Events & Festivals
The Hayward Area is proud to call home many marvelous events and festivals each year. For the smaller unique setting of the Bridal Expo to the annual summer Musky Festival there is something for every member of your family. If it is world class events you are looking for to see the best in the world compete, you've come to the right location as you will enjoy the finest athletes in the world compete annually in the Lumberjack World Championships and Subaru American Birkebeiner cross country world ski race.
Click on the event names below to learn more and to find out how you can become part of these Northwood Wisconsin traditions!
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Subaru American Birkebeiner
Saturday, February 27, 2010
 The largest American cross country ski race welcomes the world to the Hayward / Cable Area for a wonderful three days of competition. Thursday begins with the colorful Opening Ceremonies and Solomon Elite Sprint races on Main Street in downtown Hayward. Friday brings many different cross country skill races including the CenturyTel Junior Birkie and the CheqTel 5K/10K races. Saturday the featured 51 kilometer ski race, the Kortelopet 23 kilometer ski race and Closing Medal Ceremonies.
 Hayward Power Sports / Polaris HAYWARD 300 presented by LCO Casino and Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce
March 6-7, 2010
Join the Hayward Area and LCO Casino Lodge & Convention as we host the eight stop of nine on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) of the International Series of Champions (ISOC) sanctioned tour. Watch as the top professional manufacturer drivers including Tucker Hibbert, Levi LaVallee and other X-Game notables tackle a mile-long grueling snocross track. The weekend will also include many other race divisions and the Slednecks Invasion Tour presented by Monster Energy Drink with a freestyle show of tricks and backflips.
 HACC Fish-N-Chips Golf Scramble
May 27, 2010
The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Fish n Chips Golf Scramble the end of May each year. The event is a 4 person scramble with prizes for 3 division flights and cash awards to the top three teams! Hole competitions, door and raffle prizes, food, and fun! Start the golf season off by joining in the fun. Open to the public!
Musky Festival
June 24-27, 2010
 Hayward's largest summer celebration of the Northwoods and great fishing history, the Festival takes place the weekend following Father's Day weekend each year in downtown Hayward. The weekend includes the crowning of our Musky Festival Queen, sidewalk sales, large handmade art & craft show, live music, children's games, great food booths, Musky Run, fishing contest and a carnival. Everyone will enjoy Midwest known music groups during Friday and Saturday night street dances while enjoying the Lions and Rotary beer tents. The whole weekend concludes with a large Parade on Sunday. www.muskyfestival.com
 Honor The Earth Pow-Wow
July 16-18, 2010
The largest Pow-wow in North America, the Honor the Earth Pow-wow celebrates the annual gathering of the tribes to honor mother earth and the Creator in celebratory drumming, dancing and song the 3rd weekend of July in Hayward. Traditional Native American music, dancing, crafts and food create an authentic tribal experience. The Lac Courtes Orielles Royalty Coronation, special recognition ceremonies, social singing and dancing, a traditional arts cooking contest, a run/walk, softball tournament and golf tournament are among the featured events.
 Lumberjack World Championships
July 23-25, 2010
The thunder of chainsaws, the quick feet of log rollers, the brute strength of sawyers and choppers plus the amazing agility and speed of the pole climbers will not allow your heart to stop pounding throughout this amazing world championship event! The Lumberjack World Championships® is recognized as the premiere timber sporting event in the nation where lumberjacks and lumberjills from around the world including; the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand compete for the gold. For more information call (715) 634-2484 or visit www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com.
Sawyer County Fair
August 19-22, 2010
 Annual Sawyer County Fair promotes and encourages education, agriculture, the arts and entertainment through an annual fair and associated events. Has been in existence for over one hundred years. Families, youth and adults may enjoy different programs and activities that promote positive youth and young adult development. The fair hosts a carnival, demo derby, horse puff, kids pedal power, cow milking, racing pigs, tractor pull, veggie races and more.
For more information call (715) 934-2721 or visit www.sawyercountyfair.org
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
 September 17-19, 2010
Each year in mid-September, thousands of fat tired fliers descend on the towns of Cable and Hayward in northwestern Wisconsin to take on the off road bicycle tests of endurance and agility offered during the Chequamegon Festival weekend. Since its inception in 1983, the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival has built a popularity and reputation that is unmatched in the sport today. From the 27 hardy cyclists who lined up to challenge the unknown trails of the Chequamegon in the first year, to the sold out limited field of 2,500 who are chosen by a random lottery, the Festival has earned the title of the "Nation's Most Popular Off Road Bicycle Adventure."
For more information call (715) 798-3594 or visit www.cheqfattire.com
 Hayward Fall Festival
September 25, 2010
Fall welcomes art & crafts booths, wonderful food booths, a farmer's market and live music to the Main Street in downtown Hayward. This annual fall tradition is a wonderful celebration of the Areas true colors.
 Gourmet Wine Tasting
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Enjoy a beautiful evening of fine wine, unique beer selection and wonderful food enjoyed in the setting of the Flat Creek Inn & Suites. Come taste the spirit and flavors that will assist you in planning your next gathering or holiday celebration.
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