Lumberjack World Championship
| Lumberjack World Championships | |
|---|---|
Competition venue | |
| Date | July 17, 18, 19, 2025 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Lumberjack Bowl |
| Location | Hayward, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 46°0′19.6268″N 91°28′36.8929″W / 46.005451889°N 91.476914694°W |
| Inaugurated | 1960 |
| Founder | Tony Wise |
| Most recent | 1, 2, and 3 August 2024 |
| Next event | 17, 18, and 19 July 2025 |
| Participants | 100+ |
| Attendance | 12,000+ |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Website | lumberjackworldchampionships.com |
The Lumberjack World Championships are held annually in Hayward, Wisconsin. The three-day event began in 1960 and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl in front of an estimated 12,000 spectators. There are 21 events for both men and women to compete for over $75,000 in prize money. Contestants come from a wide variety of countries, including Canada, Ireland, Australia, Wales, Czech Republic, Spain, Japan, Belgium, New Zealand, and the United States (with over 30 states being represented each year). The events include sawing, chopping, logrolling, and climbing to test the strength and agility of over 100 competitors.
The excitement of the 2024 competition finals was interrupted by a strong thunderstorm, the first in the 65 year history of the event. The thrilling finals were successfully continued the following morning with all contestants and majority of the crowd returning.
The 2025 competition saw the largest group of lumberjills ever, with male and female timber athletes virtually dead even in numbers. The 2026 season is building up to have the largest array of countries in attendance since the games began.
The 66th annual Lumberjack World Championships are scheduled to take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 16th, 17th, and 18th, with the finals being held on Saturday afternoon, July 18th.