Lumberjack Competition taking place today at the fair

Lumberjack Competition at the Tioga County FairPictured is Owego native Alexis Halstead at a competition in Bedford, Pa. Halstead was competing in modified chainsaw, which is an event that people will see at the Tioga County Fair. Alexis is one of the competitors featured at the Tioga County Fair Lumberjack Competition scheduled for Aug. 5 at the fairgrounds located in Marvin Park in Owego, N.Y. The saw shown with Halstead in this photo is sponsored by Joe Signs Equipment. According to Halstead, it is the same saw she will be using at the Tioga County Fair.

Posted By: psadvert August 5, 2017

The Lumberjack Competition at the Tioga County Fair is becoming an exciting tradition providing entertainment for all ages. The best men and women at axe throwing, modified chainsaw cutting, fire starting, and other traditional skills travel to Tioga County for two rounds of friendly competition in the Fairgrounds infield while spectators watch from shaded bleachers.

Some of the young women have been competing since they were eight years old, while others begin later in life as a way to stay active. Whatever the age or background, these men and women pay homage to the traditional skills of the lumberjack in a New York State Lumberjack Association sanctioned competition.

Owego, N.Y. native Alexis Halstead is one of the competitors lined up for the second annual Lumberjack Competition, and will be returning to Owego for the event on Saturday, Aug. 5. 

The show will take place during the fair at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., infield, and is sponsored by Wagner Lumber.

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