Blacksmith Meetings, Festivals & Trade Fairs
Blacksmiths are a sociable bunch. Craftsmen's gatherings have a long tradition, not least because lifelong friendships were often formed on the journey...
And if you're organizing an interesting meeting yourself or have a tip for an event, you can easily let us know via our contact form or by email! Thank you :)
vom 19-20. September 2026 in der Oldtimerscheune Ottersheim in 76879 Ottersheim bei Landau more information: https://www.oldtimerfreunde-ottersheim.de/oldtimerscheune/scheune/scheune.html
The Peter Reisinger Forge Opens Its Doors more information: https://www.schmiede-reisinger.at/
Gotha glüht (D) 28. Internationales Metallgestaltertreffen Programm Fachvortrag: 25. September 2026 – 20:00 Uhr "Die Tonne" Pfarrgasse/Margarethenstraße Nachtglühen: 26. September 2026 – ab 20:00 Uhr freies Schmieden: 27. September 2026 - ab 10:00 Uhr Preisverleihung: 27. September 2026 – ab 13:00 Uhr Kunstauktion: 27. September 2026 – 14:00 Uhr more information: https://www.gotha-glueht.de
Veranstaltung rund um das Thema Messergestaltung more information: https://messer-feuer-stahl.de/
Europäische Leitmesse für Denkmalpflege und Restaurierung. Ein Pflichttermin für die Fachwelt. more information: https://www.hwk-pfalz.de/artikel/nacht-des-handwerks-2026-in-kaiserslautern-51,0,5136.html
Weitere Informationen unter https://olchingblog.de/messerarbeitskreis-olching-20-olchinger-messertage-2
The "Association les copains d'enclume" artistic blacksmiths' gathering is taking place for the second time in Celles-sur-Belle (79370), France. For more information, contact copainsdenclume.79@gmail.com.
in der Stadthalle Steyr mehr Informationen unter https://www.knifeshow.at/
https://www.ironnotes.eu/events/tallinn-estonia-october-november-2026/
Europäische Leitmesse für Denkmalpflege und Restaurierung. Ein Pflichttermin für die Fachwelt. more information: https://www.denkmal-leipzig.de/
Further information https://www.facebook.com/belgianknifesociety/
Eisenberg - Pfalz Der Förderverein Römischer Vicus Eisenberg e.V. lädt Sie herzlich ein zum Metallurgie Symposium 2027 nach Eisenberg (Pfalz). Weitere Informationen unter https://vicus-eisenberg.de/ beziehungsweise https://metallurgiesymposium.eu/
Internationales Schmiedetreffen (D) - 14-16 Mai 2027 Metallhandwerksmuseum Steinbach-Hallenberg more information: https://www.metallhandwerksmuseum.de/
Eisenberg - Pfalz Der Förderverein Römischer Vicus Eisenberg e.V. lädt Sie herzlich ein zum Metallurgie Symposium 2027 nach Eisenberg (Pfalz). Weitere Informationen unter https://vicus-eisenberg.de/ beziehungsweise https://metallurgiesymposium.eu/
Obermaiselstein Blacksmithing Festival (Germany) Following the fantastic 2025 gathering, here comes the next edition hosted by Franz Hiller! Franz Hiller—the original—from Obermaiselstein is hosting another event and invites you all to join in! Let’s come together in Obermaiselstein from August 6–8, 2027, for a festival dedicated to iron, fire, and tradition. What to expect: Forging together in a spirit of camaraderie at multiple fire stations Equipment provided: coal forges, a press, and a power hammer You only need to bring your own tools and materials Proceeds from any items made and sold will go to a good cause Live music, show acts, and a lively crowd of spectators will create a great atmosphere It will be a celebration of the blacksmithing craft and community—an experience for us all to share and enjoy. I hope you’ll be there! Are you interested in joining us or forging along? Best regards, Franz Event location: 87538 Obermaiselstein (Bavaria) / Germany
vom 3. bis 6. September 2027 The Casentino Valley is ready to welcome the XXVII European Biennial Show of Blacksmithing Art: all of the volunteers of our Association, supported by the entire town of Stia, are already working hard to organise the next edition which will be held from 03. to 6 September 2027. From 3 to 6 September 2027 – The 27th Edition of the European Biennial of Blacksmith Art Returns to Stia, Tuscany Forging, applied arts, and design. From 3 to 6 September 2027, the town of Stia, in the province of Arezzo (Tuscany), will host the 27th edition of the European Biennial of Blacksmith Art – an international event dedicated to the craftsmanship and artistic expression of wrought iron. The Biennial is promoted and organized by the Autonomous Association for the Biennial of Blacksmith Art in Stia and the Municipality of Pratovecchio Stia. For four days, blacksmiths from all over the world will gather in this charming Tuscan village in the Casentino Valley to share techniques, exchange ideas and best practices, and spark creativity. Since 1976, the Stia Biennial – the world’s longest-running exhibition of artistic wrought iron – has transformed the town’s squares and streets into an open-air workshop. The event preserves and celebrates an ancient craft deeply rooted in the local culture while projecting it into the future, reimagining ironwork for contemporary society. The Biennial is also an opportunity to bring a wider audience closer to the value of handcrafted and artistic ironwork. Live forging demonstrations, exhibitions of wrought iron pieces, conferences, markets, children’s workshops, music, and other side events will allow visitors to see forging techniques up close and interact with artisans. THE BIENNIAL IN EUROPE As an international centre of excellence, Stia is an active member of the Ring of the European Cities of Iron Works, a network established in 2003 that brings together Europe’s most important wrought iron traditions through cultural exchanges and shared projects. This year, the Biennial is also part of the European project Iron Notes, co-funded by the EU under the Creative Europe Programme. Partners include the LAB University of Applied Sciences (Finland, project coordinator), the Estonian Academy of Arts (Estonia), Oslo National Academy of the Arts (Norway), University of Gothenburg (Sweden), Finnish forging company ME-talli Oy, and – for Italy – the Biennial of Stia. Ufficio stampa: laura casciotti – laura.casciotti@gmail.com +39 340 302 1855 silvia poledrini – silvia.poledrini@gmail.com +39 349 476 3830
Eisenberg - Pfalz Der Förderverein Römischer Vicus Eisenberg e.V. lädt Sie herzlich ein zum Metallurgie Symposium 2029 nach Eisenberg (Pfalz). Weitere Informationen unter https://vicus-eisenberg.de/ beziehungsweise https://metallurgiesymposium.eu/
Eisenberg - Pfalz Der Förderverein Römischer Vicus Eisenberg e.V. lädt Sie herzlich ein zum Metallurgie Symposium 2029 nach Eisenberg (Pfalz). Weitere Informationen unter https://vicus-eisenberg.de/ beziehungsweise https://metallurgiesymposium.eu/