birchwood BLUEGILL FESTIVAL: july 21-23, 2023
It’s not summertime without the Birchwood Bluegill Festival! This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever, with live music, kids games, a craft fair, and of course some delicious food. Whether you’re a longtime resident of Birchwood or just visiting for the festival, make sure to come out and celebrate with us!

Relax. You’re on Lake Time.
Imagine a place where the air is fresh, the water is clear, and the locals are friendly.
That place is Northwoods Oasis – in beautiful Birchwood, Wisconsin.
We’re building a vacation lifestyle in this small-town lake community. And we’re sharing it with you here.
So grab a cold one, settle in and stay for awhile. We’d love your company.

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