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.

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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.

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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!