May 31 – June 1, 2025
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is the 41st year for the Herb & Fiber Festival at the Sawmill Center for the Arts on Forest Road in Cook Forest. Only 1.2 miles from our cabins, you can meander down to this fun and relaxing event to find that cute little item you’ve been looking for!
Admission: Free
21st Annual French & Indian War Encampment
June 7-8, 2025
This is the 21st Annual French & Indian War Encampment at Cook Forest State Park.
Only 1.2 miles from our cabins, you can experience living history on this weekend in June depicting life during the French & Indian War. There will be woodland natives, cannon and musket firing among many other happenings — plus you will view live tactical engagements of this war.
Watch a video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2vGELaFPzo.
Admission: Free
FIND THAT SPECIAL CABIN CLOSE TO THIS EVENT
Woodcarvers Festival
July 12 – 13, 2025
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You will witness wood carvers carefully hand-carving creations which are then judged by professional carvers. These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase.
There will also be a carving class, demonstrations of wood carving, and many vendors at the festival.
Admission: Free
Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-Up
September 12 – 14, 2025
Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1st Auction on Saturday (13th) at 4 p.m.
2nd Auction on Sunday (14th) at 3:30 p.m.
Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m.
Come see Chainsaw Carvers in action as they create beautiful wood carvings from a simple log.
Stay for the auctions to bid on and purchase some of these beautiful pieces!
The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Cook Forest Gingerbread Tour
November 7 to 9, 2025
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The annual Gingerbread Tour goes from Cook Forest to Historic Brookville. The Sawmill Center’s bountiful craft market boasts more than 80 local artisans displaying hand-crafted items. In addition, there will be many other vendors set up just for this weekend. All work is proclaimed to be the highest quality and craftsmanship. Indoor table events ongoing all weekend. See more information at www.GingerbreadTour.com.
Admission: Free
Snowman in the Forest Day
Ground Hog Day
On February 2, 2024 at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney.
Groundhog Day is held at Gobbler’s Knob, a field about two miles outside of Punxsutawney, PA. The gates to the grounds open at 3am. No tickets needed as Groundhog Day is a free event.
From 3am until approximately 7:20am, a party happens at Gobbler’s Knob. While no alcohol is allowed into the event or sold there, the atmosphere is still festive (probably because we need to move to keep from getting too cold.)
For the four and a half hours leading up to Phil’s weather prediction, performers entertain the crowds of people gathering in the field.