Who has the Best Woodcarving Show??

[Lynn O. Doughty]

If you had your choice....which woodcarving show would you attend for competition, attendance and sales? We're on the lookout for a new place to try.

[Ron Davidson]

Lynn I take it from your question that there was not a good turn out Sat&Sun in Wichita. I'm sorry i didn't make it I was unable to get me a sight guide my usual ones were busy or sick. I was really looking forward to meeting you and checking out your work first hand.

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Ron.....I love the Wichita show! The turnout was down but we have lots of friends up there so it's always a pleasure to attend.

We're just on our continuing quest for that "Golden" spot on the woodcarving show circuit!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

having only been to two shows, I am not very knowledgeabe, but we really enjoyed the shows at Denver and Ft Collins Colorado.

[Mitchell]

Dayton Ohio ususally has a large turn out. I've never been, but Carolina Carver goes quite often. I have heard through others that it's a very nice show.

Here's a link to the upcoming event:

http://www.daytoncarvers.com/aiw01.htm

[Bill]

My favorite show has been in North Platte, Neb. I find that the people are great and everyone has a good time, as for sales I don't really know as I don't sell any of my pieces, I also like the other shows on the Front Range, Colo Springs, Denver, and Ft.Collins. We may try the the West Coast next year.
Bill

[Kenny_S]

Topeka Ks has a pretty good one as well as Tulsa,OK. Tulsa's show isn't as big as it once was but it is coming back up. Last years was better than the year before.
Rogers Ak is a fair one. Wasn't to bad but I was a little disappointed in it. Thought it would be bigger for some reason.

Like Ron, I missed the Wichita one due to sickness in family. Was wanting to meet you and Ron and to view your Mad Mulha up close as well as your other pieces.

Congratulation of your awards.

I forgot to post about the Ok City one, It ain't bad!

[Nancy-ID]

Originally Posted by Lynn O. Doughty

If you had your choice....which woodcarving show would you attend for competition, attendance and sales? We're on the lookout for a new place to try.

Don't know how far you want to travel or what you want in a show, but if you are looking for sales and prize money in a warm place by the sea . . .there is the Design In Wood show put on at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego, CA. Entries for this year close on the 28th, this Friday but they will take online entries. You must send photos and have your work accepted, it is not an automatic entry. Costs $20. Prize money is $1000 BOS. 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $75. Then there are many Donated Awards in amounts of $500 and other stuff.
Carving classes include:
Animals
Birds
Marine Animals
Open (would be you class)

You do have to compete with fine furniture etc. for BOS though.
The show itself is in June.

http://www.sdfair.com/entry

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Haven't been yet but the one in Mesa Arizona is a huge one I understand....they would love your cowboys in Arizona! Talking besides you would get to see Dave Stetson again lol

[Kenny_S]

Dave, How far is Mesa Az from you?
I Worked with a guy from there that said it was a real nice one. However, he wasn't a wood carver but was a woodworker.