Volume 2, Issue 3

It's Berry Time in Bayfield With Apples on The Way!

Bayfield is bursting at the seam with plenty of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries in its many orchards and fruit farms.

Taste for yourself how fresh and sweet Bayfield berries truly are. Many people (especially kids!) love the hands-on experience of picking their own, but many orchards also offer pre-picked berries as well. Get up to date information with our Weekly Berry Updates and Weekly Apple Updates.

And don't forget about Bayfield's apples. Early apples are already available at the orchards, just in time for Bayfield's 45th annual Apple Festival celebration, October 6, 7 and 8. Bayfield's orchards boast a variety of apples that are available throughout all of the fall months.

Download an orchard map detailing locations of Bayfield's sixteen orchards and farms along with a schedule of products and phone numbers.

Something Special from Bayfield

Don't go home without some of the wonderful specialty items available at Bayfield's Orchards & Fruit Farms. Choose from locally produced maple syrup, fresh-cut or dried flower arrangements, honey, jams & jellies, cider, wine and more! If you can't wait until you get back to Bayfield, check with individual orchards for gift package mail order availability.

What's Your Shopping Pleasure?

A watercolorist's studio tucked in the woods? A variety store inside an historic brownstone? Or a candy shop that reminds you of a Normal Rockwell painting?

Bayfield might be short on malls, but we are big on charm. Discover our relaxed pace and quaint buildings. Watch our artists work by hand and select from their one-of-a-kind treasures. Shop for seasonal fruit picked today, fudge made before your eyes, or whitefish fresh from Lake Superior.

The charm - and uniqueness - of Bayfield await!

For more information visit www.bayfield.org or call (800) 447-4094.

Stones Throw Art Gallery - one of Bayfield's many galleries.

A Wedding To Remember...

Bayfield is prepared to provide you with customized wedding planning services. No matter what size wedding you are planning, Bayfield can meet your needs. Call for assistance in planning your wedding at (800) 447-4094 or visit www.bayfieldweddings.net for detailed information on accommodations, catering/cakes, florists, music, photographers, reception sites and more.

2006 Apple Festival Poster

Local artist France Austin Miller brings the wonderful hues and color dynamics of Bayfield apples to canvas with the official 2006 Apple Festival poster.

Native to Lake Superior's south shore, watercolor artist France Austin Miller has painted professionally for 25 years. Her work is found in many corporate and private collections worldwide.

The Bayfield Apple Festival is October 6-8th, 2006. Limited edition posters are available for $10 at the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce at 42 South Broad Street in Bayfield or $15 (shipping and handling). Phone (800) 447-4094 or email chamber@bayfield.org.

If You Love Lighthouses...
Bayfield's Lighthouse Celebration Sept. 6- 27th.

Don't miss your chance to see and learn about the lighthouses of the Apostle Islands September 7th through the 28th. Bayfield celebrates it's maritime history and commercial-fishing lore with cruises,walking tours, lighthouse keeper dinners, guest artists and authors.

The Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration is sponsored by the Apostle Island Cruise Service and Keeper of the Light. The celebration was named one of the top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association.

Select from four different scenic-narrated cruises aboard the Island Princess that are non-stop. There are also five scenic-narrated cruises with guided lighthouse tours to choose from. For a detailed schedule go to www.lighthousecelebration.com or call (800) 779-4487.

Give the gift of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands...

A perfect gift for those you know who love Bayfield!!! The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce has gift certificates available for purchase in the amount of $25 up to any amount. They are redeemable at any one of the Chamber's 300 member businesses which include lodging, restaurants, retail shops, attractions, and adventures. Gift Certificates may be purchased by contacting the Chamber of Commerce office in Bayfield at (800) 447-4094.

Making Lodging Reservations is Easy!

Bayfield's lodging availability is available 24 hours a day online at:
www.bayfield.org/lodging.html.

The Bayfield Chamber provides up-to-date listings of lodging availability through advanced online technology called Webervations. Visitors can search for rooms based upon lodging type, date, length of stay, and special accommodations. Be prepared for your next trip to Bayfield!

Enjoy the Bounty of Bayfield as We Celebrate the Season!

This autumn, Bayfield celebrates the beauty of the land and orchards as fall colors unfold. Come celebrate the bounty and unmatched beauty of the fall by joining in the second annual Bayfield Scarecrow Festival & Orchard Tours September 16 through October 31, 2006. Bayfield's fall is warm with spectacular colors, providing for a longer fall color tour.

There's something for all ages: apple and berry picking, pumpkin patches, apple sampling, hayrides, winetasting, orchard tours, ghost walking tours, scarecrow contests and tours, art gallery tours, great shopping, fabulous dining, Apostle Island cruises, sailboat rides, hiking, biking, golfing and enjoying Lake Superior's wonderful beaches.

For more information and a brochure please visit www.bayfield.org .

Award winning walking tours

Take a lantern-lighted Ghost Walk to hear tales of hidden treasure, undying love, ghostly apparitions and ancient legends. See the beauty and history of Bayfield on the Mansions & Gardens Stroll. Or this year only, take the Sesquicentennial Walk recounting 150 years of Bayfield's fascinating history. Discounted tickets are available in advance in person at the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce or by phone at (715) 779-0299. For a complete schedule and details, visit www.bayfieldheritagetours.com.

Big Top celebrates 21st Season Under the Canvas

Bring your appetite and be prepared for a true feast for the senses as Big Top has plenty of shows lined up for the remainder of the summer season in Bayfield. Great music, story-telling and the spirited company of folks who know how to have a good time all happen under the great Big Top tent. There’s no better entertainment in the country!

Big Top shows include Chautauqua original musicals “Riverpants”, “Best of the Big Top”, “Show Pants”, “Old Minnesota: Song of the North” and “Riding the Wind”. Guest performers still to come this season include R. Carlos Nakai, Carmel Quinn, Corey Carlson, Leo Kottke, Riders in the Sky, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Taj Mahal, Chad Mitchell Trio w/ Tom Paxton, Randy Sabien & the Fiddlehead Band, Liz Woodworth Trio, Justin Roth, Bonfire & more!

For further information or to order tickets go to www.bigtop.org or call (888) 244-8368.

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