Welcome to the 75th Annual Musky Fest 75 Years of Casting Memories!!

Hayward's largest summer celebration of the great fishing history of Wisconsin's Northwoods. Held annually the weekend following Father's Day in downtown Hayward. The weekend includes the crowning of our Musky Festival Queen, sidewalk sales, large handmade arts and crafts show, live music, children's g ames, great food booths, Musky Run, fishing contest and a carnival. Everyone will enjoy regional musicians during Friday and Saturday night street dances. The weekend concludes with a large parade on Sunday.

Schedule of Events:

08:30 am: Musky Fest 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run- Presented by T amarack Health
09:00 am - 12:00 pm: Sidewalk Sales at Downtown Hayward and Area Retail Stores
09:45 am: Minnow Run for kids 12 and under in front of Frandsen Bank and Trust
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hayward Lions Club and Hayward Rotary Club's Beer and Brat Tents Open
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Food Trucks on Main Street Open
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Queen's Tea and Social Hour at McCormick House Inn
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm: Carnival presented by Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau Open at the Fuller Building Lot Courtesy of St. Joe's Catholic Church
01:00 pm: 75th Annual Musky Festival Grand Parade