2025 ParaBirkie

American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation 10527 Main St., Hayward, WI, United States

The ParaBirkie ski race features adaptive skiers as they become part of legend. The 3.7km course begins at the Birkie’s Wheeler Road Trailhead, glides across Lake Hayward, and makes its…

BarneBirkie Youth Ski Tour

Main Street Hayward Main Street, Hayward, United States

The BarneBirkie is where Birkie dreams begin! Open to skiers between the ages 3 and 13, this non-competitive ski events gets kids excited to be outside, on skis, and having…

Barkie Birkie

Main Street Hayward Main Street, Hayward, United States

Join this Northwoods tradition and combine human skiing and canine power for a truly fun winter experience! Barkie Birkie is one of Birkie Week’s most beloved events. Skiers and their…

Junior Birkie

Main Street Hayward Main Street, Hayward, United States

The Junior Birkie is a competitive ski event for young Birkebeiner warriors! Individual Races Racers start behind the Hayward Intermediate and Primary school and finish to roaring crowds at the…

Birkie Giant Ski Race

Main Street Hayward Main Street, Hayward, United States

Grab Your Friends & Take on the Birkie Giant Ski Challenge! Perhaps Birkie Week’s most fun event, the Birkie Giant Ski Race features teams of six skiers competing in a…

Chris Kroeze & Michael Shynes Live!

The Park Center 15791 US Hwy 63, Hayward, WI, United States

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…

Prince Haakon 15 K Race

Main Street Hayward Main Street, Hayward, United States

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,…

Kortelopet 29K Race

OO Trail Head 13088 W County Hwy OO, Seeley, WI, United States

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,…

Collections Lab: Butterfly Pinning

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

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…

Chris Kroeze & Michael Shynes Live!

The Park Center 15791 US Hwy 63, Hayward, WI, United States

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…

51st Annual Slumberland American Birkebeiner

American Birkebeiner Trailhead 42010 Telemark Rd, Cable, WI, United States

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…

Collections Lab: Nature’s Design

Cable Natural History Museum 13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI, United States

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…