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Wisconsin
Known as the "Gateway to the Apostle Islands," Bayfield is the perfect getaway for those looking to experience the magic of Lake Superior. There is no shortage of adventures to explore here in Wisconsin’s Smallest City and the Berry Capital of Wisconsin.
Every season brings new opportunities to soak up the natural beauty and historic character of this charming city on the shores of Lake Superior. From world-class kayaking along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to the arts and cultural events throughout the year, including our annual Bayfield Apple Festival, there's something for everyone here.
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Hometown Holidays
Shop local in Downtown Bayfield for the holidays and enjoy a number of festivities celebrating the holiday season.
Snowy Traditions Start in Bayfield
Experience the inaugural winter celebration in Bayfield as 'Snowy Traditions Start in Bayfield' takes center stage from January 22nd to March 10th, 2024!
Dark Sky, Star Bright
Bayfield’s winter has always carried a quiet kind of magic — the kind that shows up when the lake is still, the nights are long, and the stars truly take center stage. Dark Sky, Star Bright was created to celebrate exactly that.
Apple Festival
Take a ride around Bayfield’s Fruit Loop and peruse more than a dozen apple and berry orchards. Downtown Bayfield has more than 60 food and craft vendors. Enjoy live music venues at Memorial Park and Big Top Chautauqua’s Blue Canvas…
Upcoming Events
Mahjong Mondays
- Nov 02, 2026
- Honest Dog Books
Buffet Dinner at Wild Rice
- Nov 02, 2026
- Wild Rice Retreat
Sit n' Knit
- Nov 04, 2026
- Brownstone Centre
Understudy Theater Presents The Mustache Rides Again
- Nov 05, 2026
- Honest Dog Books
BROTHER ALI AND DJ ABILITIES
- Nov 07, 2026
- StageNorth
Mt Ashwabay Ski & Snowboard Swap
- Nov 07, 2026
- Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area
Drop in Log Rolling
- Nov 07, 2026 -
- Bayfield Recreation and Fitness Resources
Sunday worship
- Nov 08, 2026
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship in Historic Chapel
- Nov 08, 2026
- Christ Church, The Episcopal Church of Chequamegon Bay
there is something
in every season
Shopping
Shop Bayfield’s galleries or retail shops along historic Rittenhouse Avenue. You can still…
Restaurants
For a small town, Bayfield sure is big on places to eat. From fine dining and haute cuisine to cozy…
Winter Activities
Ski, snowshoe, hike or try out a fat tire bike – Bayfield has something for everyone during the winter months.
Bayfield In Bloom
Admire over 50,000 blooming daffodils, a vibrant mosaic of roadside lupine & rolling orchards of…
Mainland Sea Caves
The mainland sea caves of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, which are the same caves that…
Hiking & Trails
The Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks of Lake Superior and sandstone formations.
Boating & Sailing
Lake Superior provides a vast playground for sailors and you could be one of them! You are truly the…
Concerts By The Lake
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June…
Fall Color Report
Take a drive up Highway 13 which is now a National Scenic Byway to view changing of the seasons!
Apples
Surrounded by family farms and orchards, an exploration of local food culture begins with a tour of…
Hiking & Trails
The Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks of Lake Superior and sandstone formations.