Hayward Musky Festival

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 & crafts show, live music, children's games, 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

Sunrise: Fishing Has No Boundaries Fishing Contest Begins (ends 6/24, 3pm:)
10am - 5pm: : Sidewalk Sales at Downtown Hayward and Area Retail Stores
11am - 2pm: Musky Queen Scholarship Program Luncheon Presented by the Hayward Dairy Queen
5pm:  - 10pm:  Carnival Open at the Fuller Building Lot Courtesy of St. Joe's Catholic Church
Wristband Hours: 6pm - 10pm