Reedsport was buzzing over Father’s Day Weekend, as an impressive gathering of chainsaw carving artists transformed giant wooden logs into one-of-a-kind, creative masterpieces.
Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship’s event organizers report that thousands of spectators pass through the gates each year to witness the artists in action. The 24th-annual event was no different.
Artists who participated in the Carving Championship came from as close as Coos Bay and Bandon, spread throughout the United States, and traveled from far-away places such as Argentina, Australia and Wales.
The event took place at 313 Rainbow Plaza in Reedsport from Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18. Over the course of four days, the carvers revved up their engines to chisel out huge sculptures, and also participated in a 90-minute Quick Carve each day.
The Chainsaw Carving Championship event included many souvenir and food and beverage vendors for visitors.
Each night, an auction was held, offering spectators the chance to purchase many unique and signature pieces from participating carvers “at a fraction of the price in galleries.”
The event is known to many carvers as the ‘test.’ Carvers have said they are not satisfied calling themselves a Pro without first winning the Semi-Pro division in Reedsport.
The 2024 Pro Winners are: 1st Place - Emil Szkipala, 2nd Place - Chris Wood, 3rd Place - Jacob Lucas, 4th Place - Justin Driver, 5th Place - Nick Bielby, 6th Place - Chris Foltz, 7th Place - Brandon Kroon, 8th Place - Brian Vorwaller, 9th Place - Bill Baker, 10th Place - Anthony Robinson.
The 2024 Semi-Pro Winners are: 1st Place - Jarrod Flowers, 2nd Place - Denny Henson, 3rd Place - Riley Knaus.
According to the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship website (oregonccc.com) the talented works of the chainsaw artists at the Reedsport show have brought recognition to the City, and in 2011, the State Legislature passed a resolution naming Reedsport "The Chainsaw Carving Capital of Oregon."
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