Upcoming Events

2025 Batson Bladesmithing Symposium, Tannehill State, Historic Park, April 3-6, 2025. Featured
demonstrator Keith Johnson.

2025 SBA Conference in Madison, Georgia. May 15-17, 2025. The AFC will be the host
organization for the 2025 conference! The theme is "Fanning the Flames," attracting young
smiths to the craft. Featured demonstrators, Mark, Ling, and Butch Sheely, with half-day demos
from each of the seven SBA chapters and some of the best tailgating you'll ever find.

2025 AFC Conference at Tannehill State Historic Park, September 11-14, 2025.
In addition to the featured demonstrators, there will be green coal beginner classes and family
programs; Iron Art Auction; Show and Tell displays; Iron-In-The-Hat Drawings; Tool Box Drawing.
Musicians bring instruments for evening jam sessions and Tailgate Sales in designated areas.