21st BSD

21st Annual Blacksmith Days

May 15-17, 2009

at the

Carroll County Farm Museum Westminster, Maryland

Featuring

Colonial Williamsburg	J. Neilson
Blacksmiths	ABS Master Bladesmith
Shel Browder and Steve Mankowski


Iron Smelt on Friday	Bladesmithing Sat and Sun
Forging Iron Sat and Sun

	Forged Items Contests
Other Demonstrations	1. Colonial Fire Shovel 2. Kitchen Knife
Horseshoe Forging ........ MD Farriers	3. On Site Forging Contest
Brass Casting ........... Walter VanAlstine	3. On Site Forging Contest
Iron Kiss Hammers........ John Larson	Prizes Awarded
Repousse ..................... Kerry Stagmer
Carving .......................... Ferenc Gregor	Admission:
	$30.00 In Advance $40.00 At Gate
Mountain Men Bill Chestnut	(Includes Breakfast & Lunch Sat & Sun)
“Tall Tales”..................... & Mark Haines	Sat Dinner $8.00 Extra (In Advance Only)
“Fleece to Shawl”........... Fiber Artists	Public Welcome Enter from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
	for the Regular Farm Museum Entry Fee

Eye Protection Required to Watch Demonstrations - Please Remember to Bring Yours

Forged Iron Auction 4:30PM Saturday

Blacksmith Days Raffle Items

1. Knife Forged by J. Neilson

2. BBQ Grill and Tools

Forged by BGCM Members

Check back to see BBQ Tools as they are added

Drawing 4:30 Pm May 17, 2009 at Blacksmith Days

Carroll County Farm Museum

Tickets available through guild members and at Blacksmith Days Sales Table in Pavilion

Tickets - $1.00 Donation - 6 for $5.00 - 13 for $10.00

Silent Auction Saturday/Sunday

Attendee’s may consign blacksmithing/metal working tools and equipment Consignments subject to 20% auction commission and Maryland sales tax (5%) will be charged. Include list/description of items to be consigned with registration

Portfolio and Forged Items Display Tables

Bring examples of your work and/or portfolio to network with other smiths and show the public. The Farm Museum is open to the Public from 12:00-5:00PM on Saturday and Sunday when they may observe Blacksmith Days activities

For Additional Information Contact:

2009 Blacksmith Days Chairman

(410) -549-3851

Advance Registration Deadline: May 1, 2009

Accommodations