Woodcarvers Festival: “A Day at the County Fair”

12-07-25 - 13-07-25 All day

Address: Cook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United States

July 12 – 13, 2025

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This festival features carefully hand-carved creations which are judged by professional carvers. In addition to the carvings, we are adding other wooden works of art to the festival. These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase. Demonstrations and a woodcarving class will round out the event.

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