One of the largest and most celebrated fish in Northern Wisconsin gets a whopper of a party in late June. Every year the Hayward community, the self-proclaimed “Musky Capital of the World” celebrates Musky, Fest and it’s the place to be if you love a good time in the Northwoods. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s Musky Fest, an awesome local Wisconsin festival.

Hayward is ground zero when it comes to the musky. It has a huge abundance of lakes that provide excellent musky fishing opportunities; and generations of anglers have flocked here to try their luck.
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It's also home to the world's biggest "Musky" - which also happens to be the world's largest fiberglass structure.
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame Drive, Hayward, WI, USA
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You'll find it at Hayward's Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.
Musky Fest takes place the weekend after Father’s Day in the heart of downtown Hayward. It’s a big weekend of fun, even if you’re not an angler. But if you are, there’s a fishing contest that runs all weekend.
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The event has fun activities for all ages. Kids won’t want to miss the carnival or chalk art. Older attendees will want to stick around for the live music. It’s right downtown, and it's free! There’s also a big parade that you wont want to miss – it’s a classic Wisconsin parade, complete with some great floats and marching bands.
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You might encounter some musky royalty. The Musky Queen is crowned at the event – she’ll win a scholarship for college and bragging rights for life!
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The event features some great food vendors, including a beer and brat stand. There’s also a farmers market and a big arts and crafts fair. About 20,000 people attend the event each year, so the town can get packed!
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You might want to start Sunday by hustling through the streets of Hayward. The Musky Run features a 5k run, a 5k walk, and a 10k run. It’s a fun little race, and it’s a great way to burn off some of the weekend’s calories.
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Learn more about this awesome festival on the Musky Fest website. Maybe I’ll see you there! Wisconsin has a lot of great local festivals – here’s where to find some of the best.

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