Woodcarving Show Calendar
Going to a show? Call before you go!
Due to the COVID-19 virus, many woodworking shows have been postponed or canceled. Before making arrangements to attend a show, please reach out to the event contact.
Are you a show coordinator looking to promote your event? Woodcarving Illustrated publishes a general listing of carving shows in each issue. If you would like your show listed in our Calendar of Events, please send us your events’ information at the e-mail below. We will publish this in the upcoming issue of Woodcarving Illustrated as well as on our online calendar of events.
Email event information to hannah.carroll@foxchapelpublishing.com.
Each entry must include the following:
• Name of event
• Date & time
• Location (town, state, street address)
• Admission price (if none, list as “free adm.”)
• Contact name & info (phone number and e-mail)
• Website (if applicable)
Calendar of Events
ALASKA
Feb 20-Mar 7: ANCHORAGE
Artistry in Wood. Midtown Mall, 600 E Northern Lights Blvd. For information on prices, classes, and lodging, contact Ryan Roen, 907-717-9057, roenrm@yahoo.com.
ARKANSAS
May 1-2: MOUNTAIN HOME
North Arkansas Woodcarvers Club’s Annual Woodworking Show and Sale. Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr. 10am-5pm Sat.; 10am-4pm Sun. Free adm. Contact Sandy Smith, 870-431-8070, webmaster@northarkansaswoodcarvers.org.
CALIFORNIA
Apr 18-24: OAKHURST
Annual Woodcarvers Rendezvous. Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Fresno Flats Rd. For information on prices, classes, and lodging, contact Larry Smith, 559-906-4198, woodtat@icloud.com.
COLORADO
May 15-16: COLORADO SPRINGS: POSTPONED TO OCTOBER
Pikes Peak Whittlers’ Annual Woodcarving and Woodworking Show and Competition. Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 S 33rd St. 10am-5pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. $3 adm.; $2 adm. for military and children. Contact Steve Gurnett, 719-339-5164, sgurnett@comcast.net.
IDAHO
Apr 24-25: BOISE: POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER
Idaho Artistry in Wood Show. J.U.M.P. Boise, 100 W Myrtle St. 9am-5pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. $5 adm. Children 12 and under free. Contact Rich Froelich, 360-561-1371, cdmrichieboy@gmail.com.
IOWA
Mar 6-7: HIAWATHA: CANCELED
The Art of Wood-Carving and Turning Show and Competition Sponsored by the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers. Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Rd. 10am-4pm Sat. and Sun. Free adm. Contact Don Lund, 319-683-2864, klund@sharontc.net.
MARYLAND
Apr 3: WESTMINSTER: CANCELED
The Carroll Carvers Annual Festival of Carving. Robert Morton Center, 300 S Center St. 10am-4pm. $3 adm. ages 12 and up. Contact Pete Turner, 443-798-0642, papasarmy@comcast.net.
MICHIGAN
Mar 20-21: MADISON HEIGHTS: CANCELED
Metro Carvers of Michigan Present: Artistic Creations in Wood. Madison Place Banquet and Conference Center, 876 Horace Brown Dr. 10am-5pm Sat., 10:30am-4pm Sun. $4 adm.; children 12 and under free. Contact Sandy Doran, 248-252-8968, sandy@metrocarvers.com.
MINNESOTA
Mar 13-14: BLAINE: POSTPONED TO AUGUST
Metro Chapter, MWCA Annual Woodcarving Show. Northtown Mall, 398 Northtown Dr. 10am-5pm Sat., 11am-5pm Sun. Free adm. Contact Bruce Christoferson, 612-475-9606, osage-n-cedar@hotmail.com.
Mar 27-28: ROCHESTER: CANCELED
Annual Rochester Woodcarvers Woodcarving Show. Graham Park, 1508 Aune Drive SE, 4-H Building. 10am-4pm Sat. and Sun. Free adm. Contact Tom Severson, 507-254-5445, rochcarve@gmail.com.
MONTANA
May 1-2: MISSOULA: ATTEND VIRTUALLY: More info at montanastatewoodcarvers.com
Montana State Woodcarvers Show and Sale. Orchard Homes Country Life Club, 2537 S 3rd St. W. 9am-5pm Sat., 11am-5pm Sun. $4 adm. Contact Tom Collins, 406-529-0239, tomcollins875@gmail.com.
NORTH DAKOTA
Apr 17-18: FARGO: CANCELED
Annual Red River Valley International Wood Arts Festival. Ramada Inn, 3333 13th Ave. S. 12pm-5pm Sat., 12pm-4pm Sun. $3 adm. Contact Rhonda Smith, 218-839-4259, rhondasmith.carver@gmail.com.
OREGON
Apr 3-4: SALEM: CANCELED
Capitol Woodcarvers Annual Woodcarving Show. Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE. 10am-5pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. Free adm. Contact Don Fromherz, 503-910-6270, capitolwoodcarvers@gmail.com.
PENNSYLVANIA
Feb 27-28: FAIRLESS HILLS: POSTPONED TO OCTOBER
PA Delaware Valley Woodcarvers Annual Artistry in Wood Show and Competition. Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Rd. $5 adm. Contact Maxine Ernest, 215-752-7193, maxern1568@gmail.com.
Mar 20-21: MILLERSVILLE: CANCELED
Lancaster County Woodcarvers’ Annual Woodcarving and Wildlife Art Festival. Student Memorial Center, Millersville University, 101 Shenks Ln. 10am-5pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. $5 adm.; free with military or high school/college ID. Contact Jeff Pretz, 717-392-4814, jefpretz@ptd.net.
WASHINGTON
Mar 13-14: BREMERTON: POSTPONED TO JUNE
Kitsap Carvers Annual Juried Show. West Side Improvement Club, 4109 W E St. 11am-5pm Sat., 10am-4pm Sun. Free adm. Contact Mark Campbell, 360-536-6155, kitsapcarvers1a@gmail.com.
WISCONSIN
Apr 24: SHEBOYGAN: CANCELED
Kettle Karvers Annual Artistry in Wood Show. Lakers Ice Center, 1202 S Wildwood Ave. 10am-4pm. $2 adm. Contact Bob Lawrence, 920-458-4947, kettlekarvers@yahoo.com.
Apr 24: WESTBY: CANCELED
Carve In 4 at the Bekkum. Bekkum Memorial Library, 206 N Main St. 10am-4pm. Free adm., donations accepted. Contact John Sutton, 608-634-4396, lbarnfarms@gmail.com.
May 8: OSHKOSH: CANCELED
Artistry in Wood Show and Competition. Oshkosh Convention Center, #2 N Main Street. 9am-4pm. $4 adm. Contact Paul Wolters, 920-727-2139, pwolters@gmail.com.
