Back By Popular Demand!
A One-of-a-Kind Experience
Eight years after the first festival, Leila Arboretum is bringing back the much-loved, FREE spectator carving event for 3 days of quick carve demonstrations, a live auction, a beer garden, refreshments,
and fun! Come see why Fantasy Forest is visited by THOUSANDS annually!
The 2023 Fantasy Forest Chainsaw Festival Event Schedule
Thursday, October 5th, 2023: Open to the public 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Beer garden opens at 3:00 p.m.
Quick-carve demonstration at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 6th, 2023: Open to the public 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Beer garden opens at 3:00 p.m.
Quick-carve demonstration at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 7th, 2023: Open to the public 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Beer garden opens at noon.
Quick-carve demonstration at 12:00 p.m. LIVE AUCTION at 5:00 p.m.
Fantasy Forest is unique and is often featured in state and local news articles and websites.
Wanna know more?
Schedule a group visit! Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdmFKgkxu2LGHfeLuEqwmF6JRlzqKo25drRMHU62kJCmUvJQ/viewform
Check out the recent public radio interview with Executive Director Brett Myers and highlight in
The Gander article below:
https://www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/2023-09-01/a-half-tank-holiday-to-a-fantasy-forest-in-battle-creek