The Woodworking Shows
Every year for a few years, I would ride along with my Dad to attend The Woodworking Shows in Columbus, Ohio. We’d arrive a couple hours early on the first day to get a good parking spot. There was a McDonald’s within walking distance where we’d usually get our breakfast sandwich and large coffee before heading back to the fairgrounds.
We’d stand in line and usually strike up a conversation with the other early birds. It always amazed me how us woodworkers are generally a friendly bunch. When the doors opened, we’d spend hours just walking around looking at products and listening to the sales pitches from vendors touting their new gadgets. We’d walk out with our sack of goodies and armload of literature and call it a day.
Have you been to one of The Woodworking Shows recently? If so, tell us about your experience. Did you see any new products that you hadn’t seen before? Did you take advantage of any special deals from any of the vendors? Did you attend any of the classes? What was your favorite part of the show?
If you haven’t been to a show yet, check out The Woodworking Shows web site for a calendar.
If you live in the Des Moines, Iowa area, the show is coming October 13-15 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.