Chainsaw Carving Capitol of Washington State and the Pacific Northwest

We are celebrating the longest running 4th of July celebration in Washington State.

Sedro-Woolley will host a number of activities during the 4th of July celebration; Loggerodeo, as well as the longest running International, invitation only, chainsaw carving competition.

Each year there is a Rodeo for Cowboys and Cowgirls, for the best all around points on the circuit. This takes place at the Rodeo grounds at Highway 20 and Polte Road.

Two of the main events are :

The “Loggerodeo”. A rodeo for loggers demonstrating each task a logger is required to perform in their work each day, to include pole climbing, and

Chainsaw Carving. Armed with a chainsaw, axe and a few tools, “Chainsaw Carvers” whittle an 8 foot high, 3 foot wide piece of Cedar into some of the most amazing art forms found anywhere.

These men and women put on a show for up to 20,000 visitors and tourist each 4th of July. This select group of individuals have proven their skills and abilities, and gone on to become national and world champions. The majority of them starting as part of the Sedro-Woolley Loggoerodeo celebration.

The Stilly River Band

The Stilly River Band has been performing their exciting brand of bluegrass music in the greater Snohomish/Skagit/Whatcom area since 1987.  Drawing their name from the Stillaguamish River valley, where the band originally cut their teeth, they have become affectionately known to their fans as the “Stillies”. The band can be heard live regularly at local music venues and public events. Or you might have crossed their path at one of the many weddings or other private celebrations that they have graced over the years with their unique, fun and entertaining style of bluegrass music.

The Stillies have a unique sound that tastefully blends tradition (think Del McCoury, the Osbornes, Bill Monroe)   with bluegrass renditions of tunes that will catch you by surprise and tickle your bluegrass funnybone. This “straight but with a twist” approach is what makes the Stillies a unique bluegrass experience. 

The Stillies feature the tight three part harmonies you come to expect from your bluegrass, backed by some of the best picking you can find in the Pacific Northwest.  The Stillies are John Amber- Oliver (guitar/lead vocals), Jonathon Schneider (banjo/vocals), Michael Schway (fiddle/vocals), Steve Stolpe (mandolin/vocals), Dan McDonald (bass), and Stuart Torgerson (Dobro/accordion/vocals).

For booking and  information contact:  John Amber-Oliver (360-629-2618) or Stuart Torgerson (360-629-2637) or cyber connect at torgdrew4@aol.com. 

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