Logo for the 25th Anniversary Hammer-In for the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild

Thank you all for a great event!!!

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Place & Times

Chesterfield County Fairgrounds

10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Friday March 10th, 1pm-6pm

Saturday March 11th 9am-6pm

Sunday March 12th 9am-1pm

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Demonstrators

Roy Adams of Christ Centered Ironworks will be demonstrating various methods of applying acanthus leaves and floral elements to ornamental scrolls. Methods covered will be traditional methods such as forge welding, pinning, and collar work.

 Andrew Molinaro of Artisans of the Anvil will be creating a sculpture from steel using various methods.

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The knife makers will be making a patterned steel/Damascus on Friday and on Saturday will be forging the billets to shapes while finishing up with the handles fit and finish on Sunday.

Special Drawings

We will be holding special drawings for the items made by the demonstrators.  Must be 18+ to enter.  Don’t need to be present to win, but are responsible for pickup or shipping of item. Tickets will also be sold at the event and online until Noon Sunday March 12th.  The drawing will take place at the event at 1pm Sunday and will be broadcasted live on our Facebook page

Forged In Fire Raffle

There will be 2 knives for which we will draw a ticket for each. These will be made by the Forged In Fire knifemakers at the event AS-IS at 1pm Sunday, March 12th. (not guaranteed to be 100% completed)

Sculpture Raffle

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Sculpture made by Andrew Molinaro AS-IS at 1pm Sunday, March 12th. (not guaranteed to be 100% completed)

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