Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Ketchikan, USA
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Both the US and Canada have a rich history of logging and lumberjacking. Cheer on your favorite team as you watch Alaskan and British Columbian woodsmen chop, saw, roll logs, and throw axes as they compete in the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. Then, join in the fun as you learn how to throw a double-bit axe for yourself, trying to best your fellow attendees.
- Lumberjack show followed by axe-throwing lessons
- See which team manages to attain the coveted title of ‘Bull of the Woods’
- Learn a new skill as you make axes sail through the air
- A chance to show off your skill as you try to beat other participants
What's Included
- Use of double bitted throwing axe
- Licensed English speaking Guide
- Tips/Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 420 Spruce Mill Way, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Greetings from The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show! Thank you for your purchase of tickets to the competition and axe throwing! Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time for seating. Please meet at 420 Spruce Mill Way, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Guest must be able-bodied and have full use of their arms.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 167 reviews
Jennifer_E, Jun 2026
Whitty, clean humor. Nice staff. Jimmy (Doc Holliday look-a-like) was our axe throwing instructor and he was very good. He gave us great advice on how to throw the axes and even gave us tips about what to visit while visiting Ketchikan. We saw Ethan outside the venue in his regular clothes and was super nice. Great family experience!
Susan_W, Jun 2026
Very well organised and well worth the money a good experience for all ages, under cover so if raining no problem
David_L, Jun 2026
Exactly what you would expect - a one hour show with some funny jokes and some impressive demonstrations. Great for families.
Kim_J, Jun 2026
Great experience. Fun for all ages. Entertaining and informative. Covered seating in case of rain. Loved it!
Yvonne_V, Jun 2026
Fun, energetic, great for family time! I highly recommend this event for all. Lots of laughs and a great amount of time for the axe throwing lessons, challenge, and show!
Barbara_R, Jun 2026
You get to see examples of what real logging competitions are like and there is not a bad seat in the house. The show is a lot of fun. We did the ax throwing after the show and it was harder than it looks but we loved it. Well worth the money. The woman who taught us ax throwing was great too.
Danilo_P, Jun 2026
Great show ,entertaining , reasonable price , the axe challenge is fun walking distance from port, seating is good
Mary_K, Jun 2026
Ax throwing its fun experience. Our group had a 16 year-old to up to a 75 year-old and it was enjoyed by all. The two gentlemen leading our ax throwing were awesome and made the show. Very fun and exciting.
vivian_b, Jun 2026
Great show from start to finish, and when the show ended bonus we all did axe throwing, it’s extra for this added on the price but well worth it. Would recommend
Carl_M, May 2026
Overall this was a good show and provided decent entertainment. A little cheesy at parts but still enjoyable. Axes throwing afterwards was fun.
Amy_U, May 2026
A light hearted show that is fun!! My adult kids liked it. We enjoyed the Axe throwing class we signed up for too.
daringreenlees, May 2026
What fun seeing the history of what lumberjacks do in real life. Very impressive seeing their ‘trade’ in action … the show portrayed a competition between 2 teams racing to cut logs quickest / target axe throwing / climbing up poles / jousting on a log role. Funny and showing the challenges of their real life.
This was followed with demonstrations of how to throw the axe and then having a real go (9 throws each) ourselves.
Larry_L, May 2026
Show was great. Got crowd involved. Gave prizes to the kids. The events were competitive. Lumberjack show a highly recommended for family.
Victoria_I, May 2026
It's a very crowd engaging show! Professional entertainment for sure!
So much fun!!!
Friendly staff.
Cynthia_D, May 2026
Great family friendly activities. Lots of laughs and great to watch their talent. Lots of seating with good view of the show
Gillian_K, May 2026
The lumberjack show was well presented & so much fun. A great laugh & atmosphere. The Axa throwing also was great fun but harder than you think.
Alison_S, May 2026
This is a great show! Lots of energy, good vibes and very entertaining. The lumberjacks are incredible! Extremely skilled, fast and fortunately, very accurate! Super impressive! Displayed lots of different skills with axes and chainsaws. The female compere did a great job. She explained each skill the lumberjacks were going to perform and kept the show flowing with fun and humour. Dividing the audience into 2 camps to support the 2 teams was a great way to get the crowd involved. Was brilliant to watch and was great fun. We paid extra to do the axe throwing after the show, which was definitely worth it. Harrison was our axe throwing coach, and he did a fab job! He was very clear with his instructions and demonstrations. He was also patient and encouraging, with a good sense of fun and was just a great sport. He made sure everyone had enough practice throws before we started our group 'competition'. It was a brilliant activity, so much fun, and was a great way to finish after watching the show. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole show and our own attempts at axe throwing. We would definitely do it again, and can highly, highly recommend! This show is a must see if you visit Ketchikan!!
Dana_R, Nov 2025
A fun afternoon with excitement you can't deny!
Nice venue, friendly competition, and events you won't ese anywhere else I promise you!
David_T, Nov 2025
You don’t want to miss this one. It is very enjoyable and funny. These loggers really have personality in addition to impressive skills. We were throughly entertained. The audience is encouraged to participate and those burly lumberjacks are very generous with photo opportunities after the show. Incidentally, the axe throwing opportunity is a lot of fun if you opt for it.
Tom_H, Sep 2025
there are several options for this be careful about your choice, we thought we did the basic show but found out we were signed up for the ax throwing after the show, there is another option for a crab fest and then just the show. Our ship was late to port and we missed our 10am show time, viator was no help, I called the show runners and they said come at 12 no problems. the shows is very enjoyable and we even had fun throwing axes
Lynn_F, Sep 2025
You need to make your own way there which is a long way from Ward Cove. Great fun for all ages. Good seats procured by Viator We loved it
50plusNorthampton, Sep 2025
Excellent show really good participation from the audience plenty of interaction and at the end we got to throw an axe at targets great fun all round for all ages this is a must when your in ketchikan
Gaytra_N, Sep 2025
Very entertaining
The athletes did amazing chopping
Pole climbing and log rolling
The axe throw lesson was super fun
Arlene_S, Sep 2025
Although the show is entertaining I would not say it is worth the money. Would be better spent seeing wildlife.
Joseph_W, Sep 2025
Very fun and fun. My friends and myself had a good fun time. Long lines but worth the wait. Hollywood Jake was the best
Efrain_V, Sep 2025
Very fun entertainment! Get there EARLY and get in line because it’ll be a packed audience! Our tickets included the axe throw challenge, which I thought meant we’d watch the lumberjacks compete in axe throwing, but it was actually US who competed after the lumberjack show! That was awesome! And those competing have a reserved seating section, so the whole experience was super!
Jeannie_W, Sep 2025
Fantastic show and we were right how to correctly throw an axe and competed with other patrons.it was super fun!
David_H, Sep 2025
Get involved it’s an awesome experience. The competition was great. The lumberjacks were entertaining. The axe throwing after the show was a great learning experience.
Maria_W, Sep 2025
The lumberjacks put on a great show. Funny & delightful. The whole family will have a great time. Kids will love it.
Marcia_B, Sep 2025
This was entertaining and educational as well. Lots of fun and the lumberjack who hosted our ax throwing activity was very good.
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