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Orofino Lumberjack Days

Name: Orofino Lumberjack Days
Start: 2026-09-17
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Orofino, Clearwater County

Orofino Lumberjack Days is an annual community celebration in Idaho that honors the heritage and technical skills of the timber industry. Established in 1947, the festival features traditional logging competitions, a main parade, and family-oriented entertainment including carnival rides and local auctions.

Date: Sep 17-20, 2026
Location: Orofino, Clearwater County
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Orofino Lumberjack Days

Date: Sep 17-20, 2026
Location: Orofino, Clearwater County

Timber Industry Logging Competition Parade

Event summary

Highlights

Logging competitions including chopping, bucking, and sawing
Main community parade on Saturday morning
Evening horse pull competition
Annual professional log show

Held at Orofino City Park, this event was originally created to promote Orofino and Clearwater County by celebrating the traditions of regional loggers. The festival showcases a variety of competitive events such as wood chopping, bucking, two-man sawing, and team pulling. It typically runs alongside the Clearwater County Fair, drawing visitors for both industrial demonstrations and community festivities.

The weekend itinerary includes a Saturday morning parade followed by a live afternoon auction and an evening horse pull competition. The final day is characterized by the professional log show and various contests that run from morning until late afternoon. In addition to the competitions, the park hosts carnival rides and various community-led activities designed for all ages.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Orofino City Park; www.lmtribune.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Orofino, Clearwater County

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