Join us July 16th, 17th, and 18th 2009

Mid- July the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana comes alive with a timber sports event that you won’t want to miss! That’s when Darby Logger Days celebrates the skill and bravery of those who work in the time honored tradition of logging. The laid back atmosphere of this fun and family oriented weekend draws thousands of enthusiastic onlookers and expert competitors. From the very young to the very old, there’s something for everyone!

New this year the Darby Logger Days committee is hosting a EPB.  Gates will open at 5:00 with live music from Hired Hand. The bull riding will start at 7:00 pm. At the conclusion of the Bull Riding Dirty Shame will play till 12:30.

The logging festivities gets started at 4 p.m. on Friday evening, food vendors, beer tent, crafts and educational booths. At 5 p.m. move into the main arena for the boxing over water, kid's choker races, tug of war and local logger sports activities. Kick up your heels and dance in the moonlight Bitterroot style both Friday and Saturday evenings to a live band.

Saturday morning a community parade winds its way south through the quaint town of Darby, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at the Logger Day grounds south of town on Highway 93. The real heart of Logger Days is the events that celebrate and honor Darby’s logging traditions. Nineteen of those traditional logging events have been scheduled, including axe throwing, pole climbing, log roll and cross cut sawing. Competition for the timber sports begins at 10 a.m.

Look for plenty of activities for your little Lumberjacks, some of which are free, and many with cash, prizes and gift certificate giveaways. Kids will love “Grammy’s Corner”, where there will be tricycle races and tug-of-war contests for different age levels -- and the famous sawdust pile (with hidden money). Registration for the kid’s events starts at 11:00 a.m. in “Grammy’s Corner” and the contests start at noon.

This year, Darby Logger Days is raffling a 2009 Soft Tail Cross Bones Harley-Davidson. Tickets are for sale around the valley or online, and go for $20 apiece. Only 2000 tickets will be sold to keep the odds of winning good. The drawing is on Saturday after the logging competition is over - won't you look good riding off into the sunset on this sweet ride?!!!

Camping Information

Dry camping will be available starting on Thursday, July 16th after 3:00 pm and must be out by Sunday, July 19th at 11:00 am. There is no fee but all campers must back into a spot along the outside perimeter of parking lot as close to the fence as possible.

Other camping available (This is for informational purposes and not indorsed by DLD)

There is five acres of land on the river, just one mile south of the grounds with camping spots available.  Electricity, indoor toilet and shower are available.  For more information call Mark 381-9832.