Whittle the Wood Rendezvous is Craig, Colorado's premier event, featuring head-to-head competition between a dozen experienced wood carvers.
Watch as carvers begin with a tree trunk and create a masterpiece in four short days.
And don't miss Friday's live music and the festival's conclusion on Saturday, as we welcome a nationally recognized headliner band for a free concert.
We also celebrate Saturday with arts and crafts vendors, carver awards, plenty of delicious food and a car show downtown.
Don't miss the fun!
Watch as carvers begin with a tree trunk and create a masterpiece in four short days.
And don't miss Friday's live music and the festival's conclusion on Saturday, as we welcome a nationally recognized headliner band for a free concert.
We also celebrate Saturday with arts and crafts vendors, carver awards, plenty of delicious food and a car show downtown.
Don't miss the fun!
Whittle the Wood Rendezvous - 2012
(June 13th - 16th)
Carving Competition
Location: Loudy-Simpson Park, 500 S Ranney St.
Tree Selection & Carving Begins: June 13th - 8:30 am
Quick Carve Competition: June 16th - 1:00 pm
Final Judging: June 16th - 4:00 pm
Awards: 1st ($1000), 2nd ($750), 3rd ($500), People's & Artist's Choices
Tree Selection & Carving Begins: June 13th - 8:30 am
Quick Carve Competition: June 16th - 1:00 pm
Final Judging: June 16th - 4:00 pm
Awards: 1st ($1000), 2nd ($750), 3rd ($500), People's & Artist's Choices
This year we anticipate 12 carvers from several different states to compete. Food and craft vendors will be in the park all day Saturday. Note the 2012 location change!
If you would like to participate as a carver, reserve a spot as a vendor, or need more information about the event, contact the City of Craig Parks & Recreation Department at (970) 826-2029 or email .
If you would like to participate as a carver, reserve a spot as a vendor, or need more information about the event, contact the City of Craig Parks & Recreation Department at (970) 826-2029 or email .
Free Live Music
Location: Loudy-Simpson Park, 500 S Ranney St.
Friday Concert: Tropical Coyotes - June 15th - 7:00 pm
Saturday Warm Up Band: Fire and Rain - June 16th - 3:00 pm
Saturday Headliner Band: Alter Eagles - June 16th - 5:30 pm
New for this year we will have live music on Friday night! Friday’s band is The Tropical Coyotes. From Calypso to Jimmy Buffett, Latin sounds to Beach Boys the Tropical Coyotes will get your weekend started right! The beer garden opens at 5:00 and the band takes the stage at 7:00.
Saturday’s free concert will feature Fire and Rain – The James Taylor Experience at 3:00 and Alter Eagles – The Definitive Eagles Tribute taking the stage at 5:30. If you are an Eagles fan you will agree that these guys sound so close to the original that it is scary!
Friday Concert: Tropical Coyotes - June 15th - 7:00 pm
Saturday Warm Up Band: Fire and Rain - June 16th - 3:00 pm
Saturday Headliner Band: Alter Eagles - June 16th - 5:30 pm
New for this year we will have live music on Friday night! Friday’s band is The Tropical Coyotes. From Calypso to Jimmy Buffett, Latin sounds to Beach Boys the Tropical Coyotes will get your weekend started right! The beer garden opens at 5:00 and the band takes the stage at 7:00.
Saturday’s free concert will feature Fire and Rain – The James Taylor Experience at 3:00 and Alter Eagles – The Definitive Eagles Tribute taking the stage at 5:30. If you are an Eagles fan you will agree that these guys sound so close to the original that it is scary!
Lead Sponsors - 2012 Rendezvous
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Bear River Young Life and Colorado Cruisers
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| Location: | 400 & 500 Blocks Yampa Ave. |
| Date & Time: | June 16th, 10 am - 3 pm (Registration starts at 8 am) |
| Cost: | Free for spectators; $25 first vehicle, $10 each after |
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Cash Prizes: Grand Prize ($2000) will be chosen randomly with each vehicle entry earning a chance in the drawing. Trophy Prizes: Best of Show, Farthest Distance Traveled, Under Construction, Best Rat Rod, Best Hot Rod, Best Muscle Car, Best Motorcycle, Best Original & People's Choice. In addition, spectators can enter a door prize drawing for $1 with a variety of prizes to be awarded. A Poker Run will be held following the show this year ($10 entry fee) and is open to anybody. To enter and pay online click here. To download a registration form to mail in click here. For more information on the car show call George Vassek at (530) 515-6342 or David Pressgrove at (970) 629-9600. If you are considering a stay in Craig, we have discounts offered from three different hotels. Just call the hotels and mention the car show for your discount. Click on the name of the hotel to get information: Holiday Inn of Craig, Hampton Inn and Elk Run Inn. |
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