Upcoming events.
Reminder all classes are for individuals years 16 and up.
Remember to click on each event for more details like registration and requirements.
BGCM spring Cleanup Event
Clean up the classroom area and maybe move the Hydraulic Press
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
April 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with three identical pieces - trivet or 3 scrolls
David Hutchinson Celebration of Life
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to David Hutchison. A long time friend and someone who contributed immeasurably to the blacksmithing community.
David left this world on January 23, 2026 at the age of 72. His funeral will be held Tuesday February 3 with viewing from 9:30 am – 11:00 am and the funeral starting at 11. This will be held at the Cordova Firehall – 11864 Kittys Corner Rd, Cordova, MD.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 25th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Tuckahoe Steam and Gas – 11472 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601. Card and flowers can be send to: 31834 Geib Rd, Cordova, MD.
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
Blacksmith Days 2026
The 36th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. Demonstrator details in the linked article. Activities include contests, tailgating, Iron-in-the-hat drawings, Forging Contests, Live Auction and more! This is a save the date notification. Come back often and check in as we update the event notification
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
June 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a handle
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
July 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something made with a material other than steel or iron.
August 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with a cutting edge
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
Nol Putnam Memorial Blacksmithing Hammer-in
Featuring Shelton Browder and Leigh Morrell.
2026 MASON-DIXON STEAM SHOW 64th aNNUAL
64th Annual Mason-Dixon Historical Society Steam & Gas Round-Up
Sept. 4-6
Westminster, MD
Directions/Event Address
Directions: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St, zip code 21157
Contact:
Richard Airing
443-398-0952
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
2026 MARYLAND STEAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY STEAMSHOW - ARCADIA
71th Anniversary Show September 18th – 20th, 2026
Free Admission and Parking
Show Highlights: Exhibits including, Steam Engines (Traction, Portable and Stationary) Gas Engines, Tractors, Saw Mill, Threshing, Shingle Mill & Rock Crusher Demonstrations Daily. Huge Flea Market/Crafts area 200+ Vendors, All exhibits are open from 9 a.m. each day – Show closes on Sunday – 4:00 P.M. Food served daily from breakfast until dusk at the Main Kitchen and the Pit Beef/Ham Kitchen
The 2026 feature is going to be Steam
September 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something wall mounted
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
October 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something Halloween Themed
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
November 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with an ornamental twist
2026 Holiday Party
Please join us on November 21st at the Bear Branch Nature Center for our annual holiday party. Setup for the event begins at 4pm with dinner shortly after 5pm. The guild will provide main dishes, drinks and tableware. We are asking that you bring a favorite side dish or dessert.
Activities
Gifty Iron-in-the-hat
Trade Items is a handmade tree ornament.
2nd trade item is the cookie exchange. Bring some handmade wonder, with recipe, for a random trade to another participant.
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD
21158
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
December 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something Christmas or Holiday Themed
March 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Blacksmith Tool
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
February 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Drift a hole, use a rivet or tenon for connection
3rd annual Selmer Ironworks Hammer-In
This year’s demonstrator is Dale Morris from the VA Institute of Blacksmithing. Forging demonstrations, tailgating sales, raffle! Donate a forged critter to the raffle. Vote with tickets for best animal, head, insect, grotesque, etc. Item donations offset the cost of the event.
This event is free to the public. Bring a handmade item for Iron In the Hat. Item donations offset the cost of the event. Know someone interested in blacksmithing, but they’ve never made anything to donate? Bring them along and buy some extra tickets. Items do not have to be forged ironwork. Share your art with the community.
The demonstration will be inside. Tailgating will be outside, weather permitting.
More details will be posted at www.SelmerIronworks.com
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
January 2026 BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Valentines Theme
2026 Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - something that makes noise
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
2025 Holiday Party
Please join us on November 22nd at the Bear Branch Nature Center for our annual holiday party. Setup for the event begins at 4pm with dinner shortly after 5pm. The guild will provide main dishes, drinks and tableware. We are asking that you bring a favorite side dish or dessert.
Activities
Gifty Iron-in-the-hat
Trade Items is a handmade tree ornament.
2nd trade item is the cookie exchange. Bring some handmade wonder, with recipe, for a random trade to another participant.
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD
21158
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - A cooking utensil
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - something for Halloween
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item -An edged item
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
MARYLAND STEAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY STEAMSHOW - ARCADIA
70th Anniversary Show September 11th – 14th, 2025
Free Admission and Parking
Show Highlights: Exhibits including, Steam Engines (Traction, Portable and Stationary) Gas Engines, Tractors, Saw Mill, Threshing, Shingle Mill & Rock Crusher Demonstrations Daily. Huge Flea Market/Crafts area 200+ Vendors, All exhibits are open from 9 a.m. each day – Show closes on Sunday – 4:00 P.M. Food served daily from breakfast until dusk at the Main Kitchen and the Pit Beef/Ham Kitchen
The 2025 feature is going to be Steam
Nol Putnam Memorial Blacksmithing Hammer-in
register www.alexanderbrothers.com
Forging Demonstration, Iron-in-the-hat, raffle, auction, tailgating, food, forging competition, camping available.
September 5th, 12 to 5
September 6th, 8 to dark
*Forging Competition* Colonial-style Spatula made within the year 2025
(all contest entries will be raffled off)
FREE 2 DAY EVENT
NO REGISTRATION REQUIERED
Guest Speaker
Jennifer Petrila
Jennifer is a full time Equine Podiatrist and Blacksmith residing in Massachusetts. With nearly 50 years of experience behind the anvil, she specializes in Colonial Hardware. Embracing her love of teaching Jennifer has demonstrated multiple times at Blacksmithing events and ABANA conferences including their 50th anniversary conference.
Sponsored by: Alexander Brothers LLC, Virginia Institute of Blacksmith, Blacksmith Supply, Shenandoah Valley Blacksmithing Guild, Your Donations!
MASON-DIXON STEAM SHOW 63RD aNNUAL
63rd Annual Mason-Dixon Historical Society Steam & Gas Round-Up
Sept. 4-7
Westminster, MD
Directions/Event Address
Directions: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St, zip code 21157
Contact:
Richard Airing
443-398-0952
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something with at least one scroll
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something non-ferrous
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - Something made from a 1/2” square 6” long
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
Blacksmith Days 2025
The 35th annual blacksmith days event for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. One of this year’s demonstrators is Ted Banning. The other demonstrator is being worked out now. Check out frequently for updates. Activities include contests, tailgating, Iron-in-the-hat drawings, Forging Contests, Live Auction and more! This is a save the date notification. Come back often and check in as we update the event notification
Open Forge
Remember to call the hotline (410-386-9150) after 4pm the day of to confirm the forge will be open.
BGCM Monthly Meeting
Potluck lunch at noon. (or bring your own lunch)
Trade item - A kinetic sculpture
BGOP Spring Fling
Join Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac for our Annual Spring Fling Conference. Demonstrators are Phillip Heath and Ken Schwartz from Colonial Williamsburg. Richard Sullivan from the Williamsburg Gun Shop will also be demonstrating the completion of a Brown Bessie rifle.