Fun in the Forest is an annual ATV ride on the renowned ATV forest trails in the Cable & Hayward and northern areas. This great event supports children, families, and individuals in need in Bayfield, Sawyer, and Ashland counties with food, toys, and cash to help make their Holidays extra special! The Fun in the Forest Benefit Ride provides for those in need through charitable organizations such as the local Lions Club, local Toys-4-Tots, CARE, Operation Rudolph, BRICK Ministries Food Pantry, Ashland Fire Dept Toy Drive, Christmas for Kids, and more! There are hundreds of toys and pounds of food donated every year!
The official ride, a self-guided tour of the ATV trails in Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties, starts with an event kickoff Saturday morning in front of the Main Lodge at Lakewoods. Riders who stop at nine or more of the participating restaurants, bars, and businesses, and get their card stamped, will receive their very own commemorative shirt! Riders are encouraged to register early and ride Thursday and Friday to enjoy more trails and get a head start on collecting Shirt Run stamps!
After hitting the trails, the fun keeps going in Buck’s Bar at Lakewoods Lodge. Thursday night is LIVE music by Brett and the Little Big Show. Friday night music by DJ Jaeger. Saturday night at the After Party, there are Raffles, Drawings, awards for the most attendees in a club/group, and music with a homestyle chicken & rib dinner with LIVE music to follow it all by The New Feral Cats. It always turns into a weekend to remember!
This wonderful fundraising event has continued to grow year after year, all thanks to the wonderful donors, sponsors and participants. The ATV Club with the largest representation will receive a special donation to a Holiday Charity of their choice in their local community. We’re spreading holiday cheer to everyone who participates!
Your participation includes a special lodging rate at the event headquarters, Lakewoods Resort.
Date:
Generally, the 3rd Weekend in October. Oct 16-19, 2025
Venue:
Lakewoods Resort | 21540 County Highway M | Cable, WI 54821 | 715-794-2561
REGISTRATION
-Thursday, October 16th: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
-Friday, October 17th: 9:00 am – Noon and 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
-Saturday, October 18th: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Registration Requirements: $25 Donation AND 1+ unwrapped gift and/or food donation (valued at $10+) per person.
100% of the gifts and event proceeds are donated to the Holiday related charitable groups.
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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Riders can try a different routes to get an early start on their Shirt Run Stamps!
-Thursday LIVE Music: Lakewoods Bar: Brett and the Little Big Show, 8:00pm.
-Friday Music: Lakewoods Bar: DJ Jaeger, 8:00pm.
SATURDAY
-Breakfast Served: 7:00 am – 11:00 am (20% off for registered participants)
-Event Kick Off: 9:30 am in Front of Main Lodge
-Ride Departure: 10:00 am from Main Lodge
-Homestyle Chicken & Rib Dinner: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Included with Registration)
-Shirt Run Cards: Turn in your cards with 9+ stamps and receive your commemorative shirt!
-Saturday LIVE Music: Lakewoods Bar: The New Feral Cats, 9:00pm.
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Over the weekend, we’ll have our Fun In The Forest T-Shirt Ride as well as holding several cash drawings and raffles with donated prizes. Please send all prize donations to Lakewoods Resort Attn: Carrie Rasmussen
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Participating Sponsor fee is $85.00 per establishment - contact Carrie Rasmussen if you interested in being a Sponsor. All Sponsors will have their name listed as a sponsor on the commemorative shirts.
Please spread the word about this event! We know your patrons, family, friends, and members of your communities would love to be involved (either as a donator, rider, or sponsor). The more involvement we have the more we can help those in need! We are also asking everyone to rally in their communities to collect donations and contributions for raffles.
ATV Club Members and Groups: Bring all your members!
The group with the largest representation will receive a special donation to a Holiday Charity of their choice in their local community. We’re spreading holiday cheer to everyone who participates!
We look forward to another great weekend of ATV fun while supporting the kids, families, individuals, or anyone in need over the holiday season.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ride Participants:
Please contact Lakewoods Resort Front Desk to reserve your room or with any questions. 800-255-5937 or
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Sponsor Participants:
Please contact Carrie Rasmussen to become a sponsor or with any questions. 715-794-2561 ext. 6614 or
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