Support the Next Generation of Professional Woodworkers at the IWF 2026 Silent Auction

Expo Auctions’ dedicated website allows bidders to participate from anywhere to help fund woodworking skills development programs offered by the Woodwork Career Alliance.

ATLANTA — Woodworking professionals and supporters of skilled trades can bid on exciting items and experiences at the IWF 2026 Silent Auction. This fun and charitable event raises funds for the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and credentialing the next generation of woodworkers.

Advanced registration for the silent auction is now open. Bidders can currently view trip packages and will be able to see all of the more than 100 bid items beginning July 31.

Online bidding officially kicks off at 9 a.m. ET on Friday, August 14 and closes at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 27. In addition to being hosted on the auction’s website, items will be available for viewing during show hours on the first three days of IWF, August 25–27, at the IWF Silent Auction display, booth C1922.

Bidders can vie for incredible items, including:

• Autographed memorabilia: Score a piece of entertainment history with unique, signed collectibles.
• Travel and experiences: Tee off at a luxurious golf getaway or explore new destinations with exclusive VIP travel packages.
• Collectibles and treasures: Discover unique artwork, fine jewelry, and other exciting items.

This special fundraising event supporting the not-for-profit WCA is made possible through the collaboration of Expo Auctions and IWF, North America’s largest industrial woodworking event. The show is owned by the Wood Industry Association (WIA).

Dozens of items including sligned collectables, get-away packages and much more will be displayed at IWF booth.

Bid for a Good Cause
Expo Auctions’ mobile bidding platform allows participants to bid from anywhere in the world using their smartphones. Industry professionals who are unable to attend this year’s show in Atlanta can still easily place bids to support a great cause. Winning bidders can either pick up their items at the convention center during the show or arrange for shipping.

Participating is Easy:

1. Visit the auction website: IWF Atlanta | Expo Auctions
2. Register: Sign up with your mobile number, email, and name.
3. Start bidding: Browse the auction items and place your bids beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, August 14!

“We are incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with IWF and Expo Auctions, as well as the generosity of the global woodworking community,” said WCA President Scott Nelson. “This auction is a fantastic way for industry professionals to take home something truly unique while investing directly back into the educators and students who represent the future of our trade.”

To learn more and register to bid, visit IWF Atlanta | Expo Auctions or scan the QR code.

To learn more about the WCA, visit booth #BC424 at IWF 2026 or explore online at woodworkcareer.org.