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Mercer Wisconsin Iron County Wisconsin
Heritage Festival

July 28 - August 13, 2006

Wisconsin celebrated its Sesquicentennial, 150th Birthday, in 1998. Iron County played a significant role in establishing Wisconsin's place in national and international trade history.

The beaver hat rage in Europe, opened up international trade routes in the county as early as the 1600’s. Later iron ore mined in the region fed the growing automobile industry. Iron County's unique history is, as the title of the 1993 Centennial Book reads, “Rooted in Resources”— Not only the resources found in the iron ore mines and lush forests, but in the people who settled the region, opening up Wisconsin's Northwoods for the future.

Come experience Iron County's rich heritage…It is alive today!

Event Listings

Golf Tournament
Friday, July 28
Sponsored by the Hurley Quarterback Club. Call for Details.
Hurley • 11:00 AM • 715-561-9800

Iron County Historical Society Museum Open House
Friday, 28
Come and See Our New Renovations & Displays and Stay for Refreshments! Included in the Register of Historical Buildings.

Iron Co. Historical Museum
Free Admission
10 AM-3 PM • 715-561-2244

Hurley Education Foundation Open House & Brunch
Saturday, July 29
Open house & brunch with tours of the school.
Hurley K-12 School • 9:00-12:00 AM
715-561-4900 ext. 217

Hurley Quarterback Club Hall of Fame Induction
Saturday, July 29
Induction of outstanding athletes and coaches.
Hurley K-12 School • Noon • 715-561-9800

United Methodist Church Annual Turkey Dinner
Saturday, July 29
United Methodist Church on Cty. J
Mercer • 4-7 PM • 715-476-2170

St. Mary's Church Bazaar
Sunday, July 30
Old Time Church Social with Family Events, Children's Games, Bingo, Food and Fun!
Riccelli Park-Hurley • Noon • 715-561-2606

Living History Walking Tour of Hurley Tavern District
Tuesday, August 1
A show you will not forget! Join this guided living history reenactment complete with song and dance. The community dresses up to entertain you with history.
Hurley • evening

Mercer Loon Day
Wednesday, August 2
Your opportunity to be a little "Looney." Enjoy Arts & Crafts, Good Food, Loon Calling Contests and Good Old Fashioned Fun!
Mercer • All Day • 715-476-2389

Loon Day Bake Sale
Wednesday, August 2
Homemade baked goods!
Depot, Mercer • All Day • 715-476-2332

Montreal & Gile All City Rummage Sales
Friday - Saturday, August 4-5th
Montreal • 9:00 AM-2:00 PM • 715-561-5180

Iron County Fair
August 4-6
Good ol' county fair with food, music, competitions, exhibits and entertainment.
County Fairgrounds - Saxon
9:00 AM-9:00 PM • 715-561-5780

Huck Finn Day
Saturday, August 5
Kids canoe & boat swamp, games, karaoke!
Rugger's Landing - Mercer • 3:00 PM
715-476-2530

Turkey Shoot
Sunday, August 6
Trap shooting competitions for prizes of frozen turkeys!
NWWC Shooting Range - Mercer
11:00 AM-4:00 PM • 715-476-0016

Paavo Nurmi Marathon Spaghetti Feed
Friday, August 11
"Carb-up" with mounds of pasta and sauce.
Contact Hurley Chamber • 4:00-8:00 PM
715-561-3290

37th Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Saturday, August 12
Wisconsin's longest running marathon.
Relay divisions offer participation to those unable to meet everyone's challenge.
Upson to Hurley • 7:30 AM
715-561-4334

Springstead Corn Roast
Saturday, August 12
Treat yourself to the golden-sweet corn roasted to perfection, music, dancing, fun and games.
Springstead • Noon - 6:00 PM • 715-583-9979

Sidekick’s Lumberjack Breakfast & Dance
Saturday, August 12
To compliment the Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Sidekicks has planned a Lumberjack Breakfast and Lumberjack Dance.
Iron Belt • Breakfast -8:00 AM-Dance-9:00 PM

Turtle Flambeau Flowage Pig Roast
Sunday, August 13
Tempt your taste buds with mouth watering pork, roasted to perfection.
Midway Lodge • 3:00 PM • 715-769-3680

Mercer Area Historical Society
Daily • July 30-August 15
Visit the only standing depot in Iron County, once the center of community activity, it now serves as home of the museum. Special open house for Heritage Festival.
Mercer • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • 715-476-2332

Farmers' Market
Wednesdays & Saturdays
One of Wisconsin's healthiest markets. Mass displays, colors, choice, fresh produce and fun!
Hwy. 51-Hurley • Wed.-2 PM • Sat.-10 AM
715-561-2993

Little Finland
Wednesdays & Saturdays
Harma House Museum & Gift Shop open house.
U.S. 2 West of Hurley • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
715-893-2248

Iron County Historical Society
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Housed in the unique old Iron County Court House, logging and mining era artifacts tell stories of the past. Rug weaving demonstrations.
Hurley • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • 715-561-2244

Studio In the Woods
Daily except Tue. & Thurs. Or By Appointment
Figurines of famous Wisconsin women, White House women and peasants of many lands dressed in authentic costumes. Learn the history of costuming and view Joan Beringer Pripps' artwork.
Springstead • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM • 715-583-4553

Note: Dates and times of events may change.


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