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17th Annual

Forest Heritage Festival

October 19 & 20 2012

9 am to 5 pm

Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds

Dover, Ohio

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

MISSION

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MISSION

To provide a, hands-on, celebration of our Forest Resources, while enhancing public awareness of Forest Conservation efforts in Ohio, by showcasing the work of Professional Woodland Stewards, and the products, tools, and expertise of the Forest Industry. Proceeds will support Akron Children's Hospital by contributing to the medical care of local children and families in need.

Proceeds from the Festival supports

SCHEDULE

Forest Heritage Festival

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday Oct, 207am -10am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast9am - RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena) A history of Ohio's Forests (Education Tent)9:30am - Great Lakes Lumberjack Show (Midway) Registration for Kiddie Tractor Pull (Grand Stand) 10am - Kiddie Tractor Pull (Grand Stand) What is involved in forest management (Education tent)11am - Charity Auction (Merchant Building) What is involved in wildlife management (Education tent)11am - 1pm - Car Show Registration11:30am - Chicken BBQ & Sausage (Midway)12pm - Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway) What is the difference in the Ohio Forest Tax Law vs Current Agricultural Use Value (Education tent)1pm - RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena) 1pm - 4pm - Car Show2pm - Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway)3pm - RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena)4pm - Raffle Announcement (Grand Stand) Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway ) RC Tuff Truck Pull Awards (Arena)
Friday Oct. 199am - Master Logging Recertification Class10am - Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway) RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena)11am - RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena) 11:30am - Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway) 1pm - RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena) Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway)3pm - RC Tuff Truck Pulls (Arena) Great Lakes LumberJack Show (Midway)
ENTERTAINMENT

Forest Heritage Festival

Great Lakes Timber Show

Car Show

RC Tuff Truck Pulls

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Second Annual Car ShowSaturday Oct. 20, 2012Registration: 11:00 to 1:00Show: 1:00 to 4:00Rain or ShineEntry by DonationAll proceeds to benefit Akron Children's HospitalAwardsDash Plaques to first 125 EntrantsDoor PrizesDJ provided by SpikemanFor more information - see Contacts
The show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, either wood chopping orantique logging tools, crosscut sawing, modified chain sawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. For 26 years, the show has appeared at state fairs, county fairs, festivals, sportshows, theme parks and corporate events across the United States. The show will appear at 35-40 venues annually.Members of the timber show have appeared on ABC’s Wide World of Sports,ESPN, CBS This Morning, NBC Today, Good Morning America, WGN, andThe Travel Channel. The show has also been covered by the AssociatedPress and the USA Today.
Exhibition Pulling Friday Oct. 19- 10:00 to 4:00RC Tuff Truck Pulling Saturday Oct. 20 - 9:00 to 4:00NE Ohio Tuff Truck Pulling Association - was founded on the principals of good sportsmanship. Also, the promotion of RC pulling events to people of all ages. We are looking to get people into the sport of RC pulling and along the way help out some very good causes such as Akron Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children Research Hospital, Breast Cancer Research to name a few.
EXHIBITS

Forest Heritage Festival

EXHIBITS

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EXHIBITORS

Check out the old and new used in forestry. Try your hand at ax tossing, rail splitting, craft making, or enjoy a good story. The Forest Heritage Festival provides a variety of exciting exhibits. There is lots to do for kids. Take a look at a few of the exhibits at past festivals. There are all types of wood workers demonstrating their skills; such as the chainsaw carver on the left and the the use of the old table scroll saw below to make creative wooden masterpieces.Click below for Exhibitor's Application:

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Exhibitor Rental Agreement.pdf

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CRAFT SHOW

Many local crafters participate in the festival each year. Come and see our artisans as they are crafting and selling under the grandstand both Friday and Saturday of the festival.If your are interested in participating in the craft show, you may click the link below for an application.

Exhibitor Rental Agreement.pdf

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EDUCATION

Our forests are a valuable resource. The Forest Heritage Festival Education Day is an opportunity for students to gain awareness and appreciation for the forest and its industry. They will see through the many displays, demostrations, and activities how important trees are to our every day lives and discover what it takes to get wood products from the forest to our homes.The event includes several hands-on activities. Educational displays on topics related to the forest such as careers, educational opportunities, and safety. A lumberjack presentation will be in the morning and afternoon with the rest of the activities on-going throughout the day. A special children's area highlighting agriculture in Tuscarawas County is sponsored by Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau. The Forest Heritage Fesitval is a two-day event , but we devoted Friday for schools. A large number of resource people have worked together to make this a great opportunity for you and your students. You can choose to come all day or half day (morning or afternoon). Walmart can provide a hot dog lunch for $1.50 with advance arrangements. There will be a picnic area for those bringing sack lunches.If you are interested in attending or have any questions, call Barb Airgood at the Ohio State University Extension office in Tuscarawas County at 330-339-2337. You need to make reservations by October 1 to give us time to make arrangements fo your group.

2011 Display Form.pdf

CRAFT SHOW

EDUCATION

LOCATION

Forest Heritage Festival

Directions:

Dover is easily accessible from Interstate 77 by taking Exit #83, which is State Route 39.

After exiting Interstate 77 turn towards Dover (left if exiting from the north or right if exiting from the south) At the third light there will be a "Y" in the road. Take the right fork, which will be Tuscarawas Avenue.

Stay on Tuscarawas Avenue, over the Tuscarawas River, until you see the Tuscarawas County Fair Grounds on the left. Enter the fairgrounds through the Tuscarawas Avenue entrance.

CONTACTS

Forest Heritage Festival

Contacts

Auction, Demostrators, Entertainment Food:

Karen Korns, Co-Chairman

330-339-3991

Forestheritagefestival_gmail.com

Education:

Barb Airgood

330-339-2337

airgood.1_cfaes.osu.edu

Exhibitors:

Katie Rudd

614-497-9580 ext 3230

katie_ohioforest.org

Car Show:

Ethan Urfer

330-407-3642

urf4_roadrunner.com

LINKS

Forest Heritage Festival

Festival Sponsors:

Travel & Entertainment:

Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Great Lakes LumberJack Show

SCHEDULE

ENTERTAINMENT

EXHIBITS

LOCATION

CONTACTS

LINKS