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Hurley’s Festivale Italiano to feature Battle of the Bands Winner
“The Lowell Street Band”
The 12th Annual “Festivale Italiano” will be held Saturday, September 4, along Silver Street in downtown Hurley. Sponsored by the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce, the event includes a flea market and arts and crafts show from 11am -5pm, live music throughout the day and evening, food, games and fun for the whole family! An Italian Food menu will be featured from most of the chamber member businesses along and near Silver Street. Whether the business offers indoor or outdoor seating, or both, if they are offering an Italian Specialty at any time that day (morning, noon or night) their special will be included in the Festivale Italiano menu.
11am–5 pm Kid’s Games will be provided by the Iron County Parents Group & Mentors, with prizes sponsored by the Hurley Area Lioness and the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce. 11-4pm come enjoy Balloon animals and more by Happy Daze Balloon Twisting and Twinkz Exceptional Face Painting. At 4 pm , the annual Kids’ Spaghetti and Watermelon Eating Contests will take place, featuring spaghetti and watermelon donated and prepared by Bill Hall of the Iron Horse Saloon.
New this year! Join us in front of the Chamber Office for Wheel of Fortune. Spin for a chance to win a prize or some Hot CASH!
Join White Cross Pharmacy from 3:00 to ??? for a Minute to Win It Game.
6-8 - Hot Air Balloon Rides on the Iron Horse Trail Head (Weather Permitting) - Sponsored by Remax Action North. - Donations accepted - All proceeds will go to the Hurley K-12 Athletic Department.
Live music will be provided in the Associated Bank Grand Stand from 11am -2pm by “The Ranch Boys” and from 2-5pm by “Up North Connection” by Iron Horse Saloon.
5:00pm “Marty’s Goldenaires Senior Drum & Bugle Corp” will offer another stirring performance.
6-9 Battle of the Bands winner “ THE FAMOUS LOWELL STREET BAND” Come join in the fun with a Street Dance on Silver Street outdoors at the Bank. Featuring the music of The Beatles, Led Zepplin, Reo Speedwagon, Ides of March, Boston, Styx, The Monkees, Toto, Journey, Chicago, The Cars, Blues Brothers and more!
Festival Italiano Music Contributors are Dean Distributing / Budweiser
Co-Sponsors are: Alaska House, Bank Club, Binz Brothers, Bob Zell, Ero Nasi, Forslunds, Iron Nugget, Jerry’s Amoco, Liberty Bell Chalet, Mac’s Bar, McKevitt Patrick Funeral Home, Nora’s, Ozzies, Paul Sturgul, Rossi Wear, Spiders, Tacconelli’s, Giovanoni True Value
At 9pm , at the Hurley Chamber of Commerce, the Festivale Italiano 50/50 raffle drawing will take place. Tickets are available at the Hurley Chamber office and at local businesses where the 50/50 raffle poster is displayed. Tickets will also be sold throughout the day. Just look for the ticket sellers in the bright green 50/50 shirts. Proceeds go toward covering the entertainment and other general expenses of the event. The printing of the tickets was sponsored by Whitecross Pharmacy & BonShell Cafe of Hurley
There is still vendor space available for the festivale. For more information regarding booking a space or general event questions, feel free to contact the Hurley Chamber at 715-561-4334.
Upcoming Events
| Fri Sep 03 Fish Fry |
| Sat Sep 04 @11:00AM - Festival Italiano is Back! |
| Sun Sep 05 Chicken Special |
ATV
More than 200 miles of routes and trails take you deep into the heart of Iron County. Along the routes you will find a variety of friendly pit-stops offering food, beverages, gas and lodging. During the winter, ATV's are welcome on some designated Iron County snowmobile trails (call the Chamber or click on the "More Info" link to request an ATV Trail System map). For the ATV enthusiast, Iron County has the largest ATV Trail System in Wisconsin, with more than 200 miles of scenic trails that are open year around (though there is a brief period after the final snow melt until about mid May when the trails are closed by the Iron County Forestry Department for repairs), and two annual ATV Rally weekends (October and May).
Iron County ATV System map and additional info!
Take the ATV survey and help us to improve your ATV experience!
25th Annual Memorial Weekend ATV Rally
Join us for the 25th Annual Memorial Weekend ATV Rally!
May 27 - 31, 2010
Rally features a Poker Run,Collectable Event Bandanas Drawings - Food & Fun!
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GOING FOR THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
THE LARGEST ATV PARADE
Saturday, May 29th 11:00am
25th Annual Memorial Weekend ATV Rally
Every year thousands of ATV Riders come to Hurley for the Annual Memorial ATV Rally. Come and participate in the 25th Annual Memorial Rally Parade on Saturday, May 29th at 11:00am. For more info, contact visit www.atvparade.net
Pre-registration for the event is encouraged. For an $10.00 fee, those who pre-register for the event by May 5, 2010 will receive a Memorial Weekend Poker Run sheet, as well as an Official Limited Edition event bandanna and a free Iron County ATV map. Pre-registrants will also receive entry into a raffle drawing for free lodging in Iron County and lots of other great prizes! After the May 5, pre-registration deadline, the fee goes up to $12.
Registration will take place at both ends of Iron County. Northern registration will be from Thursday 12:00pm to 5:00 and 9:00am to 8:00pm on Friday and 9:00am to Noon on Saturday at the Hurley Chamber Office in downtown Hurley. Registration on the Southern end will run from Thursday Noon to 5:00pm 9:00am to 8:00pm Friday and 9:00am to Noon On Saturday at the Mercer Chamber Office in downtown Mercer.
The ATV parade will take place at 11:00am on Saturday in Hurley. Parade line-up is in the field by Cary Mine Convenience. Parade Line up starting at 7:00 am until the parade starts.
On Saturday, the Poker Run and registration will continue from 9:00am to noon, along with many other exciting events and activities throughout the county. Different businesses will be sponsoring a variety of activities, including breakfast, lunch & dinner specials and buffets, cookouts, live entertainment and more. Along with the events, the county features over 200 miles of routes and trails available with scenic areas including waterfalls, breathtaking views of Lake Superior, the Penokee Mountains and more. Check out information regarding the mudpit and activites at www.hurleyfiredepartment.com
On Sunday, the Poker Run concludes with the drawing of the Poker Hand. Upon completion of the Poker Run Sheet, the Poker Hand may be drawn at any time throughout the weekend, but must be drawn by 8:00pm on Sunday evening. Complete event details and registration forms are available at the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 866.340.4334 or Mercer Chamber of Commerce 715.476.2389. Or complete the registration form below and mail in with payment to the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce as indicated. One form must be printed, completed and SIGNED per individual registrant!
Schedule of events to be posted soon.
8th Annual Pumpkin Run ATV Rally
Iron County boasts the most extensive ATV trail system in the state of Wisconsin. Every thousands of ATV Riders come to Hurley for the Annual ATV Rally. The Hurley and Mercer Chambers are working together to organize the popular and rapidly growing Pumpkin Run ATV rally in the fall in Iron County! The Pumpkin Run has been a big success and organizers plan to reserve Columbus Weekend every year for the annual rally. For more info, contact the Hurley Area Chamber at 866.340.4334.
8th Annual Pumpkin Run ATV Rally October 7-11, 2010.
Pre-registration for the event is encouraged. For an $10.00 fee, those who pre-register for the event by September 18, 2010 will receive a Pumpkin Run Weekend Poker Run sheet, as well as an Official Limited Edition event bandana and a free Iron County ATV map. Pre-registrants will also receive entry into a raffle drawing for free lodging in Iron County and lots of other great prizes! After the September 17, pre-registration deadline, the fee goes up to $12.
The Rally kicks off on Thursday with registration for the weekend long Poker Run. Registration will take place at both ends of Iron County. Northern registration will be from Thursday 12:00pm to 5:00 and 9:00am to 8:00pm on Friday and 9:00am to Noon on Saturday at the Hurley Chamber Office in downtown Hurley. Registration on the Southern end will run from Thursday Noon to 5:00pm 9:00am to 8:00pm Friday and 9:00am to Noon On Saturday at the Mercer Chamber Office in downtown Mercer.
On Saturday, the Poker Run and registration will continue from 9:00am to noon, along with many other exciting events and activities throughout the county. Different businesses will be sponsoring a variety of activities, including breakfast, lunch & dinner specials and buffets, cookouts, live entertainment and more. Along with the events, the county features over 200 miles of routes and trails available with scenic areas including waterfalls, breathtaking views of Lake Superior, the Penokee Mountains and more.
On Saturday, the Poker Run concludes with the drawing of the Poker Hand. Upon completion of the Poker Run Sheet, the Poker Hand may be drawn at any time throughout the weekend, but must be drawn by 8:00pm on Saturday evening. Complete event details and registration forms are available at the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 866.340.4334 or Mercer Chamber of Commerce 715.476.2389. Or complete the registration form below and mail in with payment to the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce as indicated. One form must be printed, completed and SIGNED per individual registrant!
Schedule of events will be posted on Home Page when available.
