Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts

Location:170 Theater Lane, Cooksburg, PA 16217, USA
Phone:814-927-6655

Upcoming events

  • 06-08-25 All day

    21st Annual Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment  

    June 7 - 8, 2025

    Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War.  Highlights of this full two-day encampment include woodland natives, cannon and musket firing, cooking, primitive skills, blacksmithing, tinsmithing, pottery, children’s games, sutler camp, renown living historians, French & Indian War Era artisans, and live tactical engagements.  Every battle is different!  Take a walk back in time along the Black Bear Trail by the Sawmill Center for the Arts during open camp hours to view   British, Colonial, French, and Native American re-enactors as they portray lifestyles of the 18th century.

    For more information, contact Cook Forest State Park at 814-744-8407 or CookForestPA@pa.gov. This is a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation event held at the Sawmill Center. 

    CLICK HERE for more information.

  • 06-21-25 7:00 pm - 06-21-25 9:00 pm

    Friends of Cook Forest and Slapstick Productions present Comedy in the Forest at Verna Leith Theatre with Brent Terhune, Tracie Jayne, and David Kaye! Door opens at 6:00 pm. Showtime is at 7:00 pm. 50/50 Raffle & Basket Raffle

    Proceeds will benefit the Ridge Campground Playground Project.

    Suitability: All Ages

  • 07-03-25 7:00 pm - 07-03-25 9:00 pm

    Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents "Ripcord".  A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary.  A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

    Suitability: All Ages

    Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use - adult language - Parental guidance suggested 

  • 07-04-25 7:00 pm - 07-04-25 9:00 pm

    Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents "Ripcord".  A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary.  A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

    Suitability: All Ages

    Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use - adult language - Parental guidance suggested 

  • 07-05-25 7:00 pm - 07-05-25 9:00 pm

    Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents "Ripcord".  A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary.  A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

    Suitability: All Ages

    Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use - adult language - Parental guidance suggested 

  • 07-12-25 All day

    Woodcarvers Festival: "A Day at the County Fair"

    July  12 - 13, 2025

    Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

    This festival features carefully hand-carved creations which are judged by professional carvers.  In addition to the carvings, we are adding other wooden works of art to the festival.  These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase. Demonstrations and a woodcarving class will round out the event.

    CLICK HERE for the 2025 Woodcarvers Letter

    CLICK HERE for the 2025 Woodcarvers Entry Form

    CLICK HERE for the 2025 Vendor Registration Form

  • 07-13-25 All day

    Woodcarvers Festival: "A Day at the County Fair"

    July  12 - 13, 2025

    Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

    This festival features carefully hand-carved creations which are judged by professional carvers.  In addition to the carvings, we are adding other wooden works of art to the festival.  These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase. Demonstrations and a woodcarving class will round out the event.

    CLICK HERE for the 2025 Woodcarvers Letter

    CLICK HERE for the 2025 Woodcarvers Entry Form

    CLICK HERE for the 2025 Vendor Registration Form

  • 07-17-25 7:00 pm - 07-17-25 9:00 pm

    Knox Community Theater presents "Cinderella".  The timeless enchantment of the magical fairytale is reborn with Rodgers & Hammerstein's hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Written by: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Courtesy of: Concord Theatricals

    Suitability: All Ages

  • 07-18-25 7:00 pm - 07-18-25 9:00 pm

    Knox Community Theater presents "Cinderella".  The timeless enchantment of the magical fairytale is reborn with Rodgers & Hammerstein's hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Written by: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Courtesy of: Concord Theatricals

    Suitability: All Ages

  • 07-19-25 7:00 pm - 07-19-25 9:00 pm

    Knox Community Theater presents "Cinderella".  The timeless enchantment of the magical fairytale is reborn with Rodgers & Hammerstein's hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Written by: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Courtesy of: Concord Theatricals

    Suitability: All Ages