Annual Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie

Skiers will have the choice to race the short (about 25k) or long (about 43k) on the world class American Birkebeiner Trail.  All racers will receive a race sweatshirt, brat, beverage and local sweets.  All proceeds for the race will benefit the variety of service projects and organizations the Hayward Lions Club supports. This Lions…

Fat Bike Birkie

The Fat Bike Birkie, Presented by Freewheel Bike, is the premier on snow bike event in North America. Riders test their skill and endurance on the professionally groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail! THREE events to choose from: The Big Fat 47K, The Half Fat 21K, and the un-timed Fun Fat 10K Tour – there is…

2023 Slumberland American Birkebeiner

We’re looking forward to Birkie 2022 with excitement as we return to a traditional Slumberland American Birkebeiner experience.  Skiers will start at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI, as they ski their way through the forest on the Birkie Trail, glide across Lake Hayward, cross over the American Birkebeiner International Bridge, as they head…

73rd Annual Musky Festival

The largest community festival in Hayward is proud to celebrate 73 years of great fishing tradition, family, fun, and the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods. The festival weekend kicks off with something for the whole family: a carnival and children’s games, sidewalk sales, a large handmade art & craft show, live music, and mouth-watering food booths! The celebration…

Hayward Fall Festival

The Hayward Fall Festival presented by Northern Lakes Cooperative is an annual tradition that celebrates the changing of the seasons with fine art & craft booths, sidewalk sales, wonderful food vendors, a brat, beer and wine tent, kids activities and live music in downtown Hayward. Thousands of people from all over help our area celebrate during…

Seeley Hills Classic

The Seeley Hills Classic, started in 1992, is the second-largest annual classic cross-country ski event on the Birkebeiner Trail. The 42K race is an American Birkebeiner qualifying race. Steeped in history and local ties, the race has served as a major fundraiser for the Seeley Ski Club, allowing it to promote skiing in a number…

Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival

To enthusiastic off-road bicyclists from across the country, the annual trek to the Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival presented by Trek means fat tire racing and fat tire fun. Each year in mid-September, thousands of mountain bikers descend on the towns of Cable and Hayward in northwestern Wisconsin to take on the off-road bicycle tests of…

Birkie Trail Run Festival

The events will traverse the rolling hills and twists & turns of the famous Birkie Trail.  You’ll see beautiful vistas from atop Mt. Telemark and run on challenging hills, all within the beautiful forests of northwest Wisconsin.  If you love to run on a great trail in the midst of nature, this is the event to…

Seeley Lions Pre-Fat Bike Race

25 Mile Expert ~ 17 Mile Sport ~ 10 Mile Citizen ~ 17 Mile Fat Bike + a Kids Race Cub Event Race Awards – Silent auction – 3 person Team competition – Bike Expo & Demo Friday Night – Complimentary Lunch and Beverage The PreFat is the Seeley Lions major annual fundraiser that allows…