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2012 Lumberjack Festival 

2nd Annual Lumberjack Festival 2012 Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Sawmill Museum

Tickets Available at: The Sawmill Museum, Citizen’s First Bank, Clinton HyVee, Clinton National Bank, Maid Rite,  Turner Electric and Wild Rose Casino Pre-sale Adults $5.00 Children (5-12) $3.00 Gate Sale Adults $6.00 Children (5-12) $4.00
    • Schedule of Events:
    • 12:00pm -4:00pm – Children’s activities begin
    • 1:00pm – 6:00pm – Lumberjack Competition
    • 7:00pm – 10:00pm – Street Dance with Lynn Allen Band (sponsored by the Jaycee’s)

Competition Events 


Springboard – The competitor uses two spring boards to ascend to the top of a nine foot pole and chop a firmly attached 12″ diameter block from the top of the pole. The block must be chopped from both sides.
Underhand Chop – The competitor stands, feet apart, on a 12″-14″ log. At the signal, he begins chopping through the log. Before chopping all the way through he must turn and complete the cut from the other side. Time ends when the log is severed completely.
Single Buck – Competitors make one cut through 18″-20″ of white pine using a single man cross cut saw. The competitor may have a helper to wedge the log and keep the saw lubricated. Time ends when the block is clearly severed.
Standing Block Chop – Competitors race to chop through 12″-14″ of white pine. The competitor must chop from both sides of the log and the time ends when the block is severed.
Hot Saw – In this event the competitor uses a customized chain saw with a modified engine. At the signal, the competitor starts the saw and makes three cuts. The competitor must cut no more than 6″ from the log which is marked with a black line.
The Axe Throw -  The target is thirty six inches wide, consisting of five rings that are each four inches wide. The outside ring is worth one point, the next one in is worth two, then three, then four and finally the bullseye is worth five points. The axe is scored for the value of the outer most ring that it is touching. Each player gets five throws in a game for a maximum score of 25.
Jack & Jill Cross – A bucking contests where a man and woman compete for the best time to cut through a 20-inch (510 mm) white pine log. Starting cuts of no more than 1⁄2-inch (13 mm) deep, in order to set the teeth of the saw, are allowed. Timing starts on the signal ‘GO’ and ends when the block is severed. Logs must be cut completely through.

Games and Events 

Games and Events
  • True American Classic’s Trackless Train Rides
  • Bags Tournament
  • Nauvoo on the Road – Historical Demonstrations
  • Great Food
  • Jaycee’s Beer Tent
  • Mississippi Valley Woodcarvers
The Sawmill Museum will be open and running the sawmill every hour starting at 1pm Admission prices $4.00 Adults   $3.00 Children

Located along the Mississippi River at the crossroads of the Great River Road and the Lincoln Highway, ​ come discover when Clinton was at the crossroads of lografts, sawmills, and railroads. 


Hours

Tu-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Monday: 1pm-6pm
Museum is closed on Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and January 1

Admission Prices

Adults (13 & Above): $6.00
Children (4-12): $5.00
Children 0-3: Free
​​Memberships: Family for $80, Individual for $25, Duo for $45

Group Rates Available for 15 (Must Call At Least 24 Hours in Advance)
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Address

2231 Grant Street
​PO Box 3191
​Clinton, Iowa 52732

Contact

563.242.0343
Matt: ​director@thesawmillmuseum.org
Kaitlyn: ​education@thesawmillmuseum.org
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