MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR THE 2017 KENTUCKY WOOD EXPO

The Kentucky Wood Expo is returning to Lexington, KY on September 15th and 16th, 2017 at Masterson Station Park. The 2017 show will mark the 32nd Kentucky Wood Expo and will be the third Expo at the Lexington location which continues to grow in size and attendance. An expected 5,000-6,000 visitors from around the region will be on hand to see the latest in wood processing equipment for the forest products industry and enjoy all types of educational events and demonstrations.

The Kentucky Wood Expo will feature a wide range of both indoor and outdoor exhibits and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy. Sawmill, pallet, logging, secondary, and all types of wood processing machinery will be on display along with a wide range of support services. Inside and outside exhibit space is available and exhibitor registration is now available for the show. Educational displays will also be present and a number of groups will be available to discuss current forestry issues and the latest in local markets. Logger education classes will be conducted both days during the show with the third annual Log Some Miles 5K race to take place at the grounds on Saturday morning.

Along with the industry exhibits, a number of activities will be taking place for the entire family to enjoy. Activities will include chain saw carving competition, open lumberjack competitions, knuckleboom and skidder contests, log guess, craft displays and a silent auction to benefit the Log a Load for Kids and the Kentucky Children’s Hospital at the University of Kentucky. Woodworking classes on both days will offer a chance for attendees to make their own free cutting board or birdhouse courtesy of the Wood Expo.

The Lexington location has plenty of hotels and a major airport to make it easy for both Exhibitors and potential customers to attend the show. The Expo is in the center of a major hardwood lumber producing and processing area and attracts attendees from the region and the surrounding states. Reserve your space now to get the best location. The Show will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Mark your calendar now to exhibit or attend the Kentucky Wood Expo in Lexington, KY on September 15 & 16, 2017.