Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival

April 16–18, 2026 | Shippensburg Fairgrounds
📍 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA
Free Admission & Free Parking

Festival Hours
Thursday, April 16: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, April 17: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 18: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Professional chainsaw artists from across the country will transform logs into incredible works of art right before your eyes. Enjoy live carving demonstrations, one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase and auction, food vendors, craft vendors, and a scavenger hunt throughout the carvers’ tents.

Auction & Quick Carve Schedule
60-Minute Quick Carves:
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Quick Carve Auctions: Thursday & Friday at 6:30 PM
Masterpiece Auction: Saturday at 1:30 PM

Special Events
Thursday: Open Mic Night (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Friday: Beard Contest (5:30 PM)
Saturday: Children’s Spring Egg Hunt (11:00 AM)
Saturday: Adult Egg Hunt (1:00 PM)

There’s something for every age to enjoy!
Mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable weekend in Shippensburg!

Questions? Email us at chamber@shippensburg.org