Newport Resort News

Newport Resort has partnered with Horseshoe Bay Golf Club to provide the resort’s guests with access to the otherwise-private 18-hole championship course. With any stay at Newport Resort, golfers may enjoy the Links-style layout for only $99 per golfer, including cart. While there, guests will also have access to the club’s dining facilities for lunch and dinner. This offer is good through October 2009.  This is your chance to experience the challenges of Horseshoe Bay Golf Club, which has been rated #7 in Wisconsin by Golf Digest Magazine!

Takes place August 14 - 16.  A country music band kicks off the Friday festivities.

Saturday activities begin with a chainsaw competition at 10:30 a.m. An antique tractor pull gets underway at noon and usually attracts 100 or more entries.

A polka band provides dance music on Saturday afternoon with a polka mass at 5:30 p.m. The day’s festivities conclude with a jam session that night.

Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., there is a kiddies’ tractor pull and games and a “Little Farmer” dress-up contest. A barefoot (no shoes) horse pull begins at 10:30 a.m. with about 10 teams participating. The Thresherman of the Year award is given out at this time.

An antique machinery parade begins at 1 p.m., and a bluegrass band provides entertainment throughout the afternoon.

At 3:30 p.m. one of the weekend’s most popular attractions gets under way — the mud pig wrestling competition. Teams of four people attempt to catch a pig and place it on top of a barrel in less than one minute.

 Good Luck to the Newport Resort Team lead by Captain Amanda Witalison!

Food and refreshments are served throughout the event, and a flea market draws many vendors.

CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK

First Day: 8/15/2009
Last Day: 8/15/2009
Location of event: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay

7:30-9:30pm. Back by popular demand! A beach grid makes part of the trail handicapped accessible. Stroll along with family, friends, or your sweetheart for this quiet one-mile walk. Enjoy the sounds as the dunes and beach awaken for the night. State Park vehicle sticker required. For information call: 920-823-2400 or email carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov.

NEWPORT RESORT Birch Creek Ambassador Jazz 1 Today at Harbor View Park 5:00 p.m. Harmonious Wail Performing at the Peg Egan Center - August 16th at 7:00 p.m.