33507 Recreation Road 230
North Fork, CA 93643
The 65th Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree “Legends of the Sierras!” July 5th & 6th 2025
This event, annually located at the North Fork Recreation Center, pays tribute to the loggers of time past and those still keeping the tradition alive today. Participants in the Jamboree help us appreciate and honor the loggers craft and hard work, while keeping us entertained throughout the competition. All proceeds from the Jamboree go into The North Fork Boosters General Fund to keep local facilities, programs, and events going year after year. In between the competition’s events there are local food vendors and crafts to purchase, and if you feel the need to cool off then head down to the swimming area for a dip.
Tickets
Tickets for Sundays Main event, when the Professionals compete, can be purchased from the Logger’s Jamboree Queen, Little Princess and Little Logger Contestants prior to the event.
Tickets are $2 if purchased from the contestants or $5 at the gate.
Note: These pre-sale tickets are good for Sundays event only. There are no pre-sale tickets for Saturday’s event, when the amateurs compete. Tickets for Saturday can be purchased at the gate for $5.
Participant Qualifications
Professional (Sunday Event)- Participants must have competed in the Loggers Jamboree previously, either as an amateur or professional.
Amateur (Saturday Event)- Participants must not have participated as a professional previously.
*Participant entry fees will depend on the number of events competed in.
Loggers Jamboree Queen
It wouldn’t be a a Loggers Jamboree without a Queen! Every year a young woman from the community is crowned for their exceptional fundraising abilities. These dedicated and hopeful Queens-to-be will sell Loggers Jamboree Raffle tickets to raise money for the North Fork Boosters beginning in May at the Loggers Jamboree Kick-Off Dinner/Dance at Town Hall. Requirements for entry: Girls ages 13-18 years, single, no children. Contact Jennifer Casner-Fitzwater at (559) 676-7648 for more information.
If you are a previous Loggers Jamboree Queen and have pictures, we would love to put them on the site!
Little Princess and Little Logger
Our Little Princess and Little Logger are the most adorable part of the Jamboree! Children in the community ages 2-6 years are qualified to sell Loggers Jamboree raffle tickets with their family. This competition is comparatively new to our others, but with the overwhelming amount of cute kids in the community we had to do something! Contact Cathey Thornburg at (559) 676-7766 for more information.
Loggers Jamboree Parade
On Saturday there is the Loggers Jamboree Parade going through North Fork’s Main street. If you are interested in having a float in this year’s parade please complete the Parade Form and email it to Kara@BassLakeRealty.com.
Contact Kara Shearer at 559-676-0442 for more information.
The Wood Chopper’s Ball
Be sure not to miss out, the Ball is a great time for everyone. On Saturday night visitors and locals come together to dance the night away. Located at the Rec. Center and starting at 8 pm the Wood Chopper’s Ball is meant for anyone who likes foot stompin’ music, hootin’ and hollering! In North Fork we always have our dancing shoes on! Come join us and enjoy the music.
Presale tickets will be available until July 1st.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR, VENDOR, OR ADVERTISING IN OUR “CHIPS” PROGRAM? Contact Cathey Thornburg @ (559) 676-7766
64th Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree Winners
Champion Logger: Nate Hodges
Queen: Olivia Hodges
Junior Princess: Fiona Lynn Vance
Junior Logger: Tucker Cibulskis
Little Princess: Gracie Hale
Little Logger: Benjamin “Cash” Gaitan
Pro Am
1st Place: Nate Hodges and Kai Hansen
2nd Place: JB Thornburg and Mark Wilson
3rd Place: Bill Davis and Brandon Lawrence
4th Place: Jerry Hodges and Eric Palmer
Jason Taylor Ax Throw
1st Place: Nate Hodges
2nd Place: Jerry Hodges
3rd Place: Zack Montgomery
4th Place: Justin Wilson
Working Saw
1st Place: Nate Hodges
2nd Place: Jerry Hodges
3rd Place: Jessie Hutchens
4th Place: Zack Montgomery
Junior Ax Throw
1st Place: Olivia Hodges
2nd Place: Jacob Davidson
3rd Place: Jeffrey Pardun
4th Place: Jocelyn Hodges
Pro Events
Ax Throw
1st – Nate Hodges
2nd – Hunter Blacksmith
3rd – Nick Coleman
4th – Zack Montgomery
Choker Setting
1st – Nate Hodges
2nd – JB Thornburg
3rd – Bill Davis
4th – Jessie Hutchens Jr.
Stock Power Saw
1st – Rudy Bates
2nd – Mike Morrow
3rd – Jessie Hutchens
4th – Bill Davis
Hand Chopping
1st – Nate Hodges
2nd – Jerry Hodges
3rd – JB Thornburg
4th – Jessie Hutchens Jr.
Birling
1st – Jerry Hodges
2nd – Nate Hodges
3rd – Lani Owen
4th – David McDonald
Tree Falling
1st – Jessie Hutchens
2nd – Nate Hodges
3rd – JB Thornburg
4th – Jerry Hodges
Ladies Ax Throw
1st – Alana Black
2nd – Chelsea Gonzales
3rd – Cassie Verduzco-Karas
4th – Molly Hodges
Ladies Power Saw
1st – Nirvana Tannehill
2nd – Catherine Hodges
3rd – Brittany Curtis
4th – Angela Cibulskis
Hot Power Saw
1st – Lani Owen
2nd – Nate Hodges
3rd – Jerry Hodges
4th – Zack Montgomery
Double Bucking
1st – Nate Hodges/Jerry Hodges
2nd – Rudy Bates/JB Thornburg
3rd – Pat Hodges/Bill Davis
4th – Jessie Hutchens Jr./Jessie Hutchens Sr.
Jack and Jill
1st – Nate Hodges/Lani Owen
2nd – Pat Hodges/Angela Cibulskis
3rd – Jerry Hodges/Molly Hodges
4th – Justin Ryan/Jessi Jansen
Speed Ax
1st – Nate Hodges
2nd – Jerry Hodges
3rd – Pete Curtis
4th – Zack Montgomery
Horseshoe Tournament Results
1st – Poc Santos & Bruce Lee Sr.
2nd – Nate Hodges & Codee Pomona
3rd – Isaac Beltran & Kittie Bell
4th – Rudy Bates & Brooke Coleman
Parade Results
Most Creative
1st – Kain Parker, Jr. Logger Contestant
2nd – Calvary Chapel
Most Spirit
1st – Fiona Vance, Jr. Princess Contestant
2nd – Gracie Hale, Little Princess Contestant & Benjamin “Cash” Gaitan, Little Logger Contestant
Best Theme
1st – Ishtar Otten Stars & Stripes
2nd – Tucker Cibulskis, Junior Logger Contestant
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