The minimum age requirement for hatchet and axe throwing at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Fall River is is 18 every day.
We do host host LumberJack Jr. sessions for ages 10 thru 17 and their parents/guardians every Sunday (and additional days during school vacations- go to our reservations page to find out more). These events are alcohol free so parents please leave your beers at home!
PLEASE NOTE: We have a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking!
After about 15-20 minutes of throwing, most guests are hitting the target and honing in on the bullseye. When the group feels ready, it is encouraged to try a variety of hatchet and axe throwing target games. Game instructions are in the pit, or you can ask a throwing coach. Want a head start on things? Check out the games here!
Yes! We sell light snacks such as gourmet nuts, Beef Jerky, cheeseballs, chips, candy, etc. We also have refreshing Cocktails, soft drinks, water, iced tea, sports & energy drinks available for sale. Stumpy’s Hatchet House Fall River is BYOB – beer, wine, hard seltzers & ciders only – and we have buckets of ice to keep ’em cold for you. We do not allow hard liquor (like Jack Daniels), any homemade drinks OR open/unsealed containers in (including water thermoses, coffees etc.). This is for everyone’s safety! (ya’ all can live an hour or 2 without it).
For groups larger than 20, we offer a 3-hour throwing session for $65 per thrower during our regular hours of operation. We find that larger groups need some extra time to throw, socialize, eat and have their drinks. These parties need to be booked by calling us or submitting an event inquiry through this site.
If 3-hours seems too long, you are welcome to schedule a regular 2-hour throwing session for $43.50 per thrower.
We get it. Sometimes you are just wanting to go with the flow and not plan things. That’s why we welcome walk-ins! It is always a good idea to call ahead so we can give you a better idea of our current availability. Or you can always book a couple of hours ahead to make sure you have a spot. Our reservation system lists all available times for each day. If no times are listed, give us a call and we can take a peak and see if something can be arranged (sometimes it just means we need to break up a 2-hour session or merge 2 one hours). Or, take your chances and drop by! If we do have slots available, we’d be happy to bring you in!
Of course! Non-throwers are allowed to come join the social throwdown, though we will ask them to pay $16. With that being said, the rule still applies that all Stumpy’s guests must still meet the minimum age requirements of 18 & must sign our waiver, whether they are throwing or not
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We sell light snacks like chips, candy, etc as well as soft drinks, water, and iced tea. Should you bring your own beverages, we have complimentary ice buckets available to keep your beverages chilled.
Hosting a private party with us? We also have local caterers we often work with and can set your group up with them as well.
REGULAR HOURS
**We will open for Private Parties any day of the week by request. Give us a call to schedule.
If you are part of a group of 1-4 people, you will need to reserve a one hour time slot. The cost per person is $28.50 for the hour.
Groups of 5 or more will require 2 hours. The cost per person is $43.50 for the two hour time slot.
For those who want to be part of the party, but are unable to throw hatchets, the non-thrower fee is $16.
Come in on a Wednesday for StumpDay and your throwing fees start at $22 per person for a 1-hour.
Stumpy’s Hatchet House Fall River has a lot in the non-street side of the building next to the Tipsy Tobaggan. If the lot is full, you may park on the building side of Ferry Street or you may access a paid parking lot on the left side of Ferry as you drive towards the water (it is a 3-4 minute walk from there).
Non-throwers are allowed to come join the social throwdown. The cost is $16 plus tax. All Stumpy’s guests must be 18 or over except for Friday and Saturday after 5 p.m. when we are 21+ only. OR any Sunday when we allow ages 10 and older as part of our LumberJack Jr. throwing sessions.
If you are interested, get on the list here
Depending on your group size, you will have 1 to 3 hours. Please be aware all sessions include approximately 5-15 minutes of safety instruction & demonstrations of hatchet throwing. Your pit time also includes a quick clean up of wood chips & board maintenance. Expect about 5-10 minutes of your session time for maintenance & cleaning.
Be comfortable — it’s a sporting event! We recommend you dress in comfortable clothing and sensible shoes. And of course flannel is always a good option!
For safety purposes, no open-toe shoes or sandals. SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Training takes about 5-15 minutes. This includes completing the waiver (if you haven’t done so prior to arriving), reviewing safety rules and procedures, and instruction on how to throw a hatchet.
Wanna get ahead of the game? Sign the waiver HERE before you come!
After about 15-20 minutes, most guests are hitting the target and honing in on the bullseye. When the group feels ready, they can try a variety of hatchet throwing games. Instructions are in the pit or you can axe a throwing coach. Want a head start on things? Check out the games HERE!
Safety is our highest priority at Stumpy’s. This is a very controlled environment and each person who enters must go through a brief training session before they are allowed to begin their time in the throwing pits.
If any participants in the throwing pit area are not following the rules, we reserve the right to terminate that participant from the area with no refund.
Just yourself, some fun friends, closed toed footwear, and an AXEcellent attitude! We have everything you need here for your hatchet-throwing experience! We have non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks for purchase but if you prefer to bring your own beverages (beer, wine, hard seltzers & ciders only, NO HARD LIQUOR- be safe & be cool), we’d be happy to ice them up for you.
PLEASE LEAVE ALL COOLERS & OPEN BEVERAGES AT HOME OR IN YOUR CAR.
Guests are also welcome to bring in their own snacks and/or order food from home, take out or delivery. Heck, you can even bring a birthday cake! FYI- We have menus from all the local spots that do take out & delivery if you need to grab some grub.
Stumpy’s is the perfect place for a private party. We have hosted many fundraisers, team building events, micro wedding & receptions, and other corporate events in the past. If you would like to have an event and rent the entire venue at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Fall River, please give us a call at (508) 768-0119 or send us an email at: info@stumpysfallriver.com with the type of event you wish to host in the subject of the email.
We also offer a Private AXEperience during any of our off-hours starting at $300 for 2 hours (plus gratuity).
We are 18+ at all times EXCEPT for Sundays when we offer LumberJack Jr. Sessions, where kids aged 10 to 17 can come hurl hatchets with a parent or guardian. Watch for our special School Vacation nights.
Kids aged 10 and older can also attend any off-hour or whole venue events.
We wanna make things as easy as pie for you so just bring yourselves, your food & your drinks and we will take care of the rest. We keep paper plates, napkins, plastic utensils & cups at the ready for your partying needs.
We are a fairly large venue with 8 double targeted throwing pits. Given this, we have a good availability of throwing sessions. That being said however, during our peak season (think flannel weather), large parties of 11 or more throwers, will want to book a few weeks in advance to insure you get your desired start time. Smaller groups can book a week or so (or on slower nights, a day or so) ahead.
For our off-peak season (think tank tops & shorts), you can book a day or even hours ahead if you are not a large group.
We love those spontaneous people who just wanna go with the flow! However, if you are wanting to stroll in on a Friday or Saturday night during our Peak Season (flannel season), it is a good idea to call ahead so we can check availability. A better option, however, is to visit our reservations page & book at least 2-hours ahead so you know you have a spot. This is the best of both worlds, spontaneous and playful.
We understand things come up and you may have to change your reservation. We just ask for you to notify us as soon as possible when you know you have to cancel or reschedule. If you give us at least 24 hours, we can reschedule you and transfer your deposit. We can refund or transfer your deposit if you cancel 48 hours or more in advance.
Please call us if you are running late. We run a tight schedule that usually doesn’t give us much flexibility. Typically we are unable to make up the time you lost, but if we can, we will. Keep in mind that there will be no price adjustments if you lose time from your reservation due to being late.
The perfect size for a social throwdown is 8-10 people, however we accommodate smaller and larger groups based on availability. We are a great option for double & triple date nights!
Safety at Stumpy’s is our highest priority. This is a very controlled environment and each person entering must go through a brief training session. Throwing coaches will instruct you on how to throw safely and will monitor the game. By following our rules and procedures and AXErcising common sense, you will enjoy a safe and fun activity at Stumpy’s!
Be comfortable — it’s a sporting event! We recommend you dress in comfortable clothing and sensible shoes. And of course, flannel is ALWAYS in season at Stumpy’s!
For safety purposes, no open-toe shoes or sandals. SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
Sorry, you cannot bring your own hatchet. Our insurance policy requires all of the hatchets to be supplied by us.
If you are not following the rules it presents a hazard to everyone, and we reserve the right to TERMINATE YOUR EXPERIENCE for any reason, at any time, without reimbursement!
Each Stumpy’s Location has different regulations and information, please be sure to check each location page before visiting.
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