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2019 EVENT DATES & INFO

 

JANUARY

26TH     SOUP & CHILI COOK OFF

Make a donation and taste delicious samples of soup and chili and place your vote for the best chef. Proceeds benefit the Conover snowmobile trail system
TIME: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Dublin Sports Bar & Grill | 4394 Twin Overlook | Conover
CONTACT: Conover Sno-Buddies | www.conoversnobuddies.com

26TH BLIZZARD BASH
Firefighter “BOB OFF” competition in North Twin Lake as they battle the clock in their cold water rescue gear.  Hot chocolate bar & bonfire on the lake front. Memorial lanterns launched at dark.  Firefighter’s auction.  Chili contest & judging.  Free hot dogs for kids.  Proceeds support area Fire & EMS Departments.
TIME:  2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Great Escape | 2510 Hwy 17 | Phelps

 

FEBRUARY

 

2nd      ICE FISHING CLASSIC – Cancelled

2nd CORNHOLE TOURNEY
Play begins at Noon.  $25.00 per person donation.  Food & beverages available.  Proceeds support area Fire & EMS Departments. There is no pre-registration.  Registration will be at the door on Saturday, February 2nd.
TIME:  Noon
LOCATION:  Conover Community Center | 4665 Hwy K East | Conover
9th FLAP JACK BLAST
Enjoy a delicious breakfast.  Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, breakfast pastries, and beverage.  Proceeds support area Fire & EMS Departments
TICKETS: Advance tickets purchased by February 8th at Land O’ Lakes, Conover, or Phelps Chamber of Commerce | $8 adults  $5 kids (10 & under)
Tickets at the door | $10 adults $5 kids (10 & under)
TIME:  7:00 am to Noon
LOCATION: Gateway Lodge | 4103 County Hwy B | Land O’ Lakes
CONTACT: Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce | 715-547-3432 | landolakes-wi.org | infolandolakes@gmail.com

10th     WINTER FROLIC

Come join us for some sledding fun at the 60thAnnual Winter Frolic.  The Conover Sno-Buddies Snowmobile Club will be giving the kids rides up the hill in a sleigh. Sledding races at 1:00pm.  Food and beverages- Heated indoor shelter.  Fun for the whole family!
TIME: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
LOCATION:  Conover Town Park | 4689 Park Circle| Conover
CONTACT:  Conover Lions Club |Lenny & Kathy Johnson | 715-477-0575

16th     25thANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN JERK OFF

Jerky- making competition.  Come join us and sample the entries.   All proceeds go to Warm the Children
TIME:  5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
LOCATION:  Club 45 Bar & Grill | 4800 Old 45 Rd | Conover
CONTACT:  Kathy Johnson | 715-477-0575

16th     NORTHWOODS BLIZZARD BLAST

Winter fun for everyone!  Snowshoe baseball, horse drawn sleigh rides, recliner races, snow sculpting competition, ice bowling, pony rides, dog sled dash, youth archery and snowboard/snowshoe demos.  Plus we will have an artisan bazaar, warming fires on site, and food and beverages.  Proceeds benefit area Fire & EMS departments.
TIME:  10:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION:  Conover Town Park | 4679 Park Circle | Conover
CONTACT:  www.blizzard-blast.com| northwoodsblizzardblast@gmail.com

MARCH

3rd       KIDS FISHEREE

Ice fishing fun for kids of all ages.  Holes will be pre drilled and bait provided. Poles available if needed. Trophies for biggest crappie, bluegill, and perch.  The largest fish of the day (crappie, blue gill or perch only) will be mounted by Lax Taxidermy.  Serving free hot dogs and hot cocoa for the kids.
TIME:  11:00 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION:  Club 45 Bar & Grill| Denton Lake| 4800 Old 45 Rd | Conover
CONTACT:  Conover Lions Club |Lenny & Kathy Johnson | 715-477-0575

17TH     CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER

Come join us on St Patrick’s Day and enjoy a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner.  Proceeds benefit the Conover snowmobile trail system.
TIME:  4:30 pm
LOCATION:  Club 45 Bar & Grill | 4800 Old 45 Rd | Conover
CONTACT: Conover Sno-Buddies | www.conoversnobuddies.com

 

MAY

 

18TH     NORTHWOODS DOUBLES THROWDOWN

18 hole Disc Golf Tournament.  Tournament benefits the Callie Rohr Foundation, Inc., funding research for pediatric brain cancer.  $25 entry fee includes lunch.
TIME:  8:00 am registration
LOCATION:  Rohr’s Wilderness Tours | 5230 Razorback Road | Conover
CONTACT: Jeff & Marcia Rohr | 715-547-3639 | 715-617-1593 | 715-617-1870 

25TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHOW

 Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  5:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

 

JUNE

 

11TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

First show of the season.  Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION: Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

13TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

15TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

16TH     TAKE A KID FISHING

Free fishing for kids.  Each registrant has a chance to catch trout which will be cleaned, bagged and ready to take home.  There will be food, raffles, prizes and the largest trout will be mounted by Lax Taxidermy.
TIME:  11:00 am– 3:00 pm
VENUE/LOCATION:  Lake Itsy Bitsy | Conover Town Park |4689 Park Circle | Conover
CONTACT:  Conover Lions Club |Lenny & Kathy Johnson | 715-477-0575

18TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573 

20TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573 

22ND     CALLIE ROHR MEMORIAL CANOE & KAYAK RACE

14-mile one-day canoe and kayak race on the historic Headwaters of the Wisconsin River. Benefits the Callie Rohr Foundation, Inc., funding research for pediatric brain cancer.

TIME:  Breakfast at 8:00 am  Race at 10:00 am

LOCATION:  Rohr’s Wilderness Tours | 5230 Razorback Road | Conover

CONTACT:  Jeff & Marcia Rohr | 715-547-3639 | 715-617-1593 | 715-617-1870

22ND     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

25TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

27TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

29TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

30TH     TASTE OF CONOVER 

Come sample delicious specialty foods from our area businesses.  Great food, live music, and games for the children.
TIME:  11:00 am – 3:00 pm
VENUE/LOCATION:  Conover Town Park | 4689 Park Circle| Conover
CONTACT: Conover Chamber of Commerce | 715-479-4928 | www.conover.org|conover.org@gmail.com

 

JULY

 

2ND       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

 

4TH       INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & PICINIC IN THE PARK 

Come enjoy the parade and then head to the Conover Town Park for the picnic.  Enjoy food, refreshments, music, kid games with prizes, bounce house, and dunk tank. Fun for the whole family.
TIME:  1:00 pm PARADE          1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PICNIC
LOCATION:
PARADE:  Town Road | Conover        PICNIC:  Conover Town Park | 4689 Park Circle | Conover
CONTACT:
PARADE:  Conover Chamber of Commerce | 715-479-4928 | www.conover.org| conover.org@gmail.com
PICNIC:  Conover Lions Club | Lenny & Kathy Johnson | 715-477-0575

4TH       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

6TH       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

7th        PANCAKE BREAKFAST

All you can eat pancakes and sausage with beverages.  Door prizes and 50/50 raffles.
Proceeds benefit Conover Fire Department and EMS.
TIME:  8:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION:  Conover Community Center | 4665 Hwy K East | Conover
CONTACT:  Conover Fire Department & EMS | 715-477-2036

9TH       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

11TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

12TH     GRACEFUL WAKES ADAPTIVE WATER SKI CLINIC

Graceful Wakes and the Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team will be hosting a free adaptive water ski clinic.  The clinic is open to children and adults with disabilities (ages 6 and up).  On-site registration begins at 9:00 am and skiing will continue until 3:00 pm. Lunch, tubing, and pontoon rides will also be provided.  Space is limited so pre-register now
TIME:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  grace@gracefulwakes.com

13TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

16TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

17TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

A special Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show at Wild Eagle Lodge.  The public is welcome.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Wild Eagle Lodge | 4443 Chain O Lakes Rd | Eagle River
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

20th    DON GILLUM MEMORIAL BIKE/HIKE

Participants can enjoy a bike ride or a walk on the Conover-Phelps Trail and join together in honoring the memory of Don Gillum, a valued Great Headwaters Trail volunteer and well-respected member of the Northwoods community.
TIME:  8:00 am – 1:30 pm
LOCATION:  Conover Town Park | 4679 Park Circle | Conover
CONTACT:  Great Headwaters Trails Foundation | 715-617-0080 | ghtrails.org | ghtrails@gmail.com

23RD     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

25TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

27TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

30TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

AUGUST

1ST       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

6TH       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-85733

8TH       CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

10TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

13TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

15TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

17TH     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Last show of the regular season.  Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  7:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

31ST     CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW

Special Labor Day weekend show.  Watch skilled water skiers perform awesome tricks, jumps, flips and other amazing stunts.
TIME:  5:00 pm
LOCATION:  Lake Pleasant | 5280 Hwy 45 North | Conover
CONTACT:  Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team | 715-891-8573

 

SEPTEMBER

 

8TH       NORTHWOODS THROWDOWN

18 hole Disc Golf Tournament.  Tournament benefits the Callie Rohr Foundation, Inc., funding research for pediatric brain cancer.  $25 entry fee includes lunch.
TIME:  8:00 AM registration
LOCATION:  Rohr’s Wilderness Tours | 5230 Razorback Road | Conover
CONTACT: Jeff & Marcia Rohr | 715-547-3639 | 715-617-1593 | 715-617-1870

14th    SEPTIMBER RIDE

Join us for a fun scenic ride through Eagle River to Three Lakes on the beautiful Three Eagle Trail or for a picturesque 50K loop road ride through eastern Vilas County from Eagle River towards Conover and back.  These rides will both start and finish at the Tribute Brewing Company.  All riders are encouraged to return to the Tribute Brewing Company at the end of the day for the brat picnic with all the fixings and many door prizes.  Proceeds from this ride will support the Great Headwaters Trails Foundation in the development of bike trails for eastern Vilas County.
TIME:  8:00 am – 2:00 pm
LOCATION:  Tribute Brewing Company | 1106 N Bluebird Rd | Eagle River
CONTACT:  Great Headwaters Trails Foundation | 715-617-0080 | ghtrails.org | ghtrails@gmail.com

 

OCTOBER

31st      HALLOWEEN PARTY

Children’s games and prizes.  Costume judging.
TIME:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LOCATION:  Conover Community Center | 4665 Hwy K East | Conover
CONTACT:  Conover Lions Club | Lenny & Kathy Johnson | 715-477-0575

 

 

Please call or write with any questions or comments

Telephone: (715) 479-4928
Toll-Free: (866) 394-4FUN • (866) 394-4386
Conover Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 32, Conover, WI 54519
Email: conover.org@gmail.com