Paul Bunyan Show Brings Thousands Together for 20th Annual Event
LORE CITY, OH – The Ohio Forestry Association hosted its annual Paul Bunyan Show this weekend, bringing thousands of people together for the 20th year of the event.
The show featured around 170 exhibitors, giving visitors the opportunity to explore woodworking items, food, equipment and other products connected to the forestry industry.
Along with the exhibitors, attendees were able to watch skilled woodworkers and lumberjacks compete in front of a large crowd. One of the major attractions was the International Lumberjack Competition, which gave visitors a chance to see competitors put their skills to the test.
Ohio Forestry Association Executive Director Jenna Reese said the competition was just one of the many attraction’s visitors could experience at the show.
“If you didn’t make it out to the show , you missed the International Lumberjack Competition, which is always a good time,” Reese said.
The event also focused on education, offering sessions for people interested in learning more about forestry and managing their own property.
Reese said some of the sessions covered tree identification, while others were geared toward landowners who have woods on their property and may not know how to properly manage them.
“We had a couple of really informative ones on tree identification, and also some other sessions that are geared towards landowners who have woods on their property,” Reese said.
The educational opportunities were designed to help visitors better understand the benefits of managing their woodlands and making informed decisions about their property.
While the Paul Bunyan Show has a strong connection to the forestry industry, organizers also worked to make the event enjoyable for families and people of all ages.
Reese said the event serves as both a trade show and an opportunity to introduce the public to the forestry industry.
“We have tried really hard to make this a family friendly event,” Reese said. “It’s a business opportunity because it’s a trade show, but it’s also a unique opportunity for us to showcase to the public what it is that we do.”
Families could enjoy food vendors and several activities throughout the event, including the Little Loggers play area and an inflatable log-rolling challenge.
Reese said making the event family-friendly was an important part of the show’s overall goal.
“We’re really proud of the fact that people can bring their families, have delicious food, and also have fun activities,” Reese said.
The Paul Bunyan Show also gave attendees a chance to learn more about forestry while providing entertainment for visitors who may not work in the industry.
For anyone who missed ‘s events, the show continued from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The final day also featured a public wood auction scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m., giving visitors another opportunity to experience the event before it wrapped up for the year.
