Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” during its 8th year in Montevallo’s Orr Park on September 12, 2026. 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.
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Enjoy a uniquely Montevallo event with live chainsaw wood carving, woodworking artist vendors, Tim Tingle’s Whittling Contest, and the Joe Williams Memorial 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 24th Annual Cars by the Creek—a variety of children’s activities, and food vendors on site. Returning will be a showcase of antique tractors and vintage farm machinery called "Tractors in the Trees." Products manufactured by International Harvester will be featured but all brands of tractors are welcome to display and participate in the show.
Live music runs all day during the festival with a variety of styles, including jazz, country, classic rock, 90's rock, hip hop, bluegrass, and singer-songwriter. Musical acts include the Montevallo Jazz Band, A Fraction of Twelve, The Old Mixed Tapes, and Elizabeth McCool.
The chainsaw carving exhibition will include a panel of well-known artists: Corey Lancaster of Princeton, North Carolina; Dave Marshalek of Shelbyville, Tennessee; Justin Bailey of Alabaster, Alabama; Corey Worden of Wetumpka, Alabama; and Heather Bailey of Alabaster, 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.
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24th 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 the “Balloon Guy,” Reptiles & Amphibians of AL by Jim, inflatables courtesy of JAC’s Rentals, a petting zoo courtesy of Cahaba Critters, games with the Boys & Girls Club, Mr. Larry's Magic Show, Alabama Wildlife Birds of Prey Show, Make and Take Art by Living River, and more.
Candlewood Suites Alabaster is the official hotel for the 2026 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.
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Cars By The Creek 2026
We would like to encourage participants to Pre-Register online to make the day run smoothly. You can pay now or at the table. Just fill out the form online and we will have the Window Cards ready for you on Saturday morning!