DCNR Calendar of Events

Event Calendar for Parker Dam State Park

September 2, 2018

Sunday, September 2

Lumberjack Skills Demonstrations

Many specialized skills made woodhicks valuable in the forest. Their hard work and skills were put to the test each day as they faced one of the most...

Arrival of Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear will be in the park for a while to greet the competitors, their families, and other park visitors. Be sure to say hello.

Woodhick Camp Demonstrations

Watch the blacksmith as he shows off his skills with iron. Other woodhicks will be demonstrating the skills used in the woods and along the waters. Look...

Woodhick Games

Register for free at the table in the grove above the Cabin Road (look for the banner) so that you can participate in the Woodhick Games. Then, test your...

Log Birling Demonstration

When driving logs downriver, balance was a skill you must possess, or face deadly consequences. The stakes aren’t as high, but bragging rights are on the...

2018 Woodhick Awards

The competitors have given it their all, now it’s time to reward them. The winners of each event will be awarded their prizes; however, winners must be...