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OPEN AXE THROW

  • Saturday 7 PM
  • Squamish Valley Golf Club, 2458 Mamquam Road
  • Presented by [2027 Sponsors To Be Confirmed]
  • Free to watch – bring a blanket, bring a friend!

Precision. Power. Pure bragging rights.

The Squamish Days Open Axe Throw is a high-stakes showdown featuring 32 top-level competitors throwing for the win – and $2,200 in prize money.

Proudly organized by the Squamish Valley Equestrian Association, this event is a Saturday night fan favourite. Held in the open-air beauty of the Squamish Valley Golf Club, it blends fierce competition with laid-back summer vibes. You don’t have to know a thing about loggers sports to get swept up in the tension of axe after axe flying toward the target.

Spectators – What to Expect

This is a great event to bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs, find a spot on the grass, and settle in for a couple hours of focused silence interrupted by big cheers.

What makes this one special?

  • A full head-to-head axe throwing tournament
  • Set outdoors with epic mountain views
  • Food and drinks available at the Golf Club – full menu + quick options
  • Fierce competitors, many of whom threw earlier in the weekend
  • A relaxed, family-friendly vibe – perfect for a summer night out

Want food? Great! The Golf Club restaurant will be open with a full menu and some faster options to keep the lines moving.

Competitors – How to Enter

  • Must be a registered Squamish Days competitor
  • Must be an Open Axe thrower or consistently scoring 13+
  • Register for the Axe Throw on the Competitor Registration Form (closes July 1, 11:59 PM)
  • Check in between 6–6:30 PM (spots forfeited after 6:30 PM)
  • Prize money: $1,000 for 1st, $600 for 2nd, $350 for 3rd, $250 for 4th
  • Entry is not guaranteed until confirmed by the Squamish Days team

Bring your friends, bring your blanket, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of skill, suspense, and flying steel – thanks to the volunteers from Squamish Valley Equestrian Association who help make it all happen.

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A man wearing safety gear uses a chainsaw to cut a large log outdoors, with wood chips flying and a crowd watching in the background.
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