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    See a Lumberjack Show & Axe Throwing in Ketchikan

    Watch the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show and take the Axe Throw Challenge

    From$95/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Lumberjack show, Axe throwing

    Highlights

    Cheer on competitive lumberjacks at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, then step up and try the Axe Throw Challenge with staff guidance. This 2-hour combo blends live action with a hands-on add-on.

    • Watch fast-paced lumberjack competitions from axe throwing to log rolling
    • Learn axe throwing technique with guidance from a Lumberjack or jill
    • Try to stick the bullseye in the Axe Throw Challenge
    • Arrive early and choose your seats with first-come, first-served seating
    • Bring your QR code on your phone or printed for entry
    • Let staff know at check-in if you booked the Axe Throw Challenge

    What's Included

    • Lumberjack show admission
    • Axe Throw Challenge session
    • Staff instruction for axe throwing

    Things to know

    Axe Throw Challenge participants must be age 10+; guests under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. You must be able to use both arms fully, stand and balance independently, and navigate uneven surfaces without assistance.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours before showtime for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of showtime and no-shows are charged the full ticket price. Exceptions within 24 hours apply for show cancellations due to weather or unforeseen circumstances; in these cases, a full refund is issued.

    FAQs

    Arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime to allow time for seating.

    Seating is unassigned and available first-come, first-served.

    Bring your QR code ready for entry, either printed or on your mobile device.

    Experience provided by Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show - Port of Ward Cove
    Experience provided by Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show - Port of Ward Cove

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    Adult

    $95.40

    Age: 13 and older

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    Child

    $74.20

    Age: 3-12

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    Review summary

    The lumberjacks here know how to put on an entertaining show with impressive chainsaw skills and genuine crowd energy. Visitors consistently mention the humor woven throughout the performance, with jokes and banter keeping things lively between the competitive events. The performers actively engage the audience, dividing them into teams to cheer on their favorites, which families especially seem to enjoy. Even young children get caught up in the excitement. The location works well for cruise passengers, with most finding it an easy 15-minute walk from the docking area, though a couple reviewers noted the distance felt long for their group. Shows run early enough to fit into tight port schedules, and the performers themselves are described as genuinely nice people. While one visitor found it only mildly entertaining, the overwhelming majority had a great time. It's described as somewhat corny but in a fun, family-friendly way that works. The combination of skill demonstrations, competitive spirit, and audience participation makes it memorable enough that many call it a trip highlight.

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