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New membership offerings
ABANA is simplifying its membership offerings. Beginning April 15, two types

Johnstown’s train station becomes a starting point for the city as well as ABANA
The Johnstown train station is now home to ABANA and the ABANA

Small business guidance and loan resources during Covid
The Board of Directors of ABANA would like to share this link:
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
A call for Board candidates
Nominations due by May 15
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.
