2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

[Eddy-Smiles]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Well, I hope that I can make it and get to meet all you guys in person.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Dave... I wouldn't depend too much on MapQuest's calculations. The mileage might be close but the times are most likely way off. That 11 hours 11 minutes Claude referenced is by catching I-575 out of Atlanta which changes into GA-5 which then gets you to TN-68, US-411 and finally US-321 into Townsend. That's the scenic route through the Cherokee national Forest at 35-45 mph. I can tell you from personal experience as my place is along the way that there's no way that route is only 11-minutes longer.

The alternate route is up I-75 all the way to US-321 to Townsend. Again, the mileage is probably close but I'd add on a bit of time as that last 38-miles is a combination of both urban (Maryville) and country. And depending on what time you hit Maryville it can get a bit congested.

Unless you've got the vacation time and want to see some really nice scenery I'd recommend the alternate route.

Thank you Eddy!

Dave

[Claude]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Dave...
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That 11 hours 11 minutes Claude referenced is by catching I-575 out of Atlanta which changes into GA-5 which then gets you to TN-68, US-411 and finally US-321 into Townsend.
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No - the MapQuest numbers I gave you are taking I75 all the way up, then 321 over to Townsend. You could probably do it quicker than the 11 hours, as Mapquest has it making 55mph average speed. Depends on how many stops you need to make for gas, rest breaks, etc. on the way.

Claude

[Eddy-Smiles]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Claude...

Ye take the high road and I'll take the low road and we'll see who gets there before Ye! Hee! Hee!

[nomisen]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Can anyone give any more information on the festival? Will there be woodcarving supplies and related item for sale as well? I know it is a competition and sale of carved items, just wondering if anything else was offered. They did not have a website. I found some articles online written about it but they only talked about the competition Thanks. Nan

[Bob K.]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Sounds like fun! I would love to go, but I'm not sure I can make it this year.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Nan... Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers is just a stones throw from the venue. If Mac doesn't have a display set up I'm sure that he'll have the store open. Gene Webb also has a store there in Townsend. He may also have a display and/or his store will be open up in Dry Valley. You can double check by emailing either one.

[Blake Lunsford]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Just a reminder that this is coming up next weekend! Hope to see all of you down there! Made my reservations in Townsend for Friday through Sunday. Should be a great weekend of carving fun!

Blake

[sonlitwoodcarver]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

I am a new carver, a new member and this is my first reply. I also plan to attend and am already in the area camping in Pigon Forge. I would like to meet other carvers, board members at the show, but how to recognize???? Guess I will just wear my Smoky Mountain Woodcarver hat that Mac gave me several months ago and hope for the best. Maybe we should get badges, ribbons or wood chips for identification at events like this although maybe band aids on fingers would be most approprite
Ron

[Mitchell]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Ron,

Some here DO have badges made that were ordered through WCI. I'll try to find the link.

[jiju1943]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Well I had that one timed wrong, my wife and I were up in Townsend two weeks ago visiting Mac's store.

I didn't know Gene had a store in town, we visited his shop when he had it at his house several years ago, nice guy, he spent quite a bit of time with us that day.

Jim

[rcurtism]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Only 16 hours and 23 minutes from my place. I think I will have to visit vicariously through you lucky folks. Please post pictures.

[makenchips]

Re: 2011 smoky mountain woodcarvers festival

Any update on how the show went from those lucky enough to attend? Any pictures to share? Thanks in advance.