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   Hackensack will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the annual Chainsaw Event this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29. The smell of two stroke oil, the buzz of chainsaws and fun for the entire family returns to First Street in Hackensack.  

   Carving begins at 9 a.m. Friday and will extend through 5 p.m. Rendezvous Brewing will be releasing a special new beer at noon and at 3 p.m. the chainsaw quick carves will begin. Local school students will enjoy the All American Lumberjack Show at 10:30 a.m. while family shows begin at 2 p.m. Head over to the American Legion for their burger bar. Faith in Action will also be hosting their annual Booya Fundraiser at the Union Congregational Church from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Booya is a rich stew, slow-cooked to perfection overnight in a giant cauldron with several kinds of meats and loads of vegetables. Conclude the days activities with a trip to the Rendezvous Brewing for team trivia from 6 to 8 p.m. or kick up your feet and dance the night away at the American Legion while listening to Kevin Wright beginning at 7 p.m.

   The saws will begin humming again Saturday morning at 9 a.m. as carvers continue to fashion their masterpiece carves. The American Legion Auxiliary will host breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Auction registration will take place at the Information Booth at 1 p.m. with the auction beginning at 2 p.m. The All American Lumberjack Show will host performances at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous spaghetti dinner hosted by the Hackensack Area Fire & Rescue Department at the fire hall beginning at 4 p.m. Head over to Birchwood char House & Bar for music and dancing from 5 - 7 p.m. Conclude Saturday’s activities with electronic horse and pig racing at the American Legion at 7 p.m. 

   Kick off the final day of the event Sunday morning with breakfast hosted by the Sons of the American Legion from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Legion Post. The final performance of the All American Lumberjacks will take place at 10:30 a.m. Carvers will be putting the finishing touches to their masterpiece carves prior to the auction at noon, with registration opening one hour prior at the information booth. At the end of the day you can head back over to the American Legion at 5 p.m. for the meat raffle.

   Don’t forget to get your raffle tickets for chances at great prizes. Drawings for prizes will be held at Sunday’s auction. 

   This year’s lineup of carvers include: Ben Buschke of Manawa, WI; Brent Pope of Pigeon Forge, TN; Chad Danczyk from Eagle River, WI; Clint Henik from Mount Vernon, IA; Gary Keenan of Des Moines, IA; Jamie Doeren from Abrams, WI; Justin Driver of Farmington, KY; Kent TeVelde from Wayzata, MN; Lisa Doeren of Abrams, WI; Molly Wiste of Hackensack, MN; Stevie Songer of Broken Bow, OK; Travis Kimball from Waterloo, IA; 

   Whether you visit for  hand crafted wooden pieces, original jewelry, trinkets, dancing or fabulous food, there are no reasons not to visit Hackensack’s 20th Annual Chainsaw Carving event! 

   Event scheduling may change due to weather conditions.

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