
Saint Germain, WI 54558
