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Black Cat / Baking Co. Anniversary Party

August 17, 2025 @ 3:00 pm 10:00 pm

Promotional poster for the joint anniversary celebration of Black Cat Coffeehouse (30th anniversary) and Ashland Baking Company (24th anniversary). The top features artwork of a black cat holding a steaming cup of coffee, surrounded by baked goods and a scenic lake sunset background. Event details include live music by Erik Koskinen, Floydian Slip, and Bernie Larsen (โ€œof Cry On Cueโ€), with food provided by Superior Taco Truck and the Chequamegon Food Co-op. The event takes place August 17 from 3โ€“10 PM at the Black Cat Patio, rain or shine, and is open to all ages. Commemorative tattoos by Benchmark Tattoo will be available. Poster art by Cait Irwin.

We are so excited to celebrate with you! Here are some party details that will be helpful to you.

๐ŸŽ‰GENERAL INFO: The main party will take place outside, behind the Black Cat on our patio and back parking lot. There will be a stage for music, yard games, and plenty of room for dancing!

๐ŸŽคMUSIC: We have a full lineup of music planned! Here are approximate set times for musicians.

Erik Koskinen 3:30-5:00

Floydian Slip 5:45-7:15

Bernie Larsen 8:00-10:00

๐ŸŒฎFOOD: Our kitchen will be closed for the party so that our employees can celebrate too. Superior Taco Truck will be there and ready to feed you! Our friends at Chequamegon Food Co-op will also be serving pulled pork sandwiches. The food vendors will be set up in the co-op parking lot with assess through our patio.

๐ŸบBEVERAGES: Our outdoor bar will be open for alcoholic beverages. We’ll have 4 taps of Earth Rider Brewery, a variety of canned beers and ciders, cocktails and sangria. The Black Cat baristas will be inside pouring your favorite coffee drinks and nonalcoholic beverages.

๐ŸŒง RAIN: The party will take place rain or shine! If rain is expected we will cover as much of our outdoor space as possible with tents and umbrellas. The worse case scenario would be lightning in the area. In that case the music will pause or move indoors. Temps may be cooler so bring a hoodie!

๐Ÿ“ทDISPLAYS: Be sure to check out our displays inside! You can page through photo albums and read employee memories and reflections.

๐Ÿ–คTATTOOS: Our friends at Benchmark Tattoo will be there and have created designs for permanent souvenirs!

211 Chapple Ave
Ashland, WI 54806 United States
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(715) 682-3680
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