Park Happenings

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Pumpkin Candle Making

Tims Ford State Park

Meeting Place

Nature Center
Fri, Nov 06, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Event Details

Join Shelby in the Nature Center to turn a pumpkin into a candle! We will carve out small pumpkins and use beeswax to make our candles. If you would like to add a scent, feel free to bring along some essential oils to add to your wax. All materials will be provided, the program will cost $5 to cover the cost of materials.

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Event Host
Shelby Smith
shelby.smith@tn.gov
931-418-0215
Price
$5.00 Person
$10.00 Person + donation

Please Remember: Schedules and events may change - contact the park or hike leader for more information.

Located on Tims Ford Reservoir, the 3,546-acre Tims Ford State Park sits in the shadows of the Cumberland Plateau in south-central Tennessee. One of the Bill Dance Signature Lakes, Tims Ford Lake is considered one of the most picturesque in Tennessee and is regarded as one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast.