Lupine Junefest
W.S. Carow Park County Highway J, MercerRide 10, 28, or 50 miles on paved roads by lakes and rivers, through miles of blooming Lupines, or take a shorter out-and-back ride on Mercer’s new paved bike trail, and enjoy the Mercer Bird Festival featuring demonstrations, educational booths and guided bird hikes. $45 per person or $85 for a family of four includes a T-shirt, goodie bag, snacks, and lunch ticket. Contact: Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce, 715-476-2389 or www.lupinejunefest.org
Solstice Festival
Rest Lake Park Hwy W, Manitowish WatersRide and Explore the Northwoods of Wisconsin. On Friday – a free Kick-Off Sunset Ride. On Saturday – Scenic Road Rides (100, 50, & 29 miles) with well-spaced rest stops with biker friendly food OR a Fun Ride on Beautiful Paved Trails with Adventure Stops along the way for riders of all ages and experience levels. Road ride – $40 per rider. Fun Ride – $10 each or $30 for a group of friends or family (up to 4). Contact: Manitowish Waters Chamber, 715-543-8488 or www.solsticefestival.us
CANCELLED-Mid-Summer Night Ride
Old School Park 8755 Lake St, SaynerJoin in on the fun of Northern Wisconsin’s only 2-wheeled Ice Cream Crawl. This 5-mile or 25-mile family-friendly event and registration will begin at the Old School Park in downtown Sayner. The 25-mile ride will follow the Heart of Vilas Bike Trail between Cathy’s Ice Cream in St. Germain, and The Corner Store in Sayner. The 5-mile ride will follow the Heart of Vilas Bike trail between The Old School Park in downtown Sayner and The Corner Store in Sayner. Participants will partake in ice cream on both ends of their ride with musical entertainment to add to the fun at both stops. The 25-mile entry fee is $40 ($35 if registered before July 15th), and the 5-mile ride entry fee is $30.00 ($25 if registered before July 15th). This event is created to raise money to provide nutritional support for school-aged children from food insecure homes within the Northland Pines School District. Contact: Perry Pokrandt, 715-410-8167 or www.FeedOurRuralKids.org