Each Memorial Day weekend, woodchoppers from around the world compete for the Southern U.S. World Championship title in Webster Springs, West Virginia.

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.

The Woodchopping Festival Pageants will be held as followed:
Miss Woodchopper on Saturday, May 14th, 7:00 p.m.
Jr. Miss Woodchopper on Sunday, May 15th, 4:00 p.m.
Miss Woodchip on Monday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m.

Pageants will be held at Webster Springs Elementary School in the gymnasium.
Miss Woodchopper is open to ages 16-21 and is open to ladies who are residents of West Virginia.
Jr. Miss Woodchopper is open to ages 12-15 and is open to ladies who are residents of Webster County only.
Miss Woodchip is open to ages 9-11 and is open to ladies who are residents of Webster County only.