Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts

10/03/2026

Congratulations to Tom and Mary McCloskey of Bethel Park, Pa. They were the winners of the chainsaw carved bench that we raffled off this summer. We will have another raffle for 2027. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and supported The Sawmill Art Center.

09/27/2026

🍁Fall is here! The perfect time to visit Cook Forest and the Sawmill Craft Market. We are open everyday from 10-4, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have 3 Make & Take Art Classes in October and finish our season off with The famous Gingerbread Tour Nov 6, 7 & 8th.

09/21/2026

This weeks hours are:
Monday, Sept 21st
Tuesday, Sept 22nd
we will be closed.
Wednesday, Sept 23rd Open 10-4.
Closed Thursday
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Open 10-4

09/19/2026

Open to everyone at 10am. Auction begins at 4pm. Buy direct from carvers, or bid and support the Sawmill Center in the auction. No reserve prices, items are sold to the highest bidder. Free to register. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Chainsaw artists carving on site, blacksmiths creating, craft vendors, food truck, fresh kettle corn, slab and wood blanks for sale, new fur and pelt vendor this year… Cook Forest Sawmill for the Arts has it all going on! Come see for yourself! Cook Forest Chainsaw Carvers' Round-up, Cook Forest State Park.

09/16/2026

Carvers are setting up for the weekend! Chainsaw Carvers Round Up starts Friday morning at 10am…
We have 23 chainsaw carvers this year, plus other talented vendors. Our Craft Market is open 10-5 all weekend.

09/13/2026

Make & Take Class coming Saturday, Sept 26th, from 10:30-1pm. Jenny Crawford of Herbal Appalachia will teach us the medical properties of different native herbs while making a tincture. Make it for yourself or gift it to the person that has everything! Call today to reserve your place. 814.927.6655

09/11/2026

Make & Take Class tomorrow… space available.

Make & Take Class on Saturday morning, September 12th. Bring your own yarn and make a textured headband for the season. Call to reserve your spot. 814.927.6655.

09/10/2026

Our Craft Market Hours:
We are OPEN every day, except Tuesdays, from 10am-4pm.

Monday 10-4
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 10-4
Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 10-4

Starting September 24th, we will close on Thursdays as well.

Our Craft Market is OPEN all weekend. Saturday & Sunday 10-4, Monday 10-3. We have over 90 artists and crafters selling one-of-a-kind items, there’s something for everyone.
After Labor Day weekend we will be open 6 days, 10-4, and close Tuesdays.

09/10/2026

Make & Take Class on Saturday morning, September 12th. Bring your own yarn and make a textured headband for the season. Call to reserve your spot. 814.927.6655.

09/07/2026

Spaces still available, call to add your name to the list, 814.927.6655.

Make & Take Class on Saturday morning, September 12th. Bring your own yarn and make a textured headband for the season. Call to reserve your spot. 814.927.6655.