Axe-citing things lie ahead for Downtown Statesboro! Boro the Hatchet Axe Throwing is opening a physical location in the heart of the city, bringing the fun of axe throwing to the people of Bulloch County. The new axe throwing venue is located at the side entrance of 19 E. Vine St.
The grand opening is scheduled for next Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Reservations are available beginning at 5pm.
BJ McKellar, a law enforcement officer, founded Boro the Hatchet in 2022. The idea came to life when a friend suggested to McKellar’s wife, Haley, that he build an axe throwing trailer after seeing one at a school event. McKellar found it to be a good idea for a side gig and built the trailer.
After more than a year of success and community support, McKellar decided to pursue the possibility of a physical location in downtown Statesboro.
“Everything that I have in the trailer, I’m transferring to here,” said McKellar. “You have real axes, real wood, but the target you’re throwing at is digital.”
The location is currently set up with six throwing lanes equipped with a projector that will display a digital target on the wood. The projected targets keep the experience fresh as you can play a variety of games including standard axe throwing, Zombie Hunter, Lineup-4, Duck Hunt, and much more.
Adults and children over the age of 10 (accompanied by an adult) are welcome to throw, and closed-toe shoes are a requirement. For one hour of axe throwing, adults are $25, and children are $18. You can see full pricing information and book a lane online here.
In addition to the axe throwing, the new Boro the Hatchet location will include pool tables, a lounging area, refreshments, darts, and a small arcade. They recently announced that they will carry Georgia-made New Creation Sodaworks and Knotty Pretzels.
“I wanted more of an entertainment place rather than just axe throwing,” McKellar said. “If the axe lanes are full, you can wait and play some pool or some darts too.”
For more information on Boro the Hatchet or the grand opening on July 31, please visit their website at https://www.borothehatchet.com/ or follow them on Facebook and Instagram for live updates and announcements.
