Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous

05/25/2026

Today, Memorial Day, is a day where we take a moment as a nation to remember the men and women of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in defense of our country, our Constitution, and our freedom.

05/04/2026

Some Star Wars themed carvings for today’s . May the 4th be with you!

04/29/2026

Now that everyone is home and settled back into routine or moving on to the next caving event or challenge, I just want to give a huge shout out to everyone who took part in the 2026 Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous. 25 years of the best: the best sponsors, the best carvers, the best vendors, the best musicians, the best grounds crew, the best volunteers and the best crowd ever! Can’t say enough heartfelt “thank-yous” to everyone who took part in helping to promote our carving community and our hometown of Ridgway, PA. The atmosphere, as usual, was magic!

04/25/2026

Happening this morning!! 📚

For our April Family Story Time, we're hitting the road and heading to our *favorite* annual event -- the Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous! 🌲

Join us Saturday, April 25th at 11 AM for a Story Time with RPL's Miss Tia, featuring a special guest -- Zoe Dussia, chainsaw carving artist extraordinaire and one of the event creators. We'll meet at the covered stage near the entrance to enjoy a story, a demonstration from Zoe, and a wood slice ornament craft.

Please remember: admission to the Rendezvous is free for kids, $5 for adults. Help support our local artists and make this year's Rendezvous one of the best ones yet!

Family Story Times are held once monthly for kids ages birth through 10 and their families. Featuring a longer Story Time and a bigger activity or craft, Family Story Time is a great way to spend time together as a family — reading, creating, and getting to know your local library.

Browse our library catalog, get updated program information, and learn about all of our services by visiting our website: www.ridgwaylibrary.org.

04/25/2026

It’s a packed day with the sounds of saws and music. Plenty of food and drinks for the family. A quick carve and the live auction finale to close out our 25th annual Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous!

04/24/2026

Come on out for Fri-YAY at the Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous! Open until 7pm with living carving, musical entertainment, food, beer/wine, and crafters

04/23/2026

Started off the day with a carving seminar by our featured carver Jason Emmons of then kicked it into gear to make some more sawdust. Bonus! There’s live musical entertainment under the cover while you eat some food and enjoy a beverage

See you soon in Ridgway!

01/20/2026

We got logs! Rendezvous 2026
April 22-25th save the date!!

01/01/2026

Have a happy and healthy 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

12/16/2025

Getting "bear-y" ready for Christmas in 9 days! 🎄🎅