What began as a way to get men on layover from ship work out of the house 90 years ago has grown into a Sturgeon Bay tradition enjoyed by the community.

Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church is hosting its 90th annual Lumberjack Supper on Wednesday, with dozens of volunteers handling everything from peeling potatoes and setting up tables to serving corned beef and handing out pie.

David Ward is among the volunteers from the church’s Men’s Club, which began meeting last fall to plan the event. He said this year is special not only because of the 90-year milestone, but also because of the fellowship that goes into making it happen.

Tickets for the Lumberjack Supper are $20 for guests ages 12 and older and $5 for children ages 6 to 11. All money raised goes back into the church and the mission projects it supports throughout the year.