Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau
42 South Broad Street
P.O. Box 138
Bayfield, WI 54814


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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Erin Johnson
Phone: (800) 447-4094
Email: erin@bayfield.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2011

 

Celebrate spring with WPR broadcast in Bayfield

Exceptional line-up features Larry Meiller & Jean Feraca

Larry Meiller in the daffodilsThis year's Bayfield in Bloom events will start off in style with two live Wisconsin Public Radio show broadcasts on Friday, May 13th, beginning at 11:00am. Join the studio audience as WPR brings their popular radio personalities to the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, including Larry Meiller and his "Garden Talk" show, and Jean Feraca with "Here on Earth."

In addition to this fantastic Wisconsin Public Radio lineup, visitors will enjoy a "Bayfield in Bloom Garden Expo" from 9:30am - 11:00am and 12:30pm - 1:00pm at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and speak with local horticultural experts, win spring-themed door prizes, and choose from a variety of local garden-themed products available for purchase. Friday's activities are free and open to the public.

The 9th Annual Bayfield in Bloom is set for May 13th through June 12th, 2011. Visitors will admire over 54,000 blooming daffodils, a vibrant mosaic of roadside lupine, and rolling orchards of apple blossoms bursting into rosy color during Bayfield's month-long celebration of spring. Numerous activities are offered during this time, many focusing on gardening and outdoor adventure, amongst the beautiful scenery of the Chequamegon Bay.

Apple blossoms at Blue Vista Ongoing events throughout Bayfield in Bloom include perennial plant sales at Hauser's Superior View Farm and Blue Vista Farm, Madeline Island Ferry trips, cruises of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Bayfield Heritage Walking Tours. Those visiting Bayfield will also enjoy the 30th Annual Apple Blossom Run on Saturday, May 21st, Bayfield Garden Tours on Saturday, June 4th, and the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony, honoring the rich maritime heritage of the Bayfield area, on Sunday, June 12th. For a full list of activities please visit the Bayfield in Bloom event page or call (800) 447-4094.

 

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