Demonstration Volunteers at the 2024 Puyallup Fair
It’s that time of year again and the SPSW will again be doing demonstrations of woodturning during the Puyallup Fair in the Hobby Hall. I have just gotten notice of the times and dates reserved for us this year. If you would be interested in demonstrating at this year’s fair, please let me know.
The chart shows the dates and times that we are scheduled to demonstrate. In the past we have found that demonstrating is more fun and effective when we have a lot of people coming by when we are there. Therefore, in an effort to maximize our effectiveness, I have tried to schedule our shifts during maximum traffic times. See the chart below and you will see that I have reserved afternoon times for our demonstrations on the first day, last day, and most Saturday afternoons during the fair.
This has always been a popular activity with our members and is a great community outreach for the club too! Several of our current members first became aware of our club at our fair demonstrations. Aside from this being a lot of fun, volunteers are rewarded with a pair of free gate passes and a free parking pass good in any of the fair’s parking lots.
We will have a lathe with a 4-jaw chuck prepositioned in the Hobby Hall, but you will need to bring your own tools. We will provide some wood for making tops, which is what most demonstrators choose to demonstrate. Tops are quick to do and we can give them away to the kids that stop by our demos. if you would like to brush up on the technique of making tops, I will be demonstrating that skill at the next Sawdust Session If you choose to demonstrate something else like small bowls or kitchen tool handles, then you should plan to bring some wood with you.
As we approach the fair’s opening, I will be sending much more detailed information to the volunteers that sign up.
If you are interested in doing a demo at this year’s fair, then please contact me with your preferred times, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your wishes. You can either call me at 253-370-5704 or email me at jhowardcdt@comcast.net.
Day | Time | Stage | Volunteers |
Fri. 8/30 | 12:00 – 2:30 | C | John Howard/ Pat McCart |
Fri. 8/30 | 2:30 – 5:00 | C |
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Sat. 8/31 | 12:00 – 2:30 | C |
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Sat 8/31 | 2:30 – 5:00 | C |
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Sat. 9/7 | 12:00 – 2:30 | C |
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Sat. 9/7 | 2:30 – 5:00 | C |
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Sat. 9/14 | 12:00 – 2:30 | A |
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Sat. 9/14 | 2:30 – 5:00 | A |
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Sat. 9/21 | 12:00 – 2:30 | C |
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Sat. 9/21 | 2:30 – 5:00 | C |
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Sat. 9/22 | 12:00 – 2:30 | C |
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Sat. 9/22 | 2:30 – 5:00 | C | John Howard/ Pat McCart |
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