FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Taylor Phone: (323) 215-0311 Email: nicole@awfs.org Anaheim, Calif. – October 22, 2026 – The call for proposals is now open for the College of Woodworking Knowledge (CWWK), the educational seminar program at AWFS®Fair 2027, taking place July 13-15, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Industry […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Taylor Phone: (323) 215-0311 Email: nicole@awfs.org Anaheim, Calif. – October 15, 2026 — The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) will host its biennial Fresh Wood student furniture competition at the 2027 AWFS® Fair, July 13-15 in Las Vegas. The competition is open to high school and post-secondary students […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) Tovi Spero tovi@awfs.org (323) 215-0311 www.awfs.org AWFS® Launches 2026 Design-it-Digital Student CAD Competition Online Challenge Connects Students to Real-World Wood Industry Design & Manufacturing Anaheim, CA — March 1, 2026 The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) has officially launched the 2026 […]
AWFS®Fair 2027 to Debut Three-Day Schedule Updated Show Format and Dates Announced to Better Serve Exhibitors and Attendees ANAHEIM, CA – OCT 27, 2025 – Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) is excited to announce they have changed their day pattern for their 2027 event. The 2027 AWFS®Fair will now run from Tuesday through […]
https://www.woodshopnews.com/vital-link-honoring-the-awfs The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) is being recognized by Southern California nonprofit Vital Link for its outstanding contributions to education, workforce development, and strengthening the connection between industry and education. This recognition will take place at Vital Link’s Empowering Futures fundraising event in Irvine, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2025. “Vital Link […]
Aqua Coat, a trusted leader in premium water-based wood finishes, proudly announces its newest innovation: Aqua Coat Instrument Lacquer. Developed in response to customer feedback, this high-performance finish offers enhanced protection against mar, heat, scratching wear and moisture – perfect for musical instruments and fine woodwork. After six months of […]
Finalists Announced for 2025 Visionary New Product Awards Anaheim, CA − (July 7, 2025) – The finalists for the 2025 Visionary New Product Award by AWFS®Fair have been announced. The Visionary New Product Awards recognize creativity and innovation and are evaluated on quality, production impact, practicality, innovation, and user-friendliness. This year’s awards, will once again […]
AWFS®Fair Education Programs See the conference schedule and more opportunities for exhibitors Anaheim, CA April 21, 2025 – For years the AWFS®Fair has been leading the way with education for the wood manufacturing industry. With our education conference we offer a variety of topic areas and formats for industry professionals and educators. On our AWFS®Fair […]
AWFS® Supports SkillsUSA CA by connecting industry and education Anaheim, CA April 21, 2025 – The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®), in collaboration with the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), proudly coordinated the woodworking competitions at the 2025 SkillsUSA California Regional Competition and State Conference, elevating the craftsmanship and creativity of 144 students in […]
AWFS® Honored by Vital Link for Advancing Workforce Development and Industry-Education Connections Anaheim, CA (August 8, 2025) – The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) is proud to be recognized by Southern California nonprofit Vital Link for the Association’s outstanding contributions to education, workforce development, and strengthening the connection between industry and education. This […]
