The Bayfield Poetry Trail Returns for Its Sixth Year
September 1-30, 2026
The Bayfield Poetry Trail celebrates its sixth year this September, inviting visitors and locals to explore poems displayed at 25 participating Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau member businesses from Cornucopia to Ashland. Each location selected a poem to feature in a window or outdoor space, creating a self-guided literary adventure throughout the month.
The Trail began in 2020 under Bayfield Poet Laureate Lucy Tyrrell, who continues to coordinate the event with the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau.
Whether someone reads one poem or all twenty-five, the Poetry Trail continues to spark discovery and connection—between readers, local businesses, and the natural beauty of the region.
2025's contest winner was Karen Yaeger of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, who rediscovered Bayfield for the first time in 25 years. After spotting the Poetry Trail map in Washburn, she spent two days visiting 22 poem stops—earning her $25 in Chamber gift certificates.
To participate, pick up an entry form at participating locations. Use the map and enjoy 25 poems. Write the poem title on the line corresponding to the map order. Drop off completed entries (at least 21 poem titles) at the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau by 5 p.m. on September 30, 2026.
Please note: Poetry Trail Stop #2 (Hauser's Bayfield Cabin) is on Raspberry Shore Road. Park safely and read the poem there. Access to the cabin and driving down the driveway is ONLY for cabin guests. For information about Hauser's Bayfield Cabin, see https://www.bayfieldcabin.com/
Map out your adventure!
