Tinglewood Festival

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 24th 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. 

The chainsaw carving exhibition will include a panel of well-known artists.  Artwork created during the festival will be available for purchase.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local non-profit organizations.

The 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 a “make and take” art project, the “Balloon Guy,” Dr. Bob’s Traveling Snake Show, inflatables, a petting zoo, games, 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.