AUBURN — The Maine Wood Carver’s Association plans to hold its first show and competition since 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St.

The event is designed to showcase the skills of Maine wood carvers from all levels of experience. Anyone can enter woodcarvings into the show, which will then be rated by a team of judges. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in the skill levels of Youth, Novice, Intermediate, Open, and Master Carver.

Prizes also will be awarded for the Best in Show Winner and the People’s Choice Award, which is determined by popular vote.

In addition to the prizes, ribbons will be awarded within a broad range of categories for first-, second-, third-place and honorable mention.

This year, the association is partnering with the Woman’s Literary Union to hold the show in the historic Foss Mansion. The many hand-carved features of the woodwork within the mansion will create a backdrop for the woodcarvings on display.

For more information about the mansion, visit womansliteraryunion.org.

There is no set admission fee to attend the show, but donations will be accepted at the door.

For more information, visit mainewoodcarvers.com.