
Own a Chainsaw Carving!
Support Leavenworth non-profits and bid on a work of art!
Created during Maifest this year in Leavenworth, the Chamber is donating these one-of-a-kind carvings for a silent auction, and all the proceeds will benefit the following local non-profit programs.
CARVINGS FOR CAUSES HAS FINISHED For 2024. We’ll be back in summer 2025!
See below for last year’s event:
The 2024 recipients of Carving for Causes proceeds are:
Okandogs
Okandogs mission is to improve the lives of dogs in the North Central Region of Washington State through compassionate care, spay/neuter, adoption, education and community outreach.
The Royal Bavarians
The Royal Bavarians were formed in 1974 and support the Autumn Leaf Festival, escort the float to Northwest Festival Hosting parades, assist the Royal Lady, and serve as ambassadors for Leavenworth.
Check out all FIVE carvings!
The carvings are on display in Leavenworth where you can check them out in person. The locations are:
Bear Cub Sledding @ Woody's Classic Man
Heidi with Flowers @ City Hall & Library lobby
Bigfoot on the Trail @ Posy Handpicked Goods
Gnome Loves Beer @ Willkommen Center
Mountain Goat Bust @ Obelisco & Shake Your Doughnut
On display and up for bid until August 31st!
2024 Silent Auction Entries
Click the links below to bid on one or more of your favorite carvings. The auctions will be open until August 31st. The highest bid for each carving wins.
(In the event of a tie, the winner will be chosen at random from the winning bids.)
Bear Cub Sledding
Artist: Ryan Anderson
Dimensions: 48” H x 15” W x 30” D
Current High Bid: $600
Location: Woody's Classic Man
Last Bid: August 17, 2024
“Heidi”
Artist: George Kenny
Dimensions: 46” H x 20” W x 27” D
Current High Bid: $200
Location: City Hall & Library lobby
Last bid: July 3, 2024
Bigfoot on the Trail
Artist: Garrett Aries
Dimensions: 53” H x 20” W x 22” D
Current Highest Bid: $400
Location: Posy Handpicked Goods
Last Bid: July 31, 2024
Gnome Loves Beer
Artist: Alex Pricob
Dimensions: 73” H x 18” W x 17” D
Current High Bid: $440
Location: Willkommen Center
Last Bid: August 31, 2024
Mt. Goat Bust
Artist: Nick Bielby
Dimensions: 60” H x 19” W x 20” D
Current Highest Bid: $475
Location: Obelisco Wine & Shake Your Doughnuts
Last Bid: August 12, 2024
Map of Locations:
Thank you for supporting this fundraiser and the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth!