This year we are hosting the fast growing form of Wood Art that is becoming increasingly popular around the world.

Entries are now open for the new Chainsaw Wood Carving Competition. Combining the ancient art of wood carving with the modern technology of the chainsaw will

“Chainsaw carvers are amazing to watch” said organiser Alan Wall. “This region has some real woodsmen, and we hope this competition will draw them out”

Without a doubt this new event will attract many onlookers, as competitors test their talents and skills to craft their unique masterpiece in a simple one hour carving session.

The finished art piece will be judged then auctioned off to the public, with 25% being returned to the carver.

The chainsaws will start at 1.00 PM the Malanda Showgrounds .

Entry fee is $10 and first prize and second prize is a chainsaw valued at generously donated by Malanda Rural Supplies and Rod Miller.

So if you fancy yourself as a wiz on the chainsaw and can create a piece of furniture, sculpture or any other type of unique craft piece in one hour, then sharpen up your chain saw and get your entry form in.