welcome to
bayfield
Wisconsin
Named one of the "The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023" by Conde Nast Traveler, Bayfield is the perfect getaway for those looking to experience the magic of Lake Superior. Known as the "Gateway to the Apostle Islands," there is no shortage of adventures. In 2023, Bayfield was voted among the 10 Best Coastal Small Towns and Best Midwestern Small Towns in 2023 by USA Today Top 10Best Readers' Choice. Bayfield is also Wisconsin’s Smallest City and the Berry Capital of Wisconsin. Underneath all the titles and accolades, Bayfield is a strikingly beautiful small city on the shores of Lake Superior. Plan your adventure and see what Bayfield and the Apostle Islands have in store for you.
Upcoming Events
Big Top's Open Mic Nights at The Backstage
- Nov 06, 2024
- The Backstage
Sit n' Knit
- Nov 06, 2024
- Brownstone Centre
First Thursday Music + Dinner with Steve Norwick
- Nov 07, 2024
- St. James Social
Rabbett Strickland Exhibit
- Nov 09, 2024
- Rabbit, Bird, & Bear: Fine Art and Gifts
Sunday worship
- Nov 10, 2024
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship in Historic Chapel
- Nov 10, 2024
- Christ Church, The Episcopal Church of Chequamegon Bay
Sunday Worship Service
- Nov 10, 2024
- Bayfield Presbyterian Church
40th Annual Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball Dinner
- Nov 16, 2024
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
Holiday Open Haus
- Nov 16, 2024
- Benoit Cheese Haus
Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony
- Nov 20, 2024
- Bayfield Heritage Association
there is something
in every season
Shopping
Shop Bayfield’s galleries or retail shops along historic Rittenhouse Avenue. You can still…
Restaurants
For a small town, Bayfield sure is big on places to eat. From fine dining and haute cuisine to cozy…
Winter Activities
Ski, snowshoe, hike or try out a fat tire bike – Bayfield has something for everyone during the winter months.
Bayfield In Bloom
Admire over 50,000 blooming daffodils, a vibrant mosaic of roadside lupine & rolling orchards of…
Mainland Sea Caves
The mainland sea caves of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, which are the same caves that…
Hiking & Trails
The Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks of Lake Superior and sandstone formations.
Boating & Sailing
Lake Superior provides a vast playground for sailors and you could be one of them! You are truly the…
Concerts By The Lake
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake take place every Tuesday and Thursday, starting on June 21…
Fall Color Report
Take a drive up Highway 13 which is now a National Scenic Byway to view changing of the seasons!
Bayfield Apple Festival
It’s the best time of year for those seeking autumn beauty and fall festivals, it’s Bayfield Apple Festival time! The Bayfield Chamber & Visitors Bureau and its…
Bayfield in Bloom
Admire over 50,000 blooming daffodils, a vibran mosaic of roadside lupine & rolling orchards of apple blossoms bursting into rosy color during our month-long celebration of spring.
Concerts by the Lake
Every Tuesday and Thursday from June - August Join us at Memorial Park for a night of local music and entertainment.
Art Escape
From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for the second-ever “Art Escape,” a nine-day celebration of all things art across Bayfield County…
Festival of the Arts
This juried fine arts show is held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior in downtown Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glassworks, wood carvings, photography, and…
Apple Festival
Take a ride around Bayfield’s Fruit Loop and peruse more than a dozen apple and berry orchards. Downtown Bayfield has more than 60 food and craft vendors. Enjoy live music venues at Memorial Park and Big Top Chautauqua’s Blue Canvas…
Hometown Holidays
Shop local in Downtown Bayfield for the holidays and enjoy a number of festivities celebrating the holiday season.