Upcoming Guild and Affiliates Events

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Open Forge
May 9
Open Forge
Blacksmith Days 2024

The 34th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. This years demonstrators are Mark Sperry of Colonial Williamsburg and Matt Stagmer host and executive producer of the That Works Youtube channel. Activities include contests, tailgating, Iron-in-the-hat drawings, Forging Contests, Live Auction and more! This is a save the date notification. Come back often and check in as we update the event notification

ABANA 50th Anniversary Celebration and Blacksmithing Conference
Jun 6
ABANA 50th Anniversary Celebration and Blacksmithing Conference

The celebration will feature top-notch demonstrators and lecturers, a team forging competition, hands-on educational opportunities, gallery of forged work, auction, vendors, tailgating, family programs, food, festivities, and more!

2024 Nol Putnam: Celebration of Life
Jun 8
2024 Nol Putnam: Celebration of Life

Nol Putnam passed away on June 11, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a monumental figure in American Blacksmithing, especially on the East Coast. There will be a “Celebration of Life” in memory of Nol Putnam on Saturday, June 8th 2024 at 2pm.

Open Forge
Jun 13
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Jun 16
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something with at least two rivets.

Open Forge
Jul 11
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Jul 21
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something integrating non-ferrous metals.

Open Forge
Aug 8
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Aug 11
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something for cooking.

Open Forge
Sep 12
Open Forge
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Sep 22
BGCM Monthly Meeting

Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)

Trade item - Something with at least 3 leaves.

The BLACKSMITH GUILD OF CENTRAL MARYLAND Inc. a non-profit, educational corporation, founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1995, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art and craft of hand forging iron. The Guild is an affiliate of the ARTIST-BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA.

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