In 2027 there will be 2 theme competitions. All entries will be judged in their regular level and category before being judged as a theme carving.
Next year’s general theme will be In Motion. All categories of carving are welcome for this competition.
Any Kingfisher. Kingfishers under any carving category will be eligible.
Thank you to all sponsors of the 2025 purchase award competitions. They are exciting part of the Competition, drawing carvers from near and far.
The JD Irving Ltd award for Three Red Knots was won by Glen McMurdo from Ontario
The JD Irving Ltd award for a Bald Eagle was won by Maurice Isnor from Nova Scotia
The BID Canada Ltd award for a Brook Trout was won by Aaron Brophy from New Brunswick
The Picket Fence Motel award for a Santa was won by Wayne Arrowsmith from New Brunswick
The Johnson family are kindly providing this prize in memory of Anne Johnson who passed in 2025. The prize is a $100 prize at all levels (Youth through Masters) to a New Brunswick carver for a carving that has not won any other award in the current competition. Judging will be done by our show judges. This prize will be awarded for the next 4 years, starting this year.
Anne was a long term volunteer at our shows and wife of Doug Johnson, a former President of our Association. Anne and Doug initially started this prize in 2025 as the New Brunswick Carvers Prize. With Anne’s passing it has been renamed as the Anne Johnson Memorial Prize.
Time: Sunday, August 10th, 10:00 – 12:00 (noon)
Location: Sir James Dunn Academy
Cost: Free
This handcarving competition is sponsored by KV Woodcarving Supplies. KV supplies the wood cutouts and a pattern. Competitors are challenged to handcarve their piece using the pattern as a guide. Carvers need to bring their own handcarving tool(s). KV will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize.
Registration: Open to all carvers. The competition can accommodate 10 carvers. Register on-site prior to competition on August 10th.
