The chips fly during Father's Day weekend during this exciting 50th annual event
at the Lions Club Arena in Encampment. Loggers come from all over the country to
compete for the title of Rocky Mountain Champion Lumberjack. Using power
saws, axes and hand saws, the men and women competitors cut down "trees", chop
logs, and saw squared wood blocks in half, racing the clock for the fastest
time. Cowboys ride bulls and broncs, and the melodrama encourages the
audience to get involved. This unique Wyoming event assures a good time
will be had by all. Sponsored by Encampment-Riverside Lions Club.
All proceeds used for civic projects.
All events admission $7 per day, children under 12 free.
No coolers allowed.
*Melodrama
"Legend of Molly Malone, or the Pluck O' the Irish"
Friday and Saturday nights 7 pm at the
Historic Opera House in Encampment. Admission is by donation. Sponsored by the Grand Encampment Opera Company.
*Parade Saturday at 9 am. Starts in
Encampment and proceeds through Riverside. *Woodchopping events
begin 10 am Saturday and 9 am Sunday.
*Barbeque lunch served all afternoon both days
beginning at 11:30 am (separate charge).
*WRA Rodeo begins Saturday and Sunday 1:30 pm.
Don't miss the Backyard
Bash behind the
Bear Trap Cafe and Bar
Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 9 pm. The band "Bakerville"
will be performing live!
For more information on the woodchopping
events, contact Ron Harvey 970-210-2955 or email
woodchoppersjamboree@yahoo.com.
For more info about rodeo events, contact Jerry Kraft 307-327-5374.
