Events & Attractions
Carve Cymru 2008 - Chainsaw Carving and Auction
The showpiece of the festival - 'Carve Cymru' brings together 23 of the finest chainsaw artists from the UK and overseas in a competition to create fantastic wooden sculptures using mainly chainsaws.
The carvers arrive before the festival starts to choose their wood and commence carving. By Friday the sculptures are starting to take shape and the skills of these artists can be appreciated as their work progresses to a finished piece/pieces ready for auction to the general public on Sunday. The sculptures are finished to a very high standard and can be displayed either internally or externally.
The carvings will be ready for a Pre-Auction viewing on Sunday from 12 Midday onwards. The Auction will commence at 2.30p.m.
Many of the carvers will be bringing their own range of carvings which will be on display and many will be on sale at a range of prices to suit most pockets. Most of the carvers are happy to discuss individual commissions and to discuss their work.
Each morning and afternoon the carvers take time out to perform in a 'speed carve', starting with various sized logs the carvers compete over 20 minutes to create a piece to sell to the public. Lots of noise and drama - Don't miss it!
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Logging Competitions
Woodfest will be holding competitive Logging and Lumberjack competitions
The competitions will take place continually over the 3 days. Axes, cross cut saws and chainsaws are all used to great effect as the teams and individuals display and compete in timber felling and timber handling.
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Wood Crafts - Traditional & Contemporary
Demonstrations of Traditional Timber Framed Building in harwood and softwood - fascinating to observe the craftsmen carrying out this ancient building method that is enjoying a huge revival for new buildings, extensions, conservatories, garages, garden structures etc. Some of the main Timber framing companies will be at the festival to explain their work.
Displays of wood craft skills and products can be seen all over the festival grounds, we have even included a marquee full of original trades from all over the UK which will be displaying & selling woodcrafts of all types, from turning blanks to elaborate ornaments, from pyrography to bonsai, plenty to keep everyone interested.
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Pole Climbing
Towering over the Logging arena are our two NEW 80ft poles. Displays and competitions by foresters and timber professionals take place over the three days of the festival.
Novice climbers might take one to two minutes to climb the poles, whilst experienced climbers can virtually run up the poles in around 10-12 seconds!
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Events Arenas and Displays
Horse Logging competitions will take place in one of the central events arenas. Last year we had 6 horses competing in a simulated forest environment, this year we are hoping for 8-10. (Pictured above is Maggie Braunton, organiser of the competition).
Horse Logging Sponsors include: Roger Jones - Rhyl 01745 334402. Heavy Horse World Magazine - 01730 812419
A range of traditional craftsmen and craftswomen will be working and diplaying their products at various locations around the showground, these include - Willow Weaving, Stick Making, Wood Turning, Pole Lathes, Carving, Chair Making, Furniture Making, Toy Making, Log Cabin Construction, Wooden Doors, Windows and Staircases, Musical Instruments, Hardwood & Softwood Flooring etc.
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Birds of Prey Displays
Twice each day there will be a display of flying by a range of birds of prey. Look out for our announcements of flying times. This popular sport draws a large crowd, keen to see the amazing flying skills of the birds.
The birds can be seen at any time near to the Education Zone.
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