Rib Lake, Wisconsin
“Where the Ice Age ends,
and your adventure begins!”
1-800-819-LAKE ( 5253 )
ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR
January 2007
January 4
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
January 6
* Rib Lake Fish and Game Ice Fishing Contest.
Information, Jay Winkler, 715-427-5533 or contact 715-427-5253.
* Rib Lake Snowshoe Adventure Run/Walk.
At 11 a.m., 3 mile and 5 mile courses. Sponsored by Camp 28 Saloon and
Bunkhouse, hosted by the Rib Lake Running Club.
Contact: Debbie Quednow, 427-5290 or email mquednow @ newnorth.net.
* Annual Ice Dip - join the Big Dippers starting at 1 p.m. in front of
Camp 28 [off-site] on scenic Rib Lake.
Contact: Patti at 715-427-2828.
January --
5th Annual Kent Kutzke Memorial Ride & Dance. At Rib Lake Ice Age Pavilion. 10 a.m. Ride begins. Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Zooy.
February 2007
February 1
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
February 17
25th Annual Hinder Binder Cross Country Ski Race
Ski Race location: at the Rib Lake Ice Age Trails. Registration at 8 AM,
Rib Lake High School. Events begin at 10:45 AM include 13K classical race,
high school race, and a 20K freestyle race. Food and refreshments available.
Contact Kathy Temme at 715-748-2307
or 715-427-5676.
February --
Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show, 7 p.m., at Rib Lake High School Gym. Tickets from band members, and at High School Office. Contact: 888-836-6539.
February --
Spirit Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree, sponsored by Spirit Lakes Improvement Association. From 6 AM - 3 PM, chicken dinner available. Located on the Taylor/Price County border along Hwy. 102, just northeast of Rib Lake, and south of Hwy 86. Contact: Jim Poirier at 715-427-3778
February --
Pancake Supper, St. John Lutheran Church, 859 Fayette, serving from 4 to 7 p.m.
February --
WKSRA (Wisconsin Kids Snowmobile Racing Assoc.) races in front of Camp 28 [off-site] on scenic Rib Lake. Contact: Camp 28 at 715-427-2828 or WKSRA Hotline, 715-843-9577.
February --
50th Annual Chelsea Conservation Club Ice Fishing Contest, 11 a.m. to ??. Fish and raffle prizes. Music by Mr. Concertina. Sponsored by Chelsea Conservation Club.
March 2007
March 1
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
March --
Famous High View Fish Boil.
At the Rib Lake Ice Age Pavilion 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Advance tickets, Adults $10, 10 and under $5. At the door, $12 and 7.
Sponsored by Rib Lake students traveling to Mexico. Call 715-427-3531 or 427-3661.
March --
Annual Scholarship Soup and Chili and Pie Festival.
At Fire Barn, sponsored by Rib Lake Community Club.
Serving from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All homemade menu and live music by Ray and Kay.
Proceeds for graduating seniors. Contact Linda Stellbrink at 715-427-3883.
April 2007
April 5
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
April -
Simek Center Arts and Craft Sale,
at Medford, Simek Center, contact Mike Ecklund 748-6655.
April -
Celebrate Easter
** April --, and April -- **
Rib Lake Athletic Booster Club, Bowling Tournament
(2 weekends) at Little Bohemia. For information, contact Russ or Jan Bullis, 427-5829.
To signup, call Little Bohemia, 427-3355.
April --
17th Annual Pine Line Marathon
Events: Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, Relay, 5K Run/Walk and
Children's Fun Run. Sponsored by Medford Area Chamber of Commerce, 715-748-4729 or 888-682-9567.
May 2007
Month of May *
Rib Lake Baseball Games at Tannery Creek Parkway.
May -
Rib Lake Tourist Park.
Open for the season. Contact 1-800-819-5253.
May 3
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
May 5
Fishing Season Opener.
May --
Dave Marcis - Camp 28 Walleye Tournament
Two person per boat team, 80 percent pay back to contestants in cash prizes and door prizes.
Remaining proceeds go to Rib Lake Fish & Game projects. For registration form and details,
contact Camp 28 [off-site].
May --
Celebrate Mother's Day
May --
14th Annual Walleye Fish Fry.
Hosted by the Rib Lake Ice Age Committee; at Ice Age Pavilion,
serving from 4-8 p.m. Music by Zoo's Tunes from 7-11 p.m. Contact Cindy Hanke 427-3132.
May --
At Historic St. Ann.
Rummage and Bake Sale Contact Helen Dums at 715-427-5814.
May --
Memorial Day Service and Social Hour.
At Historic St. Ann. Contact Helen Dums at 715-427-5814.
June 2007
Month of June *
Rib Lake Baseball Games at Tannery Creek Parkway.
June 7
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
June -
Historic St. Ann, Polka Dance for All,
at Chelsea Town Hall. Contact Helen Dums at 715-427-5814.
June -
American Legion Post 274 Chicken Jamboree
At Rib Lake - Ice Age Pavilion, 847 Fayette Avenue, serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June --
Celebrate Flag Day
June --
Historic St. Ann, Elk River String Band,
starting at 7:30 p.m. Contact Helen Dums at 715-427-5814.
June --
Spirit Lakes Summer Fishing Contest
6:00 am through 3 pm. Chicken dinners and refreshments served at
public landing on Little Spirit starting at 11 am. Contact Mike Kolecheck 427-3464.
June --
Historic St. Ann, Annual Meeting,
7:30 p.m.Lunch. Contact Helen Dums at 715-427-5814.
June --, --
Couples Softball Tournament
Friday and Saturday at Tannery Creek Parkway, open to first eight teams to enter.
Double elimination, max. 18 players per team roster. For registration and details,
contact Russ Bullis 715-427-5829, or Cliff Mann 427-5840, or Dennis Scheithauer 427-3273.
June --
Fishing Contest, at Mondeaux Dam
held by Westboro Conservation Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For all ages, prizes,
Kid's casting contest 1 p.m., barbecue chicken. Contact Bob Pipkorn 427-5614,
Lynn Ertl 427-5892 or Jeff Peterson (715) 427-3147.
July 2007
Month of July *
Rib Lake Baseball Games at Tannery Creek Parkway.
July 4th
Rib Lake Fire Department
Fireworks Display over scenic Rib Lake.
July 4
28th Annual July Arts and Crafts Show,
at Tomahawk, SARA Park, free admission and entertainment, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the
Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce, contact 715-453-5334.
July 5
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
July -
Spirit Lakes Kids Panfishing Contest
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prizes for fish: Crappie, Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish. Two Age Groups:
2 yrs to 8 yrs, and 9 yrs to 15 yrs
Under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Fish must be registered by 12 noon. Casting Contests, Fish Pond Minnow Races, Raffles,
Games for Young and Old. Burgers, hot dogs, and refreshments served at the public landing
on Little Spirit during the contest.
Contact Jim Poirier at (715) 427-3778 or
Mike Kolecheck at (715) 427-3464.
August 2007
Month of August *
Rib Lake Baseball Games at Tannery Creek Parkway.
August 2
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
August -- to --
Taylor County Fair
Contact Kathy Jochimsen, 715-748-2925.
August 10, 11 and 12
Rib Lake Ice Age Days
A 1 and 5 mile run/walk, carnival rides, activities all weekend, parade and much more!
For complete schedule and photo album, see Ice Age Days web page.
Contact: Cindy Hanke 715-427-3132.
August --
'Famous High View Fish Boil'
During Rib Lake Ice Age Days, sponsored by
Rib Lake Community Club.
August --
Spirit Lakes Spaghetti Dinner, during Ice Age Days. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Rib Lake Fire Hall 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
September 2007
September 3
Celebrate Labor Day
September 6
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
September 8
Memory Walk 2007, Rib Lake Golden Living Center, 650 Pearl Street.
Registration 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Walk for 1 or 2 or 3 miles. Return transportation provided,
if needed. For more information, call 848-1221 or at
the Memory Walk website,
type Zipcode 54470 at 'Find a Walk' to signup or volunteer. Pledge prizes, door prizes and
refreshments provided.
September -- to --
Maple Fall Fest, at Wildwood Park and Zoo, Marshfield. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission and entertainment. Contact Marshfield Convention and Visitors Bureau at 715-384-3454.
September --
Brat Fry, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Gazebo next to the old Village Hall, sponsored by Rib Lake Pride.
September --
- Poultry Shoot, at 1 p.m.
1/2 Mile West of Westboro on Cty Hwy D, watch for signs.
.22 Rifle / Open Sights / Pistols, Raffle Prizes, Food and Refreshments.
Sponsored by Premeau-Schauss V.F.W.Post 7817 of Westboro.
September --
Deer Bow Hunting Season Opens
September --
Taylor-Made ATV Club Trail Ride,
7:30 a.m. starting from Taylor County Fair Grounds.
For information,contact: Dave Konieczny at 748-5213
or Taylor Made ATV Club.
Come ride with us!
October 2007
October 4
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
October 5
2nd Annual Walleye Fish Fry
at Ice Age Pavilion, serving begins 4 p.m, with
7 p.m. music with Zoo's Tunes. German and domestic beers. Sponsored by the
Rib Lake Ice Age Committee. Contact: Cindy Hanke 715-427-3132.
October -
Celebrate Columbus Day
October --
Simek Center Arts and Craft Sale,
at Medford, Simek Center, contact Mike Ecklund 748-6655.
October --
Fall Turkey Hunting Season Opens.
October --, --, --
Fall ATV Safety Class,
DNR-sponsored and held by Taylor Made ATV Club and the
Chequamegon Wildlife and Recreation Club. At Perkinstown Winter Sports Area,
Oct. xx, 6:30 p.m. Registration
Oct. xx and xx, Classes 7-9 p.m.
Oct. xx, 8:30 a.m. Class followed by driving test and trail ride.
For details, contact: Dave Kalmon 715-785-7299 or Dave Konieczny 748-5213.
See the Taylor Made ATV Club web page.
October --
Pheasant Season Opens.
October --
Bake Sale
9 a.m. to Noon, at Former Rib Lake Village Hall. Historic St. Ann's. Donations welcome.
October --
Fall Supper, 4:30-7 p.m.
At Faith Lutheran Church, Ogema, address W4950 Hwy 86.
October --
Halloween Decorating Contest
7 p.m. Homes & Businesses.
Sponsored by Rib Lake Community Club.
October --
Halloween
Parade at 1 p.m. followed by Trick or Treats until 4 p.m.
October --
Lakeview Tourist Park
closes for the season.
November 2007
November 1
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
November 17
Rib Lake Fire Department, Hunter's Ball
Dance at Zondlo's Ballroom, 8 p.m. to
Midnight, music by a D.J. Admission is $2. Fire Dept. benefit gun raffle.
November -- to --
Country Affair Craft Fair,
at Multi-purpose building, Taylor County
Fairgrounds. Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
November --
Gun Deer Hunting Season Opens
November --
Hunters Dance
At VFW Hall, Westboro 8 p.m-1 a.m. with music and a gun raffle.
Contact: Bob Pipkorn at 427-5614.
December 2007
December 6
Rib Lake Fish and Game Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Little Bohemia.
December 8
"Christmas for Kids" - meet at Library parking lot before parade.
Parade at 1 p.m.
Fun Parade down Main Street to Ice Age Pavilion.
Meet with Santa, free Bag of Treats, Christmas cookies, refreshments.
A family fun time to enjoy the holidays!
"Christmas for Kids" co-sponsored by Rib Lake Ice Age Committee and the
Rib Lake Community Club.
December -
Pot luck Christmas Party
At Historic St. Ann, 12:30 luncheon, with
Sing-Along, games, prizes. Contact Helen Dums at 715-427-5814.
December --
Check back for more Winter events and activities.