Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Epic Hammer-in!

The BBB Epic Hammer-in

for the

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Hosted By the

Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths

March 1st - 3rd 2024

19915 FL-16

Starke, FL 32091

Event Begins Friday Morning

Set-up is Thursday Feb 29th

Break-Down is Sunday March 3rd at 12pm

About the BBB Hammer-in

The Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Hammer-In is open to anyone. Whether you are an experienced bladesmith, or just starting out. The goal is to help raise money for the NPCF, but it is also our hope to bring a variety of makers of various skillsets together in fellowship. The Hammer-In will be a place where we can all learn from each and expand our artistic abilities. Open Forges will be available for folks to play around with fire, hammers, and steel.

A variety of classes will be held:

Gemstone setting for pommels taught by James Worm.

How to Forge Animal Heads taught by Kirk Sullens.

Hand-forged Roses taught by MC Bladesmtihing.

Forging Competitions!

Steel Bloom Demo!

Hammer making Demo!

Group Project!

Food truck vendors!

There is a challenge leading up to the weekend, details for that will be shared in the next couple days!!! The Hammer-in will be held in the beautiful pecan groves of North Central Florida, on the property of Underhill's Forge. There will be running water, and Porta-Poties, but otherwise expect to bet self-sufficient. Plan like you would for primitive camping. Campers and Trailers are welcome, but there are no water or power hook ups. Food trucks will be available for lunch only, so plan accordingly.

How it all got started:

In late 2022 and early 2023, over 50 bladesmiths came together to compete in a sword making competition. The blades that survived were to be auctioned off. It was intended for the money to be donated to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. 36 blades survived. These bladesmiths came together, and formed a bond of mutual respect and friendship. Despite the original competition not raising as much money as everyone hoped, many of the participants had a really good time.

Looking forward to 2024, Jacob Underhill, a judge from the competition, decided he would host his own event, in an attempt to raise some part of the money promised. Many of the other bladesmiths felt the same. With the help of the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, we are making it happen.

Learn more about the BBB and what we do here: http://beardedbrotherhoodofblacksmiths.com/