Forget the stuffy black-tie event, throw on your fanciest flannel and join us for a “plaid-tie” gourmet four-course meal. In collaboration with our Lumberjack Weekend, this farm-to-table dinner will incorporate Pure Michigan maple syrup into the evening’s featured dinner, dessert and beverage menu. As we keep it local and keep it fresh, we welcome you to join us for a fun, educational and flavorful dinner. Each guest will also receive a surprise take-home treat. All proceeds from this event will support the Friends of the Outdoor Adventure Center, a nonprofit organization that directly supports programming and exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center.

Cost is $55. Preregistration required. Register for Plaid-Tie Dinner.

For more information check the OAC Facebook page or email us at DNR-OAC@michigan.gov.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and maple syrup enthusiasts alike! We invite you to join us as we run with the maple sap of our Michigan maple trees. This year, lumberjack runners will have the chance to compete in a two-man saw competition, dive into a pile of pancakes covered in pure Michigan maple syrup and show off their unique lumberjack style in our best-dressed competition! A free archery lesson will be given to the top-dressed lumberjacks – be sure to dress to impress with all your flannel and lumberjack swag.

Race fee includes:

• A flat, fast, there-and-back course along the Dequindre Cut
• Custom medal to first 100 online registrants
• Custom buff
• Pancake breakfast
• Admission to the Outdoor Adventure Center on race day

FEE: $20 per runner

General admission rates apply for supporters, plus $3 for pancake breakfast. Preregistration is recommended for supporters.

Register for Annual Lumberjack 5k and .5k Pancake Fun Run (under "Special Events").