Lumberjack World Championship

Lumberjack World Championships
Competition venue
Date(s)29–31 July 2021 (2021-07-29 – 2021-07-31)
FrequencyAnnually
VenueLumberjack Bowl[1]
Location(s)Hayward, Wisconsin
Coordinates46°0′19.6268″N 91°28′36.8929″W / 46.005451889°N 91.476914694°W / 46.005451889; -91.476914694
Inaugurated1960 (1960)[2]
FounderTony Wise
Most recent25–28 July 2019
Next event20-22 July 2023
Capacity5,000[3]
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

The Lumberjack World Championships are held annually in Hayward, Wisconsin. The event began in 1960 and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl. There are 21 events for both men and women to compete for over $50,000 in prize money. Contestants come from the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The events include sawing, chopping, logrolling, and climbing to test the strength and agility of over 100 competitors.

There were no events planned for 2020.

  1. ^ Anderson, Holly (28 October 2015). "Blades of Glory". Grantland. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Timber Sports History - Lumberjack World Championships - Hayward, Wisconsin - Timber Sports, Sawing, Chopping, Logrolling, Pole Climb". Lumberjack World Championship.
  3. ^ FINKEL, MICHAEL. "BATHING TRUNKS THE WORLD LOGROLLING CHAMPIONSHIPS MAKE A SPLASH EVERY SUMMER IN WISCONSIN". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 31 July 2016.