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.

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.

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.

Fat Tires Friends and Fun Throughout the Weekend! Friday warm-up event, Pasta Feast, product displays, awards presentations, hundreds of miles of bike trails, fresh air, clean cold water and countless stars. Saturday is "race day", and Sunday is "fun day"! GET FAT soon!

The American Birkebeiner, scheduled for February 25. 2012 is North America's largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon attracting over 11,000 skiers in all events.

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.

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.

Located just East of Hayward, WI, we offer an unparalled opportunity to help you enjoy your stay in this beautiful area of Wisconsin. LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention Center provides you with a fun and relaxing time that will bring you back again and again. Our Convention Center can accommodate up to 400 people for business meetings, seminars, conventions, or trade shows, or up to 900 people for special events.