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Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
JUNE 19 – 27, 2026

9 Days of Tradition, Artistry and Global Connections

FREE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
Admission is free, but advance registration through Eventbrite is encouraged.
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Explore the exciting schedule of events at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival. From captivating artist demonstrations to cultural performances and interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cultural presenters schedule is subject to change.
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Day 1: Friday, June 19 @ 5PM, Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony introduces the sculptors and features members of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Day 2: Saturday, June 20, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours. Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 12:45 – 1:30 PM Meet the Artists
  • 5:30 PM Pachamanca presented by Madison Cusco Sister City Alliance & Mundo Esperanza. Join us for a traditional Pachamanca experience. This is a paid ticketed event. Details coming soon.
  • CONVENIENT PARKING & SHUTTLE AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map  

Day 3: Sunday, June 21, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours – Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 11 AM – 8:30 PM Make Music Day
  • 12:45 – 1:30 PM Meet the Artists
  • CONVENIENT PARKING & SHUTTLE AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

Day 4: Monday, June 22, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours – Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 12:45 – 1:30 PM Meet the Artists
  • CONVENIENT PARKING & SHUTTLE AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

Day 5: Tuesday, June 23, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours – Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 11 AM – 2 PM Madison Children’s Museum Activit
  • 12:45 – 1:30 PM Meet the Artists
  • CONVENIENT PARKING & SHUTTLE AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

Day 6: Wednesday, June 24, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours – Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 12:45 – 1:30 PM Meet the Artists
  • CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

Day 7: Thursday, June 25, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours – Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 12:45 – 1:30 PM Meet the Artists
  • 5:00 – 8:30 PM Music on the Shore featuring Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials
  • CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

Day 8: Friday, June 26, 9 AM – 5 PM

  • 9 AM – 5 PM Artist Working Hours – Please note: Artists will take a lunch break between 12 PM – 1 PM.
  • 10 AM – 4 PM Cultural Arts Demonstrators
  • 1:00 – 5:00 PM Madison Children’s Museum Activity
  • CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

Day 9: Saturday, June 27 – Closing Ceremony & Potluck – RAIN OR SHINE!

  • 9 AM – 11:30 AM Artist Working Hours
  • 2 PM Closing Ceremony – Come see the finished sculptures!
  • 4:30 PM Community Potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. 
  • CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
    4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
    Map
    Monona Grove High School is .3 miles from San Damiano.

SAN DAMIANO MONONA

Address: 4123 Monona Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716
Bike or take the short walk from Monona Grove High School.

PARKING

Convenient parking lot at Monona Grove High School,
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
No parking at San Damiano Monona.

 

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Location

San Damiano
4123 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
Map