Northwest Region

Calendar

Feb. 4 Hayward – Crappie Ice Fishing Tournament

Feb. 4 Wanderoos – Ice Fishing Contest

Feb. 4 Cable – Ice Fishing Contest

Feb. 4 Balsam Lake – Winterfest

Feb. 10-11 Luck – Winter Carnival

Feb. 10-12 Rice Lake – Model Railroad Show

Feb. 11 Winter – Vintage Snowmobile Run

Feb. 11 Centuria – Ice Fishing Contest

Feb. 11 Hayward – Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie

Feb. 11 St. Croix Falls – Candlelight Ski

Feb. 16 Sarona – Nordic Snowshoe Hike

Feb. 17-18 Sarona – Long Lake Shoot Out (snowmobile drags)

Feb. 18 Ashland – Book Across the Bay

Feb. 18 Cable – Snowshoe Hike

Feb. 18 Drummond – Bar Stool Races

Feb. 18 Amery – Vintage Snowmobile Ride

Feb. 18 Clam Falls – Winter Carnival

Lightning-fast sleds on ice, and more at Chetek Winterfest

CHETEK – How fast can they go? That question will be asked more than once when the National Straightline Snowmobile Racing (NSSR) drivers fire up their sleds during the sanction radar runs at the Chetek Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 25. In 2020, one driver answered that question when he blistered the 1,000-foot track, setting a world record run of 194.38 m.p.h. Drivers this year will be eyeing to break that record.

Racing will take place on Lake Chetek in front of the beach. In addition to the sanctioned radar races, there will be a fun run track. Admission is $5 with kids 12 and younger getting in free. Spectator gates open at 8 a.m., racing begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be food and beverages on the ice (no carry-ins). Other activities include kids games, kids pro ice racing and kart races.

The Bikini Run fundraiser will take place at 1 p.m.; all proceeds will go to the Pink Ribbon Advocacy of Barron County. Prizes will be awarded for fastest time and top male and female fundraisers, who are crowned King & Queen of Winterfest.

Trophies, drawings, awards and more follow at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Cantina. Proceeds help with event expenses and support the Chetek Area Chamber of Commerce, the event sponsor. For a schedule of events, fundraising forms and complete information, visit chetekwinterfest.org.

Feb. 18 Osceola – Ice Fishing Contest

Feb. 18 Iron River – Sled Dog Races

Feb. 18 Springbrook – Ice Fishing Contest

Feb. 19 Clayton – Ice Fishing Contest

Feb. 19 Washburn – Bike Across the Bay

Feb. 23-26 Hayward & Cable – American Birkebeiner

Feb. 24-25 Chetek – Winterfest

March 3 Cable -- World’s Longest Weenie Roast

March 3 Bayfield – Winter Festival

March 11 Hayward – Fat Bike Birkie

March 11 Bayfield – Ashwabay Spring Carnival

March 11 Dresser – Troll Cup Race

April 8 Turtle Lake – Smelt Fry

April 8 Luck – Smelt Fry

April 15 Cushing – Spring Bash

April 15 Cable – Midwest Crane Count

April 29 Balsam Lake – Smelt Fry