What started 30 years ago, with the humble beginning of being held at a high school - put on by a few dedicated woodworkers - now has over 600 members with a show occupying over 15,000 square feet.  And Showcase Chairman, Wally Carpenter, says they’re still growing!

The annual Saratoga favorite Northeast Woodworkers Showcase highlights all areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories, and all other things crafted of wood. 

Exhibits, both amateur and professional, will be judged, and compete for coveted NWA award ribbons in multiple categories, including Best of Show and Peoples Choice.

In addition to the exhibits, there will be numerous national and regional trade vendors, offering for sale, wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products.  

A traditionally popular demonstration is the Toy Factory where NWA members create wooden toys to pass out free to the children, as well as giving attendees the opportunity to turn their own pens.

Lectures and demonstrations on a wide range of woodworking topics, presented by nationally and regionally recognized master craftsmen, are held continually throughout the two days, and are free of charge. Internationally known Garret Hack is a featured speaker. 

Part of Showcase involves the Totally Turning symposium dedicated to the art of turning wood for which there is a separate charge, and all attendees must be pre-registered; woodworker.org/about-totally-turning/WoodWorker.org/about-showcase  

March 25 & 26

Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.   
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Admission is $15 per person, children under 12 free.