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Woodworker surrounded by shavings and tools talks to young boy
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Forest Festival

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

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

Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the Mount Tom Forest, try your hand at woodworking, or bring a picnic and blanket/chairs and enjoy live music in the pony pasture. Witness the whole forest product cycle in action, from logging to sawmilling to woodcraft. Meet local foresters, artisans, and community organizers. Enjoy family-friendly programs and ranger-led experiences celebrating the ecological and cultural value of the forest.

See Forest Festival for a full schedule of events!

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Parking is located at Billings Farm & Museum. Take the paved path to the right of the Billings Farm Visitor Center and cross Elm St to enter the national park. A shuttle is available on event days to transport visitors from the parking lot to the festival.

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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