Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show 2026
40th Annual Woodcarvers Show
Show Judges: Rich Wetherbee & Roger Stegal
Show Rules, Show Categories, Entry Form or/and Table Registration,
are available above
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25 2026
Directions to Event Center
## New Location ##
Palm View Community Center – 3401 Jordan Road West McAllen, Texas 7850
Donation: $5.00. Children Under 12 Free with Adult
Saturday, January 24, 2026 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2026 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
For additional information and contacts
Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, Inc.
For Show information, display, tables or vendor space contact:
Website: www.rgvwoodcarvers.org E-mail: rgvcarvers@rgvwoodcarvers.org
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, Inc. P.O. Box 4918 Mission, Texas 78574
https://www.rgvwoodcarvers.org E-mail rgvcarvers@rgvwoodcarvers.org
COMPETITION SHOW CHAIR: Robert Rangel
1712 Whiterock St, Penitas, Texas 78576
E-mail: robthewoodcarver@yahoo.com Telephone: (210) 669-3181
RALLY ON THE RIO REGISTRATION CHAIR: Lupita Rangel
1712 Whiterock St, Penitas TX 78576
E-mail mrs.robthewoodcarver@gmail.com Telephone: (956) 271-3272
PAST SHOW WINNERS:
2024 BEST OF SHOW: Lance Love
2024 Runner Up Best of Show: Glenn Stevens
2024 People Choice: Dick Doll
2024 Carvers Choice: Lance Love
2024 Best of Open: Lance Love
2024 Best of Intermediate: Jim Evers
2024 Best of Novice: Diane Desforges
The show features exhibits by carvers, carving instructors, tool vendors, and wood vendors. Door prizes will be given every 30 minutes with three large door prizes given at the end of the show. Table space may be rented by both commercial and non-commercial exhibitors. Table registration is by mail only (print above form and mail). No online table registrations.
All 27 categories of carvings will be open to all carvers by division. Judging criteria will be determined by the judges.