Lawn, Garden and Forestry Expo 2007

The 2nd Annual Lawn, Garden and Forestry Expo will be held at the West Virginia Interstate Fairgrounds at Mineral Wells, WV, on March 31st and April 1st, 2007.


New to the Expo this year is the Timbersports Competitions featuring lumberjack events. Local Arden Cogar, Jr., of Charleston, WV, a professional lumberjack sports competitor, multi-time world champion, multi-time ESPN Stihl Timbersports finalist, and multi-time medalist at ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games will be participating in the events.

Competition begins at 10:00am on Saturday morning, and is sponsored by the Mid-Ohio Valley Axemen’s Association. A Wood Chopping Demonstration, sponsored by the WVU Woodsman Team, will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday.

Spring Fever is the theme of this year’s Flower Show. For contest rules contact Dina Braniff at 304-422-4597.

The Fashion Show will be sponsored by Friends of Blennerhassett at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday in the front building at the Expo grounds.

With spring approaching, now is the time to brush up on basic tips to make your outdoor work and hobby time more enjoyable. For more information contact the Buckeye Hills RC&D, 740-373-7926, or Little Kanawha RC&D, 304-679-3639.