The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is the new addition for the 20th annual two-day Sartell SummerFest, which begins Friday, June 8.
Based in Hayward, Wis., the “Timberworks” show features a group of lumberjacks who wow crowds with a combination of lumberjack skills that combine athleticism, derring-do and lots of humor. The lumberjacks demonstrate a variety of crowd-pleasing skills, including logrolling, speed-climbing, an obstacle course, an axe throw, sawing and speed-carving.
The three shows, all free, will take place Saturday at the Sartell Middle School grounds. Show times are 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
The following is a line-up of all Sartell SummerFest events.
Friday
5:30 p.m. Mayor’s 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1k Run. Sartell City Hall. The adult walk/run will start at 6:15 p.m. The kids’ event, for ages 5-11, begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Sartell-St. Stephen Community Education.
7 p.m. Sartell Community Band Concert. Lions Community Park. The band will perform a selection of show tunes, classic standards and patriotic tunes. Food and beverages for sale. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket.
Saturday
10 a.m. Wells Fargo Grand Day Parade. The route is along Riverside Avenue to Sartell Middle School. Bring non-perishable food items that will be collected by the Girl Scouts.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Model Train Show. Bernick’s Arena. The show will also take place Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Coborn’s Family Carnival and Fun Fair. Sartell Middle School, right after the Grand Day Parade. There will be games, inflatables, food, music and performances by the Timberworks Lumberjacks. A dunk tank will benefit the Autism Society of Minnesota.
5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Great River Bowl and Partners’ Pub Street Dance. Great River Bowl parking lot. There will be a beer garden, food court and fireworks at 10 p.m. Slip Twister will perform starting at 5 p.m., and DiamondBack will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to the rain-or-shine event.