The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula will hold its 26th annual Forestry Day on April 29 this year.
The Society of American Foresters and UM Woodsmen's Team are bringing the competition for this family-oriented event.
A beer garden and food trucks will be on site.
Events include crosscut sawing, wood chopping, pole climbing, ax throwing, log rolling and hot saws.
The HMFM released the following details:
The Society of American Foresters and UM Woodsmen’s Team are bringing to the Missoula Valley of Western Montana a timber sports event that you won’t want to miss! Join us to watch and celebrate the skill of those who work in the time-honored tradition of logging with the only Pro/Amateur event in the Nation!
This fun and family-oriented event draws thousands of enthusiastic onlookers and expert competitors. From the very young to the very old, there’s something for everyone!
Saturday’s event includes: Cross-cut sawing, Wood chopping, Pole climbing, Axe throwing, log rolling and Hot Saws.
Beer Garden and food trucks will be onsite.
Professional Logger Sport Competition
- Competitors from all over North America will be present for this one-day event!
- Come see the competitors you’ve watched on TV.
See Restored Antique Logging Equipment Demonstrations!
- Horse-Drawn High Wheel Log hauler and antique equipment
- Live Antique Lumber Mill Demonstration
The Historical Museum’s outdoor exhibits will be opening for the season and docents will be available to help interpret the timber industry history of the region.
Entry by Donation: Suggested Donation
$4 Adults; $3 Seniors; $2 Students; or $10 Families
- Kids under 6 and HMFM members get in free!
For more information, visit our websites at www.forestrydays.com or www.fortmissoulamuseum.org. Call Eric Hoberg 406-830-4918 or ehoberg1@gmail.com . Or call the Historical Museum at (406) 728-3479 or scarrpoole@missoulacounty.us.