Events offered during the 2023 Show

2023 New Brochure for Attendees

Schedule of Events for 2023

The 2023 PA Timber Show Official Program with a complete listing of events and times will be available at the show site

In addition to the Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits, in 2023, we featured...

• Harvesting Machinery Demonstrations (softwoods/hardwoods)
• Logging Skidders, by company appointments
  • Chippers
  • Horizontal Grinders
  • Wheeled Loaders
• Active Equipment Demonstrations Sites
  
  • In-the-Wood Equipment Demonstrations
  • Forklifts, by company appointments
  • Sawmill Equipment Displays
  • Firewood Processing
  • Lumberjacking Demonstrations
• PA WoodMobile Educational Display
• PA SFI Training Credits for Loggers
  • Call 814-230-2866 to Register for Credits
  • To be Presented on Friday, 1-4:30 pm during the show
• Forest and Forestry Woods Tours, Friday 10 am & 1 pm; Saturday 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
• Educational Sessions
• Career Fair for Employment Opportunities in the Industry
• Lumber Grading Demonstrations
• Game of Logging Competition, Saturday, June 10 only
• Bear Horse Logging Demonstrations
• Chainsaw Safety
• History of the Axe Presentation

2023 Official Program

2023 PA Timber Official Program (PDF)

Log-a-Load for Kids Pennsylvania Campaign and Charity Parade, hosted by PA Forest Products Assoc. & PA Forestry Assoc. "Learn how to sponsor and participate, for the kids by downloading the Log A Load Form." Donors who wish to Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. for street legal vehicles at the State College Spikes Parking lot on Porter Rd. adjacent to Beaver Stadium to travel to the show site and expand to non-street legal vehicles on the show grounds to parade at 11:00 a.m. ending at E. 7th St. on the site.

Timber Strong Career and Employment Expo will be held during the show, featured Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for purpose of recruiting prospective employees and discussing career opportunities with attendees. Meet with a representative from the PA Hardwoods Development Council (HDC) to explore career possibilities. With over 63,000 individuals employed in the industry throughout Pennsylvania, the HDC recently spearheaded an interactive statewide resource that connects employers with employees. During the Timber Strong Career Expo, job seekers and employers alike can learn more about how to remain competitive by using the site: paforestcareers.com.