Brown County Sawdust Days and Shenanigans

06/04/2026

After a lot of thought, I have made the difficult decision to cancel Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans for 2026.

As a first-year event, we were unable to secure the sponsorships, vendor participation, and overall support needed to produce the event at the level our community, vendors, and chainsaw carvers deserve.

This was not an easy decision. I know many people were looking forward to the event, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who offered encouragement, shared posts, applied as vendors, committed to carving, and believed in the vision.

While this year's event will not move forward, I am proud of what was started and everything I learned throughout the process. My hope is to take those lessons, build stronger support, and revisit the possibility of bringing Brown County Sawdust Days back in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans

02/26/2026

CARVER DROP #4

The experience level just went up.

Joining Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans 2026:

KEVIN BLACK – West Virginia

Full-time chainsaw artist since 2003.

Over two decades in the sawdust.
Shows and festivals from Mississippi to Michigan.
Missouri to Maine.

Kevin has carved just about everything — but trucks and heavy machinery are among his favorite subjects. Precision. Power. Mechanical detail.

He works primarily in White Pine and Hemlock — woods that reward control and clean lines.

He resides in West Virginia with his wife, Shade, and daughters, Fern and Willow.

Competing LIVE:

Quick Carve
Main Event Carve
Crowd Vote

June 26–28, 2026
Brown County Fairgrounds

This lineup now spans decades of experience.

What kind of machinery should he bring to the block?
Drop it below.

02/24/2026

CARVER DROP #3

The lineup keeps leveling up.

Joining Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans 2026:

DEREK RICHARDSON – Kentucky

Kentucky born and raised.
Artist at heart since childhood.

Derek started carving in 2015 as a hobby with his father-in-law. At that point, he had barely run a chainsaw in his life.

He balanced a full-time job and volunteering with two local fire departments — sacrificing time at home to serve others.

In September 2023, he made the leap.

Full-time chainsaw artist.

Now traveling to shows and competitions across the country, supported by his wife and three kids, Derek is building the life he once thought wasn’t possible — doing what he loves for a living.

And chasing that example for his children.

Competing LIVE:

Quick Carve
Main Event Carve
Crowd Vote

June 26–28, 2026
Brown County Fairgrounds

This competition is shaping into something serious.

Welcome Derek below.
What should a Kentucky carver bring to the block?

02/22/2026

CARVER DROP #2

The roster keeps getting stronger.

Joining Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans 2026:

JENNY TANNER – Marshfield, Missouri

A lifelong artist who discovered chainsaw carving over a decade ago.

It started with her husband showing her how to start a saw.
She never looked back.

Twelve years later, she’s still carving — and plans to keep carving as long as she can.

That kind of dedication shows in the wood.

Competing LIVE:

Quick Carve
Main Event Carve
Crowd Vote

June 26–28, 2026
Brown County Fairgrounds

This competition is building real depth.

Welcome Jenny below.
What do you think she’ll bring to the block?

02/20/2026

⚡ CARVER DROP #1 ⚡

The lineup is officially growing.

Joining Brown County Sawdust Days & Shenanigans 2026:

⚙️ AMANDA – Lynnville, Indiana

Self-taught. Three years in the sawdust.
Full-time with the Warrick County Highway Department.
Mom of two wild boys.
Supported by a hardworking husband who backs the vision.

Chainsaw carving wasn’t expected — but it became a calling.

Amanda’s work is rooted in a deep respect for nature. As an outdoor enthusiast and hunter, her connection to wildlife goes beyond the surface. Every piece aims to capture the beauty of the Earth and bring people closer to it.

Competing LIVE:

⚙️ Quick Carve
🪵 Main Event Carve
⭐ Crowd Vote

June 26–28, 2026
Brown County Fairgrounds

Comment “WELCOME” below.
What should she carve?

02/10/2026

Chainsaw carvers wanted! Applications end Sunday 2/15 at noon! Apply below!

https://forms.gle/K2SqZj9GwxtqLDct9

02/06/2026