Chainsaw Wizards – Drumheller, AB – Power & Precision International Sculpting Event – May 16 to 19, 2025
Drumheller is stepping onto the international arts stage! Alberta’s biggest tree carving festival returns this May long weekend, bringing incredible live art to the Valley.
For the first time, Chainsaw Wizards is going global! In partnership with world-renowned carver Marina Cole (Chainsaw Spirit), we’re launching Power & Precision – an International Sculpting
Event featuring top artists from Japan, Germany, Czechia, the U.S., and more.
Watch as fallen trees are transformed into stunning works of art. Enjoy live music, great food, and the unique beauty of the Drumheller Valley.
Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable experience!
Our much-anticipated event is set to unfold during the May long weekend.
Official Program Schedule:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
•1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Event Setup & Trail Stoppers
Friday, May 16, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Carving Begins (includes a one-hour quick carve at 1:00 PM)
Saturday, May 17, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Main Carvings (includes a one-hour quick carve at 1:00 PM)
• 12:00pm-1:00pm | Valley Cruisers Drive By along Riverside Drive to the World’s Largest Dinosaur
• 6:30 PM | Meet the Carvers at the Beer Tent
• Beer Garden running from 1:00pm-8:00pm and Jason Blanke, our live DJ!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Main Carvings (includes a one-hour quick carve at 1:00 PM)
• Beer Garden running from 1:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, May 19, 2025
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Finishing Touches on Main Pieces
Food Trucks
• Munchie Machine
• Bannock Taco stand – – Dry Canyon Collectibles
• The Little Donut Bakery – mini donuts
• Berta Burritos tent
• Black Mountain Roasters Van
• Bikes and Bites (inside the Badlands Community Facility)