6th Annual Tinglewood Festival “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” and The 22nd Annual Cars by the Creek
Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” during its 6th year in Montevallo’s Orr Park on September 7, 2024. This All Star Shelby County Tourism and Recreation Award winning event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Enjoy a uniquely Montevallo event with live chainsaw wood carving, woodworking artist vendors, Tim Tingle’s Whittling Contest, and a wooden boat race. Festival-goers will find everything from knives, wooden bowls, vases, jewelry, and toys, to handcrafted furniture, bird houses, ornaments, and more! There will also be a classic car show—the 22nd Annual Cars by the Creek—a variety of children’s activities, and food vendors on site. Returning will be a showcase of International Harvester antique tractors called “Tractors in the Trees."
Live music runs all day during the festival with a wide variety of styles. We will post our full line-up soon!
The chainsaw carving exhibition will include a panel of well-known artists: Heather Bailey of Alabaster, Alabama; Justin Bailey of Alabaster, Alabama; Corey Lancaster of Princeton, North Carolina; Dave Marshalek of Shelbyville, Tennessee; and Dayton Scoggins of Heidelberg, Mississippi. Artwork created during the festival will be available for purchase. The fifteen freshly-completed sculptures will be available for a “Buy it now” price. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local non-profits Boys & Girls Club, Montevallo Athletic Club, and Shelby Emergency Assistance.
The 22nd Annual
Cars by the Creek car show welcomes all years, makes, and models of cars. Awards will be given to “Best of Decade,” “Best of Show” for Cars and Trucks, and “Best ‘Woodie.’” There will also be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Children’s activities will include a “make and take” art project, the “Balloon Guy,” Dr. Bob’s Traveling Snake Show, Alabama Wildlife Center, Music with Mr. Mac, inflatables courtesy of JAC’s Rentals, a petting zoo, games courtesy of the Boys & Girls Club, and more.
Candlewood Suites Alabaster is the official hotel for the 2024 Tinglewood Festival. Call 205-620-0188 to inquire about special rates.