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CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 | 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
41st Annual Mid-South Woodcarving Show and Competition to be Held October 31 - November 1
Decatur, Ala. (September 17, 2025) – Woodcarvers will gather in Huntsville October 31 and November 1, 2025, to exhibit their handiwork during the 41st Annual Mid-South Woodcarving Show and Competition held by the North Alabama Woodcarvers Association (NAWA). The event promises two full days of artistry and craftsmanship while celebrating four decades of exquisite woodcarving in the Mid-South region.
The Mid-South Woodcarving Show is one of the Southeast’s premier woodcarving events, attracting carvers, collectors and enthusiasts from across the southeastern United States. The event features a juried competition, demonstrations where carvers share techniques and tips with attendees, a vendor marketplace and exhibits and sales of one-of-a-kind woodcarvings created by master artisans. It’s also an excellent opportunity for beginners to connect with mentors, try their hand, and explore the tools and materials used by seasoned carvers.
The event is held at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 607 Airport Road in Huntsville. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
For more information on the Mid-South Woodcarving Show and Competition, visit https://www.nawawoodcarvers.org/shows.
Founded in 1981, NAWA is dedicated to promoting the art and craft of woodcarving in North Alabama and surrounding regions. The Association offers regular classes, open carving sessions, community outreach and the annual Mid-South Show and Competition among its hallmark events. For more information, visit www.nawawoodcarvers.org.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.9 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
