History of the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship

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Back in 2000, Bob and Cindy King had a simple idea with big heart: bring world-class chainsaw carving to their hometown of Reedsport, Oregon.  

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What started as a local dream has grown into The Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship - a nationally recognized event that attracts talented artists and thousands of spectators every Father's Day Weekend.  

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In 2011, the Oregon Festival & Events Association honored the championship with the Ovation Award for "Best Performing Art Festival in Oregon."  That same year, the Oregon State Legislature officially named Reedsport: "The Chainsaw Carving Capital of Oregon." And the tradition has only grown stronger since.  

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What Happens at the Event?

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The show features to main competitions, each with its own excitement.  

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The Master Carving

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Carvers have four days to transform massive logs into breathtaking sculptures.  Work begins each morning at 7:30 a.m., and throughout the day you can watch these masterpieces take shape right before your eyes.  
Master Carvings are sold individually, and prices vary by artist - the best way to inquire is always to speak directly to the Carver.  

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The Quick Carves

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Every day from 10:30 a.m. to noon, artists race the clock to complete a sculpture in just 90 minutes.  These pieces are full of energy, creativity, and pure chainsaw magic.  

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Live Auctions

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Finished Quick Carve pieces are auctioned off daily at 5:30 p.m. (Thursday - Saturday) and at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. 

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