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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 |
Mountain Biking
Beyong the many country back roads through the forests, along Lake Superior, and near our waterfalls, the Pines and Mines Mountain Bike Trail System offers 300 miles of marked and mapped mountain biking opportunities. This trail system runs through the abundant public lands of Iron County and the nearby Ottawa National Forest. Trails incorporate many of the county's historic transportation, mining and lumbering sites, as well as plenty of forests, lakes and waterfalls.
For a free map of Iron County's Mountain Bike Trails click here.
Kayaking
Kayak and canoe route abound on the lakes and rivers of our north woods paradise. Some of the examples of what you can experience includes:
For the Expert
The Montreal River is one of those rare rivers that flow northward. For hundreds of years it was known to the Chippewa as "Kawasiji-wangsepi" or White Falls River. The final miles of this river - in the spring time when water is particularly high as our bountiful snow melts - is truly an epic adventure. During the spring this river that forms a border between Wisconsin and Michigan offers you thrilling white water through the Montreal River Canyon running for about three miles between the base of Saxon Falls and the top of the dam just before Superior Falls. This is a deep and beautiful canyon, but once you start you are committed. At levels above 2.5' the rapids become continuous, rescue difficult, eddies few and far between. In many places hiking out is impossible.
For All Skill Levels
Wisconsin's "north coast" along the southern shores of mighty Lake Superior offers the kayak and canoe enthusiast a chance to step back in time. As far back as 1650, Native Americans would paddle from their settlement on Madeline Island to the mouth of the Montreal River in large lake canoes. From there they would follow the Flambeau Trail south. Paddling along the shores will give you a variety of coastal views, from gentle sandy beaches to steep, red clay cliffs. Along the shoreline you can find agates. Stick close to shore on Lake Superior as bad weather is known to come up quickly and Lake Superior can become extremely rough with waves more than 10 feet high. Beginners should not venture out very far alone.
Intermediate Rating
The Turtle River Trail from North Turtle Lake to Lake of the Falls County Park offers you 27 miles with many put-in and take-out possibilities.
Kayak Adventures
Whether you want to explore Lake Superior and her shoreline or some of the exciting whitewater in the Montreal River Canyon, trained guides can outfit you and take you where few have gone before. Check them out at:
Nordic Skiing
Cross country ski trails in the Hurley area offer you a variety of outdoor experiences and skill levels to truly enjoy the natural beauty of the north woods. Among the Nordic ski centers in the area, you will discover:
The Montreal Trails with 15 km that pass by remnants of the Montreal Mining operation and give you a variety of options to ski the right distance and difficulty for your ability.
For the ultimate in scenic beauty and challenging skiing, the Uller Trail with its 30 km and Krankala Spur with an additional 5 km surpass all others. The trail winds through the Penokee Range to Montreal, with shorter spurs that offer you great scenery without the distance.
The Cedar Trail in Gurney follows ravines and plateaus to Lake Superior - watch out for the deer.
In neighboring Ironwood, the ABR cross country ski trails offer you another 40 km of x-country options along the Michigan side of the Montreal River.
The 7th Annual Stormy Kromer Pursuit
The 7th Annual Stormy Kromer Pursuit is set for January 2 & 3, 2009, on the Montreal trail system (Saturday) and the Mecca trail system in Mercer (Sunday). Early Bird Registration ends December 18th. Only those registered by that date will receive their hats on race day. This is a true pursuit event designed to use both striding and skating techniques. For more event information and an on-line registration form, just click on the link below:
