lumberjack image56th ANNUAL WOODSMEN'S SHOW

AUGUST 1, 2 & 3, 2008
CHERRY SPRINGS STATE PARK, GALETON, PA


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If you have a product that tells the story of our lumbering history, we want you! High quality wood products, maple sugar, historic books - just make sure its related to the mountains of Northcentral PA or the timber industry. Free space for first time vendors. Click here for more information.

The Woodsmen Show is sponsored by the Galeton Rotary Club.

Proceeds from this event are used to support many community projects.

To find out more about the Galeton Rotary Club, click here.

Galeton Rotary Club
PO Box 73
Galeton PA 16922
814-435-6855

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Local non-profit organizations are encouraged to volunteer at the Woodsmen's Show. For each hour volunteered, the Rotary Club will make a donation to your non-profit organization. For more information, contact us.
or call  - 814-435-6855

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WOODHICK CAMP - LOGGING RE-ENACTMENTS 
ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY with Rich Pawling, Van Wagner and Doug Firestone

CHAIN SAW CARVING COMPETITIONS & AUCTION
-ALL THREE DAYS!

AMATEUR LUMBERJACK COMPETITION ON FRIDAY!

GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW ON FRIDAY!

The main events are held in the arena. Music and entertainment take place on the stage.

For a complete schedule of each day's events, click on the day.

Friday, August 1
Saturday. August 2
Sunday, August 3
Friday, August 1(tentative)
9am - 10:30AM  - Masterpiece Carving
 First of four sessions that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. Check back each day to see how they are progressing.
10am- 4pm - Music at the stage area. Provided by the Potter County Fine Arts Council

10am - Logging Camp opens.

11 AM in the arena
GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW  Funny, informative demonstration on lumberjack skills from the 1800's

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11 AM in the Logging Camp - Blacksmith and Homestead Logging Demonstrations

11:45 AM Quick Carve Competition 
Chainsaw carvers have 45 minutes to complete one piece.

1 PM Quick Cark Competition Auction

12 Noon in the Arena - Hands On Practice for Woodhicks. Tune up on your skills in 2-man buck, log rolling and axe throwing before the competition.

12 Noon in the Logging Camp - Log rafting

2PM - 3PM  - Masterpiece Carving
Second session that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. Check back each day to see how they are progressing.

2PM in the arena
GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW  Funny, informative demonstration on lumberjack skills from the 1800's

2PM in the Logging Camp - Camp Music

3PM in the Arena - AMATUER COMPETITION
 Anyone can participate in this fun competition. Take a try at log rolling and other lumberjack skills. Contact us if you want to try your hand at 2-man cross cut, 2-log roll or ax throw!

3PM in the Logging Camp - Blacksmith and Homestead Logging Demonstrations

4PM - 5PM  - Masterpiece Carving
Third session that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. Check back each day to see how they are progressing.

Saturday, August 2
8:30 - 9:30 AM Masterpiece Carving
Fourth sessions that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. Check back each day to see how they are progressing.

10am- 4pm - Music at the stage area. Provided by the Potter County Fine Arts Council

10am - Logging Camp opens.

10:15AM - 11:15 AM - Quick Carve Competition 
Chainsaw carvers have 45 minutes to complete one piece.

11AM in the Logging Camp - Log rafting

11:30 AM - Quick Carve Competition Auction

Log roll competition 12 Noon in the Arena
LUMBERJACK COMPETITION
See the top lumberjacks in the nation compete in events like two man log roll, ax throw, springboard and tree felling.

12 Noon in the Logging Camp - Timber Beast vs. River Hog

1:30PM - 2:30PM  - Masterpiece Carving
Fifth session that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. Check back each day to see how they are progressing.

3PM in the Logging Camp - Blacksmith and Homestead Logging Demonstrations

4PM - Woodhick Baseball. Pawling's Woodhicks vs. Wagner's River Hogs

 

Sunday, August 3
9AM - 10:30 AM Masterpiece Carving 
Sixth sessions that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. Check back each day to see how they are progressing.
10 AM - 4PM Music on the Stage
presented by the Potter County Fine Arts Council
11:45AM - 12:45PM QUICK CARVE COMPETITION 
Chainsaw carvers have 45 minutes to complete one piece. 

1PM - Quick Carve Competition Auction

 1PM - HORSE PULL COMPETITION in the Arena

2- 3 PM Masterpiece Carving 
Final sessions that the chainsaw carvers get to work on their Masterpieces. 

3:30 PM Chainsaw Awards

Horse pull picture

All times and events are subject to change.