Times and Dates of Special Festivals and Events.   2009 Schedule of Events Listen to WLDY 1340AM the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am for Chamber updates. May, 2009 May 23 & 24: Chocolate Lovers Tasting Winter Gifts & Gallery, Ladysmith WI June, 2009 Rusk County Farmers Market: Opening June 13 Every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 pm Every Saturday from 8:30 am - noon Hwy 8 & West 4th St. in Ladysmith Concerts in the Park: Starting June 10 Every Wednesday (unless noted) 6-8 pm Memorial Park in Ladysmith June 6: Pamida Yard Sale - Pamida Store in Ladysmith June 9: Classic Auto Cruise Night 6-9 pm - Main St in Bruce WI June 12, 13 & 14: Northwoods Bluegrass Festival - Rusk County Fairgrounds in Ladysmith Northwoods Bluegrass Festival 2nd Annual Northwoods Bluegrass Festival June 12, 13 & 14, 2009 Rusk County Fairgrounds, Ladysmith WI Presented by Greater Ladysmith Area Chamber of Commerce & Rusk County Tourism Festival Schedule: Friday June 12th 6 pm - 10 pm Saturday, June 13th 10 am - 10 pm Sunday, June 14th 10:30 am - 3 pm Ticket Prices: Advance Sales: Fri. & Sat. $20.00 Gate Prices: Fri. only - $10.00 * Sat. only - $15.00 Sun. - Donation Age 15 and under FREE with a paid adult admission   Camping Prices: Gates open for campers at noon on Thurs. (Thurs, Fri & Sat only) On-site "rough" camping (no water or electric)…$10.00/per night Camping w/elec. (max. vehicle lgth-30 ft)…. $18.00/per night (limited spots with electric) Call for listing of local hotels/motels, private campgrounds and cabins   FREE "Jammin' in the Barn" Thursday night starting at 6:00 pm Bluegrass Instrument Workshops Fri. & Sat. Open mic session on Saturday Children's activities Non-denominational church service on Sunday Door prizes; hospitality booth with local business coupons; food vendors and more. Rusk County Historical Society events and Dairy Breakfast on the fairgrounds. This is a family-friendly event, bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy some great Bluegrass music! For tickets or information call: 715-532-7328 or 715-868-2886 Email: glacc@centurytel.net or serenity1@brucetel.net Websites: www.ladysmithchamber.com or www.ruskcounty.org Supported in part by grants from: Walmart Community Foundation & Plum Creek Foundation   Link:   Northwoods Bluegrass Festival Brochure  (Printable Pdf File) 2009 Schedule of Events Continued June 13: Log Cabin Day 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Rusk County Fairgrounds June 13: Rusk County Dairy Breakfast 7:00 am - 11:00 am Rusk County Fairgrounds June 13: Bruce Area Historical Society Rummage & Bake Sale Bruce WI June 26, 27 & 28: Mount Senario College Reunion Registration Friday 3:00- 7:00pm in the Lounge at MSEC with coffee and snacks Lucas Mikkeksen will have old videos running all weekend in or near the lounge area The new Fine Arts Gallery will be open and maybe the old library. We are arranging for bowling at West Cove Lanes to end the evening Registration Saturday will start at 8am again with coffee, streaming videos, old yearbooks and scrapbooks with memories to share. Click Here For Class Reunion Activity Reservation Form July, 2009 Rusk County Farmers Market: Every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 pm Every Saturday from 8:30 am - noon Hwy 8 & West 4th St. in Ladysmith Concerts in the Park: Every Wednesday (unless noted) 6-8 pm (no concert July 15) Memorial Park in Ladysmith July 14: Classic Auto Cruise Night 6-9 pm - Main St in Bruce WI July 16 - 19: Northland Mardi Gras Ladysmith July 17 & 18: Mardi Gras Wine & Food Tasting - Winter Gifts & Gallery in Ladysmith July 18: Pamida Yard Sale Pamida Store in Ladysmith July 18: 8am – 4pm   Time-Out Family Abuse Shelter Annual Thrift Sale Fundraiser                                  in the Pamida parking lot – Ladysmith July 18 & 19: Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair - Rusk County Fairgrounds July 25 & 26: Sustainability Fair - Rusk County Fairgrounds August, 2009 Rusk County Farmers Market: Every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 pm Every Saturday from 8:30 am - noon Hwy 8 & West 4th St. in Ladysmith Concerts in the Park: Every Wednesday (unless noted) 6-8 pm (no concert July 15) Memorial Park in Ladysmith August 1: Pamida Yard Sale Pamida Store in Ladysmith August 11: Classic Auto Cruise Night 6-9 pm - Main St in Bruce WI August 12 - 16: Rusk County Fair - Rusk County Fairgrounds September, 2009 Rusk County Farmers Market: Every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 pm Every Saturday from 8:30 am - noon Hwy 8 & West 4th St. in Ladysmith Sept. 8: Classic Auto Cruise Night 6-9 pm - Main St in Bruce WI Sept. 12: Pamida Yard Sale Pamida Store in Ladysmith Sept. 18-19: Taste of Fall Food & Wine Sale - Winter Gifts & Gallery Sept. 25-26-27: Leaf it to Rusk County-wide Activities Sept. 26: Art Harvest October, 2009 Rusk County Farmers Market: Every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 pm Every Saturday from 8:30 am - noon Hwy 8 & West 4th St. in Ladysmith Oct. 1-31: Daily Deal at Artisans Artisan's Factory Outlet in Glen Flora November, 2009 Farmers Market: Indoors during the winter at the Rusk County Visitor Center Saturdays: 9am - noon Nov. 14: Bruce Area Historical Society Craft & Bake Sale - American Legion in Bruce Nov. 20-21: "Doe on the Go" - Winter Gifts & Gallery in Ladysmith Nov. 20-30: Customer Appreciation Sale Artisan's Outlet in Glen Flora December, 2009 Farmers Market: Indoors during the winter at the Rusk County Visitor Center Saturdays: 9am - noon Dec. 5: Winter Magic events - Ladysmith Dec. 11-13: Holiday Wine & Food Tasting - Winter Gifts & Gallery Dec. 12-23: 12 Days of Xmas Savings - Artisan's Outlet in Glen Flora