Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild, Inc. Mission Statement       

          The Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild is dedicated to preserving the craft of blacksmithing and to increasing public awareness of the history of blacksmithing while at the same time demonstrating that in this automated machine world, things hand made still exist and remain objects of art. The Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild is a local member organization charted under the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America Inc. (ABANA), a non-profit organization. 

2nd Annual Gathering of the Blacksmiths

Tidewater Blacksmiths Guild is pleased to announce our 2nd Gathering in Courtland, VA. Bring the family
as this will be a great event for all. Children are welcome with supervision.
When: May 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2012
Where: Southampton County Fairgrounds
25548 New Market Road
Courtland, VA 23837
Time: Friday (4th) 12:00 pm till 10:00 pm
Saturday (5th) 8:00 am till 10:00 pm
Sunday (6th) 8:00 am till 5:00 pm
Fees: $35 Entire Weekend/Spouses add $10.00/Under 18 free
$15 Daily/Spouses add $5
$10 additional weekend charge after April 15th
Featured Demonstrators: Philip Heath & Clay Smith
Phil is guaranteed to keep us entertained with his “old world” blacksmithing and upbeat personality with demos both Saturday and Sunday. See picture on
right of his throne and unique vision.
Clay is a Master Gunsmith out of Williamsburg to show us
how to make things the way they did in Colonial times. This is a sight to behold. See him on
the right below Phil, demoing Saturday and Sunday as well.
Other Demonstrators include Keith Hicks, the Vikings group and more to be
announced.
Other Happenings:
Damascus steel making on site
Farriers making horseshoes
Viking fight demonstrations and tool-making
Learning Center-gives you a chance to get your hands on experience blacksmithing
and is included in full weekend registration fee
Ring of Fire-opportunity to forge and learn from others forging for the experienced blacksmith
Free Tailgating-with paid entry fee
Gallery-Feel free to bring your blacksmith work for others to admire
Iron in the Hat-Many varied items to be raffled, all donations
are appreciated and help pay for this event
Bluegrass music Saturday night at 7:00 pm
Meals available by Fairgrounds
Free tent camping & 20.00 a night for camper hookups
Vendors welcome with prior approval, send email to sharon@nextosea.com for details and
application

NOTE: Please keep in mind there is a discount for early sign-up!

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Past Presidents

 (Left to right)

        Mitch Linden  Founding President   Mike Keeney   Tom Herendeen

Vince Parrish   Joe Gentile 

Questions or Comments contact Travis Covington