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Hope World Class Chainsaw Carving Event 2023

The buzz of excitement, anticipation and energy fills the air as we count down the days to a world-renowned event in our glorious mountain town! Get ready for the Hope World Class Chainsaw Carving Event, taking place August 17 – 20 in Memorial Park! Soon contestants from around the world will be firing up their chainsaws and letting the sawdust fly as they transform massive logs into detailed and intricate works of art. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever, with concerts, food trucks, markets, and more! Check out the full schedule below:

 

Hope World Class Chainsaw Carving Competition 2023
Schedule of Events

 

THURSDAY AUGUST 17

8AM – 5PM | Carvers begin

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 18

8AM – 5PM | Carvers continue
9AM – 5PM | Chamber Market in the Park
11AM – 1PM | Speed Carving
1:30PM | Speed Carving Auction
6:30PM | Concert in the Park: Sister Speak

 

SATURDAY AUGUST 19

8AM – 5PM | Carvers continue
9AM – 5PM | Chamber Market in the Park
9AM – 5PM | Ten Indigenous Artists on site
10AM | Indigenous Welcome Song
11:15AM – 1:15 PM | Speed Carving
1:45PM | Speed Carving Auction
11:15AM (until supply runs out) | Kids’ Birdhouse Painting (sponsored by Envision Financial)
12PM – 2PM | Kids’ Outdoor Learning Centre (Sponsored by Hope Mountain Centre)
11:15AM – 2PM | UFV Free books
7PM – 9PM | Concert Main Stage: Head Over Heels Power Trio

 

SUNDAY AUGUST 20

8AM – NOON | Carvers finish
9AM – 3PM | Chamber Market in the Park
11:00AM-2:00PM | Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee
11:30AM – 2:30PM | Speed Carving
3PM | Speed And Large Carving Auction

 

• 5 FOOD TRUCKS will be on site Friday, Saturday & Sunday      • PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD VOTING Sunday 9AM – NOON

JUDGES: Dr. Rob Forde, Mark Madryga, Peter Scherle

We hope you’ll join us for this exceptional event! Events and times Subject to Change. Follow Hope World Class Chainsaw Carving Competition on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

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