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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 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]], [[ | 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]]. | ||
==2023== | |||
The 5th annual Tinglewood Festival was held on [[September 9]], [[2023]]. A classic car show, hosted by the [[Cars by the Creek]] group showcasing classic cars, was also part of the festival. | |||
==2022== | ==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. | 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 showcasing classic cars, was also part of the festival. | ||
==2021== | ==2021== | ||
The 3rd annual Tinglewood Festival was held on [[ | The 3rd annual Tinglewood Festival was held on [[September 11]], [[2021]]. The theme was: ''Shavings, Smoke, and Sound''. | ||
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==2018== | ==2018== | ||
The first annual Tinglewood Festival was held on [[September 8]], [[2018]]. The theme was: ''Rollin' In The Hay at Tinglewood Festival''. | The first annual Tinglewood Festival was held on [[September 8]], [[2018]]. The theme was: ''Rollin' In The Hay at Tinglewood Festival''. The [[Winston Ramble]] band played homegrown folk n roll and the 17th annual [[Cars by the Creek]] show was held during the festival. | ||
==References== | |||
* Sparacino, Emily (September 13, 2022) [https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2022/09/13/thousands-attend-montevallos-2022-tinglewood-festival/?fbclid=IwAR1bfSqaU841x_I_vLNFpkSfnUMi23WmvP3yj5JeBwQEFFTEHVn9m-tH1z8 "Thousands attend Montevallo’s 2022 Tinglewood Festival"] ''Shelby County Reporter'' | |||
== | ==External Links== | ||
* [https://www.tinglewoodfestival.com/ Tinglewood Festival] website | * [https://www.tinglewoodfestival.com/ Tinglewood Festival] website | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/Tinglewoodfestival Tinglewood Festival] Facebook page | * [https://www.facebook.com/Tinglewoodfestival Tinglewood Festival] Facebook page | ||
Latest revision as of 12:26, 9 September 2023
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.
2023
The 5th annual Tinglewood Festival was held on September 9, 2023. A classic car show, hosted by the Cars by the Creek group showcasing classic cars, was also part of the festival.
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 showcasing classic cars, 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. The Winston Ramble band played homegrown folk n roll and the 17th annual Cars by the Creek show was held during the festival.
References
- Sparacino, Emily (September 13, 2022) "Thousands attend Montevallo’s 2022 Tinglewood Festival" Shelby County Reporter
External Links
- Tinglewood Festival website
- Tinglewood Festival Facebook page