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Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths

Preserving & Promoting the Art of Blacksmithing

Typical Yearly Schedule

Of
AACB Regional Membership Meetings/Conferences

For exact dates, please check Events Calendar closer to meeting dates.

Most meetings feature a blacksmithing demonstration, food, a general meeting, and an Iron-in-the-Hat (a drawing of tickets to win donated items); some meetings/conferences also include a live auction of donated items and various family programs.

January  –  Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village in Murfreesboro TN, hosted by Rutherford County Blacksmiths Association (RCBA).

March  –  Tennessee River Artist Blacksmith Association (TRABA) in McKenzie, TN , hosted by TRABA

April, every odd-numbered year  –  Behind the Tennessee Valley Railroad Station in Chattanooga TN, hosted by Choo Choo Forge.

May, every even-numbered year  –  AACB Conference, Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village, Murfreesboro, TN

May, every odd-numbered year  – Southeastern Blacksmith Association (SBA) Conference, Lion’s Club grounds in Madison, GA.  AACB is one of seven regional chapters to host this biannual event.

October  – Erin TN, hosted by Highland Rim Area Blacksmithing Association (HRABA).

November  –  Annual Meeting, John C. Campbell Folk School (JCCFS) in Brasstown NC, hosted by Brasstown Blacksmiths.

December  –  AACB Christmas Party, Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village in Lebanon TN, hosted by AACB.

 

Upcoming Events

Dec
7
Thu
6:00 pm Choo Choo Forge Mtg.
Choo Choo Forge Mtg.
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm
Meets the first Thursday of every month, with demo at 6PM ET, behind the Tennessee Valley RR Museum, 2202 No. Chamberlain Ave., Chattanooga TN. Bill Anderson 256-574-9176, [email protected]. www.facebook.com/choo.forge.
Dec
9
Sat
all-day AACB Christmas Party at Fiddlers...
AACB Christmas Party at Fiddlers...
Dec 9 all-day
Doors open 8AM CT, demo at 9AM CT. Lunch provided, followed by Iron-In-The-Hat and auction. 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon TN 37087 Felisa Allen [email protected]  
9:00 am Lynchburg Forge Mtg.
Lynchburg Forge Mtg.
Dec 9 @ 9:00 am
Meets 9AM CT the second and fourth Saturday of each month, usually at Lynchburg Forge at Bruce Gillies’ residence, 643 Shasteen Ridge Road, Lynchburg TN 37352, but call to verify: Ken Gould 931-962-1303, [email protected] or[...]
Dec
10
Sun
1:00 pm Highland Rim Area Blacksmithing ...
Highland Rim Area Blacksmithing ...
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm
Details: Mitch Latsch Shop in Erin, TN, 115 Johnny Clark Loop. Look for anvil signs and big red barn (shop). For more info contact 931-289-2243 if no answer, please leave message or email: [email protected]
1:30 pm State of Franklin Blacksmith Gui...
State of Franklin Blacksmith Gui...
Dec 10 @ 1:30 pm
Meets the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM ET at 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats TN. Kurt Kreiger 931-309-1416, [email protected] or Bobby Isley, [email protected]. www.bristolforge.shutterfly.com.
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