EVART WOOD CARVERS ROUNDUP
June 8 - 12 (ends at noon on 12th), 2027
Tuesday through Saturday
Held at the Osceola County Fairgrounds
in Evart,
Michigan
Evart is located in the center
of the lower peninsula.
The Fairgrounds is 1/2 mile west of the Evart
traffic light on US10
MICHIGAN WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION
and their member clubs.
Check thier website for information or for a carving club near you.
Check their FACEBOOK page for pictures of 2026 Roundup
Note: Certain
restrictions apply for anyone under age 18.
They must be accompanied by
a parent, to participate in workshops.
Sharing ideas and
techniques is
the main focus of the Roundup
and is structured for
beginners as well as accomplished carvers.
Setup for the workshop leaders begins Monday
This is NOT a SEMINAR in that we offer DAILY workshops on a first come basis.
Sign-up is not necessary for most classes as most last for only one session, others may
take a couple of days to complete. Workshop material must be purchased
from the workshop instructor. You can join many of them any time of day,
and are welcome to join us any day during the Roundup.
This is a great opportunity to try out the many different types of carving.
CARVERS
REGISTRATION: only $2.00
There is no cost for instruction in workshops -
however
there is a cost for workshop supplies.
All instruction is totally volunteer and we happily
welcome anyone
willing to give a little time to help others learn.
Email us if you
would like to give a workshop rhads1101@gmail.com or horsecarver@gmail.com
For more Roundup information or for accomodations
outside the area
click either email above to send an e-mail
Floyd 734-649-3259 or Sandy
231-250-3855
workshops, but one will be posted Tuesday morning. Check poster for workshops and times.
Click the "WORKSHOPS" link which lists the leaders who could be attending,
but changes are always possible before the Roundup starts.
MEALS
Homecooked breakfast and lunches available daily from the Evart Lions Club
and the Fairgrounds "Blue Ribbon Cafe"
ACTIVITIES
* Monday morning welcome reception sponsored by the Osceola County Fairgrounds
*Most evenings there is an informal carvers music jam,
bring your chair and instruments and join us.
*Wed night Ice Cream Social followed by the
"Blanket Trade" carvers swap and is always a big hit for spectators too!
*Thurs night Karaoke
FAIRGROUNDS CAMPING
Camping on the fairgrounds is on a first come basis,
$25 per night w/electric, $20 for primative
However you can pay ahead for your site by credit card by
calling the day you want to start paying for your space.
Most sites have electric and water available.
Fairgroundds Phone 231-734-5481
Many arrive a few days early just for extra carving and fellowship.
For Fairgrounds information:
Email
Website
FOR OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CLICK the "CARVING EVENTS" link
INTERNTIONAL CARVERS QUILT ON DISPLAY
WORKSHOPS / LODGING / EVENTS / LINKS/ SPIT & WHITTLE