Deer Hunting Special

Attention Deer Hunters: Looking for a great place to stay and relax after hunting in the Northwoods? Black Bear Lodge is the place, we even have Jacuzzi Lodge Homes for you to relax in and then curl up in front of a warm fireplace! We have our own Bar and Grill on-site, for all your meals and refreshments. Black Bear Lodge is located on Little St. Germain Lake, bring all the family hunters and ask for our Deer Hunters Special!

OktoBEARfest a Success!

Thanks to all for a fabulous weekend!



OktoBEARfest was held Saturday, October 30, 2010, from 10-4 at Black Bear Lodge. A record crowd of approximately 1,500 people came to OktoBEARfest to join in the fun! There were activities for all ages, including live German music by Jim Pekol and his Orchestra. Brats, all-beef franks, kraut fritters, and German potato salad were available in the Bear’s Den Bar & Grill, along with full bar and German beer selections. Freshly baked German bread in a variety of flavors was also available for purchase. Food and beer proceeds will be donated to the Vilas County Historical Museum in Sayner, home of the first snowmobiles invented by Carl Eliason.

Children’s programs were provided throughout the day and included a pumpkin painting contest, face painting, caramel apple creations, and hula hoop contests. Among the pumpkin painting winners were Tyler, age 31/2 from Yorkville; Brooke, age 9 from Menominee Falls; and Cody, age 11 from Waunakee.

Twenty-eight vendors exhibited their unique art and craft wares in all of the ground-level lodging units at the resort, stretching out over 2,100 feet of lakeshore. Fest-goers could also ride around the resort on a tractor pulled hay ride.

Many craft and door prizes were given away throughout the day with hourly drawings at the Bear’s Den. The grand prize winner of a 2 night stay at the Black Bear Lodge valued at up to $450 was Sandy Wuest of Fond du Lac.

A costume judging contest and meet-the-vendors party with dinner buffet and live entertainment by Mark Wayne finished out the day’s festivities.

Sponsors who helped to make this year’s event such a big success include Camp’s SuperValu Foods, WJFW-TV12 and WRJO 94.50 Oldies Radio.

Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual OktoBEARfest to benefit the Vilas County Museum, scheduled for October 29, 2011. www.blackbearlodge.com/bearfest.htm

Happy Halloween!

One of our young guests getting into the Halloween spirit yesterday after the OktoBEARfest event- in her witch costume but with her dad's award winning mask and hood!

More OktoBEARfest photos coming later today...

One More Day till OktoBEARfest!

The vendors are arriving and very excited about this year's OktoBEARfest. They are busy decorating their unit, as you can see from the photo attached. We have several New vendors with wonderful exciting merchandise to purchase. They make great Christmas gift ideas.

OktoBEARfest is located in all the cabins and lodge homes at Black Bear Lodge, right along side Little St. Germain Lake. The German Beer is chilling and the hay wagon is ready for riding, bring the whole family and we will see you at 10am on Sat. for OktoBEARfest!

The Count Down Continues to OktoBEARfest!

OktoBEARfest is just 4 days away and we are busy getting the Black Bear Lodge and Bear's Den Bar & Grill on Little St. Germain Lake ready for the 11th annual OktoBEARfest. Amy Linnett from WRJO radio will be broadcasting live from 9 am to 12 noon, come by and say Hi to Amy. There will be drawings for prizes every hour on the hour. Grand Prize is a 2 night stay at the Black Bear Lodge. We have some "New" vendors this year, to be sure to check out - Lisa Koening's one of a kind soft cloth doll witches, snowmen, and angels, and Penny Engel's hand painted ceramic's and glass, to name a few. OktoBEARfest is on Sat. 10/30, from 10 to 4 pm.

See you there!

Biggest Oktobearfest ever!

Count down to OktoBEARfest, just 5 days away! This will be the biggest OktoBEARfest ever! Bring the entire family and enjoy a fun fall festival with German music, Brats, kraut fritters, German beer, hay rides, pumpkin painting and of course take care of your Christmas shopping from all the wonderful crafters who will be located in our cabins and lodge homes. Black Bear Lodge is located on Little St. Germain Lake in St. Germain. The Bear's Den will be jumping with the Jim Pekol Band, food and costume contest. A fun day will be had by all, come and join in!

Things to do in the Northwoods

We had a guest tell us today how beautiful it is in the Northwoods, even with the leaves gone! They are having a great time, going to the Casinos, fishing off the shore, walking in the woods, trying different restaurants, shopping and relaxing by the fireplace. This quiet time is a great time to come up, visit and enjoy the lowest rates of the year! The Black Bear Lodge is located on Little St. Germain Lake and lodging accommodations have a beautiful view of the lake.

Attention Hunters!

Looking for a Hunting Cabin in the Northwoods? The Wisconsin Gun-deer season is just around the corner. The Black Bear Lodge, located on Little St. Germain Lake, is close to hunting areas, restaurants, grocery stores, and supplies. We have our own Bar & Grill on site, the Bear's Den, featuring the NFL ticket! There are cabins with fireplaces and kitchens so you can sit around, play cards and discuss your hunting strategies for the next day. Make it a yearly tradition to plan your hunting camp at Black Bear Lodge, call us today for Hunting Specials!

October Special!

From now through 10/28, be our guest for just $99 per night. We have 3 (2 bedroom) units open, the first 3 callers can take advantage of our October Special! The weather is beautiful and you can enjoy biking, hiking, fishing, golf or take a walk in the woods. Bring the family or make time for the two of you at Black Bear Lodge on Lt. St. Germain Lake. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Zoo Boo

Bring your children in their Halloween Costume, to the Zoo Boo at Wildwood Wildlife Park in Minocqua on 10/16 from 1:30 - 5:30, there will be a parade, treats and more! Your children will love seeing all the baby animals and get to pet them. There is something for the entire family to see and enjoy!

Business Retreats

Looking for a great place to have your business retreat? The Black Bear Lodge in St. Germain, located on beautiful Lt. St. Germain Lake has what you are looking for! We have our own Bar & Grill, meeting room, campfires, fishing, hiking and golf, nearby. Contact us today for fall, winter and spring group rates and more info!

Indian Summer is here!

Wow, what great weather we are having! It is Indian Summer, which is defined by having a hard frost, followed by the temperature being 10 degrees above normal. So if you're looking for a place to go this weekend, bring the family and drive up to the Black Bear Lodge, on Little St. Germain lake.

Enjoy biking, hiking, fishing, walking or driving down a rustic road and look at the fall colors and view our wildlife. One guest saw 3 bear cubs sitting in the road the other day, how great is that!

Fall Recreation Info

Time to "Fest"

There are 2 Fests this weekend, Pumpkin Fest in Three Lakes, and Harvest Fest in Boulder Junction. Both are on Sat. October 9th. Black Bear Lodge in St. Germain is located right between the two locations, a perfect place to stay. Catch the beautiful leaves this weekend, they will be at peak! Bring the entire family or make it an escape weekend!

Right here in St. Germain will be an event at Rustic Manor Motor Lodge: Old Fashioned Days, October 9. Resort guests are invited to participate at the nearby hotel in family fun/games, make-your-own caramel apples and take a ride through the colorful northwoods on a horse-drawn wagon. More event info - click here.

Northern Wisconsin Golfing Packages

What a perfect time of the year to Golf! The weather this week is going to be fantastic! Check out our golf packages on-line and select from 7 Northwoods Golf Courses including:

• St Germain Golf Club
• Timber Ridge
• Plum Lake Golf club
• Northwood Golf Course
• Eagle River Golf Course
• Pinewood Country Club
• Trout Lake Golf Club
  

The leaves are still spectacular and the drive up will be worth it! We look forward to seeing you at the Black Bear Lodge, in St. Germain, WI. The Bear's Den Bar & Grill has entertainment on Friday night and a great fish fry.

FALL PHOTO

Our fall colors are almost at peak, now is the time to come up and enjoy them! Bring the entire family, take a bike ride or walk in the woods.

This weekend is Cranberry Fest in Eagle River, with crafts to cranberry treats! You can also take a boat ride on Lt. St. Germain Lake and see the colors from the water. Call for specials!

Clean up Special October 15-16

For the first time we are having a Fall Clean-up Weekend Special! Yes, that right, bring the entire family on 10/15-16 to help us prepare for winter and Oktobearfest. Rake leaves, put away outdoor furniture, etc. on Sat. from 9am-1pm. The rest of the weekend is yours to relax and enjoy as you please. Includes 2 nights lodging, exercise and fresh air for just $99 per person!

Not everyone will think this is fun, but if you love the outdoors and don't have leaves of your own, you will love it! Contact us at Black Bear Lodge, soon for best availability.

Cranberry Fest in Eagle River

Join us next weekend for one of the largest fests in the Northwoods, Cranberry Fest, in Eagle River!!! There is something for the whole family, everything from arts & crafts, to entertainment, games for the kids and of course all kinds of food & bakery featuring cranberries.

Beef A Rama

Come up for Beef-A-Rama, Friday and Sat. in Torpy Park in Minocqua. There will be Arts & Crafts, Music, Beef sandwich sale, and parade. It is also Colorama weekend in Sayner/Star Lake. Be sure to take the family to the Classic Car Show in downtown Eagle River on the 25th. We are seeing nice color on Lt. St. Germain Lake and the fishing is great!

Fall Equinox!

The autumn equinox occurs on or about Sept. 21, marking the official beginning of fall. On this day the sun rises and sets precisely in the east and the west. From this day forward, the sun will rise south of due east on the horizon until the sun pendulum swings back during the spring equinox in March. The sun rises and sets are beautiful on Lt. St. Germain Lake, and as the colors become more vivid, it is a perfect time to take the family for a ride around the lake.

51st Annual Colorama

St. Germain the "Official Birthplace of Colorama", is Sat. Sept. 18, 9am-3pm in St. Germain's Community Park. There will be a Craft Show, Pumpkin Painting, Wine Tasting, Farmers Market, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Mum Flower Sale, and Pork Shop Dinner! Bring the whole family and enjoy the day!