Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival 2024

Event Date:

Start Date: August 1, 2024
End Date: August 4, 2024

Location: Various Venues, Squamish, BC

Overview: The Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival, Squamish’s longest-running community event, returns for its 67th anniversary. This iconic festival, held over the BC Day Long Weekend, offers a blend of thrilling logger sports competitions, family-friendly activities, and community celebrations. Stay tuned to our website for more information and save the dates for this exciting event.

Event Schedule:

Thursday, August 1st:

Kettle Boil Challenge
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Squamish Valley Golf Course, 2458 Mamquam Road
- Details: Teams of two race to get their water can to boil over the fastest. Free to watch, $20 entry fee. Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers. Live music by the Lonely Goatherds.
Lumberjack Chili Cook-Off Invitational
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Squamish Valley Golf Course, 2458 Mamquam Road
- Details: Sample and vote for the best chili from local restaurants. $5 to be a taster.

Friday, August 2nd:

World Championship Chair Carve
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Location: Winnipeg Street at Cleveland Avenue (Corsa Cycles Parking Lot)
- Details: Chainsaw chair carving contest with judging and auction at 5:00 PM.
Squamish Legion Bed Races
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Downtown Squamish – Cleveland Avenue
- Details: Teams race beds on wheels through a 2-block obstacle course. Prizes for top teams and best costumes.

Saturday, August 3rd:

Kid’s Festival
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Junction Park, Downtown Squamish
- Details: Activities for kids including axe throwing, face painting, crafts, and more.
Novice & Intermediate Loggers Sports Show
- Time: Doors at 12:00 PM, Show at 1:00 PM
- Location: Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds
- Details: Ticketed event showcasing novice and intermediate logging sports competitors. Includes the Rotary Beef Barbecue.
Squamish Valley Equestrian Axe Throw Invitational
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Squamish Valley Golf Club, 2458 Mamquam Road
- Details: Axe throwing competition with cash prizes. Open to spectators of all ages.

Sunday, August 4th:

Squamish Elks #119 Peter Harris Pancake Breakfast
- Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Chieftain Centre Mall, Pemberton Avenue
- Details: Hearty logger-style breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, and milk.
Festival Parade
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Cleveland Avenue, Downtown Squamish
- Details: Parade with floats, music, and entertainment. Top 3 floats win cash prizes for local charities.
World-Class Open Loggers Sports Show
- Time: Doors at 12:00 PM, Show at 1:00 PM
- Location: Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds
- Details: Ticketed event featuring world-class logging sports athletes. Includes the Rotary Beef Barbecue.

Additional Information:

Kettle Boil Challenge & Lumberjack Chili Cook-Off Invitational:

Location: Squamish Valley Golf Course, 2458 Mamquam Road
Details: Kick-off event with water boiling race and chili cook-off.

Bed Races:

Location: Downtown Squamish – Cleveland Avenue
Details: Fun and exciting bed race competition with obstacles.

Loggers Sports Shows:

Location: Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds
Details: Competitive logging sports events for novice, intermediate, and world-class athletes.

Parade:

Location: Cleveland Avenue, Downtown Squamish
Details: Family-favorite parade showcasing community spirit.

Ticket Information:

Tickets are required for the Novice & Intermediate Loggers Sports Show and the World-Class Open Loggers Sports Show. Tickets can be purchased online.

Don’t Miss the 67th Annual Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival!

Join us for a weekend filled with excitement, community spirit, and family fun. Experience the best of Squamish’s logging heritage and vibrant community culture at this must-attend summer festival. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

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