This is the heart of the festival. Join fellow wallers for a full weekend of building, watching, and learning. No experience required to participate and observe. Come ready to get your hands dirty. Full festival page: https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/
A rare opportunity to learn stone carving directly from one of the craft’s most respected practitioners. Danny brings decades of experience and a hands-on teaching style that works for both beginners and experienced wallers looking to expand their skills. Space in this workshop is strictly limited. Full festival page: https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/
New to dry stone walling? This is the best possible way to start. Over two full days, you’ll learn the foundational principles of the craft, from selecting and sorting stone to building a stable freestanding wall. All tools and materials provided. No prior experience needed. Full festival page: https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/
Put your skills to the test in a friendly, timed walling competition open to all levels. Professional and Amateur categories, with cash prizes for top finishers. A great way to benchmark your technique and meet fellow wallers. Full festival page: https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/
Our Host In early 2020, Sabina Barrett and Byron Carroll purchased the McKinney House property, unaware of its historical significance or long-standing reputation as a local landmark. Byron is an Ironworker and Welder with experience in masonry and carpentry, while Sabina has a background in architecture and works as a Conservation Technologist and Heritage Planner. […]