Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
A lumberjack competition show on an outdoor stand in the city centre, with axe chopping, pole climbing, log rolling and more.
The lumberjack show takes place beside Creek Street. In an hour-long performance, two teams compete in axe chopping, sawing, axe throwing, climbing a 15-metre pole and log rolling on water, recreating the golden age of Alaska's logging industry. The emcee invites the audience to cheer and join in, making it a good family outing. The stands are covered, so performances go ahead in the rain. During cruise season there are several shows a day. Tickets cost several tens of dollars and can be bought online or at the venue; showtimes change with cruise ship arrivals.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Sep, several sessions daily
Nearby sights
- Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
- Tongass Historical Museum
- Dolly's House Museum
- Creek Street
- Downtown Ketchikan Waterfront
- Totem Heritage Center
- Deer Mountain Trail
- Saxman Native Village