Upcoming Events

 

 

2025 AFC Annual Business Meeting at Tannehill State Historic Park. Traditionally, the third
Saturday in January – that is, January 18, 2025. Open to all AFC members; board members
should plan to attend.

2025 Batson Bladesmithing Symposium, Tannehill State, Historic Park, April 3-6, 2025. Featured
demonstrators  to be announced.

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.