40th American Association of Woodturners International Symposium

Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
June 4–7, 2026

The AAW International Woodturning Symposium is the biggest and most well-known annual woodturning event in the world. Held in a different region of the country each year, the Symposium attracts woodturning hobbyists, artists, professionals, collectors, vendors and anyone looking to learn more about the woodturning craft. With over 80 live demonstrations, presentations and panel discussions, there is a lot to experience. It features the industry’s largest and most attended trade show and awe-inspiring galleries, exhibitions, and auctions featuring unbelievable wood art from across the world.