Tinglewood Festival

The 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 features live chainsaw wood carving, woodworking artist vendors, Tim Tingle’s Whittling Contest, and a wooden boat race. The show attracts over 6,000 people and artists from all parts of the country are invited to exhibit. The show also features groups from local clubs that offer tutorials and crafts. In addition, a live band plays music, a variety of children’s activities are featured, and different types of food are available from food trucks and other vendors.

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.

2022

The 4th annual Tinglewood Festival was held on September 10, 2022. Musical acts included the Montevallo High School Jazz Band, Chase Stewart, Mother May I, and 2BLU and The Lucky Stiffs. A classic car show, hosted by the Cars by the Creek group, was also part of the festival.

2021

The 3rd annual Tinglewood Festival was held on September 11, 2021. The theme was: Shavings, Smoke, and Sound.

2020

The 2020 show had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019

The 2nd annual Tinglewood Festival was held on September 7, 2019. The theme was: Shavings, Smoke, and Sound.

2018

The first annual Tinglewood Festival was held on September 8, 2018. The theme was: Rollin' In The Hay at Tinglewood Festival.

References

• Tinglewood Festival website
• Tinglewood Festival Facebook page