Saturday, October 8th, 2011

The Astoria Timber Festival is an exciting day of logging competitions sponsored by J.M. Browning and Gustafson Logging from the History Channel's hit TV show "Ax Men." Competitions include axe throwing, choker setting, spar pole climbing, chainsaw competition, log-rolling, and much more!

The festival has more than just logging exhibitions. There will be numerous food booths, crafts, entertainment, and other attractions. Each of the Ax Men companies will have their own booth selling merchandise and autographing souvenirs. Many of the TV personalities will be on-hand for photo opportunities and share their logging experiences.

• Meet Celebrity loggers from the hit TV series Ax Men!
• Feel the excitment of Logging Competitions!
• Enjoy a hardy Lumberjack Breakfast by Astoria Rotary!
• Explore logging gear on display, food, wood crafts and other vendors!

Astoria Sunday Market closes October 9 so bring the family for an exciting weekend in this historic timber and commercial fishing town!

For hotel reservations call Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa today at 503-325-4996.

   The festival has more than just logging exhibitions. There will be numerous food booths, crafts, entertainment, and other attractions. Each of the Ax Men will have their own booth selling merchandise and autographing souvenirs. Many of the TV personalities will be on-hand for photo opportunities and share their logging experiences. On Saturday night there will be a loggers dinner followed by a dance with music provided by the Brownsmead Flats. Also on display, an old time logging museum featuring photos and narratives describing the glory days of Clatsop County logging.