The axe throw is one of three classes required to compete in the Best Locals competition at the upcoming July 1 Bull In The Woods Regional Logging Competition in Barriere.

The axe throw is one of three classes required to compete in the Best Locals competition at the upcoming July 1 Bull In The Woods Regional Logging Competition in Barriere.

Do you have a yen to be a lumberjack or lumberjill?

If you do, now is the time to enter the Best Locals Competition at the July1, Bull In The Woods Regional Logging Competition in Barriere, by June 28

Are you a logger? Do you have a yen to be a lumberjack or lumberjill? Why not enter the bull in the woods regional logging competition challenge class for best locals being held July 1 at the Fall Fair grounds? Competitors must have a postal code from an area in Kamloops to Blue River and must be at least 19 years of age. Prize for the Best Locals Competition is a brand new ECHO chainsaw and gear package (value of $1500). Three events will determine the Best Local (stock saw race, chocker race, and axe throw). Only 12 entrants will be accepted and your entry fee is just $20. Safety equipment will be provided for competitors if you do not have your own. Entries for the Best Local competition close June 28, and all entrants must sign a waiver at the event before competing. If you would like to put your name down contact Jill Hayward by calling 250-319-8023, or send a text message, or email: ntfallfair@gmail.com. This event is all part of a full day of Regional Logging Competitions at the North Thompson Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 1, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., along with Barriere’s Canada 150 celebrations, all followed by a Logger’s Stomp Dance from 8p.m. to 1 a.m. Come on down and have a blast!

Barriere Star Journal