GARNOCK VALLEY CARVES

Saturday, 12th September 2026 Dalry, North Ayrshire

GARNOCK VALLEY CARVES 2025

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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GVC TIMETABLE

0950hrs – Event officially opened

0955hrs – GVC Carvers are piped into arena

1000hrs – GVC Carvers begin carving

1100hrs - Hospitality Tent opens / SDMCC Trials Display

1200hrs – Lunch break for Carvers and Sponsors

1300hrs – Carvers resume main carving session

1500hrs – Complete main carvings and break

1515hrs – Carvings are judged and awards given

1530hrs – 30 minute GVC Quick Carve – £££'s raised for local benefit. Around £3000 annually.

1600hrs – GVC Chainsaw Carving Auction - all carvings

1730hrs - Event closes /

Carver in action at Garnock Valley Carves

Carving spectacular

Get ready for a day of breathtaking artistry, thrilling live action, and community spirit!

Back for its 8th year, the Garnock Valley Carves - Chainsaw Carving Spectacular brings together world-class artists to craft a tree trunk into stunning, beautiful wood sculptures, right before your eyes.

Each masterpiece is auctioned off at the end of the day, offering a chance for you to take home a piece of the action.

Whether you're a seasoned art collector, or a first-time visitor, you'll find something truly special.

Cash and card payments accepted for carvings.

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The event is not just about incredible carvings – it’s a full day of entertainment!

  • Live Carving Demos: Watch the masters in action as chainsaws roar and wood chips fly.

  • Interactive Stalls: From wood carving and wood turning workshops, to outdoor woodland crafts, there’s fun and learning for all ages and interests.

  • Motorbike Display - Stevenston & District Motorcycle Club - Demonstration of Trials riding - Remember Kickstart! Our top Scottish Riders will start our display between 10-11am

  • Beith Amateurs and Dalry Thistle - Football activities for all.

  • Family Fun: Face painting, kids’ games, Story Tellers and plenty of children’s activities, will keep the little ones entertained.

  • Axe Throwing & Shooting Gallery: Test your aim with these exciting hands-on activities! Fun for the kids too.

  • Owl Magic - with their Birds of Prey, one not to be missed. Get up close.

  • Live Music & Bagpipes: Enjoy the sounds of Scotland, with traditional bagpipes and live music performances scattered throughout the day.

  • Food & Drinks: Savour delicious food from a variety of local vendors, offering the best of locally-sourced produce.

  • MC & DJ: 2026 sees us welcome a local lad as our new MC, DJ and Auctioneer - You may know his cheeky face.

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Wooden bear sculpture at outdoor event with people and trees in the background.

Stalls Available! Our biggest yet - Over 90 stalls booked for our 2026 event already! - Don't miss your chance.


Interested in hosting a stall?

Visit our "Stalls" section for booking details.

Secure your spot and be part of this incredible event!

Whether you're here for the art, the atmosphere, or the community spirit, plan your visit now to ensure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of entertainment and creativity.

And that's not all – profits from our GVC 2026 event will again directly support local community projects, helping to build a stronger, more vibrant Garnock Valley.

This is an event that not only celebrates art, it invests back into the heart of the community. Garnock Valley Carves has already donated over 30 free stalls for 2026, to support our local community, voluntary groups, clubs and charities too.  

GVC Needs you 🙌

👉Click to volunteer

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Every year, volunteers are the backbone of Garnock Valley Carves — from set-up to pack-down and everything in between.

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What we need help with :-

  • 🛠 Event set-up & pack-down

  • 🎪 Supporting traders & artists

  • 👋 Welcoming visitors

  • 🚑 Helping keep the event safe, happy & healthy

👉Click to volunteer

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TICKETS

We are delighted to once again, offer free entry and parking for our 2026 event!

With great thanks to our many sponsors, including the National Lottery Community Fund, Dalry Parish Boundary Trust, Gareth Wilson, Jim Pierce, Beith Thrift Shop, Ayrshire Tree Surgeons Ltd, Smith Bros. Ltd and Hillhouse Group for making this possible once more.
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Plenty and adequate parking in the adjacent field, with excellent accessibility.  

Please enter the car park from the Dalry end, to avoid crossing oncoming traffic.

Please stick to 5mph one way traffic on site and respect our volunteers.

A separate pedestrian access will be available, next to the main gate near the mini roundabout. 

All major cards and cash accepted for vendors.

Many FREE activities for children.

Garnock Valley Carves are proud to be able to offer many more free and supported activities for children this year.

Garnock Valley Carves Hospitality Tent - Offering a cheeky wee beer for you to chill 😎, live music and our local well known DJ and Garnock Valley Carves Compere to keep you entertained.

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FIND US

Dalry ShowGround, Dalry, KA24 4LR

https://what3words.com/relished.states.visit

Phone 📞
07939 158 414

Email 📧

Garnockvalleycarves@outlook.com

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