NYS Woodsmen's Field Days

Erwin Library Book Sale & Raffles
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 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
Main St. (Across from Stewart’s)

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

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
Free Blood Pressure, Glucose and Cholesterol checks.

Health Screenings are confidential and private.

Find NYCAMH outside the exhibit area.

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

World’s Open Lumberjill Championship Contests - Sponsored by Stihl
2026-08-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
World’s Open Lumberjill Championship Contests Log Rolling, Chainsawing, Axe Throw, Two-woman Crosscut, Jack & Jill Crosscut, Bow Sawing, Horizontal Log Chop, One-woman Crosscut, Speed Chopping & Fire Building. Naming of World’s Open Champion Lumberjill. Sponsored by Stihl.

See Competition Entry Information

Broadway Cafe & Bakery afternoon Saturday
2026-08-22 16:30 - 19:30 | Broadway Cafe & Bakery, 143 Main St, Boonville, New York, 13309, United States
Lumberjack Lunch Specials. Dinner Specials.

Dusty Puppies Live at the Grandstand
2026-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Grandstand, 8181 State Route 294, Boonville, New York, 13309, United States
Entertainment at the woodsmen’s field on Saturday night is local favorite Dusty Puppies!

Adult Beverages available throughout the weekend. Beverages will be sold inside the horse arena which is located in the infield exhibit area. ID is required.

Broadway Cafe & Bakery Sunday
2026-08-23 07:00 - 11:00 | Broadway Cafe & Bakery, 143 Main St, Boonville, New York, 13309, United States
Breakfast Buffet

Non-denominational church service
2026-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
Non-denominational church service to include music and words of inspiration. Everyone welcome. New Forestry Seminars and Educational Center located in the Show Barn near CJ Logging.

Gates Open Sunday
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Hatchet and Axe throwing
2026-08-23 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!

Erwin Library Raffles
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Erwin Library, 104 Schuyler St, Boonville, New York, 13309
Card Carnival Raffle & Lottery Ticket Basket Raffle at Erwin Library. Tickets for sale all weekend at the library and in front of the log cabin show office on the grounds.

Birds of Prey Exhibit Sunday
2026-08-23 12:00 - 15:30

NYS Woodsmen’s Open Championship Lumberjack Contests
2026-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds, 8181 NY-294, Boonville, NY, 13309, United States
NYS Woodsmen’s Open Championship Lumberjack Contests

Contests include: Chainsawing, One-man Crosscut, Jack & Jill Crosscut, Two-man Crosscut, Bow Sawing, Axe Throwing, Tree Felling, Log Chopping, Log Rolling, Standing Block Chop and Springboard Chop. Naming of the NYS Open Champion Woodsman.

See Competition Entry Information

Boonville Black River Canal Museum Sunday
2026-08-23 12:00 - 16:00
