Frequently Asked Questions

What can you tell me about the Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show?
The Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show is the Deep South’s premier forestry show for 2008. It is the oldest outdoor, live logging demonstration in the nation where equipment manufacturers are allowed to operate their equipment in actual field conditions. The show is celebrating a quarter-century of providing a grass-roots technology transfer between loggers, landowners, foresters, and equipment manufacturers. The two-day attendance at the June 2006 show exceeded 6,000.

Where is the show held?
The show is permanently located in the heart of the mid-South, seven miles south of Starkville on Mississippi State University’s 8500-acre John W. Starr Memorial Forest. It is easily accessible by four-lane MS Highway 25. The 10-acre base site includes a 60x100 foot pavilion which was erected in 2003 and an open yard for static exhibits. A 40-acre forested live demonstration site and a 10-acre parking area are located adjacent to the base site. For directions to the show site and an area map, please click here.

When will the next show take place?
The Mid-South Forestry Equipment show is a biennial event. The next show will be held Friday and Saturday, June 6 & 7, 2008. Show times for both days are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Will there be activities for my family?
The Mid-South Forestry Equipment show is a “family-friendly” event. The registration fee to the show includes admission for the attendee’s spouse and accompanied children under 18 years of age. There is also a children’s area located at the show site. At the 2006 show, this area featured activities for all ages such as the Little Folks Skidder Contest, the Truck Stop, the Sand Box, and a Moon Walk. Families may also click here to browse local visitor and convention bureau websites for information on area attractions.

Will there be assistance for disabled and elderly attendees?
Yes. The show staff will have golf-carts or similar transportation available in order to assist visitors along the show thoroughfare and between the parking area and registration.

What are my lodging options?
There are over 65 lodging choices within an hour drive of the show site including hotels and bed & breakfast accommodations , RV parks and campgrounds, state parks, and a casino-hotel and spa resort.

Where can I get information about exhibiting at the show?
Click here to browse the exhibitor home page for information about exhibiting at the 2008 Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show.

How can I register to attend?
Beginning in January 2008, you may pre-register via the show website by clicking here. Registration will also be available at the gate at the show.