A fun one to watch, the Giant Pancake Flipping contest leaves a lot of flour and batter on the grounds of Campcraft after PBFD.

Trailblazer Director Pete Demyanovich interviews the man of the hour himself, Paul Bunyan.

A rope event not involving knots, the Tug O’ War is often a lopsided battle but always good for a laugh.

The title speaks for itself – sometimes chocolate, sometimes vanilla, but always messy.

Participants must scale cedar poles to grab the flag first.

The original Saturday campwide game, Paul Bunyan Field Day now alternates with the Water Carnival as the 2:30 – 5:00 pm program on Saturday. Each unit participates in a variety of patrol and individual competitions that test outdoor skills, communication ability, strength and eating prowess.

Participants try to out-eat one another in this classic pancake eating contest.

Matt Pellegrino announced events at the 2009 Paul Bunyan Field Day.

Troop 51 competes to see if they can win the “Fire burning competition”.

These Scouts are really putting their backs into it.

This Paul Bunyan look-alike has some interesting facial hair.

The Paul Bunyan Trophy of 2012/2013 is awarded to the competition winner at Sunday lunch.

The log is suspended using the three knots of the ‘heaving bar’ competition in Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s.

A Scout attached the timber hitch to a log during the Heaving Bar competition at Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s. This competition is still part of Paul Bunyan today.

Scouts compete to light a match the hard way during Paul Bunyan Field.

Scouts compete to deliver their message using Semaphore flags during Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s.

Where there’s smoke there may be fire, or maybe not…

Scouts try to split a match with a hand-axe during Paul Bunyan Field Day in the ’70s.

This brave Scout attempts to climb a high post during Paul Bunyan Field Day.

A competitor prepares to launch his rope in the first step of Heaving Bar during Paul Bunyan Field Day. Circa 1970?

The Fire Building competition has been a staple at Paul Bunyan Field Day for generations.

Andy Fish (to right of competitors) officiates over the Paul Bunyan Field Day Tug-of-War.

Troop 11 battles at the Tug-o-War during Paul Bunyan Field Day while Campcraft CIT Rick Crompton officiates.

From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook, written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.

Campcraft counselor Andy Fish oversees the Paul Bunyan Jousting contest.

From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook, written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.

Stu Watson encourages the contestants in the Paul Bunyan Field Day Chariot Race.

From Troop 11’s 60th Anniversary Scrapbook, written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com.

Paul Bunyan Day’s knot-tying event with Brett Barraclough (r) checking out the knots.

Paul Bunyon Day… Devon 50 Scout Ties that Knot! Scout…your troop needs a winner!

Scouts grimace as they struggle to keep their man size stack of pancakes down during the Pancake Eating Contest.

A youth and adult camper team up for the log sawing competition.

An enthusiastic crowd rises in a wave of cheering during Saturday’s Paul Bunyan Field Day.

Participants must lash poles together and carry members of their team to the finish line to win.

A Scout competing in the heaving bar at the 2015 Week 4 Paul Bunyan Field Day.

A wide-shot of Paul Bunyan Field Day during the Week 4 contest in 2024.

A wide-shot of Paul Bunyan Field Day during the Week 4 contest in 2024.

The troop that burns through the rope fastest with their small campfire wins the contest.

Troop 50G gets into the spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.

Troop 50B gets into the spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.

Troop 78 gets into the patriotic spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.

The dunk tank makes an appearance at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.

Troop 432 gets into the spirit at Water Bunyan Carnival Day in 2025.

Troop 10 scouts Liam P. and Noah S. compete in the Strong Burning competition. The contest is officiated by Jason Andrews and Cole Driver.

Troop 10 competes in the 2025 Week 3 Tug of War contest. The match is officiated by Greg Comolli and John “Goblin” Dimeola.

“Paul Bunyan” and Babe the Blue Ox walk through the Campcraft Area during Paul Bunyan Field Day in 2018.

The 2025 Paul Bunyan Field Day Staff.

Some Paul Bunyan cosplayers at a 2004 Paul Bunyan Field Day event.

Paul Bunyan (Candy Roworth) and Babe the Blue Ox before the Paul Bunyan Field Day event in week 4 of 2026.