Memorial Day Commemorations and Events
Compiled by Northwoods News Staff
This coming Memorial Day weekend, communities across the Northwoods will hold commemorations to recognize the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The Office of Veterans Affairs and Operation We Are Here offer resources about the history of Memorial Day and suggestions for how to best honor the fallen.
As you prepare for the holiday weekend, check out these planning tips and checklists for your outdoor party. For the DIY enthusiast in your family, here are some do-it-yourself lawn games for get-togethers that will help entertain your crew.
Shop local and consider getting your meat and fixings from one of our local butcher shops:
Bessey’s Meat Market
1102 South Oneida Avenue, Rhinelander, WI 54501
https://www.besseysmeatmarket.com
Hewitt’s Meat Shoppe
1208 North 4th Street, Tomahawk, WI 54487
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057680220039
Lake Tomahawk Meat Market
7259 Bradley Street, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Tomahawk-Meat-Market-1471182593106710
Prime Choice Meat Market
1144 Hwy 45 South, Eagle River, WI 54521
http://www.prime-choicemeats.com
T.J’s Butcher Block
8762 US-51, Minocqua, WI 54548
https://www.facebook.com/TJS-Butcher-BLOCK-389971734428546
Trig’s Smokehouse
1607 North Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
https://www.trigssmokehouse.com
Below is a list of the many local events you can explore, ranging from pancake breakfasts to a boat and car show.
No matter how you decide to celebrate Memorial Day, we encourage you to be safe, have fun and honor the legacy of the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
EVENTS:
Boulder Junction
Town Wide Garage Sale
May 26 through May 28, 2023
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Maps available in print and online.
https://boulderjct.org/events/town-wide-garage-sale/
Lion’s Club 36th Annual Chicken and Pork Steak Dinner
May 27, 2023
Delicious pork steak and chicken dinner served at the Community Center.
4:00 to 7:00 pm or until sold out.
https://boulderjct.org/events/boulder-junction-lions-club-annual-chicken-pork-steak-dinner/
WinMan Trails Kick-Off to Summer
May 27th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - and -
May 28th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join WinMan Trails for a fun-filled weekend and help celebrate the start of Summer over Memorial Day weekend! Live music, amazing raffles, food, beverages, guided rides and hikes and so much more!
https://boulderjct.org/events/winman-trails-kick-off-to-summer/
Memorial Day Service
Veterans Memorial Triangle
May 29, 2023
11:00 am to Noon
Held at the Veterans Memorial Triangle in Boulder Junction at 11:00 am then to the Pines Cemetery, West on Hwy K.
https://boulderjct.org/events/memorial-day-service/
Conover
Chain Skimmers Memorial Day Weekend Show
Lake Pleasant
May 27, 2023
5:00 pm
Chain Skimmers water skiers will perform tricks, jumps, flips and more.
https://www.conover.org/events/
Conover Sno-Buddies Trail Fundraiser
Greenhill’s Log Cabin
May 28, 2023
3:00 to 7:00 pm
Enjoy a prime rib sandwich or broasted chicken with sides. 50/50 raffles, food, fun and more.
https://www.conover.org/events/
Eagle River
Memorial Day Craft Show and Sale
Downtown Eagle River
May 28, 2023
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Arts and crafts show and sidewalk sales. Food and live music.
https://eagleriver.org/events/memorial-day-arts-and-crafts-show-and-sidewalk-sales/
Harshaw
Veterans Ceremony
Union Grove Cemetery
4521 Lakewood Road
May 27, 2023
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Honor America’s past military and bring the entire family out to this action-packed ceremony. Watch the firing of the cannons, flyovers and more to create an incredibly memorable and educational experience.
https://www.veteransceremony.org/https://www.veteransceremony.org/
Memorial Day Ceremony
Northwoods National Cemetery
4520 Lakewood Road
May 29, 2023
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Recognize the sacrifice of our military this Memorial Day and gather to honor our fallen.
https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/56156/
Hiles
Memorial Day Service
Main Street
May 29, 2023
https://www.visitforestcounty.com/event/hiles-memorial-day-service/
Laona
Ribbon Cutting
Veteran’s Memorial Park
May 29, 2023
2:00 to 5:00 pm
https://www.visitforestcounty.com/event/veterans-memorial-park-laona-ribbon-cutting/
Manitowish Waters
Scholl Community Indoor Rummage Sale
13141 Old W Road, Winchester, WI 54557
May 27, 2023
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
https://manitowishwaters.org/event/indoor-rummage-sale/?instance_id=9552
Wheels, Wings and Watercraft Show
Manitowish Waters Community Center
5733 Airport Road, Manitowish Waters
May 27, 2023
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
This event features airplanes on display alongside the classic cars and trucks, vintage boats and motorcycles.
https://manitowishwaters.org/wheels-wings-watercraft-show/
Manitowish Waters Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Manitowish Waters Community Center
May 28, 2023
8:00 to 11:00 am
Devour delicious pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Cost is $10 and proceeds support North Lakeland Bucks Hockey. Kids 10 years and under and adults 75 years and older eat free!
https://manitowishwaters.org/event/manitowish-waters-lions-club-pancake-breakfast/?instance_id=9527
Mercer
French Toast Breakfast
Mercer School Cafeteria
May 27, 2023
7:30 to 11:00 am
The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 424 is holding a French Toast Breakfast. Enjoy deluxe French toast, traditional French toast, sausage, coffee, tea, juice and water.
Cost: $7.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door (children 6 and under eat free). Proceeds from the event are used for scholarships.
https://mercercc.com/event/french-toast-breakfast/
Pancake Breakfast
Senior Center
May 28, 2023
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Open to everyone, adult entry is $10, children under five eat for free.
https://www.mercerseniorcenter.com/events/pancake-breakfast-fundraiser-2/
Memorial Day Ceremony
Mercer Cemetery
May 29, 2023
8:00 am
https://mercercc.com/event/memorial-day-ceremony-mercer-cemetery/
Mole Lake
Drumming and Ceremony
Mole Lake Cemetery
May 28, 2023
11:00 am to Noon
Please bring a dish to pass. Lunch will be at the Conference Center after Taps is played.
https://sokaogonchippewa.com/event/memorial-day-drumming-and-ceremony/
Minocqua
Pancake Breakfast
Minocqua Fire Station II
May 27, 2023
8:00 to 11:00 am
Breakfast includes eggs, sausage and pancakes. Carry-out orders are welcome.
https://www.minocqua.org/event/pancake-breakfast/38561/
Presque Isle
A Night of Comedy Flashbacks
Presque Isle Community Center
May 26 and May 27, 2023
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Denim and Dessert Readers Theatre presents an unforgettable comedy revue, featuring sketches from the Hollywood Squares, Abbott and Costello, Mae West, Bob and Ray and the Clipper Caper Company. Admission is free, first come best seats, with doors opening at 6:15 pm with a cash beverage bar.
https://presqueisle.com/event/denim-dessert-theatre-comedy-revue/?instance_id=8669
Rhinelander
Memorial Day Weekend Bash
H2H Public House and Resort
3924 Highway 47, Rhinelander
May 27, 2023
5:00 pm
Live music and BBQ.
https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200024491790131
Sayner
Community-Wide Rummage Sale
May 27, 2023
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sayner-Star Lake Chamber of Commerce
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St. Germain
Classic Sled Round Up
St. Germain Community Park
May 27, 2023 beginning at 3:00 pm
May 28, 2023 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
This event will feature vintage snowmobile displays and one of the best swap meets in the Midwest. Cookout at 3:00 pm on Saturday.
https://st-germain.com/event/classic-sled-round-up/
Tomahawk
Memorial Weekend Racing
Tomahawk Speedway
7:00 to 11:00 pm
Second week of the 2023 season, featuring 300, 600, 4Bangers, WISSOTA Pure Stocks, WISSOTA Street Stocks, B-Mods and USRA Late Models.
https://www.facebook.com/events/tomahawk-speedway/memorial-weekend-racing/1571538219925431/
Main Street Memories Car Show
Main Street
May 28, 2023
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Registration begins at 7:00 am. This rain or shine event hosts music, food, shopping, family entertainment, and more! Four blocks of the historic main street on West Wisconsin Avenue will be closed off to showcase up to 300 show cars from all around the greater Northwoods and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1150501805626881
Three Lakes
6th Anniversary Party and Summer Kick-Off
Pike’s Pine Isle Lodge
1261 Pine Isle Road, Three Lakes
May 28, 2023
1:00 to 7:00 pm
Celebrate their 6th Anniversary with music from Dave Perron and Bogfoot and $1 burgers and dogs.
https://www.pineislethreelakes.com/events/6th-anniversary-party-and-summer-kick-off