Witness the “Sport of the Woods” at the Hoquiam Loggers Playday, a thrilling tribute to the Pacific Northwest’s rugged timber heritage. Held every September at Olympic Stadium, this world-class logging competition features professional athletes from across the globe competing in heart-pounding events like high climbing, axe throwing, power sawing, and log rolling. From the morning’s Lions Club Pancake Breakfast to the massive downtown parade and the spectacular evening fireworks display, it’s a full day of adrenaline and community spirit that you won’t want to miss.