NYS Woodsmen's Field Days

Boonville Black River Canal Museum
2026-08-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Main St. (Across from Stewart’s)

FREE Admission • Open Fri.-Sun., Noon – 4 PM

Educational Forestry Seminars Early Detection of Terrestrial Invasives
2026-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Land Protectors: Early Detection of Terrestrial Invasives. Speaker: Rob Smith, SLELO Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Mgmt

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

NYCAMH Health Checks - Friday afternoon
2026-08-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Free Blood Pressure, Glucose and Cholesterol checks.

Health Screenings are confidential and private.

Find NYCAMH outside the exhibit area.

Educational Forestry Seminars Trail Camera Wildlife Monitoring
2026-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Snapshot NY: Trail Camera Wildlife Monitoring. Speaker: Joelee Tooley, Snapshot NY

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

Educational Forestry Seminars Agroforestry Research and Programming
2026-08-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Agroforestry Research andProgramming. Speaker: Tracy Teseto and Ashley Schoenborn, CCE Columbia Greene

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

Educational Forestry Seminars Family Forest Owner’s Path to Stewardships
2026-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
The Family Forest Owner’s Path to Stewardships. Speaker: Elysia Palmiere, SUNY ESF

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

Broadway Cafe & Bakery afternoon
2026-08-21 16:30 - 19:30 | Broadway Cafe & Bakery, 143 Main St, Boonville, New York, 13309, United States
Lumberjack Lunch Specials. Dinner Specials.

Annual Woodsmen’s 10k Foot Race & Woodsmen’s Walk
2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Adirondack Senior High School, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, New York, 13309
Annual Woodsmen’s 10k (6.2 Miles) Foot Race & Woodsmen’s Walk Begins. Race starts and ends in the Adirondack Sr. HS  parking lot. Participants may pre-register from 4:00 PM-5:30 PM prior to the race. Computerized timing. Applications available on RunSignup.com. Event hosted and managed by the Toepath Trekkers.

Beards Contest
2026-08-21 18:30 - 19:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Beards Contest on the Fairgrounds in front of the Stage. Brothers of the Brush may pre-register at 6 PM. Please use school entrance gate and parking lot. Free parking and free admission.

Beard Contest Registration

Photo by Corrine Newland

Boonville Concert Band
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Erwin Park, 13354 NY-12, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Band concert under the Lower Pavillion in Erwin Park, NYS Rte. 12.

Tug of War & Greased Pole
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Tug of War & Greased Pole Competition on Fairgrounds. Cash Prizes and lots of excitement. Please use school entrance gate and parking lot. Free parking and free admission. Contestants may pre-register at 6 PM on stage.

Greased Pole Climb Rules

Greased Pole Climb Registration

Tug-Of-War Rules

Photo by Corrine Newland

Fireworks
2026-08-21 21:30 - 22:30 | Erwin Park, 13354 NY-12, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Fireworks by Majestic, Erwin Park. Starting time is approximate. In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be held on Saturday, August 22nd.

Broadway Cafe & Bakery Saturday
2026-08-22 07:00 - 14:00 | Broadway Cafe & Bakery, 143 Main St, Boonville, New York, 13309, United States

Masonic Home Breakfast
2026-08-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Boonville-Uriel Lodge #165 F.&.M., 114 Schuyler St, Boonville, New York, 13309, United States

Dodge-Pratt Northam Art & Community Center Annual Craft Fair
2026-08-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Dodge Pratt Northam Center, 106 Schuyler St, Boonville, New York, 13309
DPN Cafe featuring iced coffee and espresso drinks, hot dogs, fries and fried dough in front of the Erwin library. HUGE glassware sale and vendors out front.

Hatchet and Axe axe-throwing
2026-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
Get ready for some friendly competition at The Woodsmen Field Days this August!

Hatchet and Axe is bringing our mobile axe-throwing trailer and inflatable axe target for a weekend of fun.

Ages 12 and up: Learn to throw on our mobile axe trailer! Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to sharpen your skills, our instructors will teach you everything you need to know and help you become confident with every throw.

Under 12? We’ve got you covered with our inflatable axe target, so everyone can join in on the fun!

And here’s a little challenge… We’ve found that the ladies often out-throw the guys! Ladies, bring your husbands, boyfriends, brothers, or friends and show them who’s really the better axe thrower.

Come join us for laughs, friendly competition, and an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to see you at The Woodsmen Field Days in August!

Gates Open Saturday
2026-08-22 08:00 - 22:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Gates open at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds. See the latest in forest industry displays, technology, heavy equipment, tools, wood crafts, artisans, souvenirs, food concessions and much more.

NYCAMH Health Checks Saturday
2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States

Educational Forestry Seminars Empire State Forest Products Association
2026-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Introduction to Empire State Forest Products Association. Speaker: Courtney Johnson-Woods, ESFPA

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

Hot Dogs, Popcorn & Water for sale
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Boonville Methodist Church, 101 Main St., Boonville, New York, 13309, United States
Hot dogs, popcorn & water for sale during the parade at the Boonville Methodist Church, 101 Main St.

Erwin Library Book Sale & Raffles
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Erwin Library, 104 Schuyler St, Boonville, New York, 13309
Erwin Library Annual Book Sale, quilt raffle & lottery ticket basket raffle.

Educational Forestry Seminars North Country Forest Owner Experience
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
North Country Forest Owner Experience. Speaker: Bruce Bennett, NY Forest OwnersAssociation

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days Parade
2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days Parade. This Year’s Theme: “Take A Look Around, So Many Uses For Wood Can Be Found”.

Largest forest industry parade in Northeast; featuring equipment, bands, floats, and VIP’s. Plaque presentation to Honorary Grand Parade Marshal. Opening ceremonies immediately following parade.

Download the Parade Registration Form

Educational Forestry Seminars Timber Sales for Private Landowners
2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Timber Sales for Private Landowners. Speaker: Hugh Canham and Bruce Cushing, NY Forest Owners Association

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

Birds of Prey Exhibit Saturday
2026-08-22 12:00 - 15:30
FREE EDUCATIONAL DAILY SHOWS

Shows at Noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM

Located in Trainor Hall

Eagle Owl • Barn Owl • Barred Owl • SparrowHawk • Turkey Vulture • Screech OwlA combination of the various birds will be on display.

Boonville Black River Canal Museum Saturday
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00

Educational Forestry Seminars Planting Trees for Conservation
2026-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Planting Trees for Conservation. Speaker: Lydia Brinkley, Upper Susquehanna Coalition

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

NYCAMH Health Checks - Saturday afternoon
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States

Educational Forestry Seminars PM Forestry for Small Woodlot Owners & Horse Logging
2026-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Forestry for Small Woodlot Owners/Horse Logging. Speaker: Jared Woodcock, Grow Big Trees

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council

Educational Forestry Seminars Adding Value to Urban Wood Waste
2026-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Wagoner Show Barn, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Adding Value to Urban Wood Waste. Speaker: Joe Ferrara, Sound Designs

Branch Out and Learn Something New! Free to attend, Door prizes after each presentation!

Looking for a place to recharge your body and your electronic device? Free water bottle filling station and multi-Device charging stations available.

Brought to you by the NYS Tug Hill Commission and Department of Agriculture and Markets, Wood Products Development Council
