This event will be judged by accuracy.  Each contestant will draw for appearance and will make three throws preceded by one practice throw.  The round, log end target is painted with circles.  The bullseye will score 5 points, next area 4 points, next 3 points, next 2 points, and the outer ring is worth 1 point.  The axe need only to cut any of the scoring ring to win points in that area.  Center of the target (Bullseye) is 60 inches above the ground.  Contestant will throw the axe at this target from behind a line measured 20 feet from target. 

Time will start on the signal.  With a choker in hand, contestants will start on a line, race across the pond on the log that is on their starting side, set the choker around a log, turn and race back across the pond on the opposite log to the finish line.  If the contestant falls off the log into the pond, they can get back on the log nearest the point they fell from and continue.  The contestant finishing with the fastest time is the winner.

In this event the competitors, the saw, and the wood conspire together to make a winner.  They must be fast, the saw must be filed exactly right, and we hope the buckers don't have to saw through a blind knot.

Competitors will use a seven foot bucking saw and buck a slice from a log that is 22 inches in diameter.  Time starts at the signal and stops when the block hits the ground,  Teams may have a helper to oil their saw and put a wedge in the cut when and if needed.  Extreme concentration and stamina by both contestants is a must in this contest!

This contest will be against time and accuracy.  Time will start on a given signal.  Contestants will furnish their own saws, bars, chains, oil, gas, etc.  All saws will have a a single cylinder only.  Starter handles will be tethered.  Contestants must furnish their own personal protective equipment, including but not limited to eye, ear, and leg protection, which will be worn during competition.  The contestants will not be touching the saw at the start of the competition, their hands will be placed at the top center of the saw log.  On the signal, contestants will make two or three cuts (determined by the Bull of the Woods) in the space of 6 inches.  Cut one will travel from the top of the log down.  Cut two will travel from the bottom of the log up.  Cut three will travel from the top of the log down.  Time ends when the third disk hits the ground.  The blocks cannot be pried off with the bar or saw, and not cut outs will be allowed or contestants will be disqualified.  There will be no re-runs due to defective saws.

Contestants will draw for logs to chop.  The event will be against time and the best time shall determine the winner.  A log of about 12 inches in diameter will be used.  Time will start when the axe hits the wood, and stops when cut hits the ground.  Contestant must cut the log halfway through from one side, then turn around and complete the cut from the other side.  Log chop will change from a horizontal chop to a vertical chop on alternating years.

One man and one woman handle the bucking saw in this one.  Rules are similar to the Double Buck in that contestants may have a helper to oil their saw and put a wedge in the cut when needed.  Time starts at the signal and is over when the sawed off slice hits the ground.

At the signal, contestant will start with one hand on the end of the log and the other hand near, but not touching, the saw, which is sitting on the ground.  Logger picks up their saw, races to the far end of their log, starts his chain saw and cuts a slice off the log using the bottom side of the bar.  He then shuts off the saw and races back down the pole to the finish line. 

This is a race for time and accuracy between loggers making two cuts off logs with chains saws.  The contestants will start with their hands on the log and chainsaws on the ground.  At the signal, contestants will start the saw and bury the saw into the bottom of the log cutting upwards.  Once that cut is completely through, the next cut is started from the top downwards.  Time will stop when the second severed block hits the ground.

Time will start at the signal.  Climbers will race to the top of the spar, ring a bell, and return to the ground embedding spurs in the tree at least four times on their decent.  All climbers ropes must be at least 7/8 inch in diameter with a steel core.

Trees shall be of green, soft wood, a minimum of 12 inches in diameter, 9 feet to the top and adequately secured to a stand.  Chopping blocks will be a maximum 12 inches in diameter, and a minumum of 24 inches long.  Blocks must be secured to top of "tree" by contestant.  On the signal contestents will cut notches in the "tree" to place their springboards.  They must climb three springboards high.  From there they will start chopping.  The block must be chopped from both sides.  Time starts on "Go" and stops when the block is severed.

The High Point Local Logger is awarded to the local competitor who receives the most total points throughout the show.

The All Around Logger title is awarded to the competitor with the most points in the professional events.

What started as an example to show the crowd of the skill necessary to top a tree has turned into a fan favorite event when the tree crashes onto the watermelon, and in recent years a Volkswagen Beetle painted to look like a watermelon.

A professional shows the crowd how it is done properly and then teaches the court members how to log roll as well.