25 things to do in Villas County:

1. Enjoy a tasty treat at Cathy’s Ice Cream n’ Candy Shoppe!
2. Try your luck at Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau or play a game of chance at Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino in Watersmeet , Michigan .
3. The Plum Lake Library offers a pre-school story hour & summer reading program throughout the summer.
4. Indulge yourself in an afternoon of shopping in any one of our charming Northwoods area stores.
5. Go see Bond Falls in Michigan ’s U.P. one of it’s “best kept secrets”, a beautiful scenic waterfall that’s a great place to visit year ‘round. Located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River near Paulding , Michigan .
6. Also in Paulding , Michigan is the mysterious Mystery Light, an unusual phenomenon that continues to amaze onlookers
7. Visit the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua to learn how wounded wildlife are nursed back to health.
8. Visit Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River to enjoy one of their nature programs, interpretive hikes, family programs or day camps.
9. See one of Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows that perform rain or shine in Woodruff.
10. Canoe, Kayak or Raft the Wisconsin River
11. Golf at the Area’s 8 Golf Courses
12. Enjoy Vilas County ’s New Hike and Bike Trail
13. Grab your fishing pole and rain gear; the fish are always biting rain or shine! Fish Over 1,300 County Lakes - Try to Catch that Elusive Muskie
14. Horseback Riding and Go Carts
15. Tour the Vilas County Historical Museum
16. Stop at the Snowmobile Hall of Fame and Museum
17. Take in the Fall Colors Hiking or Bird Watching
18. Attend Area Festivals and Craft Shows
19. Hunt for Treasures with “Geocaching”
20. Enjoy Hunting 1000’s of Acres of Government Land
21. Enjoy Snowmobiling Miles of Groomed Trails
22. Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
23. Ice Fishing
24. World Championship Snowmobile Races and Kitty Kat Races
25. Attend Numerous Snowmobile Radar Runs, Vintage Snowmobile Races and More!

OR

Steal a moment for yourself with a book and relax.
Take this opportunity to enjoy a card or board game as a family.
Take a well deserved nap!

Deer Run Lodge and the surrounding area offer activities for every age and interest. On Big St. Germain Lake there are over 1617 acres and miles of meandering shoreline for you to explore and enjoy.

Off-site, you will find fine dining, unique shopping and challenging golf courses to name a few of the things to see and do. W e’ll be happy to recommend some of our favorite things to do and our favorite restaurants in the area . Make sure to ask us about coupons, promotions, information & maps for fun things in Vilas County!

Visit Sayner Pub for fantastic food, entertainment and hospitality. Make sure to say hi to Eric and Kathy for us!

EVENTS

Link to Wisconsin Hunting and Trapping Season Dates: www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/hunt/seasdate.htm

Link to Wisconsin Wildlife Areas for you and your family to hunt, fish, hike, canoe, and watch
or photograph wildlife:
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/wildlife_areas

Link to Wisconsin Fishing Seasons:
www.dnr.state.wi.us/fish/seasons

June

Monday’s - Enjoy browsing at the St. Germain Flea Market from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - it’s held rain or shine!
Monday’s - Try your luck at Bingo!
10 th – Party with the Pack! Join select Green Bay Packers for an evening of fun, dinner, auctions of football memorabilia and autograph signing. Held at The Bear’s Den at Black Bear Lodge from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
12 th – 3 rd Annual Walk in the Woods Art Fair, in park behind Chamber of Commerce from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
13 th – Cathy’s 12 th Annual Ice Cream Social 
16 th & 17 th – Community Wide Rummage Sale
26 th & 27 th - Professional Musky Tournament Trail
27 th – Independence Day Celebration, Community Park , 1pm – fireworks at dusk

July

Monday’s - Enjoy browsing at the St. Germain Flea Market from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - it’s held rain or shine!
Monday’s - Try your luck at Bingo!
4 th – 4 th of July Parade Celebration, Eagle River
8 th – 29th Annual Guides/Kids Day , 10am - 3pm , Vilas County Fairgrounds
8 th – Christmas in July Craft Fair 9 – 3, St. Germain Community Park
31 st – 11 th Annual Joe Bucher Blues Fest, 3 – 11 pm St. Germain Community Park

August

Monday’s - Enjoy browsing at the St. Germain Flea Market from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - it’s held rain or shine!
Monday’s - Try your luck at Bingo!
5 th – 7 th– Sixth Annual Pig in the Pines Ribfest, 11:30 – 9:30
18 th – 30 th Annual Paul Bunyan Fest 10 – 4 Downtown Eagle River
20 th – 22 nd – Twenty-Fifth Annual National Championship, Musky Open
28 th – Bo-Boen’s Benefit Pig Roast and Bash, Sportsmen’s Chalet, 2pm

September

15 th – 19 th – Twenty-nineth Annual Tomahawk Fall Ride
17 th – Town Scarecrow Contest
18 th – 51 st Annual Colorama, 9 – 3, Community Park
18 th – Lions Paintball Turkey Shoot, Sportsmen’s Chalet, 1:00
21 st – Women’s Service Club Fashion Show, Whitetail Inn, 10:30 a.m.

October

2 nd & 3 rd – 31 st Annual Cranberry Fest, 9 am – 4 pm , Vilas Co Fairgrounds
2 nd & 3 rd – 22 nd Annual Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament
Make Plans for Black Bear Lodge’s “Oktobearfest”

November

17 th - Fibber's Opening Day Big Buck Contest