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  Hackensack will celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the annual Chainsaw Event this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27. Twelve carvers from around the country will compete in this incredible event.

   Carving begins at 9 a.m. Friday and will extend throughout the day. Enjoy the All American Lumberjack Show at 2 p.m. There will be four food vendors on-site over the weekend along with numerous artisans.

   The Fall Booya Soup Fundraiser Dinner with Faith in Action runs from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Union Church. Booya is a rich stew, slow-cooked to perfection overnight in a giant cauldron with several kinds of meats and loads of vegetables. Add some great fresh bread, dessert, and live music with Mama Wags and Boomer and you have a superb evening of good food and fun. Cap off the evening at the American Legion Post with music and dancing with the Jerry Stormo Band from 7 to 10 p.m.

   The saws will begin humming again Saturday morning at 9 a.m. as carvers continue to fashion their masterpiece carves. 

The American Legion Auxiliary will host breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Shop the farmer’s market at the Hackensack Hub from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The All American Lumberjack Show will host family shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Be sure to register for the chainsaw carving auction taking place at 2 p.m., registration begins at the information booth at 1 p.m.

  Enjoy a fabulous spaghetti dinner hosted by the Hackensack Area Fire & Rescue Department at the fire hall beginning at 4 p.m. Wrap up the day with electronic horse and pig racing at the American Legion.

   Kick off the final day of the event Sunday morning with breakfast hosted by the Sons of the American Legion from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Legion Post. The final performance of the All American Lumberjacks will take place at 10:30 a.m. Carvers will be putting the finishing touches to their masterpiece carves prior to the auction at noon, with registration opening one hour prior at the information booth. At the end of the day you can head back over to the American Legion at 5 p.m. for the meat raffle.

   This year’s lineup of carvers include:  Ben Bushke, Manawa, WI; Ben Semler, Merrifield, MN; Chad Danczyk, Mosinee, WI; Devyn Reidel, Park Rapids, MN; Gregory Hood, Kokomo, IN; Jimmy Hobbs, Grand Saline, TX; Justin Driver, Farmington, KY; Kent TeVelde, Wayzata, MN; Molly Wiste, Hackensack, MN; Ray Banfield Jr., Granbury, TX; Scoot Leederan – Chatfield, TX; Travis Kimball, Waterloo, IA. 

   Whether you visit for  hand crafted wooden pieces, original jewelry, trinkets, dancing or fabulous food, there are no reasons not to visit Hackensack’s 22nd Annual Chainsaw Carving event! 

   Event scheduling may change due to weather conditions.

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