welcome to
bayfield
Wisconsin
Named one of the "The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023" by Conde Nast Traveler, Bayfield is the perfect getaway for those looking to experience the magic of Lake Superior. Known as the "Gateway to the Apostle Islands," there is no shortage of adventures. In 2023, Bayfield was voted among the 10 Best Coastal Small Towns and Best Midwestern Small Towns in 2023 by USA Today Top 10Best Readers' Choice. Bayfield is also Wisconsin’s Smallest City and the Berry Capital of Wisconsin. Underneath all the titles and accolades, Bayfield is a strikingly beautiful small city on the shores of Lake Superior. Plan your adventure and see what Bayfield and the Apostle Islands have in store for you.
Upcoming Events
Bayfield Ghost Walk
- Oct 16, 2024 -
- Parking lot of the Old Courthouse (415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814), now home to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Big Top's Open Mic Nights at The Backstage
- Oct 16, 2024
- The Backstage
Sit n' Knit
- Oct 16, 2024
- Brownstone Centre
Haunt the Gallery - Live Music with Molly Dean and Splithand
- Oct 19, 2024
- Ghost Ship Gallery
Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour
- Oct 19, 2024
- Bayfield Historic Walking Tours
Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tour
- Oct 20, 2024
- Bayfield Historic Walking Tours
Poets, Pirates and Pumpkins
- Oct 20, 2024
- Rabbit, Bird, & Bear: Fine Art and Gifts
Sunday worship
- Oct 20, 2024
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship in Historic Chapel
- Oct 20, 2024
- Christ Church, The Episcopal Church of Chequamegon Bay
Sunday Worship Service
- Oct 20, 2024
- Bayfield Presbyterian Church
there is something
in every season
Fall Color Report
Take a drive up Highway 13 which is now a National Scenic Byway to view changing of the seasons!
Bayfield Apple Festival
It’s the best time of year for those seeking autumn beauty and fall festivals, it’s Bayfield Apple Festival time! The Bayfield Chamber & Visitors Bureau and its…
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 take place every Tuesday and Thursday, starting on June 21…
Bayfield in Bloom
Admire over 50,000 blooming daffodils, a vibran mosaic of roadside lupine & rolling orchards of apple blossoms bursting into rosy color during our month-long celebration of spring.
Concerts by the Lake
Every Tuesday and Thursday from June - August Join us at Memorial Park for a night of local music and entertainment.
Art Escape
From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for the second-ever “Art Escape,” a nine-day celebration of all things art across Bayfield County…
Festival of the Arts
This juried fine arts show is held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior in downtown Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glassworks, wood carvings, photography, and…
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…
Hometown Holidays
Shop local in Downtown Bayfield for the holidays and enjoy a number of festivities celebrating the holiday season.