Mercer's 6th ANNUAL LUPINE JUNEFEST ! 

Come and join us for the 6th ANNUAL LUPINE JUNEFEST at W. S. Carow Park on Saturday June 09, 2012 from 9 to 4, rain or shine. Celebrate the blooming of the Lupine wild flower in the beautiful northwoods of Wisconsin!

Select one of our BIKE TOURS; 10, 26, 28 or 50 miles and enjoy the rolling hills, lakes, rivers, forests, wildlife and miles of blooming Lupines throughout the southern part of Iron County, which includes the famous Turtle Flambeau Flowage. All rides travel on paved roads. SAG vehicle support, goodie bags with T-shirt and lunch coupon, food, water and comfort stops provided. Registration begins at 8:00 am, group start at 9:00am. 

We invite you to come in on Friday evening, June 08 to attend our Meet and Greet being held at Johnny's Bar and Grill, located downtown on highway 51, from 5 to 7 pm. Stay over with one of our lodging providers to begin enjoying your beautiful northwoods experience.

Find your special treasure at the ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW & FLEA MARKET. Relax with LUNCH and cool BEVERAGES while enjoying  the beautiful view overlooking Grand Portage Lake. Attend the CLASSIC CAR SHOW, listen to free MUSIC, bid at our SILENT AUCTION featuring local artists. Purchase your own LUPINESEEDS and PLANTS to grow at home.Take advantage of the INFORMATION and DEMONSTRATION booths and have a ton of fun at the other FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES!

Bring your cameras and submit your photos of Lupine flowers to the JUNEFEST PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. Registration forms are available only on the day of Junefest. Entries must be submitted by 3 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2012. Enter up to 3 photos. Fee: $10.00 per photo entry, $25.00 for 3 photos.   Prizes will be awarded!