We now have a foundation of knowledge about the differences between large and small competitions, and what causes most contests to fail. For optimal results, a small show needs efficient structure, properly heated events, good event selection, a good announcer and crowd interaction. Remember, all of these moving parts are working towards a common goal…

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lumberjack Planet! Since we know all of you were dreaming of smashing some 8×8’s this upcoming season and hopefully conquering the wizard here’s a bit of guidance to help you along your way. Let me start this article by saying that this guide is not intended for the…

In 2010, I spoke at a meeting for the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs to discuss lumberjack contests. The lack of both information and enthusiasm from some of the fairs prompted me to get on my soapbox and write this article about running a good lumberjack contest. Most of the information that is included in…