Papa Bear Carvings

08/19/2024

That's a wrap, Papa Bear is retired from carving! The last drive up the lane from a fair. Thank you to all the fairs, events, celebrations and individuals over the years that have supported Papa Bear Carvings.

07/26/2024

Papa Bear is no longer doing on site carvings and doing only limited personal carvings (no personal carvings till after fair season this year). 😊

06/09/2024

Thank you, Milligan June Jubilee we appreciate this year and the last 23 years.

09/03/2023

Almost time for the carving auction at the Earl May stage. Ps sound on for amazing music

09/02/2023

More carvings that will be auctioned on Sunday 4:30 pm at the Nebraska State Fair. Proceeds benefit the State Fair Foundation! In

08/27/2023

A few carvings, done so far. Did not get pictures of them all. More to come 😁

08/27/2023

Nothing more Nebraskan- the flag 🇺🇸, combine, and Nebraska chainsaw carver carving a sandhill crane.

08/27/2023

08/26/2023

Papa Bear is carving and his biggest fans are attending (his grandkids)

08/21/2023

Thank you Keith, Cass and Johnson County Fairs. Next up- Nebraska State Fair.

07/24/2023

Some carvings from Boone, Polk and Cedar County Fairs. Papa Bear will be carving at Saunders County July 26-28 and Washington County July 29-30. Thank you all for supporting your county fairs and Papa Bear Carvings.