27th Annual Kentucky Wood Expo
September 18 & 19, 2009
Click here for 2009 KY Wood Expo Exhibitor Guide
The Kentucky Wood Expo is one of the best regional Wood Product Shows in the country. This year the Expo will take place in London, Kentucky on September 18 and 19, 2009. The show attracts a wide range of exhibitors which show everything from machinery to services for the wood industry.
The two day show attracts 6,000 to 8,000 visitors over the two days and provides an excellent opportunity to reach the leaders in the industry throughout Kentucky and the region. The Show location is at the Laurel/London Optimist Sports Complex located on Highway 1538 just south of Highway 80 about 4 miles west of exit 41 off of Interstate 75. Space is available for 50 x 50 outside booths and smaller 10 x 10 indoor booths located in an air conditioned building.
The Kentucky Wood Expo staff takes pride in offering a well managed show that caters to exhibitor needs to provide an excellent chance to show and sale equipment and services to the wood industry. Plans are also being made to offer new incentives to attract a quality industry crowd made up of potential buyers to keep improving on the show. The Wood Expo gives exhibitors a chance to demonstrate equipment and provides attendees a hands on opportunity to operate everything from wood processing equipment to rolling stock.
The Wood Expo also has a special program for school children which takes place on Friday, September 18. The program gives school children a chance to see all the activities and view the many interesting exhibits. Also a number of special educational activities are conducted to help teach children the important aspects of wood products and forests in their everyday life. All schools are invited to attend and KFIA members purchase tickets to cover admission costs for school children.
The Expo is open to the public and includes a number of additional activities for the whole family to see and enjoy. Lumberjack demonstrations, skidder and loader competitions, crafts and good food are just a few of the many things for attendees to enjoy. Cost to attend the Expo is $3 in advance or $5 at the show for adults and $2 for children age six to twelve and under 6 is free. Two day passes can be purchased for $5 in advance from the association. For additional information on attending the show, contact Michele@kfia.org.
SCHEDULE OF MAJOR EVENTS
Events Eastern Time & Open to Public
Friday, September 18
9:00 a.m. Gates & Exhibits Open
Log A For Kids Silent Auction
10:00 a.m. School Children's Program & Student Competition
2:00 p.m. Logger Training/Continuing Education: "Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Requirements" Click here for Registration Form
5:30 p.m. Dinner for Wood Industry Representatives Entertainment and Drawing for a Hunting Rifle Sponsored by H & K Gun & Pawn. Dinner sponsored by Armstrong Hardwood Flooring
7:00 p.m. Gates Close
Saturday, September 19
8:30 a.m. Gate, Exhibits, & Silent Auction Open
10:00 a.m. Knuckleboom Contest
10:00 a.m. Logger Training/Continuing Education: "Equipment Maintenance and Safety" a hands on course. Click here for registration form
10:30 a.m. Live Country/Bluegrass Music
11:00 a.m. Kentucky Lumberjack Invitational: click here for registration form
Cornhole Tournament
1:00 p.m. Skidder Contest
2:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
4:30 p.m. Gates Close
DAILY ON GOING EVENTS
Live Sawmill, Pallet & Heavy Equipment Demonstrations * Inside & Outside Industry Related Exhibits * Chain Saw Carving Demonstration & Carving Auction (4 carvings auctioned per day) * Log A Load for Kids Silent Auction * Wood & Handmade Crafts *Food, Door Prizes & Fun for the Entire Family
