Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival

River Bend Nature Center is pleased to host the 14th Annual Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival on October 4th. During the free event, all ages are invited to watch chainsaw artists create incredible sculptures from logs; join the bidding fun when all carvings go to a lively public auction.

Make a day of it…there are plenty of ways to enjoy the fresh air and fall weather.

Food and Black Husky Brewing Craft beers

Stroll through the autumn forest guided by a Nature trivia trail, with plenty of facts for adults and for children.

Families can explore the Chickadee Trail, featuring the story trail and  interactive natural playscape winding through the forest.

Kids Climb…a unique opportunity for your child to harness up and discover the tree canopy guided by professional arborists.

Browse an ART FAIR  featuring handmade, original works of art or crafts for sale.

Other activities include: adult and children’s craft activities, extensive silent auction, chainsaw raffle and the chainsaw carving auction. Try your hand at archery. Canoe and kayak rentals available to view the fall colors from the river.

9:00am – 2:00pm - Chainsaw carving demos, art fair, nature trivia trail, story trail, silent raffle, archery, canoe & kayak rentals, children’s and adult activities and crafts, food, beer and refreshments

10am-2pm – Kid’s Climb - The Wisconsin Arborist Association sends kids high up into the trees

2:15pm -CARVING AUCTION – all chainsaw carvings will go to a lively public auction.Join the bidding fun and take home a piece of original art!Be sure to stay for the auction - Bidding is exciting and 50% of the auction sales go directly to River Bend Nature Center to support environmental education programs and free trails.