It didn't rain on Saturday and that allowed a full day of festival activities to go on as scheduled. The day was overcast but far from gloomy as rains finally left the National Railsplitting Festival alone. Well, until early Sunday, that is.

Pictures by Mike Fak

Checking in for the competitive events.

This young lady is dressed for the festival.

"I'll look one way and you look the other."

A serious group has more than ample stock of axes on hand for the events.

Ladies' crosscut as men steady the log.

A full, long stroke helps go faster.

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Practicing for the next time he comes home late.

A tall story about the deer he got last year.

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