Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival Set for April 17–19 in Shippensburg
The Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival is back April 17–19, 2025 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds (10131 Possum Hollow Road), and it’s free to attend and park. This three-day event is all about live chainsaw carving, great food, local vendors, and family fun.
Festival Highlights – All Three Days
- 30 Chainsaw Carvers
- Chainsaw carvings available for purchase
- Food trucks
- Vendors
Daily Schedule
Thursday, April 17
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 5:00 PM – Quick Carve (1 hour)
- 6:30 PM – Quick Carve Auction
- All-day Wooden Egg Scavenger Hunt (win Easter Baskets)
Friday, April 18
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- 5:00 PM – Quick Carve
- 5:30–9:00 PM – Rough Edges Brewing
- 6:30 PM – Quick Carve Auction
- 7:00–9:00 PM – Live music by FATSO
- All-day Wooden Egg Scavenger Hunt (win Easter Baskets)
Saturday, April 19
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – Kids Easter Egg Hunt
- 10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Mini Cow & Bunny Snuggles
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM – Rough Edges Brewing
- 12:00 PM – 18+ Easter Egg Hunt
- 1:30 PM – Masterpiece Auction
- 4:00 PM – Go-Kart Raffle Drawing (at Truck Mart/Car Starz tent)
It’s a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, see some impressive carving, and spend time with family and friends. Come by for an hour—or stay all day.
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