September 26 • 10 am – 5 pm
Festival of Wood
& National Public Lands Day
Celebrate Our Natural & Cultural Wood Heritage
FREE Admission to Grounds
In lieu of an entrance fee, please bring a donation to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County.
Please see the list of needs below.
Rain or shine. Although severe weather may cause it to be canceled. Safety first.
The terrain is uneven. Please be careful walking the grounds.
Enjoy the Ongoing Activities
Handmade crafts, arts, programs, children's activities, educational exhibits, and more!
- Artisans will be sharing their creative process and showcasing their wood goods for sale.
- Exhibitors range from Beekeepers to Master Gardeners and the Audubon Society to education and conservancy groups.
- Unique Wood Crafts: Demonstrations, and Sales
- Children’s Activities: Pool Terrace
- Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl will make appearances.
- Mansion Tour: Free, Self-guided, 1st Floor only
- 10am - 4pm: Movies in the Bait Box
- 10am - 5pm: Letterbox Gift Shop & Education Center
Free shuttle
Artisans & Makers
- Wooden Miniatures
- Turned Bowls and Pepper Mills
- Hickory Syrups and Seasonings
- Hardwood Products
- Notecards, Watercolors, and Photography
- Quilts and Embroidery
- Birdhouses, Bowls, Wood-Burned Goods
- Adirondack Furniture
- and much more!
Giving Back Together
In lieu of an entrance fee, please bring a donation to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County.
Please see the list of needs or visit the food pantry's Amazon Wishlist for more items.
- Soup
- Canned Fruits in light syrup
- Healthy Hot & Cold Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Baked Beans
- Tuna Fish
- Tomato Sauce
- Baking Mixes, Flour, Sugar
- Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Mayo
- Cat Food / Dog Food
- Toiletries (deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, etc.)
- Paper Towels, Detergent
- Cash to purchase supplemental food
These events are sponsored by the US Forest Service with support from the Grey Towers Heritage Association to show our appreciation to the community for continued support.
Check our calendar for updates on other visitor programs throughout the season.