Forestry Day
Apr 25th, 2026
At 9 a.m.

Where:
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Garrett Grothen Memorial Arena Missoula, MT

Description:
Annual Forestry Day at Historic Fort Missoula

Held in the Montana Historic Equipment Area and the Garrett Grothen Memorial Arena at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

The Society of American Foresters and UM Woodsmen’s Team are bringing to the Missoula Valley of Western Montana a timber sports event that you won’t want to miss! Join us to watch and celebrate the skill of those who work in the time-honored tradition of logging with the only Pro/Amateur event in the Nation!

This fun and family-oriented event draws thousands of enthusiastic onlookers and expert competitors. From the very young to the very old, there’s something for everyone!

Saturday’s event includes: Cross-cut sawing, Wood chopping, Pole climbing, Axe throwing, Hot Saws.

Beer Garden and food trucks will be onsite.

Professional Logger Sport Competition

Competitors from all over North America will be present for this one-day event!

Come see the competitors you’ve watched on TV.

See Restored Antique Logging Equipment Demonstrations!

Horse-Drawn High Wheel Log hauler and antique equipment

Live Antique Lumber Mill Demonstration

The Historical Museum’s outdoor exhibits will be opening for the season and docents will be available to help interpret the timber industry history of the region.

Entry by Donation