Frequently Asked Questions

Carvers begin working on their log at 10 am on the Wednesday of the event week and must finish by 4 pm on Saturday.  

Our carvers will arrive at Centennial Park to pick logs and start their carvings at 10 am on the Wednesday of event week. Carvers will continue their carvings all day through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check out our event schedule on the main page for more details.

Market vendors will be at Centennial Park on the Saturday of the week's event! If you like homemade soaps, jewelry, jams, and baked goods, take some time to browse through our booths. Our small town markets are a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses and find unique handcrafted items.

Carvings that are kept by the Town are spread out all around Frederick so that they can be visited and admired by all of the Town’s residents. If you would like to find a particular carving, check out our Arts In Public Places Map.

This event is all about the carvers! Chainsaw carving is an art combining modern tools (chainsaws) with the ancient art of wood carving. Our carvers depend on festivals and competitions to support their livelihood. You can support them by:

1. Visit carver booths to shop and purchase a unique wood carving.
2. Come to the quick carve auctions on Thursday and Saturday and bid on a quick carve. Go to the Town tent to sign up for a bid paddle. The quick carves start at 6 pm and carvers have one hour to create a one of a kind carving. Bid on a carving at the live auction that will take place in the park (near the carving area).
3. Meet the carver and purchase the masterpiece they are carving for the competition. You have four days to haggle with our carvers and finally buy that large wood carving for your property! How do I do this? Go to the event, watch the transformation and talk to the carver about your bid. Very important - review the Masterpiece Purchasing process!  The Town of Frederick Arts Commission will have the opportunity to outbid you. All bids will be finalized by the Town on Saturday, July 20 no later than 4 pm. Questions? Contact Jessica at 720.382.5512.

The public gets to vote on the Saturday of event week. See this year's schedule for details.

Yes! You can bring your fur baby on a leash. Please be aware events can be crowded and noisy. If your pup is hard to control or easily excited, Town events may not be a good idea.