Schedules & Programs

2024 Schedule - All Registrations are Closed and Classes Completed

Monday, April 8, 2024

7am – 7pm Outside Exhibitors Start setting up

8am – 4:30pm Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Grading (Meadow Hall)

*4 Day Course taught in Spanish & English. Registration Required. Contact b.richards@nhla.com *

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7am – 8pm Inside Exhibitors start setting up, Outside Exhibitor Set Up continues

8am – 4:30pm Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Grading (Meadow Hall)

*4 Day Course taught in Spanish & English. Registration Required. Contact b.richards@nhla.com *

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

7am – 8pm Inside and Outside Exhibitor Set Up continues

8am – 4:30pm Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Grading (Meadow Hall)

*4 Day Course taught in Spanish & English. Registration Required. Contact b.richards@nhla.com *

 Thursday, April 11, 2024

7am – 8pm Inside and Outside Exhibitor Set Up continues

8am – 4:30pm Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Grading (Meadow Hall)

*4 Day Course taught in Spanish & English. Registration Required. Contact b.richards@nhla.com *

8am – 4:30pm –  VT Educational Class (Meadow Hall)

9am – 6pm Exhibitor Registration Opens – Farm Bureau Building West Front Entrance

Friday, April 12, 2024

8am - Registration Opens – Meadow Pavilion

8:30am – Show Opens

8:30am – 4:30pm – Weiler Loader Contest – Outside Booth C1

9:30am – Chipper & Grinder Demonstration – LIVE DEMO AREA

10:30am – 12:30PM SHARP Logger Class (Meadow Hall)

11:30am - Chipper & Grinder Demonstration – LIVE DEMO AREA

2pm - Chipper & Grinder Demonstration – LIVE DEMO AREA

4-7pm – Taste of Virginia Welcome Reception Sponsored by USNR Invitation Only * (Meadow Hall)

5pm – Show Closes

Saturday, April 13, 2024

8am - Registration Opens – Meadow Pavilion

8:30am- Show Opens

8:30am – 1:30pm – Weiler Loader Contest – Outside Booth C1

9:30am – Chipper & Grinder Demonstration – LIVE DEMO AREA

10am – 1pm – Virginia Forest Trails Initiative (Meadow Hall)

*Registration Required- Please contact vaforesttrails@gmail.com*

10:30am – 12:30pm - SHARP Logger Class -  Meadow Hall

11am - Chipper & Grinder Demonstration – LIVE DEMO AREA

1pm - Chipper & Grinder Demonstration – LIVE DEMO AREA

1:30pm – Weiler Loader Contest – FINAL RUN OFF & Awards -Outside Booth C1

3pm – Show Closes

 Sunday, April 15 – Tuesday, April, 16, 2024

Exhibitor Clean Up

Virginia Tech Forest Products
Innovation and Technology Summit

Basics of pallet design and performance
Thursday, April 11th -
8:00am – 12:00pm

The course will cover the basic concepts for the proper design of wooden pallets. Using The Pallet Design Software (PDS), the most commonly used software in the pallet industry, attendees will learn how to design a pallet and optimize its structure to reach their goals. The course will cover how different material and fastener choices will impact pallet performance and how different load support conditions impact how much load a pallet can carry as well as how pallets, packaging and material handling equipment interact in the supply chain. 

Your Instructor:
Eduardo Molina, Ph.D.
Packaging Systems and Design
Department of Sustainable Biomaterials
Virginia Tech

Lumber Drying for Small Operators - 1:00pm - 4:30pm

In this course you will learn about what you need to consider as a small operator getting into lumber drying. How do I determine the market potential? How long does it take to dry lumber? What should I consider when looking into different kiln types? Should I air-dry first or go straight into the kiln? We’ll cover the lumber drying basics, different types of kilns and their capabilities/limitations, avoiding defects and the basics of controlling the drying process.

Your instructor:
Brian Bond, Ph.D.
Professor and Extension Specialist
Department of Sustainable Biomaterials
Virginia Tech

Why Attend?

  • Learn about the latest innovations and technologies in the forest products industries

  • Network with speakers, industry, academicians, students, and government agencies

  • Explore how technologies and innovations can help your bottom line

Virginia Forest Trails Initiative

Discover Your Path Into the Forestry Industry

Join Virginia Tech, Mountain Gateway Community College and Industry Leaders to learn more about education and careers in Forestry.

Saturday, April 13
10am - 1pm
Meadow Hall

Registration Required by April 5

Event open to high school Juniors and Seniors.

Click Here for more information and to register.