The Webster County Woodchopping Festival

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The Webster County Woodchopping Festival Each Memorial Day weekend, woodchoppers from around the world compete for the Southern U.S. World Championship title in Webster Springs, WV.

This festival is a natural outgrowth of Webster County's timbering heritage. The sport of Wood Chopping, was born in the mountain logging camps as young men sought to entertain themselves showing off their skill and endurance. All-Around Champion Arden Cogar, Sr., a native of Webster County is one of the many local legends who has helped build the festival. He began competing in 1956 and has since won 47 championship titles in the US and Australia.

09/19/2026
09/16/2026

As I travel the state looking at numerous fairs and festivals, I realize how fortunate and blessed we are.

We have great donors and sponsors that believe in our event and keep us running like a well oiled machine. They unselfishly help in so many ways , it’s hard to explain.

One of those donors/sponsors/team members that gets overlooked is the Town of Addison, its mayor and council members.

Bakers Island is truly one of the best parks in WV and is hands down the best Woodchopping venue in the state. It’s even been said by numerous Timbersport athlete that it’s as good as any in the country. The construction several years ago of the Pardee & Curtin Chopping Pavilion started a great trend.

The Town of Addison has built so many great things on the island, including a music stage, numerous shelters, office and maintenance facilities, bathrooms, infrastructure, paved walkways for vendors, and more. This truly makes our area unique and adds beauty to an already incredible backdrop of majestic mountains.

Many festivals don’t have this kind of relationship with their town leaders, but the Webster County Woodchopping Festival does. We are thankful to each of them and appreciate the great partnership.

Thank you Town of Addison.

👑 Our Miss Woodchopping Festival is competing in Miss Teen WV USA pageant this weekend!!! We want to wish her luck and ...
06/13/2026

👑 Our Miss Woodchopping Festival is competing in Miss Teen WV USA pageant this weekend!!! We want to wish her luck and best wishes! Super proud of her! 💛💚 She’s in the running for Miss Photogenic! We’ll keep you updated!

05/25/2026

Webster County Woodchopping Festival Fireworks in Webster Springs at 9:00 tonight!

Co****le tournament champs: Ashton & Logan
05/25/2026

Co****le tournament champs: Ashton & Logan

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PO Box 227
Webster Springs, WV
26288

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+13048477666

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