Fairgoers have enjoyed the thrill of watching Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and and Clint Henik use chainsaws to carve masterpieces out of wood at the Iowa State Fair. This is your opportunity to take one of these unique carvings home. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation hosts the Woodcarvers' Auction as a hybrid with some items sold in person and other items sold online.
In Person Live Auction:
- Final Sunday of the Iowa State Fair – 3:30 PM
- Penningroth Media Center, John & Emily Putney Family Cattle Barn
Online Auction:
- Online Bidding opens second Saturday of the State Fair at 10 AM
- Closes final Sunday of the Iowa State Fair at 5:30 PM
- Online Auction
Fairgoers can come and watch the wooden creations emerge as the chainsaw artists carve four times throughout each day during the duration of the Fair at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Past carvings have been wildlife animals and sport’s team logos! Prepare to be amazed as you watch these skilled woodcarvers in action. The carving takes place on Expo Hill.