Idaho Vacation: Orofino Lumberjack Days Festival

Lumberjack Days may be one of the more unique festivals held in the US.  Orofino has been hosting this celebration of the logging industry since 1947.  Add the 64th anniversary of this show to your Idaho vacation list. 

With events like birling, springboard chop, vertical and horizontal chop, single and double bucking, axe throwing, speed climbing, tree topping, choker setting, and hot sawing, one may want to do a bit of research before attending this event.  Fortunately, all is explained on the user friendly web site for this family friendly celebration.  Events start on Thursday September 15 and conclude Sunday September 18, 2011. These events require agility, strength, balance, concentration, and stamina.  Think balancing on a spring board while chopping or climbing a 65 foot tree in just a few seconds. 

The contests are for serious competitors (i.e. professionals) as well as divisions for seniors, juniors, and locals.  Special events feature lumberjills (females) as well as mixed Jack and Jill pairs.  In addition to lumberjack events there is also horse pulling, truck driving, and, of course, a Lumberjack Days queen contest.  The Lumberjack Days Celebration is held in conjunction with the Clearwater County Fair.

Complete information can be obtained from the Lumberjack Days  web site and by contacting Orofino Celebrations, Inc., P.O. Box 543, Orofino, ID 83544, phone 1-208-476-3412, email info@orofinolumberjackdays.org.  Orofino is located approximately 43 miles east of Lewiston, on the historic Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, and is the starting point for the Elk River Back Country Byway. 

Lumberjack Days can be combined with numerous other outdoor activities in the region.  There is an abundance of recreational opportunities to fit every agneda and family activity.  Add this to your list of Idaho things to do.