The Elvis Show
The Park CenterJoe Sir captures the essence of Elvis from the edgy rich voice and his look to his moves. His tribute to Elvis is much deeper than just entertainment. His performance tells a story and completes the picture of who Elvis really was. Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17…
Ian George Performing
The Park CenterBorn and raised in the deciduous forests of Minnesota, Ian George’s musical expression reflects the ephemeral seasonal landscape he was bred in. Ian George, along with his band of talented handsome young men, delivers the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle…
Pat Donohue and Friends
The Park CenterPat Donohue and Friends is a musical presentation featuring Grammy Award winning acoustic finger style guitarist Pat Donohue. As the guitarist for the “Guys All-Star Shoe Band” of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week for 25…
American Birkebeiner 2025
American BirkebeinerBirkie Week Schedule (Tentative) Wednesday: Open Track 8-9am American Birkebeiner 50K Skate/Classic Open Track Start Window 11:00-11:45am Kortelopet 29K Skate/Classic Open Track Start Window 11:00-11:30am Prince Haakon Open Track Start Window 5:00pm Finish Cut-Off Thursday: Barnebirkie, Jr. Birkie, & Giant Ski 9:00am Barkie Birkie, Main Street, Hayward 11:30am Barnebirkie; Main Street, Hayward 1:00pm Jr. Birkie, Main Street,…
Chris Kroeze and Michael Shynes
The Park CenterChris 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. The two together make…
Chris Kroeze and Michael Shynes
The Park CenterChris 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. The two together make…
Artist Showcase
The Park CenterOur Winter Artist Showcase features our house band led by Sonofmel as we welcome our first FREE show of local and regional performers. We invite you in for our opening performances of the Showcase. The amount of talent in the region is incredible and we are proud to bring these and future artists to the…
Fat Bike Birkie 2025
American BirkebeinerThe Big Fat 47K Race • The Half Fat 21K Race • The Fun Fat 10K Tour The Fat Bike Birkie is North America’s premier on-snow bike event. Riders test their skill and endurance on the professionally groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail, with options for every rider’s ability level. Choose from three epic distances: the…
Shamrock Shuffle Mar 15th 2025
Downtown Hayward WISHAMROCK SHUFFLE March 15th 2025 - Downtown Hayward WI Join us for a FUN 5K Run/Walk in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and celebrate with us at "The Lot" (corner of Kansas Ave & 3rd St). Listen to traditional bagpipe music at the start of the race by Trudianne Temple. This festive fun Run/Walk is…
Charlie Parr
The Park CenterParr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The humble master of the 21st century folk tradition, Parr started recording in Duluth in 2002, where he lives…
Story Tellers: The Great Songs of Billy Joel Neil Diamond and Jim Croce
The Park CenterBrilliant story tellers and phenomenal musicians, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Jim Croce can really touch the heart and soul. This will be a special night of fantastic songs, including many singalong favorites! TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under) https://www.theparkcenter.com/events
The Driftless Plowboys
The Park CenterThe Driftless Plowboys are a new band playing vintage music that combines hillbilly pre-country with Hawaiian steel guitar. During the 1920s and '30s, when Hawaiian was the craze in popular music, hillbilly string bands and blues musicians infused their tunes with the exotic glissando of the steel guitar. That's the heart of The Driftless Plowboys repertoire,…