23nd BSD

23nd Annual Blacksmith Days

May 14-15, 2011

at the

Carroll County Farm Museum Westminster, Maryland

Featuring

Frank Turley	Robert Elliott
Blacksmith	Blacksmith


Forging Sat & Sun	Forging Sat & Sun

	Forged Items Contests
Other Demonstrations	1. Trivet 2. Edged Woodworking Tool
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
	(Includes Breakfast & Lunch Sat & Sun)
	Sat Dinner $8.00 Extra (In Advance Only)
	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. Farrier Style Toolbox and Handmade

by BGCM Members

Tool Box

2. “Bear Skinner” Knife and Sheath

Made & donated by Marvin Shipley

Bear Skinner

Drawing 4:30 Pm May 15, 2011 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:

2011 Blacksmith Days Chairman

Theresa Pigula

(301) -471-5829

Advance Registration Deadline: May 1, 2011

Accommodations