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US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

August 9-12, 2012

Mark your calendar now for the US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship which will take place August 9-12, 2012 at the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum in Carson Park, Eau Claire, WI. The top chainsaw artists from around the world will be competing for prizes as they turn simple logs into stunning works of art. On Sunday you can bid on your favorite sculpture and make the masterpiece your own. Family activities will be available throughout the week-end, including family performer Bill Jamerson.
 

 

2012 Schedule of Events

 

August 9, 2012: Thursday

Free admission day.

10:00 am to 4:30 pm – Activities for kids

10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Competition Carving – Main Arena

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Competition Carving – Main Arena

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm - Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

5:00 pm – ? - Reception/Entertainment

 

August 10, 2012: Friday

10:00 am to 4:30 pm – Activities for kids

10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Competition Carving – Main Arena

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

2:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Competition Carving – Main Arena

3:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

7:00 pm – ? – Quick Carve Auction

 

August 11, 2012: Saturday

10:00 am to 4:30 pm – Activities for kids

10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Competition Carving – Main Arena

10:30 am – Bill Jamerson Concert in Interpretive Center

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

1:30 pm and 3:30 pm – Bill Jamerson Concert in Interpretive Center

2:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Competition Carving – Main Arena

3:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

7:00 pm – ? – Quick Carve Auction

 

August 12, 2012: Sunday

10:00 am to 4:30 pm – Activities for kids

10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Competition Carving – Main Arena

10:30 am – Bill Jamerson Concert in Interpretive Center

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Quick Carving by Guest Carvers – Auction Tent

1:30 pm– Bill Jamerson Concert in Interpretive Center

2:30-4:00 pm – Competion Carvers Finish Up

4:00-4:30 pm – Bill Jamerson in Auction Tent

4:30 pm – Quick Carve Auctions

5:00 pm – Award Presentations

 

Following Award Ceremony, introduce carvers and pieces. Auction ten competition pieces.

 

 

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