I just got an email from Jim Madsen in regards to this event in Canada. Sure does sound like they treat the carvers well! They have a 12 carver limit and you have to submit pictures of your work to be chosen. Here is the info:
June 11th-14th
Chetwynd,BC. Canada
Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship-Invitational
Attending Carvers 2007
Kurita Hiromu-Japan
Rest of the list TBA
1st Place $4000.00
2nd Place $3000.00
3rd Place $2000.00
People's Favourite $1000.00
$1000.00 appearance fee for every carver that attends.
There is a limit of 12 carvers.
8’ by 3’ cedar logs.
Chetwynd supplies accommodations and meals during the Championship
We have no problems with saws coming across the border. We do have an issue that airlines will not fly them, they must be shipped by ground. We have been able to secure a local chainsaw sponsor for our competitor from Japan as he obviously cannot bring his equipment with him.
If a carver would like to be invited to the Championship they can send us an expression of interest with pictures of their work to the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce PO Box 870 Chetwynd BC V0C 1J0 or send to our e-mail address.
Contact:
Helene A Weightman
Manager
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
PH: (250) 788 3345
FX: (250) 788 3655
chetwyndchamber@cablerocket.com
I went up to Chetwynd a couple of years ago as a judge. It was a very good competition, well supported by the town, well organized. The carvers were treated hospitably and compensated enough to cover expenses. The wood was some of the best I've seen. I drove up instead of flying, and the trip was great fun. Fine scenery, (expensive gas!, interesting little sparse towns.
I met some really fine carvers and nice people.
Stopped in Hope, which is full of wonderful CS art, but was not able to catch up with carver Pete Ryan.
