Parade: Saturday June 16, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. Starts in Encampment and proceeds through Riverside.
The chips fly during Father's Day weekend during this exciting 50th annual event at the Lions Club Arena in Encampment. Loggers come from all over the country to compete for the title of Rocky Mountain Champion Lumberjack. Using power saws, axes and hand saws, the men and women competitors cut down "trees", chop logs, and saw squared wood blocks in half, racing the clock for the fastest time. Cowboys ride bulls and broncs, and the melodrama encourages the audience to get involved. This unique Wyoming event assures a good time will be had by all. Sponsored by Encampment-Riverside Lions Club. All proceeds used for civic projects.
All events admission $7 per day, children under 12 free. No coolers allowed.
*Melodrama "Legend of Molly Malone, or the Pluck O' the Irish" Friday and Saturday nights 7 pm at the Historic Opera House in Encampment. Admission is by donation. Sponsored by the Grand Encampment Opera Company.
*Parade Saturday at 9 am. Starts in Encampment and proceeds through Riverside. *Woodchopping events begin 10 am Saturday and 9 am Sunday.
*Barbeque lunch served all afternoon both days beginning at 11:30 am (separate charge).
*WRA Rodeo begins Saturday and Sunday 1:30 pm.
Don't miss the Backyard Bash behind the Bear Trap Cafe and Bar Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 9 pm. The band "Bakerville" will be performing live!
For more information on the woodchopping events, contact Ron Harvey 970-210-2955 or email woodchoppersjamboree@yahoo.com. For more info about rodeo events, contact Jerry Kraft 307-327-5374.
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