Hammer-In 10th Anniversary

Name: Hammer-In 10th Anniversary
Start: 2025-10-11T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-11T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 1444 Kentucky St , Bowling Green, KY, United States, Kentucky 42101

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1444 Kentucky St , Bowling Green, KY, United States, Kentucky 42101 | Bowling Green, KY

Join us at the Kentucky Museum for a free community event celebrating the metal workers' trade! 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Hammer-In, and this year we are thrilled to have special programs as well as our traditional lineup. Programs include:
Forge demonstrations.
Tinsmithing demonstrations.
Aluminum Pour demonstration and make-your-own pour.
Basic Forge Skills Demonstrations.
Opportunity to learn about joining metal working associations and getting started in the trade.
Learn about the Kentucky Forge Council and become a member.
Kentucky Folklife Program Narrative Stage, including an interview with our Featured Blacksmith.
"Sounds of the Forge" musical performance by Dr. Liza Kelly and her students, a musical journey through historical songs related to blacksmithing and sounds heard in blacksmith shops.
"Equal Temperament," a national juried metalworking exhibition showcasing the variety of modern metalworking and its links to other artistic disciplines.
Featured Blacksmiths and guest artists to be announced!
Cotton BBQ food truck on site.
This event is sponsored by Logan Aluminum.