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 - 2013
(June 12th - 15th)
Carving Competition
Location: Loudy-Simpson Park, 500 S Ranney St.
Tree Selection & Carving Begins: June 12th - 8:30 am
Quick Carve Competition: June 15th - 1:00 pm
Final Judging: June 15th - 4:00 pm
Awards: 1st ($1000), 2nd ($750), 3rd ($500), People's & Artist's Choices
Tree Selection & Carving Begins: June 12th - 8:30 am
Quick Carve Competition: June 15th - 1:00 pm
Final Judging: June 15th - 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.
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 . A vendor registration form is available here.
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 . A vendor registration form is available here.
Free Live Music
Location: Loudy-Simpson Park, 500 S Ranney St.
Friday Concert: Whitewater Ramble - June 14th - 6:00 pm
Saturday Warm Up Band: The Michael D Band - June 15th - 3:00 pm
Saturday Headliner Band: Cracker - June 15th - 5:30 pm
Friday’s band is Whitewater Ramble. Beginning at 6:00 pm Colorado based WhiteWater Ramble takes the stage. Self-described as “High-Octane Rocky Mountain DanceGrass”, WhiteWater Ramble uses a simple recipe to craft it’s sound: start with bluegrass instrumentation, add drums, and finish with a boundary-less approach to grassing-up everything from disco house grooves to roots and Americana.
Saturday’s free concert kicks off with The Michael D Band taking the stage at 3:00. The Michael D. Band delivers a unique show fusing country and rock in an innovative way, which should get everyone warmed up for alt-rock icons Cracker. Best known for their gold-selling 1993 album, Kerosene Hat, which includes the hit songs "Low", "Euro-Trash Girl", "Get Off This" and their number one hit "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)". Cracker has nine studio albums and promises to put on a high energy show.
Friday Concert: Whitewater Ramble - June 14th - 6:00 pm
Saturday Warm Up Band: The Michael D Band - June 15th - 3:00 pm
Saturday Headliner Band: Cracker - June 15th - 5:30 pm
Friday’s band is Whitewater Ramble. Beginning at 6:00 pm Colorado based WhiteWater Ramble takes the stage. Self-described as “High-Octane Rocky Mountain DanceGrass”, WhiteWater Ramble uses a simple recipe to craft it’s sound: start with bluegrass instrumentation, add drums, and finish with a boundary-less approach to grassing-up everything from disco house grooves to roots and Americana.
Saturday’s free concert kicks off with The Michael D Band taking the stage at 3:00. The Michael D. Band delivers a unique show fusing country and rock in an innovative way, which should get everyone warmed up for alt-rock icons Cracker. Best known for their gold-selling 1993 album, Kerosene Hat, which includes the hit songs "Low", "Euro-Trash Girl", "Get Off This" and their number one hit "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)". Cracker has nine studio albums and promises to put on a high energy show.
Lead Sponsors - 2012 Rendezvous Event
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Bear River Young Life and Colorado Cruisers
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| Location: | 400 & 500 Blocks Yampa Ave. |
| Date & Time: | June 15th, 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 ($2,500) 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 of the Cruisers at (530) 515-6342 or David Pressgrove of Young Life 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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