In 1896, the Bodcaw Lumber Company opened up its sawmill operation with approximately fifty employees.

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Bodcaw also built twenty five homes for its sawmill workers in the area just west of the mill still referred to as "Sawmill Town."

With the town's roots firmly planted in the timber industry of North Louisiana, it's only fitting to recognize those humble beginnings, and since 1984, that's exactly what Springhill has done with the annual Springhill Lumberjack Festival.

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This year's festival, which is the 40th Annual event, will take place on Saturday, October 12, and is expected to be one of the biggest ever!

Just look at the incredible reasons why you certainly don't want to miss out on this one!

Lots Of Live Music

According to the Springhill Lumberjack Festival website, this year's event will feature loads of live music including the sounds of King Orchard and Haughton, Louisiana's own Caden Wilson.

2024 Student Art Show

Springhill Lumberjack Festival Facebook page
Springhill Lumberjack Festival Facebook page
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Check out the incredible art works of Webster Parish students at the 2024 Student Art Show from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Frank Anthony RV Building

Good Enough To Win The Baggo Tournament? 

Springhill Lumberjack Festival Facebook page
Springhill Lumberjack Festival Facebook page
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Another crowd pleaser will be the Baggo Tournament, which is much like Corn Hole. Warm-up begins at 11:00 am and the competition begins at 12:00 pm.  Entry is $15 per team with all proceeds paid back to the winners.

Car And Bike Show

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From lumberjackfestival.net
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For those that love to see the finest in automobiles and bikes, you'll want to see all the exhibits at the Car and Bike Show from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Frank B. Anthony RV Park.  Free Admission for spectators.

Don't Miss The Annual Parade Down Main Street

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From Springhill Lumberjack Festival
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There's the 40th Annual Lumberjack Festival Parade down Springhill's Main Street!  Parade rolls at 11:00!

On top of all these attractions, the festival will feature scores of vendors with all types of arts, crafts and wares.  There will be loads of great food and plenty of things for the kids to enjoy!

To see more go to lumberjackfestival.net or to the Springhill Lumberjack Festival Facebook page.

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