September 26 • 10 am – 5 pm
Festival of Wood
& National Public Lands Day
Goods from the Woods that are Good for the Woods
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.
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.
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!
Food Vendors
- Deez Donuts
- Glass Tiger Hot Dogs
- John’s of Arthur Avenue
- Susie’s Thai Food
| Time | Ongoing Activities |
|---|---|
| 10 am – Noon | Historic Fire Tower Tours |
| 10 am – 4 pm | Visitor Films in the Baitbox |
| 10 am – 4 pm | Children's Crafts & Activities at Pool Terrace |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Artisans, Educational Vendors, and Gift Shop |
| 10 am – 5 pm | Food Vendors |
| Noon – 4 pm | Self-guided First & Second Floor Tours of Museum |
| Time | Activities & Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Walter Sansone Chainsaw Carving Demo |
| Noon | Sequoia Tree Services – Tree Pruning |
| 12:45 pm | Alabama A&M Timber Sports Demo |
| 1:00 pm | Walter Sansone Chainsaw Carving Demo |
| 2:00 pm | Smokey and Woodsy Meet & Greet in Children's Activity Tent |
| 2:00 pm | Sequoia Tree Services – Tree Pruning |
| 2:45 pm | Alabama A&M Timber Sports Demo |
| 3:00 pm | Walter Sansone Chainsaw Carving Demo |
| 4:00 pm | Sequoia Tree Services – Tree Pruning |
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(opens in new tab) 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.