PRIEST RIVER — This is a timber town with a rich history of loggers harvesting trees and carving out a home.

The community's annual Timber Days celebration both pays homage to Priest River's history but also to its present and future.

"From thrilling logging competitions and the car and truck show, to a lively parade, live music, vendors, kids' activities, and so much more — it's the ultimate weekend to celebrate our timbered traditions in Priest River," Priest River Chamber of Commerce officials posted on its social media pages.

Timber Days kicks off Friday, July 25, with a cornhole tournament and the Asphalt Angels car cruise.

Sign-up for the cornhole tournament will start at 5 p.m. The tournament will follow at 5:30 p.m.

The Asphalt Angels car cruise will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. and is held in the downtown area.

After a year off, the Run for the Berries is back to lead off Saturday's Timber Days events. The run features two distances, a 1-mile that begins at 8 a.m. and a 5K run that starts at 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10 a.m.

Proceeds for the event will go toward the Priest River Lamanna Jr./Sr. High School volleyball team's efforts to update its equipment and fund program needs.

The cost is $35 and includes a breakfast ticket to the wildly popular pancake breakfast. The event starts and ends at Memorial Park, 616 High Street.

The breakfast, also held at the park, will run from 7 to 10 a.m. and feature both regular and huckleberry pancakes.

At 9 a.m., a quilting show will be held on Main Street.

From 9 to 10 a.m., registration for the annual Timber Days parade will be held at Pillar Financial Group, 9 10th St. (next to the junior high school), for folks wanting to take part in the parade. There is no charge for chamber members; the fee for non-chamber members is $5.

Judging begins at 10 a.m. and the parade itself will begin at 11 a.m. sharp. Award categories include nonprofit organization, logging truck, logging equipment, classic car, business, and open. All vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver.

Horse entries must include proof of insurance with every form and candy must be handed out once entries reach the city park.

Registration for the annual Timber Days competition will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bonner Park West. Logging competition events will begin at noon at the park with awards slated for 4 p.m. Food and craft vendors will be open at the park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Timber Days Show & Shine Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Priest River Junior High School.

As a reminder, due to Timber Days activity, the boat launch at Bonner Park West will be closed. However, boat launches at Albeni Cove and Riley Creek will be open.

Selected as this year's Bull of the Woods are the Howard brothers.

This honor pays tribute to the community's loggers with a longtime logger or someone who has worked in the timber industry selected to honor their contributions to the community and timber industry. Those selected for the honor have included those who have worked in logging, forestry, truck driving, or in one of the area's lumber mills.

Past Bulls of the Woods include: Earl Fiedler, Ivan Rock, Gene Robinson, Barney Stone, Kenny Bretthauer, Teddy Naccarato, Jim Bews, Don Pettit, Jack Fuher, Jim Linton, Floyd Wylie, Lloyd and Laurence Reynolds, Reuben Akre, Cecil Wylie, Ron Nelson, Ted Monk, Buck Merritt, Jim Lake, Roy Cliff, Clint Hutchins, Billy Follmer, Norm Peterson, Ray Harold, Darrel Wear, Mike Reynolds, Jeff Connolly, Mike Naccarato, Doug Cook, Curly Davaz and Bobby Bombino, Shorty Graham, Rick Pettit, Steve Gregory, Todd and Dean Douglas, and Cliff Ackerman.

Information: Priest River Chamber of Commerce, visitpriestriver.com

    A competitor races to saw through a log during a past Timber Days competition.