The Woodworking Show is massive learning and shopping event that travels to different cities every week from January to March of every year. There are new tools to preview, workshops to attend, discussions to watch, and tons of things to buy.
If you’re a woodworker or interested in giving woodworking a try for the first time and live near one of the highlighted seasons, check out the 2013 schedule and mark your calendar.
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Baltimore: Last week
New England: Jan 11-13
Indianapolis: Jan 18-20
Kansas City: Jan 25-27
Denver: Feb 1-3
St. Louis: Feb 8-10
Milwaukee: Feb 15-17
Somerset: Feb 22-24
Columbus: Mar 1-3
Tampa: Mar 15-17
Atlanta: Mar 22-24
Updated information and show details for individual cities is available via the Woodworking Shows’ website.
The price is now up to $12 per ticket, $10 if you buy in advance online. Some of the exhibitors (at least one) will credit you the ticket price if you buy a certain amount of products at their stands.
Why Go?
There are always neat things to see and do, regardless of your level of woodworking experience. A buddy of mine – a complete beginner – was looking to get into woodworking and attended every seminar and discussion at our local event last year. You don’t have to be an advanced or professional woodworker to benefit from the show.
One of my favorite stops is always the Woodpeckers booth, which is manned by Kathy, the owner’s wife. I’m a big fan of Woodpeckers tools and there’s usually something at the top of my wishlist at their stand.
The liquidator’s corner is also always a goldmine for random deals.
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DaveN
I went last year to the show in Pomona and enjoyed it, but not as much as Woodworking In America show in Pasadena. Still, no shows at all on the west coast? None? There seemed to be a pretty good sized crowd last year. Met Roland Johnson from Fine Woodworking, which was great.
Stuart
On the other hand, no WIA on the east coast. Maybe there’s some sort of non-overlap agreement?