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More than woodcarving

Rendezvous offers food, entertainment

June 12, 2007

Grab yourself a Hog on a Log and a piece of turf and settle in for some quality music and food Saturday during the Whittle the Wood Rendezvous.

To keep the expected crowds of people entertained and fed, a great deal of thought has gone into Saturday's culmination of the four-day event.

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"We have 20 craft vendors signed up so far," said Dave Pike, Craig Parks and Recreation director. "Combined with ten food vendors, there should be plenty to do at the park."

Craft vendors include candle and jewelry sales, trinkets, T-shirts and woodcarvings from the artists involved in the competition.

Ten food vendors will supply event attendees with everything from snow cones to ice cream and from barbecue and Mexican to turkey legs.

A bounce-house, bungee trampoline and mini-train are expected to be at the park to keep the youngsters busy, while the adults can listen to live music most of Saturday.

Local Craig band Angelic Deficiency is scheduled to kick off the live music about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by In-Cog-Nito, a Steamboat Springs band.

The main act will be a performance by Rare Earth, known for hits including "Get Ready," "I Just Want To Celebrate" and "Hey Big Brother."

The concert is free, and Rare Earth is scheduled to start about 6 p.m.

The open-container law has been suspended in City Park for the day, and carry-in alcohol will be allowed.

Dogs are not allowed in the park for the event, and people are asked to leave their bicycles at home when visiting the sculptures.

Some Whittle the Wood visitors in 2006 were disappointed to find the collector T-shirts were sold out by concert time, and they are advised to seek out the City of Craig booth early for a Rare Earth and "Got Wood?" commemorative shirt or tank top.

Visitors also are encouraged to vote for their favorite sculpture in the people's choice category Saturday.

The Young Life Car Show also is taking place downtown on Yampa Avenue from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, and a new "youth" category is debuting at the show.

A silent auction on wood sculpture pieces created by the artists will allow the public to take home their own piece of wooden art, with proceeds going to the artist and the city.

"The auction is a way to generate a little money back to the city for all the work put into this free to the public event," Pike said. "It wouldn't be possible without our sponsors."

Major sponsors include the Bank of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Moffat County Tourism Association and the city.

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