Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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Celebrate southeast Alaska's rich logging history on this rip-roaring good time with quality entertainment for all ages! First join the crowd and cheer as you watch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. The show is followed by a once in a lifetime chance to learn how to throw a double bit axe! Alaska's frontier lumberjacks battle British Columbia's premier woodsmen in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of "Bull of the Woods". Watch these world champion athletes compete in chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and a thrilling 50-foot tree climb while your host delights with lumberjack lore. Then the fun continues as you compete in a thrilling Axe Throwing Competition. You'll learn the art of throwing a 5lb double bit axe, and then after a little practice you will go head to head in a competition against other participants.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guest must be able-bodied and have full use of their arms.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Celebrate southeast Alaska's rich logging history on this rip-roaring good time with quality entertainment for all ages! First join the crowd and cheer as you watch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. The show is followed by a once in a lifetime chance to learn how to throw a double bit axe! Alaska's frontier lumberjacks battle British Columbia's premier woodsmen in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of "Bull of the Woods". Watch these world champion athletes compete in chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling and a thrilling 50-foot tree climb while your host delights with lumberjack lore.* Then the fun continues as you compete in a thrilling Axe Throwing Competition. You'll learn the art of throwing a 5lb double bit axe, and then after a little practice you will go head to head in a competition against other participants.
What‘s Included
Use of double bitted throwing axe
Licensed English speaking Guide
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Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge
Reviews
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grab a seat - then an axe!
Dana R,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun afternoon with excitement you can't deny! Nice venue, friendly competition, and events you won't ese anywhere else I promise you!
This is a no brainer , don’t miss it!
David T,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You don’t want to miss this one. It is very enjoyable and funny. These loggers really have personality in addition to impressive skills. We were throughly entertained. The audience is encouraged to participate and those burly lumberjacks are very generous with photo opportunities after the show. Incidentally, the axe throwing opportunity is a lot of fun if you opt for it.
Fun Lumberjack show
RJ6323,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This show was lots of fun, a bit “corny” but great to watch. If you’ve never chopped wood, you can’t help but be impressed at how rapidly these guys can chop and saw through stumps and logs. It’s a workout! And don’t miss the axe-throwing lesson.
Great family competition
Brownybros,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very family-friendly show that really kept the audience on their heels. The fun, back-and-forth, competition pits you cheering for one team side and rooting against the other team. Seating is comfortable and great to see from any angle, despite the cold and some poles in the way that make you move a little. Concessions have small selection and the gift store has many souvenirs to consider. Staff are super friendly and transportation is a call away.
Fun for all ages at The Lumberjack Show
B1382GMdebbieh,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. We participated in the after show Axe Throwing Competition, which was great fun. My husband won the competition and received a Lumberjack Calendar as his prize.
Fun show, with unusual performances
mariegleerup,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yes, an excellent experience with some very talented performers. And, it was fun to cheer! The athleticism was pretty amazing. Well worth the time and price.
so much fun! a TRUE Alaska experience
EMTSanDiego,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Of all the things we booked on our Alaska Adventure, we knew this would be a ton of fun and it WAS! it's an EZ walk from where the ship docks in Ketchikan, to the show. Coming from So Cal, we had no idea "timber sports" were even a thing! It's a fun competition between 2 teams and the audience really gets into it. There's snacks and beverages available. SIT IN THE FRONT! And cheer your guy on loudly.. you might win a spirit award! ALSO, pack / bring a flannel shirt to make it more fun (we were surprised that hardly anyone else was wearing flannels!). Of course there's also a gift shop when you exit.. (and I enjoy my lumberjack coffee mug every morning).
Enjoyable Experience.
Kayak1me,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the show, great audience interaction, actors and moderator had energy and was able to stay dry under the roof. Also like how close it was to the ships and town center.
Timber Sports at its BEST!
Jacob A,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I booked this show during our Alaskan cruise. The show was very entertaining and educational. We learned more about the logging industry specifically for tree harvesting. But more importantly we had a great time! I would compare this to a professional wrestling match set on a logging site. The commentator was funny and very entertaining. The loggers were all professional Timer Sportsmen who were extremely good at their profession. I would highly recommend this as a must see.
Good Show
Tom H,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00there are several options for this be careful about your choice, we thought we did the basic show but found out we were signed up for the ax throwing after the show, there is another option for a crab fest and then just the show. Our ship was late to port and we missed our 10am show time, viator was no help, I called the show runners and they said come at 12 no problems. the shows is very enjoyable and we even had fun throwing axes
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