Solstice Festival

08/13/2026

If you are at the Manitowish Waters market on Thursday stop by our tent and pickup some Solstice merchandise. We have sweat wicking shirts, and sweat wicking antimicrobial socks along with many other items to help you enjoy our outdoors.

08/13/2026

It looks like a beautiful day to come out to the Manitowish Waters Market. Get your fill of fruits, vegetables, meat, cheeses, honey, arts, crafts and loads of treasures. While you are shopping stop by the Lion's tents to enjoy some amazing grilled food, walking tacos, and the very popular baked goods from our Sunshine commitee.

08/13/2026

One of our great sponsors is beginning another year of Cranberry Bog tours. It's a great way to explore a little more of Manitowish Waters and learn about our states fruit.

Cranberry marsh tours are starting this week at Cranberry Square Market.

See the cranberries as they continue to grow and ripen, take in the beautiful scenery, and learn more about Wisconsin's cranberry industry.

Planning a fall visit to Manitowish Waters? Be sure to add a cranberry marsh tour to your itinerary!

📍 Cranberry Square Farm Market
📅 Tours begin at 10am every Friday through mid-October

07/28/2026

If you are in the area and looking for a fun day on the water, sign up for the annual Pontoon Poker Run to support Little Forest School. The Little Forest School is a charity near and dear to our hearts as it helps easy the worry and burden on so many families in our community with young children. Sign up and support a good cause and attend either by boat or by car.

07/24/2026

Another example of how your support of the Solstice Festival helps our community. Thank you

We are so grateful for the opportunity from the 545 Foundation (Manitowish Waters Alliance Foundation) to raise some funds at the Solstice Festival last month! They even MATCHED what we raised for a total of roughly $1,200! We are truly thankful!

07/15/2026

One of our sponsors is the Mercer Bikefest. If you enjoyed biking at the Solstice Festival sign up and give this great cause a try. When their vision becomes a reality maybe we will add a new Mercer loop to our event.

Please consider supporting the Mercer Bike Trails, every donation, no matter how large or how small, you make a difference. Build safe and healthy biking in the north woods.

Mercer Bike Fest and Loon Ride on August 1, 2026

The event supports ICORE’s fund raising efforts to expand the current Mercer bike trail from Carow Park along Hwy J to WinMan Trails. The extension will create a 26 mile loop between Mercer and Manitowish Waters as a continuation of Heart of Vilas trail system. ICORE is a 501c3 non-profit organization: a group committed to promote and develop silent sport opportunities in Iron County.

Donate through the ICORE website: https://ironcountyoutdoors.org/make-a-donation/

Or send your donation check to ICORE. O.O. Box 202, Hurley WI, 54534

07/15/2026

Rivers River’s Edge Adventure Company is a long time sponsor with so many ways to enjoy your outdoor adventure. Stop in and see them.

So…check whatever weather app you trust and then make a plan to float the mellow Manitowish, cause literally the best place to be is on the river in a tube with your cooler in tow. That’s right, your cooler can have a tube too. We’re inclusive like that.

What are you waiting for? Get your friends and reserve online or call to make your float plan.

07/15/2026

A fun filled week ahead in Manitowish Waters. Tomorrow morning stop over at the Manitowish Waters Community Church for their annual Fleazar. Lot's of treasures to be found.

on Thursday we have the Lion's weekly market along with the amazing pork chop dinner at the Lion's pavilion.

06/25/2026

Another Solstice Festival in the books. Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, and riders for a fun filled day.