Born in 1939, the Paul Bunyan Days festival originally put a spotlight on loggers and their skills. Since then, the festival has expanded to include many events not related to saws, but the Logging Show remains one of the big attractions. Men and women compete, for thousands of dollars, in tests of chopping, hand- and power-sawing, and axe-throwing; and there’s a Log Rolling Tournament as well. Besides the logging competitions, the festival boasts a parade, classic car show, craft fair, gem and mineral show, horseshoe tournament, and several activities for children, including tricycle races, games, and a special parade for kids. Paul Bunyan Days will be held September 1–4 in Fort Bragg. For a schedule of events and venues, go to paulbunyandays.com.