With Lake Superior sparkling in the summer sun, fresh-picked berries, live music, and a fireworks display you won’t soon forget, the 4th of July in Bayfield is the kind of day you'll want to relive year after year. Here's your ultimate guide to making the most of it!
🍓 Red, White & Berry Delicious
What’s more patriotic than picking your own strawberries? These ruby-red gems are perfectly in season and ideal for your 4th of July picnic. Stop by Erickson Orchards, North Wind Organic Farm, or Rocky Acres to pick your own or grab a pre-picked quart (or three) to snack on throughout the day. Click here to see what's in season at all the orchards via the Berry Farm and Orchard Report.
🛶 Discover the Apostle Islands
Bayfield is your Gateway to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and there are a number of ways to get on the water and to the islands. Take the Apostle Islands Cruise grand tour or the lighthouse tour. Get up close to the sea caves at Devil's Island on the Apostle Islands Kayak Express. Paddle through the spectacular sea caves from Meyer's Beach with a guided kayak tour. Or charter a boat and create your own adventure around the islands.
🍎 Sip with a View
Raise a glass to freedom with a cider in hand and a view that’ll take your breath away. Check out the brand-new taproom at Apfelhaus Cidery at Hauser’s Superior View Farm. The state-of-the-art facility has panoramic views of Lake Superior and Hauser’s apple orchard. Just down the road, Bayfield Winery and Blue Ox Cider offer award-winning sips overlooking vineyard vistas.
🛍️ Shop the Night Away
Bayfield’s charming shops are staying open late—until 7:00 p.m.—just for you! Stroll through town, enjoy the window displays, and find something special to remember your trip by. Click here for a list of participating businesses.
☀️ Experience the Red Cliff Pow Wow
Celebrate culture and tradition at the 47th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow, hosted by the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. This powerful gathering kicks off on July 4 and runs through Sunday, July 6. Don’t miss the Grand Entries—Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.—plus delicious food and handcrafted goods from local vendors starting at 6:00 p.m. Friday.
🎸 Dockside Jams with the Whitecaps
Let loose with live music by the Whitecaps at Hoops Dockside Fish from 6:00–9:00 p.m. It’s the perfect combo: rock, classic hits, and danceable covers paired with locally caught whitefish—served blackened or deep-fried.
🎇 Fireworks Over the Big Lake
Cap off the day with a fireworks show that lights up the night over Lake Superior. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and find your perfect viewing spot at Memorial Park, East Dock Park, or the Bayfield City Dock. On clear nights, you might even catch a glimpse of Madeline Island’s fireworks across the water. It’s the perfect end to a day filled with summer magic.
🍽️ Fuel Your Adventure
Grab a casual bite at a lakeside deck, savor a romantic dinner with a view, or enjoy an ice cream cone while you stroll along the lake. Check out the Bayfield dining guide for the latest restaurant hours. All of the area restaurants are local favorites offering tasty bites and small-town charm.
