7th Annual Tinglewood Festival “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” and The 23rd Annual Cars by the Creek
Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” during its 7th year in Montevallo’s Orr Park on September 6, 2025. 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 23rd 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 including jazz, neo-soul, bluegrass, and country. Musical acts include the Montevallo High School Jazz Band, Swanglish, the Allen Tolbert Unit, and Michael Warren!
The chainsaw carving exhibition will include a panel of well-known artists. Returning carvers include Corey Lancaster of Princeton, North Carolina; Dave Marshalek of Shelbyville, Tennessee; Dayton Scoggins of Heidelberg, Mississippi; and Justin Bailey of Alabaster, Alabama. New this year, we will welcome Corey Worden from Wetumpka, Alabama! 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 23rd 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 provided by Living River, the “Balloon Guy,” Dr. Bob’s Traveling Snake Show, inflatables courtesy of JAC’s Rentals, a petting zoo courtesy of Cahaba Critters, games with the Boys & Girls Club, Music with Mr. Mac, Mr. Larry's Magic Show, Alabama Wildlife Birds of Prey Show, and more. Adults are invited to play too--Alabama Axe Throwing will be on site.
Candlewood Suites Alabaster is the official hotel for the 2025 Tinglewood Festival. Call 205-620-0188 to inquire about special rates.
Tinglewood Festival is inspired by a special section of Orr Park, where local artist Tim Tingle has carved faces and creatures into the dead parts of living cedar trees since a fateful ice storm in 1993. The festival is organized by the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Main Street, and the Montevallo Arts Collaborative as a signature event for the City of Montevallo.
For more information, visit tinglewoodfestival.com, or visit the “Tinglewood Festival” Facebook Page.
