Schmiedetreffen, Festivals & Messen

MetAlles 2025 - The Work of Hands (D) - 04 May/ 09 October 2025 Exhibition + Workshops   From May 4th to October 9th, 2025, the copper town of Stolberg (Rhineland) in cooperation with the International Association of Blacksmiths (IFGS) invites you to the metal designer exhibition MetAlles - The Work of Hands.   This exhibition will cover the entire spectrum of metal design, from forged objects to metal artworks. The exhibition areas are the interior of the Zinkhütter Hof Museum, the Frankentalwiese and around the Bastinsweiher in the busy city center.   The copper town of Stolberg is planning a series of events for the duration of the exhibition. The sculpture NO HATE by the Austrian artist Bernhard Witsch will be exhibited, “Forging for Peace” by Alfred Bullermann and Tom Carstens will also make a statement in Stolberg and as part of “Forging with Children” children will also have their first contact with metal.   Further information: https://www.stolberg-erleben.de/metalles-2025/ Registration: https://www.ifgs.de/events/kommende-events/metalles/   Further information: https://www.stolberg-erleben.de/metalles-2025     Registration: https://www.ifgs.de/events/kommende-events/metalles

Coutellia (F) - May 17/18, 2025   In Thiers, the capital of cutlery, the Coutellia knife exhibition attracts thousands of cutlers from all over the world every year who have mastered the art of knife making. For an entire weekend, the artistic knives reflect the entire culture of their countries of origin and are of course also available for purchase at the exhibition. In addition to artisans, Coutellia also offers industrial knife manufacturers the opportunity to exhibit and sell their knives. The cutlers can take part in a competition with one of their handmade knives. The program also includes a variety of animations, including a workshop on how to assemble a knife and blacksmith demonstrations.   The trip to France is definitely worth it!   Homepage: https://www.coutellia.fr

Blacksmithing Festival Obermaiselstein (D) - 01/03 August 2025 30 years of the Franz Hiller blacksmith shop   Franz Hiller - the ORIGINAL - from Obermaiselstein is celebrating its 30th anniversary and invites you all!   Let's celebrate a festival together from August 1st to 3rd, 2025 in Obermaiselstein that is all about iron, fire and tradition.   What to expect: Comradely blacksmithing at several fire pits Equipment provided: coal fire forge, press and air hammer All you have to bring is your tools and materials Food and drinks are included for everyone Everything that is made and sold goes to a good cause Live music, show acts and numerous onlookers create a good atmosphere   It will be a festival of blacksmithing and togetherness - an experience that we can share and enjoy.   I hope you'll be there!   Are you there and are you interested or would you like to join in the blacksmithing?   Perhaps this meeting will become a biennial with cult status!   best regards, your Franz   Venue: 87538 Obermaiselstein (Bavaria) Germany   Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/efrqvnj4Ep?origin=lprLink

Hefaiston (CZ) - August 29/31, 2025   Informationen: https://hefaiston-helfstyn.cz/   Information: https://hefaiston-helfstyn.cz

Biennale Europea d'Arte Fabbrile di Stia (IT) - 04/07 September 2025 vom 4. bis 7 September 2025   The Casentino Valley is ready to welcome the XXVI 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 04. to 7 September 2025.   Informations: www.biennaleartefabbrile.it

Gotha glüht (D) - 26/28 September 2025 "1250 years of Gotha - fire and flames"   Zur Webseite: https://www.gotha-glueht.de

Conference Grave Marker (SE) - 09-12 Oktober 2025 From October 9th to 12th, 2025, Campus Steneby will host a conference dedicated to discussing sustainable, innovative, and meaningful grave markers crafted by local blacksmiths. The conference will feature workshops, craft skill demonstrations, debates, and talks. This event is a unique opportunity to advance the craft of blacksmithing and foster its momentum.   Further information  www.Gravemarker.eu  

Flaming Blacksmith Christmas Ybbsitz (AT) - 13/14 December 2025     Informations: https://schmieden-ybbsitz.at/veranstaltungen/event/flammende-schmiedeweihnacht-11