Events

The Legend of Tommy Hodges - Outdoor Drama

The Legend Of Tommy Hodges
Location

Cradle of Forestry in America
11250 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Dates

Friday, October 27, 2023 

Saturday, October 28, 2023

There are two showings each evening at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.

Cost

General Admission – $26
Youth – $12 (Ages 4-12) 
America The Beautiful Passholders- General Admission Ages 13 and older-$13
America The Beautiful Passholders- Youth Ages 4-12- $6 
Cradle of Forestry Annual Passholders- General Admission Ages 13 and older-$13
Cradle of Forestry Annual Passholders- Youth Ages 4-12- $6 
*Passholders must present pass in-person during check-in 

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During this unique and exciting outdoor performance, audiences will travel back in time to the year 1901 and hear yarns about the legendary Tommy Hodges, a fictional student of the Biltmore Forest School. Audiences will be led around the Biltmore Campus Trail by different characters from the play and watch as the story unfolds around them from all sides.

Event Details

The Cradle of Forestry is excited to offer visitors their incredibly outdoor drama, “The Legend of Tommy Hodges,” on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. Each evening, there will be two showings offered at 6:30pm and 8:00pm. Tickets are limited to a total of 75 participants per showing. 

During this unique and exciting outdoor performance, audiences will travel back in time to the year 1901 and hear yarns about the legendary Tommy Hodges, a fictional student of the Biltmore Forest School. Audiences will be led around the Biltmore Campus Trail by different characters from the play and watch as the story unfolds around them from all sides. In addition, audience members are invited to dress up in Biltmore Forest School-era clothing (early 1900’s) to fully immerse themselves in the event and take part in the story.  

The show is a one-mile-long experience, as the audience walks the well-lit trail to see the entire play and takes about an hour. The story is better suitable for ages six and up. Audience members are asked to dress warmly, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a flashlight, and although we love our pets as much as you, we ask that you please leave them at home. Ponchos and other rain gear are welcome if the weather is drizzly, but please leave umbrellas at home so everyone has a chance to see the show unobstructed. 

The Legend of Tommy Hodges is a homegrown amateur production presented by FIND Team Members and our Cradle hosts. The play is not based on historical facts and the script changes from year to year.

Schedule

Each Evening Offers Two Showtimes
Showtimes at 6:30pm and 8:00pm

Show lasts about 1 hour

What to Bring

Ponchos, Rain Jacket, Rain Gear
Flashlight
Warm weather clothes
Comfortable walking shoes

Please leave pets and umbrellas at home

Cancellation Policy

All ticket purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Unused ticket purchases will go to support the mission and work of FIND Outdoors, a 501(c)(3) tax deductible nonprofit organization Tax ID# 56-1302500. 

If you wish to transfer your ticket to someone else, make sure they give YOUR name at check in. We are using a manifest from the ticketing website that lists tickets by name.  

Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances.