Event
Herb & Fiber Festival
June 5 - 6, 2021
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This marks the 37th year for this signature Sawmill Center Herb and Fiber Festival welcomes summer with beautiful ideas to start gardens and get closer to nature. This outdoor festival features hanging baskets, bedding flats, perennials, annuals, herbs, and creations from amazing garden artists the weekend of June 5 – 6, 2021.
Admission: Free
Event
Woodcarvers Festival
July 10 - 11, 2021
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Don't miss the 2021 Woodcarvers Festival which features carefully hand-carved creations. These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend and many are available for purchase. Carving competitions, exhibitions, demonstration, classes, and vendors round out the event.
Admission: $1.00
In conjunction with the show, there will be a Relief Carving Class from July 4 - 8. Check out more information including class description and the available projects on our Classes page. Class size is limited so do not delay!
Event
Chainsaw Carvers' Round-Up
September 17 - 19, 2021
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
1st Auction on Saturday (18th) at 4 p.m.
2nd Auction on Sunday (19th) at 3:30 p.m.
Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m.
Carving begins on Friday featuring chainsaw carvers transforming the logs into beautifully crafted pieces of art all weekend long. There will be an auction on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Registration for the auction begins at 3:00 p.m. each day.
The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Event
Cook Forest Gingerbread Tour
November 5 - 7, 2021
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Sawmill Center for the Arts is proud to be part of the annual Gingerbread Tour from Cook Forest to Historic Brookville! Shop our bountiful craft market where 60 local artisans display their hand-crafted items. All their work is juried to ensure the highest quality and craftsmanship. We are stop #3 on the Gingerbread Tour map. See more information at GingerbreadTour.com.
Admission: Free
Event
Festival of Trees
December 3 - 4, 2021
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Now in its 4th year at the Sawmill Center, enjoy live entertainment, Christmas music and delicious foods while shopping for unique art and craft gifts at the Festival of Trees! Of course, there also will be lots of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
Admission: $2.00