4/30-5/3/2026: BAM Conference

2026-03-08T22:21:25-04:00

Visit BAM Website 34th Annual Ozark Conference: Forging the American Frontier BAM's 34th Ozarks Conference: Forging the American Frontier April 30 - May 3, 2026, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri Featured Demonstrators: Tyler Sydebotham Simeon England Joshua Rachita Demos, food, Iron-in-the-Hat, craft classes, and more! Check out the full registration packet for details. Early registration ends April 1, 2026! Registration Packet View All Affiliate Events

4/30-5/3/2026: BAM Conference2026-03-08T22:21:25-04:00

5/9/2026: Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths Forge Fest

2026-03-09T17:13:30-04:00

Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths Forge Fest Folk School Forge Fest May 9, 2026 from 9 am - 6 pm at the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, New York 12846 Activities are open to the public and will include: Blacksmithing Demonstrations by Jonathan Nedbor and others Live Forging Contests with Cash Prizes for all levels of ability Open Forge Time Free Tailgating Iron-In-the-Hat Wood-Fired Pizza Registration and Contest Details Coming Soon at adirondackfolkschool.org. View All Affiliate Events

5/9/2026: Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths Forge Fest2026-03-09T17:13:30-04:00

3/14/2026 – 3/15/2026: Louisiana Metalsmith Association Conference

2026-02-16T22:26:49-05:00

Louisiana Metalsmith Association Conference LAMA Conference: Banging on the Bayou March 14-15, 2026, at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Building, 409 E Main St., Delcambre, LA 70528 The event will include: Demonstrations by Jaime Escobedo Toolbox Raffle & Auction Forging Contest Crawfish & Shrimp dinner (at market price) Tickets are $50 for a single day or $60 for both days. Visit https://www.lama-blacksmith.org/store to purchase tickets. View All Affiliate Events

3/14/2026 – 3/15/2026: Louisiana Metalsmith Association Conference2026-02-16T22:26:49-05:00

3/28/2026: Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In

2026-01-08T11:58:16-05:00

Visit FTBG Website Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In 2026 Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In March 28, 2026, at the Furnace Town Historic Site, 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill, MD, 21863. First timers are welcome! All skill levels welcome! The following project demonstrations will be held: Shannon O'Conner: Hair Accessories Larry Furst: Letter Opener Eric Harvey: Nail Making Noah McGraph: Celtic Cross Don't miss the 50/50 and Iron-in-the-Hat raffles! Register before March 13, 2026, for early bird pricing. Info & Registration Form View All Affiliate Events

3/28/2026: Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In2026-01-08T11:58:16-05:00

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching

2026-01-09T11:42:51-05:00

Registration Closed: Level II National Curriculum Class Learn more about Level II of the National Curriculum here. This class is full and registration is closed. Don’t miss out on the next class announcement, sign up to receive our educational emails. Sign Up For Class Alerts Plus, if you’re planning to join us in Bentonville, Arkansas for the 2026 ABANA Conference "Forging in the Ozarks", November 11-14, 2026, there will be National Curriculum (NC) training on site. In addition, everyone is encouraged to bring their NC projects to have them evaluated for sign off. [...]

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching2026-01-09T11:42:51-05:00

Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions

2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00

A Reminder of the Key Dates for this Traveling Exhibition: Entry Deadline: November 14, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: December 1, 2025 Artwork Delivery Window: December 2 - 21, 2025 Tour Duration: November 2026 - December 2027 Return of Works: January 2028 Call for Submissions This opportunity has expired! We want to thank everyone who submitted their work to this exhibition! We received a tremendous number of entries - far more than we can include in the exhibition - so now starts the task of curating a show that will "wow" the public. Applicants can [...]

Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00

Book Giveaway Winners

2026-02-16T17:33:05-05:00

Schiffer Publishing has generously extended a 20% discount to the ABANA community for a limited time. Use code ABANA20 on SchifferCraft.com for 20% off all books and kits at checkout through 9/30/2026. Offer valid until 11:59 p.m. EST on orders shipping to the USA and Canada only. Shop at SchifferCraft.com Book Giveaway Winners Congrats to our giveaway winners: Lonnie Alverson and Renee Adams. "Contemporary Blacksmithing for Beginners is a how-to book of blacksmithing that explains basic forging tools, proper safety practices, advice on ergonomics and how to move metal effectively, plus step by step directions for 18 fun [...]

Book Giveaway Winners2026-02-16T17:33:05-05:00

2026 Conference Call for Proposals

2025-03-15T18:50:35-04:00

Call for Proposals Submit your Proposal to Demonstrate, Lecture or Teach a Class at the next ABANA Conference Learn more about the 2026 Conference area, Bentonville, Arkansas. Conference Details The ABANA Conference Committee is accepting proposals for demos, classes, lectures, and other activities for the 2026 ABANA Conference. What skill, knowledge, or perspective can you share with the community? Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, however we are eager to start making selections to move forward with the planning.

2026 Conference Call for Proposals2025-03-15T18:50:35-04:00

2026 Conference Suggestions

2025-04-20T12:36:46-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference: Your Thoughts? Take the Survey: We Want to Hear from YOU Learn more about the 2026 Conference area, Bentonville, Arkansas. Conference Details We're excited to be planning the next ABANA conference and we're looking for your feedback. While you are welcome to take the survey anonymously, giving your contact info legitimizes the responses and helps to weed out spam.

2026 Conference Suggestions2025-04-20T12:36:46-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference

2026-03-22T15:13:00-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference November 2026 in Bentonville, Arkansas Dates: November 11-14, 2026 Location: Benton County Fairgrounds located at 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. It is just 4 miles from the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The fairgrounds include ample room for parking, 5 acres for tent camping, RV hookups, and plenty of space for all conference activities. Learn More About Bentonville What's Exciting About the Bentonville, Arkansas Area:  The fairgrounds are less than 5 miles from Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Hotel Shuttles, Uber, Lyft, and other services are available. [...]

2026 ABANA Conference2026-03-22T15:13:00-04:00

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