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


www.bayfield.org

Bayfield is Ready to Bloom!

The 6th Annual Bayfield in Bloom runs May 16th through June 16th, featuring Larry Meiller from Wisconsin Public Radio

Bayfield, Wisconsin's 6th annual "Bayfield in Bloom" month-long spring celebration is set for May 16 through June 15, 2008. This year 30,000 daffodils will greet visitors as they enter Bayfield along with blooming wildflowers and apple & cherry blossoms throughout the orchards. Numerous activities are offered throughout the promotion, many focusing on gardening and the beauty of nature found in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

The kickoff event for this spring celebration features Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio's gardening show host broadcasting "Garden Talk" live at the Bayfield Pavilion on Friday, May 16th. Joining Larry will be a number of gardening experts who can answer questions and share their skills. Garden Talk will broadcast 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM with an "Ask the Experts" session before and after the broadcast (9:30-11am and noon to 1:30pm).

• Saturday, May 17th, 27th Annual Apple Blossom Run, Benefit for the Bayfield Carnegie Library, 9am 2 mile fun run; 9:30am 10K walk/run, (715) 779-3953, application can be downloaded at www.bayfield.org
• May 1-26, 2008Hauser's Superior View Farm "Red Barn Sale," field dug perennials, annuals, bedding plants, shrubs & fruit trees, 9am -5pm
• Saturday, May 24th, Bayfield Country Garden & Orchard Tours, 10am-3pm, pick up map at Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
• Saturday, June 7th, Bayfield City Garden Tour, 10am-3pm, pick up map at Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
• Sunday, June 8th, Madeline Island Ferry Line, Free Passenger Day, free admission to the Big Bay State Park, and the Madeline Island Historical Museum
• Sunday, June 15th, "Blessing of the Fleet" Free musical performance by the Sons of the Voyageurs at Memorial Park gazebo followed by ecumenical service and ceremony at Bayfield City Harbor

For a full list of events or more information on Bayfield in Bloom, please visit www.bayfield.org or call 800-447-4094.

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