The Deming Logging Show weekend starts the second full weekend of June (this year it will be June 14 & 15) at 11:00 a.m. with the exhibits, and the show starts at 1:00p.m. The cost to get into the show is six US dollars per adult, three US dollars per seniors & children (6-12), and children under 6 are free. There is a lot to do and see before the show starts (trucks, equipment, Black Smith Exhibit, etc.), so come early and have lots of time to do everything. When you arrive, there is a large section of free parking (on the ground), for your conventions. Dogs are not allowed on the grounds so please leave them at home. While you’re here, make sure to stop by the two souvenir shacks stocked full of T-Shirts, hats, suspenders, pins, mugs, etc.
If you get hungry, there is the Ladies Auxil
iary
in the Museum, serving hot coffee and donuts in the morning. Later in the day
the Ladies serve taco salads, and strawberry shortcake, as
well as other munchies and drinks. Located on the other side of the arena is the
Bar-B-Q, which the Deming Logging Show is famous for. They start serving early
afternoon to late evening. Here you can get Salmon, Beef, and Chicken, which is
served with side dishes like baked potatoes, coleslaw, beans, garlic bread , and
a drink.
Lonny
Schroeder
is the Deming Logging Shows main announcer, with the help of Bob Larsen. Lonny
and Bob will be announcing the events as well as other information and facts.
For the last 33 years, Lonny has been with the Deming Logging Show as the
announcer. Lonny has also announced for a logging show in Juneau, Alaska,
for the past years. Bob has been here as an announcer since 1996, and is
currently the "Master of Ceremonies."
For the last 30 years, the Deming Logging Show has had the pleasure of having Steve Bartow preformed his special spar tree act. Steve lives in Grants Pass, Oregon, and makes the trip up here each year to do his act for us.
The Deming Logging Show also has the honor of having two of the worlds fastest spar tree climbers. This year we will have Brian Bartow of Grants Pass, Oregon and Wade Stewart of Parksville, B.C. Both Brian and Wade are top contenders in the World Championship Speed Climbing competition. At the signal they will race to the top, ring he bell, and get back down to the ground as fast as they can.
The majority of the show is filled with local loggers competing against each. Some of the events are pole falling, trailer backing, ma & pa bucking, log rolling, iron man, and kids tree climbing. The top three winners in each even receives a trophy from the Deming Logging Show. For a list of the 2007 winners in each event or a schedule of events click the links below.
If you would like, the Deming Logging Show offers the opportunity to rent a RV space or tent space during this weekend. RV hook-ups and dumping facilities are available. Don’t forget the Ladies Auxiliary has hot coffee and donuts available for breakfast each morning. For more information refer to the Contact Information and Rental Information.