US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

On August 11-14, 2022, the Wisconsin Logging Museum, in historic Carson Park, will host the 9th US Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. This event brings in the top chainsaw carvers from around the world to create beautiful masterpieces out of 8-foot logs. This year's wood carvers include:

• Hikaru Kodama from Japan

• Takao Hayashi from Japan

• Jake Rhodes from Canada

• Dave Marshalek from Tennessee

• Chris Kheuhn from Minnesota

• Brandon Kroon from Australia

• John Hayes from Ireland

• Steven Higgins from Missouri

• Matt Crab from UK

• Chris Wood from Whales

• Micheal Koeppel from Northern Wisconsin

• Kyle Thomas from North Carolina

Thursday, August 11, 2022 | 10:00am - 6:00pm Chainsaw Carving

Friday, August 12, 2022 | 10:00am - 5:00pm Chainsaw Carving 5:00pm - 10:00pm Social Night

Saturday, August 13, 2022 | 10:00am - 7:00pm Chainsaw Carving, Quick Carving & Sculpture Auction

Sunday, August 14, 2022 | 10:00am - 4:00pm Chainsaw Carving, Judging of Sculptures, Award Ceremony and Final Sculpture Auction

Host or Publisher Wisconsin Logging Museum