2026 aaw symposium.

[Donna Banfield]

I knew that the northeast had a lot of Woodturners, but had no idea HOW many. While we have a lot of turners, it’s too expensive. So, as much as I would love the AAW Symposium to come back closer to me in the northeast, I doubt it ever will. Boston is simply too expensive, hard to get around in a vehicle, and while they have great tourist attractions and restaurants, food and parking is pricey.

When Dave and I moved to NH in 1984, we had friends and family members come to visit. There was always the obligatory visit into Boston. They often offered to pay for the lunch or dinner, and we almost always replied, “No, you cover the parking garage and we’ll cover the meal.” It was usually a break even split unless there were more than 4 people and a really high end restaurant. The AAW Symposium was in Providence, RI in 2003, and Hartford, CT in 2010. The closest the AAW came back to this area was Pittsburg in 2014.😔

 

[Lou Jacobs]

I used some GIS software to make pictures of AAW member locations

The skills and range of knowledge of members on this forum never ceases to amaze me!

 

[Bryan Field]

It is definitely time to bring the AAW to the Northeast.

 

[Bryan Field]

I knew that the northeast had a lot of Woodturners, but had no idea HOW many. While we have a lot of turners, it’s too expensive. So, as much as I would love the AAW Symposium to come back closer to me in the northeast, I doubt it ever will. Boston is simply too expensive, hard to get around in a vehicle, and while they have great tourist attractions and restaurants, food and parking is pricey.

When Dave and I moved to NH in 1984, we had friends and family members come to visit. There was always the obligatory visit into Boston. They often offered to pay for the lunch or dinner, and we almost always replied, “No, you cover the parking garage and we’ll cover the meal.” It was usually a break even split unless there were more than 4 people and a really high end restaurant. The AAW Symposium was in Providence, RI in 2003, and Hartford, CT in 2010. The closest the AAW came back to this area was Pittsburg in 2014.😔

Let's bring it to Manchester NH. It would give you an easy commute!

 

[Kent Reisdorph]

Aside from LV and Reno, not a whole lot of people in Nevada in general.

LOL, I was just about to post that. Get out of my head!

 

[Michael Anderson]

LOL, I was just about to post that. Get out of my head!

Hahaha, that’s funny. I was going to include Tonopah on the list, but that place is pretty much turning into a ghost town so probably doesn’t count 😂

 

[Dave Landers]

It's a tough job- your elected board works hard to get sites that work well.

Rather than "voting" for locations here own this member-run forum, your best bet is to volunteer to join the symposium committee.

As I have neither the time nor experience in large-event venues, I haven't volunteered. Therefore I have chosen to put my faith in the committee to choose sites that are best for the AAW and its members.

just my 0.02 USD

 

[Dennis Weiner]

Atlantic city, NJ or nearby. Lots to do there as well. Many clubs in NJ... and near Philly!

 

[Darryn Achall]

Let's bring it to Manchester NH. It would give you an easy commute!

NH would be great. We spend time every year in Merideth, NH.

 

[hockenbery]

Rather than "voting" for locations here own this member-run forum, your best bet is to volunteer to join the symposium committee.

As I have neither the time nor experience in large-event venues, I haven't volunteered. Therefore I have chosen to put my faith in the committee to choose sites that are best for the AAW and its members.

just my 0.02 USD

I did that for 15 years. I agree and put my faith in the comittee for the past 3 years

 

[Tom Gall]

The AAW Symposium was in Providence, RI in 2003, and Hartford, CT in 2010. The closest the AAW came back to this area was Pittsburg in 2014.😔

Those were the last three I've attended ... Pittsburgh was 2015. Haven't been to another since Pittsburgh, ☹️

 

[Donna Banfield]

Those were the last three I've attended ... Pittsburgh was 2015. Haven't been to another since Pittsburgh, ☹️

Tom, you're right. 2014 the Symposium was in Phoenix.

 

[Karl Hansen]

There are a ton of members within easy driving distance of Las Vegas. I vote Vegas!

 

[Jim Holcombe]

Raleigh should be a little cheaper for a space, setup people, etc. Easy access to flights.

 

[Jonathan Silwones]

I tried searching the Aaw website and could not find where the 2026 symposium will be.

Raleigh Convention Center lists AAW symposium 6/4 - 6/7 2026. I have no other data.

 

[Jerry Bennett]

Any organization that has a symposium or convention on a yearly basis, does it in one place and makes a long term deal with the city and hotels. The AAW pays retail, spot market prices for a facility and has to be fit in somewhere. That makes the cost to attendees high and getting higher. The argument for state and coast hopping is to take advantage of local club participation and providing workers. This is a valid argument but not a great one. Most of the help comes from all over anyway. SWAT made a deal with Waco and the result is amazing.