By Gary Meyer, TME

In addition to the rundown last week on the preliminary schedule for live music at this year’s Fiesta Days celebration (Aug. 2, 3, 4), there are many traditions observed each year.

The Log Sawing event has been a favorite at Fiesta Days since the beginning (now named the George Erb & Brian Prosser Log Sawing Contest.”

But where did log sawing start as a competitive event?

Vermont-based Think Vermont, writes: “Like many great competitions, timbersports began with a bet. Back in 1870, two of the…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above (l-r): Fiesta Days 1990. Keith Nelson (sitting with his timer) and Brian Prosser (observing at far-right) in the ring with Log Sawing contestants Don Barrington Jr (left) and Tom Yeager (right) on Sunday, August 5, at the 1990 Fiesta Days competition 34 years ago.

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