Watch the Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan
Cheer on athletes in a 12-event lumberjack competition
Duration
1 Hour
Includes
Show admission, Grandstand seats
Highlights
Watch skilled competitors take on 12 athletic lumberjack events in Ketchikan. Settle into a covered, heated grandstand and enjoy the show’s logging-history theme.
- Watch athletes compete in 12 lumberjack events
- Discover Southeast Alaska’s logging history through live competition
- See axes, long saws, tree-climbing gaffs, and chainsaws in action
- Relax in a covered, heated grandstand with cushioned seating
- Browse the rustic gift shop and concessions on site
Things to know
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Seating is unassigned and first-come, first-served, and priority seating may be implemented in rare cases due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before showtime for a full refund. 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 (including cruise port call cancellation), with a full refund.
FAQs
Arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime for seating.
Bring your QR code on paper or on your mobile device to enter.
Seating is unassigned and first-come, first-served. In rare cases, priority seating may be implemented due to weather, acts of God, or unforeseen circumstances.
Meeting details
7789 North Tongass Highway, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
More about the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show brings the rugged spirit of Ketchikan's timber heritage to life in a covered, all-weather arena right in the heart of downtown. Set on the historic site of a former sawmill, this 60-minute live competition pits champion lumberjacks from the United States and Canada against each other in a series of authentic timber sports events. Ketchikan was once a booming logging town, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show honors that legacy with a high-energy production that has become one of Southeast Alaska's most beloved family attractions.
From the moment the whistle blows, the arena fills with the sharp crack of axes biting into wood, the whine of crosscut saws, and the splash of logrolling competitors fighting to stay upright. You will watch world-class athletes tackle springboard chopping, speed climbing up 50-foot poles, axe throwing, and the always-thrilling log roll. Between events, the hosts share stories of Alaska's logging history and keep the crowd cheering as Team Spruce squares off against Team Dawson. Covered grandstand seating means rain or shine, the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show goes on, and every seat offers a clear view of the action.
This experience is perfect for families with kids, cruise passengers looking for an easy and memorable shore stop, and anyone curious about traditional timber sports and Alaskan culture. History buffs will appreciate the nod to Ketchikan's working-class roots, while thrill seekers will get a kick out of the speed and skill on display. With its central location, short runtime, and crowd-pleasing format, the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show is an easy yes for travelers who want a uniquely Alaskan slice of entertainment without straying far from the cruise docks or downtown shops.
