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Annual Lumberjack Competition in Hayward

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Posted: 5:10 AM Jul 25, 2008
Last Updated: 5:10 AM Jul 25, 2008

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The 49th Annual Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward include more than 20 events such as men's and women's log-rolling, chopping and the pole climb.

More than 100 lumberjacks compete for more than $50,000. That's the largest prize for lumberjack competition in the world.

The competition started in 1960 as a way to acknowledge the history of the logging industry in the United States.

About 10,000 people from around the globe are expected to attend the three day event.

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Posted by: Jill Location: Augusta on Jul 25, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Check out their website at www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com. All of the info is on there. Have fun!

Posted by: Jae Location: Dunn Co on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Yes, it will be held this weekend. Does anyone have information of admission costs, etc?

Posted by: clint ronnestrand Location: hudson on Jul 25, 2008 at 06:27 AM
The above article about the Lumberkack World Championship does not mention when the competition will be held. I can assume it is 25-27 July?