BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240831T140000Z DTEND:20240901T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Logging Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:River Country Chamber's Annual Logging Fest \n\nDive into the downtown Newaygo for the event of the year Logging Fest! Sponsored by Elder's Forest Products\, this epic celebration has been the town's crown jewel for over 70 years and is only getting better with age. \n\nWhy You Can't Miss It:\n\n LumberJack & LumberJill Showdowns: Watch in awe as professional and amateur lumberjacks and lumberjills compete in several events. From two man saw to axe-throwing\, these skilled competitors bring their A-game to the park. Cheer them on as they battle it out for top honors and show off their timber-taming talents!\n\nSidewalk Sales: Visit our established local merchants throughout the city for tent and sidewalk sales that showcase all sorts of sale items from clothing to books to hand crafted gifts. You don't want to miss these Logging Fest deals!\n\n Food Truck Frenzy: Savor delicious bites from an array of food trucks offering everything from mouth-watering BBQ to gourmet snacks and sweet treats. Your taste buds are in for a wild ride!\n\n Vendor Village: Stroll through our bustling vendor area to find one-of-a-kind crafts\, unique souvenirs\, and handmade treasures. Discover something special to take home and support local artisans in the process!\n\n "Nature in Newaygo" Parade: Don't miss the grand parade featuring vintage logging equipment\, local floats\, and a sprinkle of hometown charm. It's a tribute to the rich history and vibrant community spirit that makes River Country so special.\n\nSo grab your flannel shirts\, dust off your favorite boots\, and head to Newaygo for a weekend of unforgettable fun at Logging Fest. We can't wait to celebrate our logging heritage and make new memories with you!\n\nJoin us for a tree-mendously good time! \n\n\n \n\n \n\n Sponsorship Opportunities \n\n Register to be a Vendor at Logging Festival Here! \n\n Parade Information & Registration \n\n Be part of the action - Volunteer! See where you can help by clicking here!\n\n Register your kiddo for the Little Miss Lumberjill/Little Mr Lumberjack Pageant here!\n\n Elder's Forest Products: Mid-Michigan Professional Lumberjack Competition & Beaver Tree Service Amateur Lumberjack Competition here!\n\n \n\n \n\nAdditional Activities (Times Subject to Change)\n\nFRIDAY\n\nSidewalk Sales in downtown Newaygo\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\n\n7am-11am Newaygo Fire Department Annual Breakfast (at Newaygo Fire Dpt not event site)\n\n9am 21st Annual Marshall Memorial Run\n\n10am-5pm Arts\, Crafts & Vendor Show open\, live wood carving\, food trucks in Brooks Park\n\n11am Little Miss Lumberjill & Little Mr Lumberjack Pageant\n\n12pm-12:30p Dancing Spirit Studio \n\n12pm Professional Lumberjacks Competition\n\nAll Day Sidewalk Sales in downtown Newaygo\n\nSunday\n\n10am-5pm Arts\, Crafts & Vendor Show open\, live wood carving\, food trucks in Brooks Park\n\n10am Amateur Lumberjack Competition \n\n12pm-12:30p Dancing Spirit Studio \n\n12pm Professional Lumberjack Competitions\n\n1pm Logging Festival Parade\n\n3pm Newaygo Fire Dpt Water Ball Battle on Justice St\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ:\n\nPublic Parking:\n\nBehind The Stream\, behind Heritage Museum to Parsley's\, marked spaces along M-37\, the school parking lots (take the stairs down)\, around Brooks Park. Please be patient and use crosswalks. Do not block driveways. \n\nSunday - Portions of M-37\, Quarterline and Justice are closed for the parade. Parking will be not be allowed in marked areas to keep the parade route safe. Do not park in the church lots during church times. \n\nPets:\n\nWell behaved pets are permitted\, but must be leashed and with a human at all times. Must pick up after them and dispose in trash receptacle. Check the Chamber Booth for a water station. \n\nParent Station: \n\nWe've got you covered! We have an enclosed booth for privacy to use as needed. Whether you need to change or feed your child\, you're welcome to use. Located next to the Stage. \n\nSecurity:\n\nWe are fortunate to have Newaygo Police Department and Reserve Officers throughout the area. Make sure to stop and say Hello so kiddos can get a badge! A First Aid kit will be at the chamber booth by the stage. \n\nWhere can we stay nearby? We have a full list of lodging members here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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🎉\; \;River Country Chamber'\;s Annual Logging Fest \;🎉\;
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Dive into the downtown Newaygo for the event of the year&mdash\;Logging Fest! Sponsored by Elder&rsquo\;s Forest Products\, this epic celebration has been the town'\;s crown jewel for over 70 years and is only getting better with age. \;🌲\;🏆\;
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Why You Can&rsquo\;t Miss It:
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🪓\; \;LumberJack &\; LumberJill Showdowns: Watch in awe as professional and amateur lumberjacks and lumberjills compete in several events. From two man saw to axe-throwing\, these skilled competitors bring their A-game to the park. Cheer them on as they battle it out for top honors and show off their timber-taming talents!
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Sidewalk Sales: Visit our established local merchants throughout the city for tent and sidewalk sales that showcase all sorts of sale items from clothing to books to hand crafted gifts. You don'\;t want to miss these Logging Fest deals!
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🍔\; \;Food Truck Frenzy: Savor delicious bites from an array of food trucks offering everything from mouth-watering BBQ to gourmet snacks and sweet treats. Your taste buds are in for a wild ride!
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🛍\;️\; \;Vendor Village: Stroll through our bustling vendor area to find one-of-a-kind crafts\, unique souvenirs\, and handmade treasures. Discover something special to take home and support local artisans in the process!
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🌟\; \;"\;Nature in Newaygo"\; Parade: Don&rsquo\;t miss the grand parade featuring vintage logging equipment\, local floats\, and a sprinkle of hometown charm. It&rsquo\;s a tribute to the rich history and vibrant community spirit that makes River Country so special.
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So grab your flannel shirts\, dust off your favorite boots\, and head to Newaygo for a weekend of unforgettable fun at Logging Fest. We can&rsquo\;t wait to celebrate our logging heritage and make new memories with you!
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Join us for a tree-mendously good time! \;🌲\;🎉\;
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►\;Sponsorship Opportunities
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►\;Register to be a Vendor at Logging Festival Here! \;
\n►\;Parade Information &\; Registration \;
\n►\;Be part of the action - Volunteer! \;See where you can help by clicking here!
\n►\;Register your kiddo for the Little Miss Lumberjill/Little Mr Lumberjack Pageant here!
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►\;Elder'\;s Forest Products: Mid-Michigan Professional Lumberjack Competition &\; Beaver Tree Service Amateur Lumberjack Competition here!
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Additional Activities \;(Times Subject to Change)
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FRIDAY
\nSidewalk Sales in downtown Newaygo
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\nSATURDAY
\n7am-11am \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Newaygo Fire Department Annual Breakfast (at Newaygo Fire Dpt not event site)
\n9am \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;21st \; Annual Marshall Memorial Run
\n10am-5pm \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Arts\, Crafts &\; Vendor Show open\, live wood carving\, food trucks in Brooks Park
\n11am \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Little Miss Lumberjill &\; Little Mr Lumberjack Pageant
\n12pm-12:30p \;  \;  \;Dancing Spirit Studio \;  \;
\n12pm \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Professional Lumberjacks Competition
\nAll Day \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Sidewalk Sales in downtown Newaygo

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Sunday
\n10am-5pm \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Arts\, Crafts &\; Vendor Show open\, live wood carving\, food trucks in Brooks Park
\n10am \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;Amateur Lumberjack Competition \;
\n12pm-12:30p \;  \; Dancing Spirit Studio \;  \;
\n12pm \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Professional Lumberjack Competitions
\n1pm \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Logging Festival Parade
\n3pm \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Newaygo Fire Dpt Water Ball Battle on Justice St
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\nFAQ:
\nPublic Parking:
\nBehind The Stream\, behind Heritage Museum to Parsley'\;s\, marked spaces along M-37\, the school parking lots (take the stairs down)\, around Brooks Park. Please be patient and use crosswalks. Do not block driveways. \;
\nSunday - Portions of M-37\, \;Quarterline and Justice are closed for the parade. Parking will be not be allowed in marked areas to keep the parade route safe. Do not park in the church lots during church times. \;
\nPets:
\nWell behaved pets are permitted\, but must be leashed and with a human at all times. Must pick up after them and dispose in trash receptacle. Check the Chamber Booth for a water station. \;
\nParent Station: \;
\nWe'\;ve got you covered! We have an enclosed booth for privacy to use as needed. \; Whether you need to change or feed your child\, you'\;re welcome to use. Located next to the Stage. \;
\nSecurity:
\nWe are fortunate to have Newaygo Police Department and Reserve Officers throughout the area. Make sure to stop and say Hello so kiddos can get a badge! A First Aid kit will be at the chamber booth by the stage. \;
\nWhere can we stay nearby? \;We have a full list of lodging members \;here! \;
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\n LOCATION:Brooks Park 28 State Road Newaygo\, MI 49337 UID:e.1709.41250 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260416T053041Z URL:https://www.rivercountrychamber.com/events/details/logging-festival-2024-41250 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR