two horses led by person in hard hat
Woodworker surrounded by shavings and tools talks to young boy
horse and carriage stops on carriage road to pick up visitors
close up of wooden bowl being carved
child looks at painting activity

Forest Festival

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Register

Free Event. Fee required for guided hikes. Visit Recreation.gov to sign up for a guided hike.

Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, try your hand at woodworking, or explore the forest on a guided nature walk. Witness the whole forest product cycle in action, from horse-logging, to board cutting with a portable sawmill to woodcraft demonstrations. Visit activity hubs to meet local artisans and outreach partners.

More information

Fees

Free Event. Fee required for guided hikes. Visit Recreation.gov to sign up for a guided hike.

Location

Parking is located at the Billings Farm & Museum. https://www.nps.gov/mabi/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Latitude and Longitude 43.631416, -72.517319

Schedule

Date:

Sep 26, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Festival
  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
  • Walk
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