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July 29, 2021
HAYWARD, Wis.- The 61st annual Lumberjack World Championships and festival in Hayward, Wisconsin, where competitors, fans and vendors are gathering for all things wood.
Although last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic people are happy for its return at the Lumberjack Bowl.
“I’m very thankful to be having this event this year,” said competitor Ben Hansen. “All the other competitors are glad to be here and we’re expecting some good crowds to get people back and excited to be here at the lumberjack bowl.”
Logrolling, hot saw, and springboard chop are among different categories in the three day event. Competitors from across the world are getting a chance to compete and qualify after months of training.
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HAYWARD, Wis.- It has been a tough year for a lot of businesses across the Northland but those at the Lumberjack World Championships are happy to see people return to these large events.
“It’s good for business, people like hotels, restaurants, everyone’s busy for like four to five days before the event and will be busy a few days after the event,” said executive chef of River Deck, Corey Elliot.
Local restaurants and food vendors are also preparing for the large crowds coming in the next few days.
“There’s a lot of different little areas where they can practice logrolling you know, like the professionals do and then try it themselves,” said food stand worker Morgan Johnson. “It’s really cool, they can watch and do it, and you’re so close to the action around here.”
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At this time last year, Wisconsin state park campgrounds remained closed on what is traditionally the kickoff to the summer camping season.
Once they reopened in June, they were busier than ever, as people sought places to get away safely while other indoor attractions remained closed.
A few outdoor attractions stayed closed for the summer, too, from Rock Island State Park to Parfrey s Glen.
The legendary Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells closed permanently, and others, like New Glarus Brewing Co. and the Aldo Leopold shack, remain closed.
But as vaccination numbers have increased and COVID-19 cases have decreased, attractions that closed temporarily have begun to open again. Here’s a look at some Wisconsin spots that were closed last year but are opening to visitors for the summer of 2021.
These Wisconsin tourist attractions were closed in 2020 but are open again Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
At this time last year, Wisconsin state park campgrounds remained closed on what is traditionally the kickoff to the summer camping season.
Once they reopened in June, they were busier than ever, as people sought places to get away safely while other indoor attractions remained closed.
A few outdoor attractions stayed closed for the summer, too, from Rock Island State Park to Parfrey s Glen.
The legendary Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells closed permanently, and others, like New Glarus Brewing Co. and the Aldo Leopold shack, remain closed.