It's coming.....our 5th Annual Lumberjack Days!
Dates for are set for 2012. They are Saturyday July 7th & Sunday July 8th!
So start practicing!
History of Lumberjack Days:
Boulder Creek is building a tradition with our Lumberjack Days. In 2011 they were on the 3rd and 4th of July. The family fun event was held from 11-5 on both days in Downtown Boulder Creek. Competitions included Axe Throwing, Chain saw skills, log rolling, vintage saws and more. Did you miss this family fun event? Don't worry, we will do it again next year. We had a Great BBQ, Root Beer floats, and Vendor booths. The event is sponsored by Boulder Creek Hardware where we celebrate Boulder Creek and it's lumberjack history. Hope you come back and see us next year.
LUMBERJACK DAYS 2011
LUMBERJACK DAYS 2010
What we do:
Held in the parking lot of Boulder Creek Hardware.
Games Description:
All contestants must be safe, sane and courteous. Only good sports play here. The referee will disqualify you from the competition if you are not. These are the rules we will all play by, but the referee has the final call. Remember we are here to have fun with our neighbors and friends. Are you ready to Lumberjack Boulder style? Then read on…
AXE THROWING
In the axe throw, the contestant tries to hit the bull's eye of a target 20 feet away. The target is 30 inches in diameter with four scoring areas: A 4-inch bull's eye, and then four 3 inch rings for the center and outer areas. With the bull’s eye about 60 inches from the ground, contestants stand behind a line and throw the axe. Each contestant gets three throws to build a cumulative score. In the case of a tie, a “throw off” will determine the finalist. The axe must stick in the target long enough for a judge to verify the score by walking to the target. The axe only has to cut the outer edge of the outer line of a scoring area to win points in that area. Only one side may stick in the target. The contestant will be supplied an axe that will be double bitted, and a minimum of 2 1/2 pound in weight and a minimum of 24 inches in overall length. Note: This event has a finals round on Sunday
Safety requirements: Closed toed shoes, no loose clothing
SPECIALTY AXE THROWING
In the specialty axe throw, the rules are the same as above. Contestant will provide their own axe (please no knives). Axes must be approved by the LJD referee before entering into this event. …… Note: This event has a finals round on Sunday
Safety requirements: Closed toed shoes, no loose clothing
STOCK POWER SAW “Low” cc / “High” cc
Contestants must bore through and sever a log. Time starts on "go" with the saw off, on the deck and the contestant's hands on the log. They must begin their cut before two minutes expires or there is "no time". Time ends when the slab hits the ground. "Saw outs" will result in no time. (Saw outs are when a slab is not cut perpendicular to the log.) There are two classes of saws, “Low”cc’s, and “High” cc’s. You can enter for both or just one of these events. Saws and safety gear are provided.
Safety requirements: Full length chaps, eye protection, hearing protection, protective boots. Gloves recommended.
VINTAGE SAW
Judged like a car show the vintage saw competition is for saws 30 years or older. Saws will be judged on factors such as condition, running ability, and cleanliness and detail. Judging will be throughout the event with results at the closing awards ceremony. During the running ability judging the safety requirements are the same as other chainsaw events.
Safety requirements: Full length chaps, eye protection, hearing protection, protective boots, gloves recommended.
HOT SAWING
This class is open to modified chainsaws; saws must be limited to two cylinders and are supplied by contestants. Saws must be inspected and approved by officials before entering. The saw must be complete (bar and chain to be used) during inspection. The officials may ask the saw be run during inspection (with the contestant in safety gear). Contestants must bore through and sever a log. Time starts on "go" with the saw off, on the deck and the contestant's hands on the log. They must begin their cut before two minutes expires or there is "no time". Time ends when the slab hits the ground. "Saw outs" will result in no time. (Saw outs are when a slab is not cut perpendicular to the log.) Safety gear is provided or can be supplied by the contestant.
Safety requirements: Full length chaps, eye protection, hearing protection, protective boots, gloves recommended.
New in 2011 PEAVEY LOG ROLLING RULES:
This is a timed event carried out by a team of two competitors. The object of this event is for the team to "read" the log and efficiently guide it along its path as fast as possible. The contestants are to roll the log a distance of 40 feet and strike two separated stakes with the log. The contestants are then to roll the log back to its original spot, again striking two separated stakes with the log. The course is laid out such that the stakes at each end are set apart from each other by one foot less than the length of the log to be rolled. Peavey is supplied.
Safety requirements: Protective boots, gloves recommended.
New this year! STAY TUNED - IDEAS ARE BREWING
The games described above are our “official” games for Lumberjacks. We also have other games during Lumberjack Days that are not described here. See the event schedule for details.
