2014 Fair Highlight - Woodcarver's Auction

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is proud to announce that the 2014 Woodcarver’s Auction raised a record breaking total of $37,915 to help preserve and renovate the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Every year Fairgoers from all around the world come to the Iowa State Fair to see the exhilarating art of chainsaw carving. The Foundation would like to thank the chainsaw carvers; A.J. Lutter, Gary Keenan, and Andy Klindt for their outstanding talent in the creation of the woodcarvings. 

 

A few highlights from this year’s auction included a variety of animals carved from pine, red cedar, walnut and elm logs.  The very popular college mascots, Herky and Cy, were auctioned off at the same time showcasing a friendly competition of the in-state rivalry. In addition to the woodcarvings, champion meats were up for bid during the sale, including ham, bacon and dried beef. 

 

The annual Woodcarver’s Auction takes place in the Cattle Barn’s Penningroth Media Center on the final Sunday of the Iowa State Fair. The proceeds from the Woodcarver’s Auction have been donated to the Blue Ribbon Foundation since 1993 totaling more than $600,000. Thank you again to the woodcarvers, Al Conover (auctioneer), Mike Sorensen, Tom Rooney, Ross Butler (Ringmen) and each donor that purchased one of this year's woodcarvings.

 

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