Future, recent, and past wood carving events where our club members participate:
September 13-14, 2025 – Tri-Valley Carvers show in Pleasanton, CA.
June 13-July 6, 2025 – Alameda County Fair at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. The fair theme is “Celebrate Summer”.
April 6-12, 2025 – Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous.
October 18-20, 2024 – Promoting wood carving at Maker Faire Bay Area 2024. Read more…
September 14-15, 2024 – Tri-Valley Carvers show in Pleasanton, CA. The Tri-Valley Carvers Club organizes the show, which is the last major woodcarving show in Northern California. Please don’t miss it.
September 14, 2024 (Saturday) – Cars in the Park (formally Antique Autos in History Park) at the History Park, San Jose, CA. The largest annual antique & classic auto show in the West “A Living History Day”
September 7, 2024 – Santa Clara Valley Carvers hosted a delightful woodcarving picnic at Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, CA. With tables displaying various wood carving styles, live demonstrations, and generous community engagement, the event was a resounding success. We look forward to next year’s event! Read more…
June 14 – July 7, 2024 – Alameda County Fair at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. The fair theme is “Summer Feelings.”
June 10, 2024 (Monday) – Chip carving for all at the Adult Recreation Center, Los Gatos, CA. See details here.
June 8-9, 2024 – Woodworking Show organized by Bay Area Woodworkers Association. Hosted at Woodcraft store in San Carlos, CA.
June 8, 2024 – Blossom Festival in Saratoga. Antique cars, art, crafts, live music and more will be part of the fun. The Festival will be held April 13 from 10-4 PM at the Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center (13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga, CA). The event is free and open to the public.
May 11, 2024 – Santa Clara Valley Carvers have been invited to set up a both at the largest local gathering of scouts of the year. This is Scout-O-Rama on May 11 at History Park, San Jose running between 10 AM and 4:00 PM. We will have a 10×10 ft booth to display the art of Wood Carving and provide an opportunity for scouts to actively participate and learn. We will have a blade sharpening training and opportunities to do some basic carving as well as display our work as inspiration as to what is possible.
April 14-20, 2024 – 15th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous
December 11, 2023 – SCVC Winter Woodcarving Party — our timeless tradition that we keep for 50+ years. Read more…
December 4, 2023 – Chip carving for beginners by Roman Chernikov at the Adult Recreation Center, Los Gatos, CA. Read more…
November Mondays, 2023 – Workshop: carving a snowman. Everyone is welcome on Monday mornings in November from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Adult Recreation Center, Los Gatos, CA.
October Mondays, 2023 – Workshop: carving a pumpkin from wood at the Adult Recreation Center, Los Gatos, CA. Scheduled for every Monday morning in October from 10 AM to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome. Read more…
September 9-10, 2023 – SCVC members participation in the Tri-Valley Carvers show in Pleasanton, CA. Read more…
September 9, 2023 – Antique Autos at the History Park, San Jose, CA. The largest annual antique auto show in the West. Read more…
August 26, 2023 – Santa Clara Valley Carvers Picnic at Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, CA. Read more…
June 16-July 9, 2023 – Alameda County Fair (Fairgrounds). Theme: Summer Vibe
May 20-21, 2023 – CWA Show in Sacramento, CA. The Capital Woodcarvers Association show is the largest show in California.
April 16-22, 2023 – Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous
September 17, 2022 – Antique Autos in History Park, San Jose. Our carving club setup a booth there to share wood carving techniques with the show visitors. Read more..
September 10 – 11, 2022 – Tri-Valley Carvers 50th Anniversary Woodcarving Show at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
August 20, 2022 – SCVC Picnic and Potluck at Rainbow Park, San Jose, CA. Start at 10:30 AM.
June 17-July 10, 2022 – Alameda County Fair. Theme: The Road to Summer
May 21-22, 2022 – CWA Show, at Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
Woodcarving and Gourd Competition, Hourly Door Prizes Included with Admission, Grand Raffle Prizes – Fine Wood and Gourd Art, Silent Auction, Artisan Products for Sale, Supplies for Sale: Tools, Wood, Gourds & Books. Demonstrations: Woodcarving Techniques, Soap Carving, Gourd Art Techniques
April 9, 2022 – Saratoga Blossom Festival, 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Organized by Saratoga Historical Foundation. Our wood carving club, SCVC, will participate in the event.
April 3-9, 2022 – Oakhurst Rendezvous, Oakhurst Community Center,
39822 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644
September 19, 2021 – Antique Autos in History Park, San Jose, CA
September 18-19, 2021 – Central Coast Wood Carvers Show, Cambria, CA
September 11-12, 2021 – Tri-Valley Show in Pleasanton, CA.
September 2021 – Diana Kwan’s show at The Artery in Davis, CA
2020 – 2021: many in-person events were canceled due to COVID-19.
December 5, 2019 – Santa Clara Valley Carvers Holiday Potluck Dinner.
October 13, 2019 – Our club participated in the 10th annual ‘Day on the Bay’ at Alviso Marina County Park park in San Jose. Great weather, dancing, songs, free burgers Read more…
September 28, 2019 – annual Chapter Picnic at Rainbow Park, San Jose. The weather was a little windy but it helped to blow chips away while we were carving under the huge redwood threes. Read more…
September 22, 2019 – Demonstrating wood carving art and craft to public at History Park in San Jose, CA as part of annual Antique Autos event. Read more…
September 14-15, 2019 – Tri-Valley Woodcarving Show in Pleasanton, CA.
May 18, 2019 – Capital Woodcarving Association Show in Sacramento.
May 7, 2019 – Santa Clara Valley Carvers brought the art of wood carving to life at the Los Alamitos Elementary School. From delicate ornaments to intricate figurines, our members showcased their talents while engaging children and parents alike in hands-on activities. Read more…
April 12, 2019 – Saratoga Blossom Festival event
June 6, 2015 – Santa Clara Valley Carvers demonstrated woodcarving at Hellyer County Park, San Jose, CA. Read more...
We have been organizing and participating in various events since 1967, we just don’t have resources to share the details about all the events on our website; sorry. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about our club events: contact@santaclaravalleycarvers.org
