Only the most masterful chainsaw carvers can turn giant logs into beautiful works of art and we’re bringing them to Frederick to compete against each other! The carving competition will take place on Main Street in Downtown Frederick and there will be live music and food trucks, or Chuckwagons as we like to call them, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights!
On Thursday, July 18th and Saturday, July 20th at 6 pm, visitors will get a visual treat with the hour-long quick carves. Carvers have one hour to create a smaller carving that is then auctioned off on the spot. Auctions will take place in our Crist Park gazebo. Those interested in being the highest bidder and purchasing a one-of-a-kind art piece should bring cash or checks.
Stay tuned for Thursday and Friday event details.
On Saturday, July 20th bring the whole family to Crist Park to see the completed wood carvings, vote for your favorite and see the winners while enjoying live music and fun kids activities! Stay tuned for a full list of live music, kids activities, chuckwagons (food trucks) and more happening all afternoon! Public voting will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and winners will be announced right after the quick carve auction.
Event Schedule: Please note that all times are approximate and the carvers choose their own carving schedule throughout the competition.
Wednesday, July 17:
10 a.m. - Event kickoff with carving all day
Thursday, July 18:
Carving all day
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. – Chuckwagons and beer garden
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Quick Carve
7 p.m. - Live Auction
Friday, July 19:
Carving all day
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Chuckwagons and beer garden
Saturday, July 21:
Carvers are finishing their masterpieces. All carvers must finish by 4 pm.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Chainsaw Carving Festival with kids activities, live music, and a beer garden
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Public votes for their favorite masterpiece. one vote per person. You must be present between 4 pm - 6 pm to vote!
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Quick Carve
7:00 p.m. - Auctioneer with Quick Carve Auction and Chainsaw Competition winner announcement
11 am - 7 pm - Chuckwagons, Live Music in the Gazebo, Free Kids Activities:
Click here to Volunteer! This 4-day event has something for everyone to get involved. From answering questions at the town tent to sweepin' up sawdust, the fun never ends!
A special thanks to the sponsors who make this event possible: Elm Sponsors American Arborists, Anadarko Petroleum, Frederick Power & Light, Stapp Interstate Toyota, and Oak Sponsors Black Fox Realty and Georgia Boys BBQ. If you'd like to support Chainsaws and Chuckwagons, please view our Sponsor Form to see the benefits and options for partnering with the Town of Frederick. You may also email Events Coordinator, Angela Wilson to get more information.
