Fall Trackrock Hammer-In

[Anvil Head]

Just a heads up. The fall event will be the weekend of Sept. 27-28
Location, directions, facilities info available at Trackrock.com
Info on event contact me here via PM.

 

[Anvil Head]

Bump - coming up fast for those interested.

 

[JDBrown]

I'd like to ride up, might try to Saturday, probably won't make it till around noon or later, how long does the event run on Saturday afternoon?

 

[Anvil Head]

Lot of the smiths stay active into the evening, 6 or so.
I've usually had a very full day and shut down around 5, after being on my feet for two days straight.
If you make it by 12:00 there will be catered BBQ available, but it goes fast. After that we have the donation drawing for a custom knife or two, followed by the Iron n the Hat drawing. That usually goes to around 2. After that the forges crank back up.
More just straight up forging goes on all day Friday and Saturday morning.

 

[Anvil Head]

Since I've gotten several request for more detailed info on event:

Location : Trackrock Campground Date: Sept. 27-28, 2024 (8:00am to 5:00+ pm)
Blairsville, Ga.
Direction can be found @ https://trackrock.com/
706-745-2420
Great News: Open to all with no admission fee!
Activities: Blade and Blacksmithing, Hawk Forging, Leather crafting and Anything Knife related.
Who: Anyone interested in knives, knife making, Hawks,leather work,collecting, trading, etc.
watch , meet and talk with some of the Souths most talented makers and craftsmen and women.
See discard steel, scrap metal, wood and bone transformed into functional works of art.
General: Craftsmen and visitors from all over the USA and other countries, Finished knives on display and for sale. Materials and Supply vendors, etc.
This is a family oriented event so: BEHAVE!
No unsafe or reckless behavior will be tolerated!
Additional:" Iron in the Hat" event Saturday after lunch to help fund the event. Please bring usable items for this event. This is a great opportunity to grab valuable plunder- knife making materials, parts and pieces.
Strictly voluntary, your participation is encouraged.
Charity Knife Donation: Custom knife will be on display during the event and the drawing will be Saturday pm. Proceeds go to the Makers selected charity.
Accommodations: Trackrock has full hookups and primitive camping available. Blairsville and Young Harris are close by with hotels.
Catered Lunch: BBQ plates will be available on site for Saturday lunch. Pricing set by caterer. (Always reasonable)
"Special Note" we are starting a new program ( Forging Youth) to encourage these up and coming knife makers. In doing so, we will be giving away a complete forge setup. I.e. Anvil, forge, tongs and hammer to help kick start their journey.
At this time we are awaiting the next smith to come along!
Please Contact Brad Morris if you would like to setup your equipment and lend a hand teaching others our craft, or need any further Information
770-712-1660

Additional Note: This is one of the nicest and well maintained private campgrounds in NGa. There are lots of other things and activities local to the area as well.

 

[turkeykirk]

How will the prediction of rain affect this event?

 

[Anvil Head]

Well, didn't see this until just now. Was loading my gear and left to go up early thursday am.
Only thing the weather did was prevent a few of our regular participants from getting there, especially the ones coming from NC and ETN. But, two from there came anyway. We had at least 8 forges set up and working both days, only idle during lunch. Spectators/visitors attendance was down of course, but the regulars know it is a "weather protected" event (under substantial cover) and came anyway. Pretty good crowd on Saturday, not overwhelming but steady. All in all a very comfortable and relaxed event. Next one will be in early March next year.

 

[JDBrown]

I had to take care of some issues around home, so I had to miss out again, I'm going to try to plan for one of the next ones coming up, ya'll still having one in the Spring?

 

[Anvil Head]

Yep, early March. Dates and details as it gets closer.