null

2025 Woodworking Extravaganza

25th Annual Woodworking Extravaganza, October 17th-18th, Hickory Metro Convention Center.

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza

Friday October 17th, 9am – 6pm & Saturday October 18th, 9am – 4pm
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Welcome to the Extravaganza!

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.  

Highlights from 2025

Three men discussing a craft project at a workshop event.
Two men demonstrating epoxy forms at a trade show.
Woodworking tools and materials for hat making on a workbench.
Person interacting with a colorful display at a craft fair.
Two men discussing machinery at a trade show booth.
A man welding, sparks flying, in a workshop setting.
Wooden crafts and decorations displayed on a table at a market.
Table displaying pyrography art with a sign for Southeastern Pyrography Association.
Group of people interacting at a bow convention or exhibition booth.
Two men working on woodturning at a craft fair.
Art supplies and a painted bird on a green table.
Two men working with a wood lathe at a craft fair.
Person using a wood lathe at a craft fair.
Man demonstrating a machine at an exhibition, seated and interacting with another person.
People engaging at a trade show booth with products displayed.
A man demonstrates woodworking techniques to an audience at an event.

Grand Prize

Don't Miss These Demos

Jimmy DiResta

George Vondriska

Izzy Swan

Don’t miss these incredible demonstrations and many more by talented craftsmen. Experience their skill and creativity firsthand!

Power Carving Fun

Free and Fun activities for kids, learn about powercarving hands-on!

Meet some of our local woodworking clubs and check out their craftsmanship on display

Saturday, October 18th - Show Hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wooden map outline of North Carolina with

HICKORY HOTEL RATES

BEST WESTERN
1520 13 Ave. Dr. SE, th Hickory NC 28602
(828) 323-1150
Please call the hotel directly to reserve a room by
referencing the group rate
Rate includes breakfast
$115.00 - INTERIOR ENTRY ROOM WITH 2 QUEEN BEDS OR 1 KING BED
$105.00 - EXTERIOR ENTRY ROOM WITH 2 FULL BEDS OR 1 KING BED

HAMPTON INN BY HILTON
1956 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 624-2000
Website
Please call the hotel directly to book accommodations
Rate includes breakfast
$164.00 - DOUBLE QUEEN OR 1 KING ROOMS

HILTON GARDEN INN
1956 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 624-2000
Website
Please call the hotel directly to book accommodations
Rate includes breakfast
$164.00 - DOUBLE QUEEN OR 1 KING ROOMS

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2250 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2081
Website
Booking Link
Rate includes Breakfast
$139.00 INTERIOR ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS OR 1 KING BED

Wood Carving

Wood Turning

Demos