Hayward Musky Festival

07/24/2026

Missed Musky Fest or forgot to grab your merch? You’re in luck! Official Musky Fest merchandise is still available to order online.

We have a few shirt sizes left, along with other official Musky Fest souvenirs—perfect for gifts or simply showing your love for one of Hayward’s favorite traditions!

Click the link in comments to purchase yours before they're gone!

07/14/2026

What an amazing turnout and event this year's Musky Fest Run/Walk was! For those looking for similar upcoming Hayward events, this Saturday, July 18 marks the Birkie Lumberjack Run, and July 25 is the 2nd annual Tricky Trout Paddle Triathlon! Info and registrations for both can be found at birkie.com/run/events/lumberjack-run and trickytrout.org, respectively!

07/03/2026

Some traditions never lose their magic. ❤️

From hometown pride and waving flags to smiling faces, marching bands, community groups, and generations of families lining Main Street, the 76th Annual Musky Festival Grand Parade was another unforgettable celebration!

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered!

Here’s to another incredible Musky Fest!

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

What a weekend! ✨ We’re still reliving every moment of Hayward Musky Festival and feeling so grateful for everyone who helped make this year such a success. From the incredible support behind the scenes to seeing our community come together during the parade, it was so special to celebrate Hayward and the people who make this place so amazing.

Thank you to everyone who cheered us on, volunteered, supported our program, and helped make this weekend one to remember. We’re so excited for the year ahead and all the opportunities still to come! 👑

07/01/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Grand Parade best float winners: Hayward High School Class of 1986! 🏆

06/30/2026

ICYMI - One of our favorite parts of Musky Festival is seeing local talent take the stage.

Hayward’s own Marlee Paine delivered an incredible performance on the Sevenwinds Casino Main Stage, proving that some of the biggest talent can come from right here in our own community. It’s always special to watch local musicians share their passion with a hometown crowd.

A big thank you to Timber Ford of Hayward and Timber Marine Services for sponsoring the afternoon’s live music and helping make performances like this possible.

👏 Thanks, Marlee, for sharing your talent with all of us!

06/29/2026

Thank you to Don Johnson's Hayward Motors Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for putting on another amazing Musky Fest Car Show! 🤩 And thank you to all who showed off their rides or came out to enjoy the show!