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Saturday, February 22nd,  from 12 - 5 pm 

What a day at the museums. You'll find a vibrant world of folk arts and culture while enjoying live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages. Talk to people in the know about things like fiber arts, wood turning and wood carving, beekeeping, puppetry, beadwork, blacksmithing, and more. There’ll also be music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase. Engage your curiousity throughout the whole campus!

Admission: $12 Adults | $10 Seniors | $5 Students | $5 Members
Free for Children under 5 


  • I'd Like to Volunteer at the Event...

    Be a part of Folk Arts Festival 2025 by volunteering to help the day of the event. Sign-up here, or if you have questions contact Declan at d.melchoir@cvmuseum.com | (715) 834-7871

  • I'm Interested in a Presentation Booth...

    If you'd like to have a presentation booth at this year's Folk Arts Fest, contact Karen at k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com | (715) 834-7871.


Check out Special Live Presentations/Performances!

In the CVM Auditorium: 
• 12:15-1:00pm - Ray Kaselau presents Mixed Media Sculptures
• 2:00-2:45:pm -  Sliced Bread Jug Band
 • 3:45-4:30pm  - Beth Ivankovic of Priory Farms presents Wool Pellet Gardening

In the Museum Library:
• 12:00-3:00pm | 4:00-5:00pm - Visit Jenna Vande Zande's Embroidery Booth
• 3:00-4:00pm - Hands on Intro to Embroidery Workshop with Jenna Vande Zande (materials provided)

In the Farmhouse Theater:
• 12:30pm - Chippewa Valley Community Chorus
• 2:00pm | 4:00pm - Chippewa Valley Irish Dance

Logging Camp Auditorium:
• 1:00-2:00pm - Learn all about "The Angel on Snow Shoes" from Becky Adamski Krische who recently published a book about Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb
• 3:00-4:00pm - John Ellingsen from the Eau Claire Kubb League shares the history of Kubb

Look for these artists throughout the museums

• Beaver Creek Reserve Naturalists

• Jenna Vande Zande - Embroidery & Clothing Repair

• Deb Brown - Puppetry

• Eric Kayser & John Suppon - Model Railroading

• Chippewa Valley Woodturners Guild - Woodturning

• West Wisconsin Wood Carving Guild - Chip Carving

• Janie Mininger - Wool Spinning

• Kindra Lockman - Beadwork and Jewelry

• Kaiserson Bee Co. - Honey & Candles

• Helen York - Scarf Making, and more...

• Jim Schwiebert - Snow Shoe Lacing
 

• Mary Decker – Needle Felting

• Bethany Shuda - Folk Harps

• Nobuko Fukuda - Needle Felting

• Kristine Deering - Weaving & Hands-on Looms

• Beth Ivankovic - Priory Farms

• Eau Claire K-Kids Club - Tied Blankets (get donnated to Eau Claire County Humane Assoc.), Book Mark Making, and Book Giveaway
• Ryan Huelsbeck - Antique Handtools (12-4pm) & Axe Hanging Demo (1-1:30pm)

• Cathy Leffingwell - Drop Spindle Spinning

• Becky Adamski Krische - Local Author

• John Ellingsen - Eau Claire Kubb Leaugue

things to do outside

• Clearwater Clues - Walking, Historical, Scavenger Hunt
• Tabletop Bon Fires with Smores
• Snow Shoe Loop
• Kubb


Food & Snacks

• Snack Bar Station in the Museum's Ice Cream Parlor
• Jay Ray's - Hot Sandwiches



Enjoy some pictures of previous Folk Arts Festivals at the museum...