The Prince Haakon 15km is named after the baby prince who started it all! Prince Haakon is the ideal event for first-time racers, those looking for a shorter ski race, or skiers who are too young to compete in other Birkie Ski Week Events. Over 15km, skiers race through the forest on the Birkie Trail,…
The Kortelopet is the legendary counterpart to the American Birkebeiner. Each year, 3,000+ skiers compete 29km on the Birkie Trail from OO Trailhead to the finish line in downtown Hayward, WI. The Kortelopet, fondly known as the Korte, provides all the challenge and excitement of a shorter-distance race while not compromising on competition. For skiers…
Tai Chi- The ultimate in moving balance meditation for increased balance and fall prevention. QiGong- Ancient Chinese mind-body exercise using breath, meditation, and movement to improve health.
Explore behind-the-scenes of the Cable Natural History Museum’s entomology (insect) collection! All ages welcome, but adults are encouraged to stay with children during activities. 11 a.m. to noon: Watch a butterfly pinning demo, with an opportunity to try your hand at pinning! 12:30 – 1 p.m.: Explore the Collections Look-in Lab with our Curator –…
Chris Kroeze and Michael Shynes return to The Park Center for two shows during The American Birkebeiner. These two singer-songwriters are back to build on their sold out show during the 2024 Birkie. If you missed this show last year, you missed a doozy and we expect no less in 2025. Chris is the 2018…
Join the rich Northwoods tradition of North America’s largest and finest cross-country ski race, the Slumberland American Birkebeiner. For the 51st year in a row, skiers will race 53km classic and 50km skate on the storied Birkie trail from Cable to Hayward, WI, becoming part of legend. Skiers who have completed 20 or more American…
Explore behind-the-scenes of the Cable Natural History Museum’s collection! Model and create from designs found in the animals, plants, and rocks in our collections as we dive into biomimicracy. All ages welcome, but adults are encouraged to stay with children during activities. 11 a.m. to noon: Drop in for a maker program as we model…
The Slumberland American Birkebeiner’s Sunday On-Snow Ski Demo on February 25, 2024, the day after the big race. Everyone from newbie skiers to elites can try out the latest in new equipment–skis, poles, boots, bindings, and fat bikes. Many of these products are brand new, many to be released for the next season. Plus, you…
We all need a little humor and a little music to get through the dark days of winter!Every Sunday in January we will have an Open Mic Matinee on our warm and cozy porch. Do you play a bit of music? Are you a budding comedian or poet? Show us what you got.Mary Mack will…
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