Town Traditions: Stillwater's Lumberjack Days

STILLWATER, MN — It may be hard to believe, but summer is just around the corner. And summer in the Twin Cities means outdoor community festivals.

A favorite, long-standing tradition for Stillwater residents is the Lumberjack Days festival. The annual event along the shores of the St. Croix River has been going on since 1934.

Lumberjack Days was canceled in 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related state restrictions around large gatherings.

But the event made a roaring back in 2022. And Lumberjack Days 2023 is already scheduled for July 13 through July 17.

There will again be dozens of events, including favorites such as the medallion hunt, boat cruise, downhill derby, ice cream social, lumberjack demonstrations, live music, the 5k/10k race, parades, log roll, and much more.

Keep an eye out for updates on the Lumberjack Days Facebook page.

See details for the events here. Or become a volunteer for this year's festival.

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