June 24 – June 28
The dates have been announced for the 30th annual Transformations on the Shore Driftwood Carving Competition, and carver registration is open!
The contest starts on June 24th and ends June 28th 2026.
Carver Info & Registration
Carvers are paid a stipend of $1,000 to participate and encouraged to bring small/medium sized carvings with them for sale during the event.
For those interested in participating, information and registration details can be found on their registration page here.
Location
The competition is held each year at Frank James Park, along the seawalk in the south-side of Campbell River:
Background & History
Wow: This is 30 Years of Transformation on the Shore! 1996 – 2026 Learn more about the history and background, with photos check out this page.
Here’s a video with a little more about the competion:




