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Saturday, February 28th,  from 12 - 5 pm 

With over 30 artists and organizations, expect a day filled with demos, speakers, musical performances, and learning experiences. Jay Ray's and Two Ovens will also be available to cater to your food needs.

New for 2026: Bluegrass, polka and world flute music; Tattoo demonstrations; Henna tattoos; Canoe paddle art; Urban Sketchers drawings; Basket making; Collage art & paper playground experience

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 2026 by volunteering to help the day of the event sign up here, or contact Madison at m.stauffer@cvmuseum.com | (715) 834-7871

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

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


Check out Special Live Presentations/Performances in the Auditorium

• 12:00-12:45pm - Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty
• 2:00-2:45:pm -  The Ottersons, bluegrass music
• 4:00-4:45pm  - Peter Phippen, world flutes


with Live Performances in the farmhouse theater

• 12:30 pm Folk - Harp performance with Bethany Shuda
• 1:30 pm - Impromptu A Cappella - UW-EC
•  3:30-5:00 pm - Traditional Irish Dance Music

Look for these artists throughout the museums

• Beaver Creek Reserve Naturalists & Soap Carving

• Mark & Joann Hendrickson - Basket Making

• Rose Johnson - Violin Restoration

• Cathy Leffingwell - Fiber Arts

• Allison Rice - Beadwork & Jewelry

• Urban Sketchers of the Chippewa Valley - Drawing & Painting

• Jenna Vande Zande - Introductory & Advanced Embroidery (Workshop from 3-4pm)

• Chippewa Valley Model Railroaders 

• Chippewa Valley Woodturners Guild - Woodturning

• West Wisconsin Wood Carving Guild - Chip Carving

• Kaiserson Bee Co. - Honey & Candles

• Janie Mininger - Wool Spinning

• Bethany Shuda - Folk Harps

• Betty Deutsch - Doll Making



• Beth Ivankovik - Sheep Raising & Wolly Belly Pellets

• Mary Decker - Needle Felting

• Tyler Morse - Tattoo and Skateboard Art

• Pablo Center - Tessellation Tattoo Designs & Robotics Demos

• Chris Knoll - Canoe Paddle Making, Wall Quilts, & more

• Lori Chilefone - Collage Art & Paper Playground Experience

• Clearwater Fiber Guild - Bobbin Lace, Tatting, Weaving, Wool Fiber Prep & Spinning, Felting

• Kristy Goettl - Quilting

• Jeff Goettl - Fly Tying

• Ryan Huelsbeck - Antique Tool Display

• Sabine Stark & Hannah Danovsky - Midwest Mehndi Henna Tattoos

• Eau Claire K-Kids Club - Care Kits and Temporary Tattoos


Food & Snacks

• Snack Bar Station in the Museum's Ice Cream Parlor
• Jay Ray's - Hot Sandwiches
• Two Ovens - Sourdough Bread Making (Demos & for Purchase)



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