Kawerau Woodfest 2008 and the
National Woodskills Competition.

September 12, 13 & 14

Kawerau Town Centre

Planning is now underway for 2008.   With the National Woodskills Championship as its cornerstone, Woodfest is expanding to encompass a wide variety of elements associated with the wood industry and the bush at large. Click Background  for further information on the history of the festival.

In 2007 the Festival attracted over 10,000 visitors from around the country and in excess of 140 entries competed in the Championship for a total prize pool of over $28,000.   To view photographs on the winning entry in each category click 2007 Category Winners.  

For information on this year's competition go to National Woodskills 2008 .

A limited number of places are still available to organisations and businesses wishing to occupy a site on Prideaux Park – the home of ‘Trades, Technology and Exhibitions’.   Download the Prideaux Park Map  and Brochure  for further information or the Site Holder Terms and Conditions and Registration Form to reserve a site.

Applications are also being accepted for organisations and businesses wishing to occupy a site in the 'Cultural, Foods and Markets' space in Jellicoe and Ranfurly Courts.   Download a Brochure, Terms and Conditions and Registration Form for this area if you are interested in participating. 

Entries for the Chainsaw Carving Competition are now open.   Top prize this year is $1,000 with $700 for second and $500 for third.   Theme for the carvings is Kiwiana.  

The festival kicks off on Thursday 11 Sept with the Gala Opening Night .   This Gala event will be the first chance for the public to view the exhibition and reserve pieces for purchase.   Joe Kemp our Key Exhibitor will also be available to discuss his collection.

Information on 

▪ Tatai Hono

▪ Wood Chopping

▪ Wearable Arts Fashion Show

▪ Floral Display

▪ Cultural Dance & Food Festival

▪ Markets

will be posted on this site as soon as confirmed information comes to hand.