U.S. Chainsaw Championships
Saturday, August 11, 2012
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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

Thursday, August 9, 2012
Free admission day:
9:30 am to 5:00 pm
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Social Event ($5 admission)
-Social Event includes Pizza and a beverage.
-Meet the carvers
-quick carve competition and auction
-entertainment
-pizza, beer and pop will be available


Friday, August 10, 2012
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


Saturday, August 11, 2012
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

Sunday, August 12, 2012
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.

**The Fun Patrol will be at the US Chainsaw Championships: Thursday, August 9 from 3:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday, August 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 7:30 PM, and Sunday, August 12 from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. Stop by their booth for your chance to win some great prizes!**


Location: Paul Bunyan Logging Camp
1110 Carson Park Dr
Carson Park
Eau Claire, WI 54702

(715) 835-6200

URL: http://uschainsawchamps.com/


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