Woodworking Show
Date: November 14–16, 2025
Location: Caledonia Fairgrounds, 151 Caithness St. E., Caledonia

Discover the art of woodworking at the Woodworking Show, a three-day event showcasing everything from traditional hand tools to the latest in modern machinery. Meet expert woodworkers, attend live demonstrations, and learn new techniques in daily seminars.

Highlights include:

• 3 seminar areas featuring expert presenters

• Live demonstrations on woodturning, carving, and power tools

• Dozens of exhibitors offering tools, materials, and woodworking supplies

• The Canadian Woodworking Championship (CWC), where makers of all skill levels can compete and showcase their projects

Whether you’re a seasoned craftsman, a beginner, or simply curious, this event has something for everyone.

Show Hours:

• Friday, Nov. 14 – 10 AM to 5 PM

• Saturday, Nov. 15 – 10 AM to 5 PM

• Sunday, Nov. 16 – 10 AM to 4 PM

Admission: Tickets available online or at the door >>> woodshows.com

Come celebrate the craft, connect with fellow makers, and get inspired at the Woodworking Show!

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

General Skating Guidelines
Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

1. All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

2. Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

3. Use of Helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs

4. Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

5. Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and
spectator seating area only.

6. Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

7. Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

8. Skating Aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

9. Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

10. Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

11. Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

12. Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

13. Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

14. Chairs, Sleds, Strollers, and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

General Skating Guidelines
Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

1. All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

2. Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

3. Use of Helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs

4. Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

5. Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and
spectator seating area only.

6. Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

7. Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

8. Skating Aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

9. Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

10. Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

11. Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

12. Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

13. Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

14. Chairs, Sleds, Strollers, and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

General Skating Guidelines
Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

1. All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

2. Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

3. Use of Helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs

4. Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

5. Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and
spectator seating area only.

6. Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

7. Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

8. Skating Aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

9. Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

10. Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

11. Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

12. Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

13. Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

14. Chairs, Sleds, Strollers, and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.