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Mon. Jun. 1, 2026
Carving on the Edge Festival is hosted on beautiful ƛaʔuukʷiatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation) homelands, on Vancouver Island. Visitors are welcome to attend, learn from and watch talented traditional and contemporary carvers who use their artistic talents to tell the stories of this ancient land with their tools and hands.
Events usually feature exhibits, hands-on learn-to-carve workshops, regional food, cultural shows, along with many family programs and demonstrations each day.
A highlight for 2025 is the community carving of a Nuu-Chah-Nulth log drum. All of the events are free and open to the public.
Read our FestivalSeekers story for a preview of what you can expect at the Carving on the Edge Festival.
Simple but beautiful wood bowls will be on display at the carving festival. / Photo by Christopher Roy
There will be presentations by master carvers, storytelling events, and family carving workshops for all ages. All events are open to the public at no charge.
