Michigan Forest Products Show Returns to Gaylord in August 2026

June 10, 2026

GAYLORD, Mich. — The Michigan Association of Timbermen is excited to announce the return of the Michigan Forest Products Show, taking place August 7–8, 2026, at The Ellison Place in Gaylord, Michigan.

As the Timbermen’s biennial statewide trade show, the 2026 Michigan Forest Products Show will bring together hundreds of vendors, equipment dealers, manufacturers, forestry professionals, and industry experts from across Michigan and the Great Lakes region for two action-packed days dedicated to the forest products industry.

The event will showcase:

• Industry exhibits

• Logging equipment

• Milling innovations

• Emerging technology

• Entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities

Exciting new additions to the event include Michigan's own Lumberjacks & Jills hosting a lumberjack competition on Friday, August 7th, from 10am-3pm!

Hosted by the Michigan Association of Timbermen, the Michigan Forest Products Show highlights the importance of Michigan’s forestry and forest products sector while creating opportunities for networking, business development, and family-friendly entertainment.

“Michigan’s forest products industry continues to play a critical role in our state’s economy and rural communities,” said Michigan Association of Timbermen Executive Director Justin Knepper. “The Michigan Forest Products Show gives businesses and industry professionals an opportunity to connect, showcase innovation, and celebrate the future of forestry in Michigan.”

The show will feature both indoor and outdoor exhibitors, including manufacturers and suppliers specializing in forestry equipment, sawmills, trucking, fuels and lubricants, chainsaws and accessories, professional services, and emerging technologies serving the forest products industry.

Exhibitor registration is now open, and organizers encourage businesses to reserve space since there is less than two months to go!

The Michigan Association of Timbermen, founded in 1972, represents businesses involved in growing, harvesting, hauling, and processing forest products throughout Michigan. The organization works to promote sustainable forestry, strengthen the forest economy, and advocate for the industry statewide.

For exhibitor information, registration, sponsorship opportunities, or event updates, visit www.michigantimbermen.com/show

Event Information

Michigan Forest Products Show:

August 7–8, 2026

The Ellison Place

150 Dale Drive

Gaylord, Michigan

Media Contact

Michigan Association of Timbermen

7350 M-123

Newberry, MI 49868

Phone: (906) 293-3236

Email: timbermen1972@gmail.com

Big thanks to our Show sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors:

• AIS Construction Equipment Forestry Division

• Forest/Loggers/Mauck Insurance AgenciesMATSIF

• Northern Energy

• International / Team Wieland / Deloupe

Partnering Sponsor:

• Ponsse

Supporting Sponsor:

• CrossTrac Equipment

Contributing Sponsors:

• ALTA Equipment Company

• ARAUCO

• Fabick CAT

• Foster Blue Water Oil

• Frontier Truck Parts

• Greenstone Farm Credit Services

• Louisiana Pacific

• Major Brands Oil Company

• McCoy Construction & Forestry

• CSM Michigan Kenworth

• Pat's Heavy Equipment / Tigercat TCi

• Packaging Corporation of America

• Roland Machinery Co.

• Rowleys Wholesale

• Royal Truck & Utility Trailer

• Runnin Gears Inc.

• Superior Insurance Agency

• Weyerhaeuser

Food Court Sponsors

• Forest to MI Faucet

• Frontier Truck Parts

• Superior Insurance Agency

Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor

• Morbark

Kid's Zone Sponsors

• Michigan DNR

• Gapinski Forestry Products

• PINECO

Transportation Sponsor

• Lutke Hydraulics & Sales

Raffle Sponsor

• FLM Insurance Agencies

Photo from the 2024 Michigan Forest Products Show at the Ellison Place in Gaylord