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Meetings

Rocky Forge Blacksmith Guild meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of each month. Meetings generally begin at 8:30 AM with coffee and social time, with a business meeting at 9 AM, frequently followed by blacksmithing demonstrations, and then forge time for everyone. We have taken to holding a potluck lunch sometime around noon. During the winter, we occasionally arrange for blacksmithing-related meetings, such as visiting welding shops and steel plants. Alternately, we may arrange for a demonstration of some interesting technique, method, or equipment.

Most meetings are held at our blacksmith shop at the Illiana Steam and Power show grounds. Contact us for directions and information.

Events Calendar

April 11, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; forges light off at 9 AM for 9:15 forging. Lunch is ham and cheese sandwiches, plus whatever you provide. Also, big news in the April newsletter!
 

June 13, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; forges light off at 9 AM for 9:15 forging. Lunch is bring your own. Please also bring your nail headers; we're going to focus on making nails. See the June newsletter for more details.
 

July 11, 2026

Coffee and donuts at 8:30; forges light off at 9 AM for 9:15 forging. Lunch is bring your own. We are planning and preparing for the Illiana Antique Power show. See the July newsletter for more details.
 

July 17-19, 2026

We are demonstrating blacksmithing at the 44th annual Illiana Antique Power Show. See https://illianaantiquepower.com/ for details about the show.