Hosted by the Maine Forestry Museum
The Rangeley Logging Festival is a vibrant celebration of Maine’s rich logging heritage — blending history, culture, and hands-on fun for all ages. From thrilling competitions and traditional bean dinners to craft fairs and a lively parade, this event offers something for everyone. Come experience the traditions that shaped our region!
Friday, July 17th - Educational Day (8am-4pm)- FREE!:
Rangeley Wild is partaking as both a vendor and educator! 10am-3pm. We’ll be showcasing some animal tracks, opportunity to make your own tracks and fun take homes. Burying of the beans will be taking place at 3pm.
Saturday, July 18th - Logging Festival and Parade! (10am-4pm)
10am - Parade down Main St - Rangeley - Rangeley Wild will have a fun float to see!
2026 Parade Theme: Maine Forests – Log It, Hike It, Fish It, Hunt It, Camp It, Ride It, Love It!
Logging Festival at the Maine Forestry Museum - head on over after the parade! Rangeley Wild will be a vendor today too! The Logging Festival kicks off on Museum fairgrounds with our opening ceremonies followed by our Hall of Fame inductions, famous Bean Hole Dinner, biscuits baked on reflector ovens and our exciting logging competition.
🎟️ Entrance Fee for Logging Festival – Adults – $8.00, Children (Ages 6 – 17) – $5.00, Children (Ages 5 – Under) – Free
A thrilling addition to the logging competition is the Axe Women Loggers of Maine. Come see the all-female team of world champion choppers, sawyers, log rollers, and axe throwers. These women athletes will impress you with their skill logging skills and enthusiasm!
There will be children’s activities all day, including our popular barrel train ride, mini excavator, face painting, bouncy house, and more.
Come see the talented Northern Explosion Cloggers too!
Our vendors, artisans and crafters will be there too!
Don’t forget to check out our beer garden as well!