

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Metro Carvers of Michigan - Artistic Creations in Wood
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Now in its 44th year, Artistic Creations in Wood celebrates the enduring craft of wood carving. Presented by the Metro Carvers of Michigan, this annual show welcomes both dedicated carvers and those simply curious about the art of working in wood.

Held at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, the event features original carved works on display and for purchase, live carving and turning demonstrations, and juried competitions spanning multiple carving disciplines. Visitors are invited to engage directly with the artists, learn about the creative process, and cast a vote in the People’s Choice awards alongside fellow attendees.

Dates &amp; Times:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission:
$8 Adults | $5 Teens (ages 13–20)
Free for ages 12 &amp; under | Free for “Lean on Me” recipients with cane

Admission includes access to the Packard Proving Grounds displays.

Contact:
john.sabina@metrocarvers.com
248-224-2902
www.metrocarvers.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelby/metro-carvers-of-michigan-artistic-creations-in-wood/200029642445358
- **Event Categories**: art, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029642445358?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=shelby-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Shelby
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI
- **lat**: 42.6617
- **long**: -83.0363
- **full address**: 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp, MI 48317-1307, United States, Shelby

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site (https://allevents.in/org/packard-proving-grounds-historic-site/4203093)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Metro+Carvers+of+Michigan+-+Artistic+Creations+in+Wood&date=28+Mar

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp, MI 48317-1307, United States, Shelby
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Metro Carvers of Michigan - Artistic Creations in Wood ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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