The Long Way
Madera County
A young boy holds a snake at an outdoor event.
Plate I. Snake exhibit booth, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. From northforkboosters.org
A man holds up a small cup at an outdoor wooden pavilion.
Plate II. Vendor pavilion at the Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. From northforkboosters.org
A person writing at a registration counter while volunteers assist.
Plate III. Event booth, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. From northforkboosters.org
Power saw competition, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree.
Plate IV. Power saw competition, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. Photograph by Guywelch2000, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Competition arena, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree.
Plate V. Competition arena, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. Photograph by Guywelch2000, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chainsaw competition, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree.
Plate VI. Chainsaw competition, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. Photograph by Guywelch2000, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Axe throw, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree.
Plate VII. Axe throw, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. Photograph by Guywelch2000, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sawing competition, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree.
Plate VIII. Sawing competition, Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree. Photograph by Guywelch2000, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree

North Fork, Madera County, California. Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree; 1st Weekend in July.

Details

Map. North Fork, Madera County, California. Larger map
Where
33507 Recreation Road 230, North Fork, CA 33507. Directions
When
Last held July 4–5, 2026; next year’s date not yet stated.
Fees
$2 from contestants or $5 at the gate.
Hours
Saturday gates open 8 am, events start 10 a.m.; Sunday gates open 10 a.m., events start 12 p.m.
Access
The recreation center has a softball field, BBQ/picnic area, outdoor stage, bathrooms, jungle-gym, creek, swimming area, and beach.
Walk-in or reserve
Saturday tickets can be purchased at the gate for $5.
Phone
(559) 676-7766
Website
northforkboosters.org
Managed by
North Fork Boosters Club.
Established
December 12, 1949.

North Fork's own Nate Hodges was again named Champion Logger at the 66th Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree held July 4-5 at the North Fork Recreation Center; this marks the 17th time Hodges has captured the Champion Logger title.

Sources

  1. northforkboosters.org/mid-sierra-loggers-jamboree-2
  2. northforkboosters.org
  3. northforkboosters.org/north-fork-recreation-center
  4. northforkboosters.org/calendar
  5. northforkboosters.org/contact-2
  6. northforkboosters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-24-14-06.pdf
  7. sierravistascenicbyway.com/area-events-1
  8. northforkboosters.org/about-2
  9. northforkboosters.org/events
  10. northforkboosters.org/facilities
  11. northforkboosters.org/town-hall
  12. facebook.com/p/North-Fork-Boosters-100064821333097