Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival

Start: Friday, June 19, 2026 5:00PM
End: Saturday, June 27, 2026 5:00PM

Plan your visit for a weeklong lakeside festival of live wood sculpting, Indigenous culture and global artists in Monona, WI. Make plans to experience the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, returning June 19–27, 2026, for a unique weeklong celebration of art, culture and community at San Damiano Park in Monona, Wisconsin. Set along the shores of Lake Monona, this free, open-air festival invites you to watch 13 international artists create large-scale wood sculptures live on-site. It’s a rare opportunity to see the creative process up close and connect directly with artists from around the world. As the first international wood sculpture festival in the United States dedicated to an Indigenous artist, the event honors Ho-Chunk sculptor Harry Whitehorse. Held on ancestral Ho-Chunk land known as Teejope, the festival highlights Indigenous perspectives while fostering cultural exchange and community connection. Beyond the carving, visitors can enjoy international food and cultural and educational experiences in a relaxed, lakeside setting. Whether you stop by for a few hours or plan a weekend getaway, it’s an experience unlike any other. Start planning your visit at harrywhitehorse.com/festival and discover what makes this event truly unlike any other.