Chainsaw Art in the Park returns to McCormick Park on Saturday, Oct. 4th
Back by popular demand, ‘Chainsaw Art in the Park Encore!’ will bring regional chainsaw artists to Williamston’s McCormick Park, 230 N. Putnam St., on Saturday, Oct. 4th. Offering many favorite activities from last year's successful weekend of revitalizing the park’s tree sculptures, this family-friendly event will feature live chainsaw carving, quick carve auction, music, food trucks, kids' activities, wood art vendors, portable sawmill, and euchre tournament. Proceeds will benefit local park improvements.
Several regional artists will be carving throughout the day, creating works to be auctioned off at 4 p.m. A highlight will be the quick carve event, in which each carver will have 60 minutes to complete a carving from a 4-foot section of white pine. Emil Skzipala of Sterling Heights and James Denkins of Cooks will be carving 10-foot sculptures beginning Thursday, Oct. 2 that will be completed during the Encore! event and permanently installed in McCormick Park. One will be created in honor of the Friends of Williamston Parks’ 10th anniversary, and the other will celebrate the Williamston Area Beautification Fund’s positive impact on the community.
In addition to live carving, there will be many special events. Little Lumberjacks will offer inflatables, balloon animals, face painting, a wood craft, paint a car and more. Live music at 5:30 p.m. will feature Jessey Adams, an award-winning singer/songwriter showcasing a combination of outlaw and traditional style country music. There will be live edge slabs for sale, wood artists and food trucks.
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