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2024 Schedule of Events
(Subject to change)

The Official Paul Bunyan Show features many exciting lumberjack and forestry competitions, educational experiences, demonstrations and just plain fun! Use the schedule below in conjunction with the show maps and show guide to plan your visit!

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Friday, October 4
8:00 am - Flapjacks for Lumberjacks
Join Ohio Tree Farmers in the education hall for a scrumptious fund-raising breakfast of Flapjacks with Ohio made syrup and sausage. Location: VFW Building.

8:00 am - Opening Ceremonies

8:30 am - Ohio Master Logger Re-Certification
(additional fee applies, pre-registration required, Master Loggers only) This class satisfies Master Logger Recertification requirements for Chainsaw, Best Management Practices and General Subject. Meet at the Husqvarna Booth.

10:00 am - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds.

10:00 am - Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques

Join the folks from Husqvarna and North American Training Solutions (NATS) for an informative demonstration about how to operate your saw safely and some tips on cutting techniques. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chainsaw Arena

11:00 am - Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
Watch as Columbus Equipment Company, CBI, Bandit, Astec, Aggcorp, Maverick and Rotochopper demonstrate their chippers and grinders side by side. Location: Chipper/Grinder Demo area.

11:00 am - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

11:30 pm - Technical Tree Cutting and Felling
Husqvarna and NATS will demonstrate how to fell a tree safely and land it accurately, utilizing precision felling methods and rigging. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena

12:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds.


1:00 pm - Ohio State Lumberjack Competition
Watch as lumberjacks from the State of Ohio compete in horizontal chopping, open chainsaw, axe throwing and cross-cut sawing (two-person and Jack & Jill). Open to Ohio residents only. Sponsored by Columbus Equipment Company, Murphy Tractor, Stihl, Bryan Equipment, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Location: Skills Stadium.

1:00 pm - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

1:00 pm - Technical Tree Climbing and Aerial Chainsaw Use
Husqvarna and NATS demonstrate technical tree climbing techniques, utilizing climbing spurs and aerial chainsaw use. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

2:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds.

2:00 pm - Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
Watch as Columbus Equipment Company, CBI, Bandit, Astec, Aggcorp, Maverick and Rotochopper demonstrate their chippers and grinders side by side. Location: Chipper/Grinder Demo area.

3:00 pm - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

3:00 pm - Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Felling
Husqvarna and NATS will demonstrate how to safely cut storm damaged trees that have become compromised due to extreme weather. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

4:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds. 

5:00 pm - Show Closes
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Saturday, October 5
8:00 am - Flapjacks for Lumberjacks
Join Ohio Tree Farmers in the education hall for a scrumptious fund-raising breakfast of Flapjacks with Ohio made syrup and sausage. Location: VFW Building.

8:00 am - Opening Ceremonies

9:00 am - Tree Farm, A Way of Life

Do you have what it takes to be a tree farmer? Come and learn what it means to be a Tree Farmer and why members are so proud of this organization. Presented by Tree Farmer, Tom Mills. Location: Education Hall.

9:30 am - Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques
Join the folks from Husqvarna and NATS for an informative demonstration about how to operate your saw safely and some tips on cutting techniques. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chainsaw Arena.

9:30 am - Log Loader Competition
Watch as skilled loader operators move a series of logs from one bunker to the next in this exciting, timed event. Experienced operators only. Sponsored by Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Powell Valley Millwork. Location: Skills Stadium. 

10:00 am - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds. 

10:30 am - White Oak Initiative
Older white oak trees are not being replaced by younger white oak trees at a pace that will support long-term sustainability. Learn what the White Oak Initiative is doing to reverse the decline of white oak. Presented by Assistant Chief of the ODNR, Division of Forestry, Greg Guess. Location: Education Hall.

11:00 am - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

11:00 am - Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
Watch as Columbus Equipment Company, CBI, Bandit, Astec, Aggcorp, Maverick and Rotochopper demonstrate their chippers and grinders side by side. Location: Chipper/Grinder Demo area.

11:00 am - Technical Tree Cutting and Felling
Husqvarna and NATS will demonstrate how to fell a tree safely and land it accurately, utilizing precision felling methods and rigging. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

12:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds. 

12:00 pm - International Lumberjack Competition

Lumberjacks from the United States and beyond will show their skills in this action-packed competition. Athletes will compete in the underhand chop, open chainsaw, axe throwing, standing block, springboard, Jack and Jill crosscut, two-person crosscut, and—always a fan favorite—the hot saws. Sponsored by Columbus Equipment Company, Murphy Tractor, Stihl, Bryan Equipment, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Location: Skills Stadium.

12:00 pm - Preserving the Family Tree
Come and learn about succession planning and what you and your family need to do to preserve your legacy. Presented by Ryan Conklin, Wright and Moore Law. Location: Education Hall.

1:00 pm - Technical Tree Climbing and Aerial Chainsaw Use
Husqvarna and NATS demonstrate technical tree climbing techniques, utilizing climbing spurs and aerial chainsaw use. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

1:00 pm - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

2:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds.  

2:00 pm - Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
Watch as Columbus Equipment Company, CBI, Bandit, Astec, Aggcorp, Maverick and Rotochopper demonstrate their chippers and grinders side by side. Location: Chipper/Grinder Demo area.

2:00 pm - Forest Health Threats
Learn all about invasive species and other threats to a healthy forest. Presented by Lauren Godfrey, ODNR, Division of Forestry. Location: Education Hall.

2:30 pm - Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Felling
Husqvarna and NATS will demonstrate how to safely cut storm damaged trees that have become compromised due to extreme weather. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

3:00 pm - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

4:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds.  

5:00 pm - Show Closes
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Sunday, October 6
9:00 am - Flapjacks for Lumberjacks
Join Ohio Tree Farmers in the education hall for a scrumptious fund-raising breakfast of Flapjacks with Ohio made syrup and sausage. Location: VFW Building.


9:00 am - Show Opens

9:00 am - Tree Farm, A Way of Life
Do you have what it takes to be a tree farmer? Come and learn what it means to be a Tree Farmer and why members are so proud of this organization. Presented by Tree Farmer, Tom Mills. Location: Education Hall.

10:00 am - Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques
Join the folks from Husqvarna and NATS for an informative demonstration about how to operate your saw safely and some tips on cutting techniques. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chainsaw Arena.

10:00 am - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds. 

10:00 am - Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
Watch as Columbus Equipment Company, CBI, Bandit, Astec, Aggcorp and Rotochopper demonstrate their chippers and grinders side by side. Location: Chipper/Grinder Demo area.

10:30 am - Money DOES Grow on Trees
We’ve all heard the old saying “money doesn’t grow on trees”, but it does! This presentation will focus on how money does grow on trees and some of the important lessons you need to know before “Cashing In!” Presented by Service Forester, Jeremy Scherf, ODNR, Division of Forestry. Location: Education Hall.

11:00 am - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

11:30 am - Technical Tree Cutting and Felling
Husqvarna and NATS will demonstrate how to fell a tree safely and land it accurately, utilizing precision felling methods and rigging. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

12:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds. 

12:00 pm - Selling Carbon Credits from your Woods
Carbon credits are credits provided based on the additional amount of increased carbon stored in the trees on your forest land due to a specific management activity or action. Carbon programs are markets where these credits can be sold to businesses or corporations that produce carbon dioxide during their operations and want to offset the amount of carbon dioxide they are releasing into the atmosphere as a result. Presented by Tom Rooney, Family Forest Carbon Program. Location: Education Hall.

1:00 pm - Antique Chainsaw Demonstration
House-O-Saws will showcase and demonstrate their antique chainsaw collection. Sponsored by Scioto Land and Maverick Environmental Equipment. Location: Booth 115.

1:00 pm - Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Felling
Husqvarna and NATS will demonstrate how to safely cut storm damaged trees that have become compromised due to extreme weather. Sponsored by Husqvarna. Presented by NATS. Location: Husqvarna Chain Saw Arena.

1:00 pm - Tree Identification
Gather round for a hands-on dendrology (tree identification) class that is fun for all ages. Attendees will learn to identify common tree species in Ohio. Presented by Forester, Kaylynn Kotlar, Better Meadows and Woodlands, LLC. Location: Education Hall.

2:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
This lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by Rudd Equipment Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, Koppers. Location: Bunyan Blvd. South end of Fairgrounds. 


2:00 pm - Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
Watch as Columbus Equipment Company, CBI, Bandit, Astec, Aggcorp and Rotochopper demonstrate their chippers and grinders side by side. Location: Chipper/Grinder Demo area.

2:00 pm - Wood Auction
Need wood? Then you will want to get in on the Wood Auction action. All timber processed throughout the show will be sold to the highest bidder. Firewood, sawn lumber and more! Meet at the Paul Bunyan Show Office at 1:45 to participate. 

3:00 pm - Show Closes

Thank you for attending!

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