Paul Bunyan Days
An annual Oscoda tradition for more than 45 years, Paul Bunyan Days is a weekend full of games, music, crafters and demonstrations, and good food. This lively festival, which celebrates one of America’s most famous folklore heroes, is a local favorite event welcoming fall each year in mid-September, at Furtaw Field, in the shadow of a 13-foot statue that memorializes this giant lumberjack legend.
Dates: September 18-20, 2026
Location: Furtaw Field
Times: Friday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, & Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Chainsaw Carving Village
- Paul Bunyan Team Challenge
- Best Beard Contest
- Bunyan Marketplace
- Carnival Rides & Games
- Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving
- Lumber Camp Beer Tent
- Kids Games & Activities
- James & Jellies Contest
- Cornhole Tournament
- Pet Contest
- Bingo & DJ & Dancing Friday
- Live Music Saturday
- Food Trucks & Good Eats
