Chainsaw Carving Invitational
at the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival

14 world-class carvers will be participating in the Chainsaw Carving Invitational at this year’s Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival.

Jesse Beeson – Tennessee
James Brinley – South Carolina
Bubba Daniel – Tennessee
Jamie Doeren – Wisconsin
Lisa Doeren – Wisconsin
Justin Driver – Kentucky
Jimmy Hobbs – Texas
Dave Marshalek – Tennessee
Doug Moreland – Texas
Lucas Pennington – Kentucky
Roark Phillips – Tennessee
Brent Pope – Tennessee
Dayton Scoggins – Mississippi
Jason Stoner – Pennsylvania

“Quick Carve” starts at 3:00 pm ET and gives carvers 1 hour to carve a piece of their choosing.

The Live Auction begins at 4:00 pm ET.
Anything carved on-site on Friday or Saturday is up for auction (including a masterpiece from each carver).
If you’re interested in participating in the auction, there will be a signup sheet on-site at the wood carving area.
All major credit cards and cash will be accepted.

Each carver will also have individual carvings for sale separate from the auction.