Lumberjacks and Lumberjills Headed to Cherry Valley Next Week
By DARLA M. YOUNGSCHERRY VALLEY
Logs will roll, axes will fly and chain saws will roar when the eighth Cherry Valley Outdoor Games gets underway next weekend, June 13-15, on Cherry Valley’s Alden Field.
Organized since 2017 by Nathan and Holly Waterfield—with a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic—the games feature lumberjack and lumberjill competitions, archery shoots, log loading, and a skid steer rodeo, among other contests.
Lumberjack games featured at the Cherry Valley Outdoor Games are competitive events where participants demonstrate their skills in traditional lumberjack tasks such as chopping, sawing and climbing. Events include axe throwing, log rolling, boom running, and speed climbing, showcasing both physical strength and technical skill.
“This event was founded by my wife Holly and I, and we were supported by organization vice president Jeff Stiles. Numerous volunteers and support from the Town and Village of Cherry Valley made the event possible,” Waterfield recalled.
