Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 10 am - 7 pm

• Chainsaw Carving, 10am-5pm

• Anderson Log House and Sunnyview School House Open, 1-3pm

• 50/50 Raffle, all day. 

• Quick Carve, 5:30 - 6:30pm

• Small Sculpture Auction, 7pm

Friday, August 11, 2023 | 10 am - 7 pm

• Chainsaw Carving, 10am - 5pm

• Exhibitor Fair

• 50/50 and Basket Raffles, all day. 

• Anderson Log House and Sunnyview School House Open, 1-3pm

• Outdoor Concert: Andy Hanson, 5:30 - 6:30pm

• Small Sculpture Auction and Raffle Drawings, 7pm

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 10 am - 7 pm

• Chainsaw Carving, 10am-5pm

• Live Mural Painting, 10-6pm

• Family Day, 12-4pm

  • Face Painting, 1-4pm

  • Juggling and Balloon Show, 3-4pm

  • Anderson Log House and Sunnyview School House Open, 12-4pm

  • Outdoor Games with Boy Scouts

  • Beaver Creek Reserve Activities

• Chippewa Valley Railroad train rides, 12-5pm, purchase train tickets at railroad

• Exhibitor Fair and 50/50 Raffle all day

• Small Sculpture Auction and Raffle Drawing, 7pm

Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 10 am - 4 pm

• Chainsaw Carving, 10am - 12pm

• Exhibitor Fair

• Chippewa Valley Railroad train rides, 12-5pm, purchase train tickets at railroad

• Judging of Sculptures, 12-1pm

• Awards Ceremony, 1pm

• Final Sculpture Auction, 2pm

ONLINE prices through Eventbrite (Taxes and Fees NOT included)

General Admission - Half Price Thursday | $8.00

Kids & Seniors - Half Price Thursday | $4.00

General Admission - 1-Day | $16.00

Kids & Seniors - 1-Day | $8.00

General Admission - Event Pass | $32.00

Kids & Seniors - Event Pass | $16.00

At Gate (Taxes and Fees INCLUDED)

General Admission - Half Price Thursday | $10.00

Kids & Seniors - Half Price Thursday | $5.00

General Admission - 1-Day | $20.00

Kids & Seniors - 1-Day | $10.00

General Admission - Event Pass | $34.00

Kids & Seniors - Event Pass | $18.00

Ticket includes:

-- Museum exhibits and historic buildings at Chippewa Valley Museum and Wisconsin Logging Museum

-- Complimentary access to the NAFA Nationals! 

About NAFA: The 2023 NAFA World Series will take place August 10-13 and the A & 23U will be playing on August 17-20. These teams travel from all over the USA to play and compete with their divisions. Games will occur Thursday-Sunday with over 70 teams competing to come out champions!

Parking

-- Main Carson Park parking lot (by the basebally stadium) ONLY. Access to event is by walk-up or shuttle cart.

There will NOT be parking in front of either the Wisconsin Logging Museum or Chippewa Valley Museum. 

Payment Options

-- Cash or card

-- ATM will be on site

Food and Beverages 

-- Pie and ice cream stand

-- Burgers and brats stand

-- Pizza, Friday night only

-- Beer garden, entire event

Hearing Protection

-- Complimentary ear plugs provided to every attendee courtesy of Nicolet Bank

Museum Access

Chippewa Valley Museum and Wisconsin Logging Museum exhibits available exclusively with US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship tickets during the duration of the event. Both museum are air conditioned.

Sculpture Auctions

Every day ends with a live auction of sculptures made by guest carvers and quick carvings made by competition carvers. These are smaller items perfect for porches, yards, and lobbies.

The Sunday live auction features the judged masterpieces made by the competition carvers.

Friday Night Raffle

Visitors can buy chances to win donated items. Raffle drawings will take place before the live auction on Friday night. Raffle items include:

** Autographed Green Bay Packers memorabilia

** Grill package

** Dog treats & toys package

** Triple play membership. Value $219

** History Lovers basket

** Signed Minnesota Twins Joe Ryan basebal

** Adult Beverages package

** Signed Brett Favre poster

Exhibitor Fair

Stop at the Chippewa Valley Woodturners Guild booth to turn your own pen on a lathe. The West Wisconsin Wood Carvers Guild will also be present.

The US Open Chainsaw Scupture Championship is a major fundraiser for the Chippewa Valley Museums. Proceeds help maintain the historic logging camp buildings, support children and adult programs, and preserve thousands of photographs and historical treasures.

The success of this event is made possible with support from these sponsors:

Visit Eau Claire, WI • Volume One • City of Eau Claire - Government • Mid-West Family Eau Claire • Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire • Clear Water Kiwanis- Eau Claire • Indianhead Kiwanis • Early Riser Kiwanis • Indianhead Food Distribution • Festival Foods • Park Ridge Distributing • Home City Ice • Nicolet Bank - Eau Claire • Benedict Sales and Service • A1 Express Rental and Sales * Royal Credit Union • Pepsi • Rooney Printing • iHeart Media • Silver Spring Foods • McDonough Manufacturing • Seymour Lions Club