April 4-7, 2024

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Feature & Entertainment Lineup

Every year we bring unique features, entertainment and education to our shows as an added value to you! Check out the lineup below and click the links for more details on each!

Timberworks Lumber Jack Show

Come watch 2 lumberjacks and 2 lumberjills compete in a series of thrilling events! Pick a side and cheer on your team as they compete in log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, axe throwing, chain saw carving, chopping, can’t hook chocker racing and the exhilarating speed pole climb!

White House Florist Laura Dowling

Served as Chief Floral Designer from 2009-2015

As creative director for flowers and décor, Laura Dowling managed White House floral design for thousands of official and private events, including state dinners, parties, receptions and large-scale installations, such as the Fourth of July, Halloween and the iconic White House Christmas.

Her lush and lively floral creations also graced the White House state rooms, East and West Wing offices, Camp David and the Presidential private residence.

As Chief Floral Designer, Laura launched innovative strategic partnerships with the nation’s top artists and designers, creating imaginative, cutting-edge décor and flowers.

Laura is a long-time presenter and judge at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s oldest and largest flower expo, as well as a regular speaker at national, regional and local horticultural associations, garden clubs and museums. Her flower designs have been featured in design magazines and on Home and Garden Television (HGTV). She currently travels the country giving inspiring talks about her White House experience and her philosophy of floral artistry – with the goal of creating beauty wherever she goes.

DIY Guru Doreen Stovenour

Doreen Stovenour is just a ordinary mom who likes to DIY while making you laugh and making up songs.  She will share how to rethink common household items and decor on a budget. 

Field & Flame Cooking Seminars

Featuring Chef Frank McQuade

Frank McQuade, owner and head chef of McQuade’s Pub and Grill located in Two Harbors, MN is passionate about brining quality food, spices and breading to consumers. Frank has been in the food and restaurant industry for over 15 years. A love for the outdoors and cooking wild game has been the recent motivation to grow Field and Flame. Living in Northern Minnesota provides immense diversity with the fish, birds and other wild game that inhabit the area.

Eating & Drinking Headquarters

Sponsored by Lake of the Woods Brewing Company & Budweiser

When you’re ready to recharge from all of the show action or just feel a little thirsty… stop by the official eating & drinking headquarters to quench your cravings!