72nd Annual Musky Festival

The largest community festival in Hayward is proud to celebrate 72 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…

2022 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…

Fat Bike Birkie

Note – Delayed Race Time! Races now starting at 10:00, 10:15, and 10:30 am.  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,…

Annual Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie

The 40th Annual Hayward Lions Club Pre-Birkie! RACE START DELAYED BY ONE HOUR (updated 2/11/22 at 1:30pm) On Saturday, February 12th, 2022, 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.…

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Sunday, July 23 shows are at 2:00 and 4:30 pm  For 32 weeks of the year, The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus brings an action-packed 90-minute show to over 200 towns in 17 different states! We specialize in affordable, family-friendly entertainment. Our show is truly enjoyable for children of all ages! Bring the toddlers, kids, teenagers,…

Annual Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie

Event has been postponed from 2/13/2021 due to extreme cold weather temperatures. This Lions Club Fundraiser and FUN race has no equal when it comes to preparing one mentally and physically for the American Birkebeiner. In other words, once you have completed the Pre-Birkie you will have the confidence to take on the mother of…

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…

2021 Slumberland American Birkebeiner

For a complete list of events and Birkie protocols for 2021 please visit: www.birkie.com/ Hosted over 5 days from Wednesday, February 24 through Sunday, February 28: Wednesday, Feb. 24: SKATE 43K Thursday, Feb. 25: SKATE 43K Friday, Feb. 26: CLASSIC 43K Saturday, Feb. 27: SKATE 43K Sunday, Feb. 28: CLASSIC 43K