Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival and Community Day

Experience art, culture, and community at Community Day, presented by the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, happening Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Ahuska Park (400 E. Broadway), Monona, WI. This free, family-friendly celebration invites all ages to connect through indigenous traditions, live art, and music

🎨 What to Expect at Community Day:

• Live wood carving demonstrations by Festival founder Gene Delcourt, alongside guest sculptors including Cody Cottrell (Oneida), Christian Felland, and Narissa Eichenger

• Cultural demonstrations from the Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF) featuring interactive storytelling, basketry, and carving by presenters like Jessie Blackdeer, Kimberly Crowley, Josiah Thunder, and Lillian White Eagle

• A moving Ho‑Chunk drum and dance performance, honoring the ancestral land and artistic heritage that inspired the Festival

• Community exhibits, festival books for sale, and the chance to meet artists and learn their techniques.

✅ Why Attend:

• Free Admission – No tickets needed; open to the public

• Celebrate Indigenous Art – Engage with Native artists and traditions, rooted in Ho‑Chunk culture.

• Discover Wood Sculpture – Witness live creations that connect wood with story and place.

• Support Local Community – Unite with neighbors, creatives, and cultural organizations.

📅 Save the Date

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

• Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

• Location: Ahuska Park, 400 E. Broadway, Monona, WI 53716

🌟 Join the Cultural Legacy

Celebrate tradition, artistry, and creativity at Community Day. This vibrant gathering marks a special moment before the next full Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival in June 2026.