Fall 2007

It's time to plan your fall trip to "the best little town in the Midwest!"

Alan Solomon, travel writer for the Chicago Tribune dubbed Bayfield the "best little town in the Midwest" 10 years ago after traveling extensively throughout the Midwest. After visiting Bayfield early summer, Solomon announced that Bayfield is "still as special today as it was in 1997".

Fall is one of the best times to come visit this "best little town". There’s plenty to do, wonderful fall colors and perfect temperatures. You will experience a relaxing and serene time amidst the natural beauty which encompasses and surrounds Bayfield.

Check on lodging availability the easy way: simply go to www.bayfield.org, click on lodging availability, type in your dates and type of lodging and presto!!! Everything available is right there for you to choose from.

Discover WI DVD, "Relax, You’re On Bayfield Time" now available for purchase

DVD copies of the 30 minute film on Bayfield, produced by Discover Wisconsin, are now available through the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau. The film, titled "Relax, You’re On Bayfield Time", is airing this year and next year on major network and cable television stations.

The DVD serves as a perfect souvenir of your trip to Bayfield and a great gift for family and friends. You can watch the video on our website at bayfield.org or to order your own copy of the DVD, call the Chamber at (800) 447-4094 with your credit card or send a $15 check to Bayfield Chamber, PO Box 138, Bayfield WI 54814.

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.

We’re looking for some great Bayfield photographs

If you have captured a great photo while visiting Bayfield, we would love for you to enter it in Bayfield’s 2007 photo contest.

We are interested in photos of people having fun, Bayfield businesses and attractions, or activities that capture the essence of Bayfield. Submit your entries by emailing them to the Chamber or mailing them to the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau office, PO Box 138, Bayfield WI 54814.

There are five winning categories, each with a $75, $50 and $25 cash prize: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Business. Deadline for entries is October 1.

46th annual Bayfield Apple Festival October 5, 6 & 7

If you’ve never been to a Bayfield Apple Festival, you’ve missed one of the top ten fall festivals in the country! Given that honor by the North America Travel Writers Association, that’s why over 60,000 folks travel to Bayfield to take part in Applefest, always the first full weekend in October.

Orchard owners, artists, musicians, street entertainers, crafters and festival food vendors line the streets of Bayfield for this annual event.

You’ll find apples in abundance…caramel apples, apple pies, apple tortes, apple dumplings or tarts, sundaes, ciders, bratwurst—it’s all in Bayfield.

And if you want to test your skills, there is the apple peeling contest and the apple pie and dessert contest. If you would rather sample than bake, that’s not a problem because the entries are up for grabs following the pie and dessert contest.

There is something for all ages at this top ranked family festival including the best of Big Top Chautauqua on stage with the Blue Canvas Orchestra, a carnival and games for kids, a lighted boat parade, a grand day parade featuring the one and only 400 member "Mass Band" playing "On Wisconsin" over 150 arts & crafts booths. For more information go to www.bayfield.org and make your lodging reservations early!

If you love lighthouses...
Bayfield's Lighthouse Celebration Sept. 5 - 26th

Don't miss your chance to see and learn about the lighthouses of the Apostle Islands this September.

Bayfield celebrates its maritime history and commercial-fishing lore with cruises, walking tours, lighthouse keeper dinners, guest artists and authors, all with one subject in mind – the unique and historic lighthouses of the Apostle Islands.

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 a variety of scenic-narrated cruises aboard the Island Princess. There are also scenic-narrated cruises with guided lighthouse tours to choose from including the newly renovated Raspberry Island Lighthouse.

And if you’re looking for exercise, some of the tours include a hike on the Apostle Islands of Sand, Long or Devils.

For a detailed schedule go to www.lighthousecelebration.com or call (800) 779-4487.

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 and Visitor Bureau 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!

Over 1,400 readers complete market research survey

Thank you to over 1,400 readers who took the time to fill out the survey on visiting Bayfield this past spring. The lucky person who received the free Bayfield getaway was Bruce Kunzelman, Freeport, Illinois.

Apples, pumpkins, orchards, scarecrows – a perfect Bayfield fall setting

Come have fun by touring the little town of 100 scarecrows. This fall you’ll find Bayfield all dressed up in perfect fall fashion.

We’re celebrating the 3rd annual Bayfield Scarecrow Festival & Orchard Tours September 15 through October 31, 2007. 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, a "Make Your Own Scarecrow" workshop on Sept. 15, scarecrow contests and tours, Mozart Sundays at Blue Vista Farm, fall barbeques, pony rides, art gallery tours, great shopping, fabulous dining, Apostle Islands cruises, sailboat rides, hiking, biking, golfing and enjoying Lake Superior's wonderful beaches.

For more information and a schedule of events please visit www.bayfield.org.

A customized "Travel Green" Bayfield itinerary for the sustainable-minded visitor...

Bayfield has more businesses that have gone through the state certification for "Travel Green Wisconsin" than any other city in the state!

Here is the beginning of a sample Travel Green Wisconsin itinerary you can find on the Bayfield website at www.bayfield.org.

DAY ONE:
Start your day with an orchard tour – Bayfield has a temperate microclimate that is the perfect setting for our orchards, fruit & flower farms. Enjoy the bounty of the harvest season with over 30 varieties of apples, pears, grapes, plums, pumpkins, honey, maple syrup, cider, fruit wines and specialty items in the country stores & antique shops.

Start your journey into town with a stop at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Headquarters to familiarize yourself with the Islands, the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area and the mainland access to Lake Superior. Allow at least an hour at the headquarters to view the introductory video and learn how to best explore this unique environment. Information on how the Travel Green Wisconsin program has been developed is also available. Continue the itinerary by going to www.bayfield.org.

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

A perfect gift for those you know who love Bayfield!!! The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau 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 350 member businesses which include lodging, restaurants, retail shops, attractions and adventures. Gift Certificates may be purchased by contacting the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau office in Bayfield at (800) 447-4094.

Bayfield featured as a top travel destination!

Don’t miss the write ups about Bayfield in these following places:

• "1000 Places To See Before You Die" (Patricia Schultz’s top selling book)
• "101 Best Outdoor Towns", Sarah Tuff & Greg Melville
• "Top Ten Up and Coming Travel Destinations" by the Virtual Tourist, one of the country’s largest internet travel resources
• Apostle Islands - #1 "Natural Wonder" in Wisconsin, 2007 Peoples’ Choice Winner
• "Peaceful Parklands", Arkansas Democrat Gazette
• Midwest Living Magazine's book, "Parklands of the Midwest - Celebrating the Natural Wonders of America's Heartland"

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