Sharpen those axes and get ready for a high-energy weekend at the Official Paul Bunyan Show, one of the nation’s largest and longest-running forest industry trade shows! The event celebrates its 20th anniversary October 2-4, 2026, at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Old Washington, Ohio. This can’t-miss event brings the spirit of the timber industry to life.
For more than six decades, the Paul Bunyan Show has celebrated Ohio’s deep-rooted timber heritage drawing visitors from across the country and Canada. With over 165 exhibitors from across North America, visitors can explore everything from cutting-edge equipment to handcrafted goods, all representing the many facets of the forest industry.
The excitement doesn’t stop there—thrilling competitions and live demonstrations take center stage throughout the weekend. Grab a seat for crowd-favorite competitions like the Ohio Lumberjack Championship℠ and International Lumberjack Competition℠, where skill, speed and strength are on full display. You’ll also catch jaw-dropping chainsaw carving, precision log loading and powerful machinery in action.
Beyond the thrills, there is a full lineup of educational seminars for all ages, including free sessions covering a variety of forestry-related topics.
What to Expect
- Ohio State Lumberjack Championships℠
- International Lumberjack Competition℠
- Log Loader Competition
- Heavy equipment demonstrations
- Arborist skills clinics and demonstrations
- Forestry education sessions and seminars
- Woodcraft and chainsaw carving demonstrations
- Wood Auction
- Delicious food, shopping and plenty of fall family fun
2026 Paul Bunyan Show Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
10:00 a.m.12:00,2:00 4:00 p.m. Great Lakes Timber Show
11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
11:30 a.m. Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques
1:00 a.m. Technical Tree Cutting & Felling Training
1:00 p.m. Ohio State Lumberjack Competition
2:30 p.m. Technical Tree Climbing and Aerial Chainsaw Use
3:30 p.m. Hazard & Danger Tree Cutting & Felling Training
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. Flapjacks for Lumberjacks Fundraiser Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Tree Identification
9:30 a.m. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques
9:30 a.m. Log Loader Competition
10:00 a.m.,12:00, 2:00&4:00 p.m. Great Lakes Timber Show
10:30 a.m. Holden Arboretum Ohio 2026 Tree Farm of the Year
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Youth Project Learning Tree Activity
11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Chipper & Grinder Demonstrations
11:00 a.m. Technical Tree Cutting and Felling
12:00 p.m. Money Grows on Tree
12:00 p.m. International Lumberjack Competition
1:00 p.m. Aerial Chainsaw Use Technical Tree Climbing Training
1:30 p.m. A Forested Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of Ohio’s
Changing Landscape
2:00 p.m. Forest Management for Birds
2:30 p.m. Hazard & Danger Tree Cutting & Felling Training
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. Flapjacks for Lumberjacks Fundraiser Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Importance of Oak and Prescribed Fire
10:00 a.m. Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques
10:00 a.m., 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Great Lakes Timber Show
10:00 a.m. Promoting Oaks for Better Wildlife
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Youth Project Learning Tree Activity
11:30 a.m. American Chestnut and the Buckeye State Tree
Nursery
12:00 p.m. Technical Tree Cutting and Felling
1:00 p.m. Chipper/Grinder Demonstrations
1:00 p.m. Tree Identification
1:30 p.m. Wood Auction
2:30 p.m. The Rise and Fall of the Bald Eagle in Ohio
Tickets & Hours
Discounted pre-sale tickets are $12 per day for adults, $6 for kids (ages 7-12), and $6 for seniors. Admission at the gate per day is $15 for adults, $10 for kids and seniors, and free for children under 6. This fee covers all events and entrance into all exhibit halls and educational seminars. Show hours: Friday & Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans receive FREE admission on Sunday with a military I.D. Parking is free. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thepaulbunyanshow.com or call 888-388-7337.
Location
The Guernsey County Fairgrounds are conveniently located just six miles east of the Interstate 77 and 70 interchange.
Stay Overnight
While you’re here, extend your stay and discover everything Guernsey County has to offer. Enjoy the vibrant fall scenery at nearby parks and trails, explore local shops and restaurants in historic downtown Cambridge or unwind with an overnight stay before another day at the show. Visit the Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB office at 627 Wheeling Avenue in downtown Cambridge, call 740-432-2022, email destination@visitguernseycounty.com or visit www.VisitGuernseyCounty.com
Sponsors
The Paul Bunyan Show is sponsored by Eastonmade Wood Splitters, Husqvarna, and Tigercat. Learn more about the Official Paul Bunyan Show: www.thepaulbunyanshow.com/