RGV Woodcarving Show - Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers

Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show 2026

40th Annual Woodcarvers Show

Show Judges: Rich Wetherbee

Show Rules, Show Categories, Entry Form or/and Table Registration,
are available above

Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25 2026

## 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

COMPETITION SHOW Co-CHAIR: Brenda Lodermeier

E-mail: Carvingwithclass@gmail.com Telephone: (320) 252-7205

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.

One additional category has been added this year! Carvers with projects that they would like to DISPLAY for viewing will have a separate area—no judging – just for public viewing. If your piece is for sale, we will place your phone number on the piece. YOU and the buyer will discuss the money exchange. THE RGV CLUB WILL NOT GET INVOLVED IN THE SALE but would appreciate a donation back to the club.