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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mark Rexinger, of Lincoln, Neb., holds up his chainsaw while preparing an item to sell Friday at Craig City Park.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Alyssa Chavez, 9, is hoisted into the air Saturday by her teammates from the Moffat County Thunder during Whittle the Wood activities at Craig City Park. The cheer squad put on exhibitions throughout the day to raise money and awareness for their program. For more photos from Whittle the Wood and the Blue Oyster Cult concert, visit www.craigdailypress.com.

Photo by Shawn McHugh