Turning 2025 Symposium - Vendor Details
Friday Oct. 10th thru Sunday Oct. 12th, 2025
Higher Ground Conference Center
3820 Logan Creek Lane, West Harrison IN
Invitation to Potential Vendors:
The Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild (OVWG) is offering the opportunity for vendors to be considered to sell their woodturning products at our “Turning 2025 Woodturning Symposium”. The October 10-12th, 2025 symposium will be held at Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center, located in Southeastern Indiana, a 30-minute drive from Cincinnati. We expect another well-attended event with more than 250 attendees expected each day. We will have 4 talented Featured Professional Demonstrators and other regional and nationally recognized Guest Demonstrators, offering a wide range of project and tool demonstrations.
The professional demonstrators were carefully selected to exhibit a wide range of woodturning projects, the use of various tools, finishes, jigs, and specialty products. You are welcome to contact the scheduled pro-turners regarding the use of your products during any of their scheduled demonstrations. They are listed on the main symposium page.
Booth Information
A total of 25 vendor booths (standard size: 10' x 10') will be available. The first 10 ft. by 10 ft. space is $250. Each additional 10ft. by 10ft. space is $100. Prepayment of $100 down payment booth fees is required to confirm vendor booth registrations. Vendors have the option of paying the balance of booth fees in by August 10, 2025 or making a donation of product(s) of equal retail value to the Symposium auction.
Please complete the Vendor Contract Form below to request a booth. If making a donation to cover booth fees, please complete the Vendor Donation Form itemizing the merchandise to be donated.
Vendor Contract: for Booth registration, complete the online form below or download the form and mail to Jess Parrett at the address below.
Online Form: Online Vendor Contract Form
Download Form: Download Vendor Contract Form
Vendor Donation Form: for credit of booth registration fees, complete the online form below or download the form and mail to Jess Parrett at the address below.
Online Form: Online Vendor Donation Form
Download Form: Download Vendor Donation form
Vendor Area Hours:
Vendors agree to have their booth open during the hours 8:00AM to 6:00PM on Friday, Saturday and 8:00AM to Noon on Sunday.
If you are selected, we will request that you donate a woodturning tool(s) or a similar product(s) with a retail value equal to your total booth rental fee for our Auction. Upon receipt of the product donation, your booth reservation fee will be refunded to you. Your product donation will be displayed with advertising throughout the symposium at the main entrance to the demonstration area and will be auctioned on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction support OVWG activities throughout the year including our very popular youth and outreach educational programs.
Our demonstration schedule will include several breaks throughout each day intended to increase vendor area traffic. Every effort will be made by demonstrators and OVWG volunteers to promote all vendors in attendance. You will be encouraged to open your booth at 7:30 am each day, before the initial round of demonstrations starts at 8:00 am. You may wish to focus sales efforts during the breaks between rotations and meals. Special promotions, coupons, etc. are encouraged. Let us know how we can support your sales efforts.
If you have questions about our event, contact Jess Parrett:
Jess Parrett
2926 Struble Road
Cincinnati OH 45251
513-825-0805
Jparrettlsm@gmail.com
If you are accepted to be a Turning 2025 vendor, Jess will provide confirmation of reservation within 2 weeks after receipt of your booth fee. One month before the symposium, you will receive details on the booth setup process and timing, offload support, etc.
Vendors are responsible for their transportation, lodging costs, and any meals they wish to have at the on-site dining facility. Entry to the symposium is included with vendor registration. Click on the link below to register for the Symposium lodging and meal options.
Vendor Registration: For lodging and meal options.
Turning 2025 Symposium Registration
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