Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival

Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival Hosted by the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce features chainsaw carving artists.

A big thank you to Adventures With Ta**us And Friends LLC for joining us at the Chainsaw Carvers Festival and bringing s...
05/02/2026

A big thank you to Adventures With Ta**us And Friends LLC for joining us at the Chainsaw Carvers Festival and bringing so many smiles!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Wooden Coaster Scavenger Hunt! It was a fun way to explore the carvers’ in...
04/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Wooden Coaster Scavenger Hunt! It was a fun way to explore the carvers’ inventory.

A special thank you to Champs Laser Works LLC for their incredible work creating the wooden coasters.

Thank you to Ulta Beauty and Volvo Construction Equipment for generously providing products for the prizes.

We appreciate everyone who joined in the hunt.

Thank you to all of our Beard Contest contestants. Congratulations to Sam Cox for Best Beard, Daren Marzullo for Best Mu...
04/22/2026

Thank you to all of our Beard Contest contestants. Congratulations to Sam Cox for Best Beard, Daren Marzullo for Best Mustache, and David Lowe for Best in Show. Special thanks to Parx Casino Shippensburg for our host and emcee, Raymond the Amish Comic, and to Varner’s & Co. for sponsoring the Beard Contest. We appreciate everyone who participated, judged, and cheered on the contestants. What a great crowd and a fun highlight of the festival!

Second Place Quick Carve from Friday night 🐻This bear bench by Alonzo Montoya quickly found its new home at the Central ...
04/20/2026

Second Place Quick Carve from Friday night 🐻
This bear bench by Alonzo Montoya quickly found its new home at the Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival.

First masterpiece and he came out swinging 💪We welcomed Kieffer Smith to the festival for the first time this year and h...
04/20/2026

First masterpiece and he came out swinging 💪

We welcomed Kieffer Smith to the festival for the first time this year and he made quite the impression with his debut masterpiece.

Bold, full of personality, and packed with craftsmanship—this is one to remember.

We wrapped up the final day of the Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival with incredible masterpieces and outstanding tal...
04/19/2026

We wrapped up the final day of the Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival with incredible masterpieces and outstanding talent on display.

First Place Masterpiece went to Josh Miller of Artnsaw Chainsaw Carving for his patriotic eagle carving. Josh also earned the Carver’s Choice Award, taking home the Golden Chainsaw, and had the highest-selling piece at auction.

Second Place Masterpiece went to Gregory Hood of Hoods Wood for his beautifully detailed turtle family carving.

Third Place Masterpiece was awarded to Lkhagvadorj Dorjsuren (George) for his striking wolves carving.

A special thank you to Vicky Simmel of Gannon Associates Insurance, our prize sponsor, for presenting the plaques and monetary awards.

Congratulations to all of our talented carvers, and thank you to everyone who came out to support them. What a fantastic weekend in Shippensburg.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our egg hunts today.
04/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our egg hunts today.

Come join us at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for the Central Pennsylvania Chainsaw Carvers Festival. These are just some...
04/18/2026

Come join us at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for the Central Pennsylvania Chainsaw Carvers Festival. These are just some of the incredible masterpiece carvings you’ll see. The Masterpiece Auction begins at 1:30 PM Saturday, featuring some of the finest work of the weekend.

We are here until 5 PM. Free admission.

Shop from our youth vendors!
04/18/2026

Shop from our youth vendors!

Josh Miller’s masterpiece will be up for auction today at 1:30 PM at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds.This stunning eagle ca...
04/18/2026

Josh Miller’s masterpiece will be up for auction today at 1:30 PM at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds.

This stunning eagle carving is a true showpiece, featuring bold patriotic detail on the front and “We the People” across the back.

Stop by the auction tent to grab your free bidder number and get ready for an exciting and entertaining auction.

You won’t want to miss the chance to take home a one of a kind piece.

Come see us today at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds!
04/18/2026

Come see us today at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds!

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10131 Possum Hollow Road
Shippensburg, PA

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+17175325509

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