Woodworker’s Day 2026 at Highland Hardwood
Celebrate Craft, Community, & 40 Years of Highland Hardwoods!
Mark your calendars and grab your family, Woodworker’s Day 2026 is coming to Highland Hardwoods on Saturday, May 16th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet!
This year’s event is extra special as we kick off the celebration of Highland Hardwoods’ 40th Anniversary; four decades of serving woodworkers, craftsmen, and makers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just picking up your first hand plane, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
Tool Demos from Industry Leaders
This is your chance to get hands-on with the best tools in the business. Our incredible lineup of tool demo partners includes:
- Festool
- SawStop
- Lamello
- Bumblechutes
- Cutek
- Titebond
- Mirage
- Total Boat
See the tools in action, ask the experts your burning questions, and maybe discover your next favorite addition to the shop!
Special 40th Anniversary Lumber Pack Pricing
To kick off Highland Hardwoods’ 40th Anniversary celebrations, we’re offering special lumber pack pricing exclusively at the event. Stock up your shop with premium hardwoods at incredible prices. These deals will be too hot to handle, so bring your work gloves and make sure you catch them.
And that’s right, this means that the whole retail store will be OPEN ALL DAY, throughout the event. Come on by to say hi to your favorite faces and make sure you pick up any project pieces, sheet goods, or supplies. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help you find exactly what you need.
Local Artisans on Display
Be inspired by the talent in our own backyard. Local Artisans will be showcasing their incredible work, giving you a chance to admire finished pieces, spark new project ideas, and connect with the creative community around you.
Giveaways All Day Long
We’re giving back to the community that has supported us for 40 years! Stay the whole day for your chance to win. There will be giveaways happening throughout the event, so you’ll want to stick around!
Fuel Your Passion with Local Food Trucks
Work up an appetite browsing the showroom and then grab a bite from two incredible local food trucks on-site:
- Cup of Ambition: A mobile boost of motivation, serving handcrafted coffee and joyful energy to dreamers and doers. Rooted in New Hampshire grit and playful creativity, we show up with bold flavors, bright vibes, and the reminder that every great day starts with a spark.
-The Hidden Pig: If you’ve ever dreamed of a place where bacon isn’t just a side item but a lifestyle, The Hidden Pig in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is your holy grail, and their food truck will be serving its over-the-top comfort food and an unapologetic love affair with all things pork.
Live Music & Great Vibes
Justin Surgent is a New England-based musician and songwriter. He’s been writing and performing his own music since the age of 18 and regularly plays at local breweries and events throughout NH. His music has been described as folk-indie Americana and draws on the roots of some of his songwriting heroes, such as Jason Isbell, John Moreland, and Justin Townes Earle.
He currently resides in Manchester, NH, with his wife and dog.
Come Be Part of the Celebration!
Forty years is a milestone worth celebrating, and we want you to be part of it. Whether you’re coming for the tools, the food, the music, the deals, or just to see the world-famous Elle and James in person, Woodworker’s Day 2026 has something for everyone!
We’ll see you on May 16th!