Bark Point Ventures

10/01/2026

🍎🍷 Apples may be headlining, but they’re sharing the stage.

October 2–4 brings a full weekend of South Shore goodness: Bayfield Apple Festival, local art in Washburn, dirt-track racing near Ashland, live music, an ATV scavenger hunt in Iron River, and the final Port Wing Saturday Market of the season.

And in Herbster? Rupert refuses to let one fruit hog the spotlight. 🐾 Join Wags and W**e for **“Fruits of Our Labor”** on Saturday, October 3, noon–4 PM—an afternoon of w**es and spirits showing off their fruitier side. Drop in anytime. No reservation required.

Round out Sunday with Bayfield’s Apple Festival Grand Parade at 2 PM—or find a quiet beach and give your apple-shopping feet a break.

Find the full lineup, times, and organizer links here:
https://buff.ly/hbqhvyf

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09/18/2026

**SO… WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?** 🗓️🌊

Quite a bit, actually.

Every week, we’re doing the internet spelunking so you don’t have to, rounding up interesting things happening around **Port Wing, Herbster, Cornucopia, Bayfield, Red Cliff, Washburn, Ashland & Iron River.**

This weekend’s menu includes:

🎉 **Red Cliff Days**
🎶 **Live music** from Ashland to Washburn
🛍️ **Port Wing Saturday Market**
📚 **Flea market, crafts & books** in Iron River
🍷 **New Arrivals W**e Tasting** at Wags and W**e in Herbster
🏺 **Pottery** in Ashland
✏️ **Improv + life drawing** in Bayfield
🎻 **Baroque music** in Cornucopia
🎨 The final weekend of **Art Escape**

And probably at least one thing we somehow missed, because the South Shore remains stubbornly committed to announcing events on handwritten signs, obscure pages and bulletin boards next to cash registers.

**See the full weekend rundown, with times, locations & links:**
👉 https://buff.ly/15RRCFp

Not feeling social? Lake Superior will also be appearing all weekend. No tickets required.

**September 18–20 | This Weekend on the South Shore**
Curated by your nosy neighbors at Bark Point Ventures 🐾

07/17/2026

🍷 Rupert’s passports are stamped and his w**e glass is ready.

This Saturday, our Deck Days of Summer tasting series is taking a delicious detour through the w**es of Spain & Portugal.

Rupert has been hard at work selecting a lineup full of sun-soaked reds, crisp whites, coastal charm, bold flavors, and a few “where has this been all my life?” bottles from two of Europe’s most exciting w**e regions.

Think: Rioja, Douro, Albariño, and other Iberian gems that are perfect for summer sipping, deck lounging, dinner pairing, and pretending you’re on a tiled terrace overlooking the sea. Tiny mental vacation included. 🌊

📍 Wags & W**e
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 12 PM–4 PM
🌞 Outside on the deck, weather permitting

Come sip through Spain & Portugal with us, and give Rupert appropriate praise for his tireless w**e-curation efforts. 🐾🍷

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05/01/2026

04/10/2026

Looking for thriving-wage work with a great company? We are currently looking to expand our team in a few key areas. We offer generous pay ranges, flexible schedules, a positive, fun & supportive work environment, and opportunity to have the amazing Rupert as a co-worker!

We are looking to crow our lawn care & general maintenance crew. Primary summer duties involve lawn mowing, trimming, and grounds upkeep. $18-25/hour based on experience.

Drop us a line if you are interested in applying: [email protected] or call 715-227-4578

03/23/2026

Looking for thriving-wage work with a great company? Bark Point Ventures AND Wags and W**e are looking to expand our team. We offer generous pay ranges, flexible schedules, a positive, fun & supportive work environment, and opportunity to have the amazing Rupert as a co-worker! We are currently seeking to fill a number of roles:

Turnover Cleaners for Bayfield & South Shore Areas
Work independently with very flexible hours. Our cleaning team members average $30-35+/hour cleaning properties in between guest stays. Opportunities for additional compensation to help with laundry & supplies.

Wags and W**e & Laundry Crew for Herbster Area
Like dogs, w**e, and or fresh-from the-dryer laundry? We have the perfect job for you! Flexible days/hours staffing Wags and W**e in Herbster while also keeping laundry flowing at Bark Point Ventures' Headquarters. $18-22/hour based on experience.

Ops & Maintenance Support for Bayfield or Herbster
Seeking a "Jack or Jill of All Trades" to help support our Bayfield operations: address minor maintenance needs, help with lawn & snow, perform property checks, assist with running supplies to rental properties. $18-25/hour based on experience.

Drop us a line if you are interested in applying: [email protected] or call 715-227-4578

01/01/2026

Rupert, Patchen, Freyja, and the whole crew at **ewi wish you a Happy New Year! May 2026 be filled with an abundance of tail wags, adventures, and tasty treats!

11/19/2025

If you're staying with us this winter, be sure to stop by and say hello to Rupert!