By Tiffany Flournoy –

Springhill, Louisiana  is gearing up for a full weekend of fun, tradition, and family entertainment!  Hosted for the first time by the Krewe of Nemesis-Webster, the 42nd Annual Springhill Lumberjack Festival returns on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026.

“We didn’t want the tradition to die out.This will be the 42nd consecutive year it’s been held! We’ve moved it back to the Springhill City Park where it originally was, and we have lots of exciting things planned with the hope to make it even bigger next year,” said Michelle Parkerson, Lumberjack Festival Co-Chair. 

Grab your lawn chairs, invite your friends, and check out everything scheduled across Springhill Main Street and Springhill City Park!

Weekend Event Schedule

Friday, October 9

• Street Dance (7:00 PM)
  
  • Location: Springhill City Park
    
  • Highlights: Live music featuring Delta playing current and classic country tunes! Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to cut a rug.
    

Saturday, October 10

• Lumberjack Festival Parade (11:00 AM)
  
  • Location: Down Springhill Main Street
    
  • Highlights: Log trucks, tractors, custom cars, and floats!
    
• Car Show
  
  • Location: Springhill Main Street
    
  • Registration: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($25 fee)
    
  • Show Hours: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Awards at 3:00 PM)
    
  • Details: Open to all years, makes, and models, with a People’s Choice Award. Free admission for spectators!
    
• Car Smash Fundraiser (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM)
  
  • Location: Springhill City Park
    
  • Details: Support the Springhill Fire District 11! Take 2 swings at a car for $5 to help fund equipment, training, and community programs.
    
• Best Beard Contest (2:00 PM)
  
  • Location: Main Stage, Springhill City Park
    
  • Details: Sign up on the day of the festival! Categories include Full Beard, Short Beard, Longest Beard, Best Groomed, Best Natural, Best Lumberjack, and People’s Choice. Prizes provided by Pine Plaza Barbershop.
    
• Baggo (Cornhole) Tournament
  
  • Location: Springhill Main Street
    
  • Check-In: 9:30 AM | Bags Fly: 11:00 AM
    
  • Details: 2-person teams, double elimination ($30 per team entry) with cash payouts for top 3 teams.
    
• Cruise Night & Piney Woods Jamboree
  
  • Location: Springhill Main Street
    
  • Details: Classic cars & trucks, food vendors, and live music. Come “drag Main” one more time!
    

All-Day Attractions & Highlights

• CKCarvings Chainsaw Demonstrations: Watch award-winning carver Chad Kilpatrick create wooden masterpieces at the Clock Tower Circle with four live shows throughout the day.
  
• Antique Tractor, Engine & Power Show: Antique tractors rolling in the parade and showcased on site.
  
• Bucking Bull Rides: Test your strength for $5 a ride at City Park.
  
• Food, Crafts & Live Entertainment: Food trucks, local craft vendors, and live entertainment all day long!
  

Contact & Details

Contact Phone: 318-578-8964

Email: lumberjackfestival@yahoo.com

TikTok: @springhilllumberj

Facebook: Krewe of Nemesis-Webster

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