June 2010
Photos for June 21, 2010
Dallas Harrington
Bongo Love stands next to his event-winning piece, “When We Are Together,” during the 11th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous on Saturday at Craig City Park.
Whitney Wilde, 17, debates on which size of carved beaver to purchase Friday at Craig City Park. The items were carved by Canon City’s Tina Berssette.
Mark Rexinger, of Lincoln, Neb., holds up his chainsaw while preparing an item to sell Friday at Craig City Park.
Dave Pike, event coordinator and director of Craig Parks and Recreation, addresses the crowd during an auction for items created during the quick carving expo at the 11th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous on Saturday at Craig City Park. Pike said 5,000 people attended the event.
Mark Mahorney, of Kremmling, works on a carving during the quick carving contest at the 11th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous on Saturday at Craig City Park. Mahorney’s featured piece, “Pack Rat,” was a popular exhibit for children attending the event.
Forrest Dorman, of Florence, works on an eagle to sell during the 11th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous on Saturday at Craig City Park. Dorman returned to the event this year as the defending champion.
Bongo Love burns horns to add color and contrast to a cattle skull during the quick carving expo during the 11th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous on Saturday at Craig City Park. Love won the event and the $1,000 pot with his feature piece, “When We Are Together.”
Eric Bloom, lead singer of Blue Oyster Cult, waves goodbye to the crowd after the free concert Saturday at Craig City Park. The band played popular hits such as “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You.”
A fan cheers a Blue Oyster Cult assistant during sound check before the free concert Saturday at Craig City Park. The band’s performance was slightly delayed while they waited for their instruments to arrive.
Concertgoers set out chairs hours before the free Blue Oyster Cult concert Saturday at Craig City Park. People had an array of refreshments along with umbrellas to battle the sun and heat throughout the day.
George Wojtkiewicz gives out a yell during the free Blue Oyster Cult concert Saturday at Craig City Park. The show was the biggest turnout in the 11-year history of Whittle the Wood.
Dave Foster throws a washer Saturday before a free Blue Oyster Cult concert at Craig City Park. Foster and friends made the daylong Whittle the Wood event complete with games and keg beer.
Fans cheer in front of the stage during the free Blue Oyster Cult concert Saturday at Craig City Park. About 5,000 people attended the show organized by the city’s parks and recreation department.
Buck Dharma and the rest of Blue Oyster Cult perform Saturday during a free concert at Craig City Park. Dharma is the lead guitarist and an original member of the band since 1967.
Lamar’s Shay Spitz tries to rope a calf during Saturday’s Colorado State High School Rodeo finals. The rodeo finished Sunday, with Spitz being named as the girls rookie of the year.
Wyatt Shroyer, 17, works Tuesday on a Buick at Chapman’s Automotive. Shroyer has worked for the shop for a year and has been working on cars since he was 5.
Derek Cooper, 10, of Craig, peers inside a Ford Mustang 302 at the Bear River Young Life & Colorado Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday.
Bill Smith, of Ashville, N.C., admires a line of motorcycles at the Bear River Young Life & Colorado Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday in downtown Craig. Smith won an award for farthest distance traveled from home.
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