An Annual Event Showcasing Member's
Fine Woodworking Projects

A Fun Competition Among Fellow Members !
All Corporation members may participate by either entering a project or attending the event to judge the projects.  Sometimes, this is the only time you will see a project in person!

A Corporation Event Coordinated by the Woodworkers Special Interest Group

What is It?  Members bring in projects that are entered into one of fifteen (15) categories and compete against each other for awards.
When is the Next One?  Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event starts at 10:30am.  Members may start delivering their entries at 9:30am.  We are generally finished by noon and provide refreshments for attendees.
Where is It Held?  The location will  be the Community Room at Belgium Cold Springs Fire Station 1.  Use the newsletter and website to confirm.
What are the Categories?  The Board modified the categories for 2024 and sees no reason to modify again for 2025.  The categories are:
  • Best in Show - Prizes for Best plus new in 2025 for 2nd and 3rd also!
  • Furniture — Items that typically sit on a floor
  • Large Accessories — Larger Boxes, Wall Hung or Tabletop Mirrors, Clocks, Shelf Items, Frames, & Lamps – Dimensions more than a cubic foot
  • Small Accessories — Smaller Boxes, Wall Hung or Tabletop Mirrors, Clocks, Shelf Items, Frames, & Lamps – Dimensions less than 12" x 12” x 12” (a cubic foot)
  • Wearable Accessories — Jewelry, Hair Pieces, Belts and other wearable items created in any way
  • Scrolled — Items made primarily with a scroll saw
  • Turned Bowls — Turned items that are primarily created as a bowl
  • Turned Spindles — Turned items that are primarily created in the spindle style between centers
  • Turned Boxes — Boxes that are turned
  • Large Toys - Dimensions more than a cubic foot.
  • Small Toys - Dimensions equal to or less than 12" x 12" x 12" (a cubic foot).
  • Ornaments - Any hanging ornament - suggest mounting on a stand for easier viewing!
  • Pens - Any single pen
  • Carved 1 — Carvings of Birds, Animals, Caricatures, and similar items
  • Carved 2 — Other carvings that are abstract or artistic and do not fit in Carved 1
  • What Not — Items that don’t fit into other categories - strict rules for placing items in this category - it must not be possible in any other category!
  • Youth — Any items made by youth age 8 to 17​ 
Are there Prizes?  Yes, prizes are given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in each category and for Best in Show.
Are there Rules?   The rules are simple:
  • You must be present and be a member of the Woodworkers of Central New York, Inc. as of October 1st to participate.  [You cannot join at the October meeting ]
  • All projects must be created by you.  Two or more may work on the project and they would split the prize money. 
  • No kit-based projects may be used however you can use components to (like pen components) to make your project.   You may build from someone else's plans.
  • You may enter only one project per category. 
Do I Need to Pre-Register My Projects?  You are encouraged to pre-register your projects using the information that will be published in the October newsletter. Everyone who pre-registers is entered into a raffle for a gift certificate.  On-site registration will be allowed but we prefer you to pre-register.
Who Judges the Projects?   Judging is done by members in attendance at the event.  
What Should Attendees Uses to Judge Projects?   Leadership hopes that attendees will review each project presented for its quality of design, construction, use of wood, and finish and then vote appropriately.
Can I See Past Projects?   All 2024 entries can be found in the November 2024 newsletter and will be posted below later.  Below is a slideshow of the winning projects from 2024.   
​Older projects can be found on the Past WWC Photos page HERE.
NOTE:  In 2024, we shifted to October to accommodate scheduling issues in November and also to accommodate those who leave for warmer climates in early November!​  Previously, we shifted the event to a Saturday rather than an evening meeting to allow greater participation. 
At the 2024 event we had 99 entries - the most ever - from 34 members,  Here is a photo gallery of winning projects from the 2024 event.