St. Maries Paul Bunyan Days

Monday, Sep 1, 2025 at 7:30am

Various Venues in Saint Maries, ID

Paul Bunyan Days is a 4-day celebration of our logging history in Saint Maries, Idaho. This festival has been held on Labor Day Weekend since 1968. We have a great variety of food and craft vendors, a carnival (Paradise Amusements), logging and water events, Tug-of-War contest, Demolition Derby at the Benewah County Fairgrounds, Worship in The Park, the largest fireworks display in the Northwest, Parade and free entertainment throughout the weekend. This is totally a family fun weekend!

Schedule of Events:

7:30 - 9 AM: Parade Registration
Register at Ken's Body Shop, 1330 Main Avenue. Registration accepted until 9:00 AM Only.

10:00 AM: Helicopter Rides
West end of Central Park

10:00 AM: Vendor Booths open at Central Park

10:00 AM: Mark Todd Memorial
Paul Bunyan Days Parade
No parking on Main Avenue, between 7th and 11th Streets. Strictly Enforced.

11:00 AM: Information Booth opens at Central Park

11:00 AM: Show & Shine Registration
Located at Central Park Soccer Field.

12 - 2 PM: Show & Shine Car Show
Located at Central Park Soccer Field.

12 - 3 PM: Blue Ox Opens
Must be 21 years of age. ID required regardless of age.

12:00 PM: Carnival Opens 12-3PM   B-l-N-G-0 at Central Park


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