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2021 Iron to Art Festival

For 48 years, ABANA has not had a place to call its home. In 2020, the Board of Directors voted to give ABANA a permanent home in Johnstown, PA. Johnstown has a rich historical presence in the Steel and Iron industry. It only made sense that ABANA’s first permanent home be in the historical steel town known as Johnstown. In 2021, ABANA will host this inaugural Festival to welcome the ABANA membership to Johnstown. We have lots in store for the Festival. Check out our demonstrators.

Date: October 14th - 16th

Countdown to 2021 Iron to Art Festival

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A call for Board candidates
Nominations due by May 15

ABANA is governed by a rotating 15-member voluntary board elected to three-year terms. This year, the ABANA membership will elect six Board members (including one vacancy to fill for a one-year term).  
 
ABANA welcomes candidates interested in advancing initiatives in education, conferences, exhibitions, merchandise, publications, social media, history, finance, administration, and more. We invite you to learn more about being an ABANA board member and view the Board nomination form
 
The criteria to run for election include being an ABANA member in good standing and submitting your application by May 15. After May 15, a ballot of candidates will be prepared so that voting can commence. The new Board term begins in November 2021. 

2021 ABANA Raffle

Purchase your tickets now!
Only 5,000 will be available!

 

Announcing the 2021

ABANA Raffle

After 12 months of COVID-19 lockdown and not being able to have gathering throughout the country, why not think about adding that needed piece of equipment to your shop.  Thanks to our President, Leigh Morrell and several very generous sponsors we have created an outstanding raffle with 10 must have items for every shop. 

Whether you win or not we hope you will support our sponsors as they have supported us.

 

Prizes and Sponsors are;

 1st Place:     Big Blu, Max 155 Power Hammer $8,695.00 Value

2nd Place:    Wilmont Grinders, Quatro Grinder $3,200.00 Value

3rd Place:     Holland Anvils, 260 lb. Double Horn Anvil $1,850.00 Value

4th Place:     Beaumont M. Works, KMG 10, 3 Speed Grinder $1,800.00 Value

5th Place:     Centaur Forge, Pair of Swage Blocks $1,020.00 Value

6th Place:     NC Tool Co., Whisper Momma Gas Forge $645.00 Value

7th Place:     Blue Moon Press, Collection of Books $ 236.00 Value

8th Place:     Blacksmiths Supply, 11 Pair Tom’s Tongs  $450.00 Value

9th Place:     Saltfork Craftsmen, Affiliate, 36” Cone Mandrel $200.00 Value

10th Place:   April Witzke Forge Aprons, Leather Forge Apron $200.00 Value

 

Hurry, we will only be selling 5000 tickets. Drawing to be held at our Johnstown PA office May 1, 2021, winner need not be present. 

All items are FOB sponsors location.  Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes.

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