Schedule of Events: Webster Co. Woodchopping Festival 2026
61 st Annual
Webster County
Woodchopping Festival
Webster Springs, WV 26288
304-847-7666
Home to the Southeastern World Championship
www.woodchoppingfestival.org
Dates: May 20 – 24, 2026
Theme: “Jack and Jill Choppin’ With Skill”
**Absolutely NO PETS!**
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 p.m. - Pet and Bicycle Parade MS(Registration 5:00 - 5:45)
Little Choppers Fun Night BI
(Following Parade)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Woodchopping Community Appreciation Night7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Live Music BI
Friday, May 22, 2026
11:00 a.m. – Competitor Meeting BI11:30 a.m. – Woodchopping Qualifying Rounds for
World Championship Begins BI
1:00 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Open BI
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Photography & Art Show Methodist Church
7:00 p.m. – Firemen’s Parade MB
(Parade Line-up 6:00 @ MSMB)
8:00 p.m. – Awards for Friday’s Event Winners BI
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. p.m. - Live Music – Featuring – “Buddy Allen & The Cheat River Band” BI
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. – Live Music – Featuring – “Brett Mahon” BI
Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:00 a.m. – Big Breakfast WSESSponsored by: Webster County 4-H
8:00 a.m. – Ginger Fletcher 5K Race WSES
(Registration- 6:30 a.m.)
9:00 a.m. – World Champion Woodchopping Begins BI
*GUN RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE ALL DAY!*
*50/50 TICKETS ON SALE ALL DAY!*
10:00 a.m. – Arts and Crafts Open BI
10:00 A.M. – Wreath Laying by American Legion MS
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Woodchoppers Coffee Hour MB
10:45 a.m. – Antique Car Parade MS
11:00 a.m. – Paul Bunyan Grand Feature Parade MS
(Parade line-up - 9:00 a.m.-Hotel Bottom)
1:00 p.m. – Car and Truck Show BI
(Registration - 9:00 a.m.)
1:00 p.m. - BI
5:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony for Saturday Even Winners BI
7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. – Live Music – Featuring “Josh Pantry” BI
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. - Live Music – Featuring - “Fleetwoods Heart” BI
Sunday, May 24,2026
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – WSVFD Ladies Auxiliary BIG Breakfast WSMPUBLIC WELCOME!
10:00 a.m. – Arts and Crafts Open BI
LOCAL CHURCHES WELCOME YOU!
12:00 noon – Opening Ceremonies BI
12:15 p.m. – Chopping Begins BI
1:00 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament BI
(Registration - 12:30 p.m.)
50/50 DRAWING - Following Woodchopping Awards BI
GUN RAFFLE DRAWING – Following Woodchopping Awards BI
7:30 p.m. – Gospel Sing- Featuring – “Josh Oldaker” BI
(Alternate Location-First Baptist Church)
9:00 p.m. – Closing Ceremonies
Fireworks BI
Legend:
BI – Bakers Island WSES – Webster Springs Elementary School
MS – Main Street MC – Methodist Church
WSMB – Webster Springs Municipal Building
Schedule Subject To Change
Admission: Friday - $5.00
Saturday - $5.00
Sunday - $5.00
**NO PETS PERMITTED! **