September 27 • 10 am – 5 pm
Festival of Wood
Celebrate Our Natural & Cultural Wood Heritage
FREE Admission to Grounds
In lieu of an entrance fee, please bring a donation to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County.
Please see the list of needs below.
Rain or shine. Although severe weather may cause it to be canceled. Safety first.
The terrain is uneven. Please be careful walking the grounds.
Enjoy the Ongoing Activities
Handmade crafts, arts, programs, children's activities, educational exhibits, and more!
- Artisans will be sharing their creative process and showcasing their wood goods for sale.
- Exhibitors range from Beekeepers to Master Gardeners and the Audubon Society to education and conservancy groups.
- Unique Wood Crafts: Demonstrations, and Sales
- Children’s Activities: Pool Terrace
- Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl will make appearances.
- Mansion Tour: Free, Self-guided, 1st Floor only
- 10am - 4pm: Movies in the Bait Box
- 10am - 5pm: Letterbox Gift Shop & Education Center
- 11am Restored Pocono Fire Towers Awards Ceremony: An award presentation celebrating the Fire Tower’s restoration at the fire tower site. Visitors may pick up a map at the Fire Tower table at the festival. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to be safely guided to the top of the Tower, where interpretive stories and historical context will be shared. Guided tours of the Tower will be available throughout the day.
- 1pm Forest Discovery Trail Hike: A guided hike will depart from the Fire Tower Festival of Wood table and will lead attendees to the Fire Tower, where they will have the opportunity to take a guided tour to the top and learn more about its history and significance. The hike also offers a chance to explore the whole trail and its interpretive features.
Free shuttle
| Time | Activities & Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am |
Restored Pocono Fire Tower Award Ceremony followed by Tours + refreshments |
| 11:00 am | Chainsaw Chix - Live Chainsaw Carving |
| Noon | Sequoia Tree Services - Tree Pruning |
| 1:00 pm | Forest Discovery Trail Hike |
| 1:00 pm | Chainsaw Chix - Live Chainsaw Carving |
| 2:00 pm | Sequoia Tree Services - Tree Pruning |
| 3:00 pm | Chainsaw Chix - Live Chainsaw Carving |
| 4:00 pm | Sequoia Tree Services - Tree Pruning |
Artisans & Makers
- Wooden Miniatures
- Turned Bowls and Pepper Mills
- Hickory Syrups and Seasonings
- Hardwood Products
- Notecards, Watercolors, and Photography
- Quilts and Embroidery
- Birdhouses, Bowls, Wood-Burned Goods
- Adirondack Furniture
- and much more!
Food that will be for sale:
Chuggy’s Donuts & Coffee in the morning
Food Trucks:
- Mike's Smokin' Bites
- Glass Tiger Hot Dogs
Food Stand:
- Carini's Pizza of Milford
- Soup
- Canned Fruits in light syrup
- Healthy Hot & Cold Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Baked Beans
- Tuna Fish
- Tomato Sauce
- Baking Mixes, Flour, Sugar
- Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Mayo
- Cat Food / Dog Food
- Toiletries (deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, etc.)
- Paper Towels, Detergent
- Cash to purchase supplemental food
- Visit the food pantry's Amazon Wishlist for more items.
These events are sponsored by the US Forest Service with support from the Grey Towers Heritage Association to show our appreciation to the community for continued support.
Check our calendar for updates on other visitor programs throughout the season.