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ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL



We are a non-profit organization with a mission that promotes the knowledge of Blacksmithing skills and works to promote the continued re-discovery of the art of Blacksmithing




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ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL



We are a non-profit organization with a mission that promotes the knowledge of Blacksmithing skills and works to promote the continued re-discovery of the art of Blacksmithing




CONTACT US

ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL



We are a non-profit organization with a mission that promotes the knowledge of Blacksmithing skills and works to promote the continued re-discovery of the art of Blacksmithing




CONTACT US

ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL



We are a non-profit organization with a mission that promotes the knowledge of Blacksmithing skills and works to promote the continued re-discovery of the art of Blacksmithing




CONTACT US

ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL



We are a non-profit organization with a mission that promotes the knowledge of Blacksmithing skills and works to promote the continued re-discovery of the art of Blacksmithing




CONTACT US

ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL



We are a non-profit organization with a mission that promotes the knowledge of Blacksmithing skills and works to promote the continued re-discovery of the art of Blacksmithing




CONTACT US

What's New (29 Oct 26)



Posted the details and reservation form for the 2027 Batson Conference


Updated upcoming calendar events


Added new tab 'For Members' It provides links to the AFC Constitution and Proxy Voting Forms







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Mark Your Calendar !




AFC Annual Board Meeting at Tannehill State Park. January 16, 2027. All members are welcome board members should plan to attend or send a proxy with a written note. Proxy forms are online at www.alaforge.org, just print one and fill it out. It's time to elect a new president and vice president! Nominations are invited!
Batson Bladesmithing Symposium at Tannehill State Park. April 1-3, 2027. Featuring Burt Foster, Mark Zalesky, Kelly Vella, Josh Hults, Michael Omachearley, Greg Datcher, and more. There will be vendors with knifemaking supplies and materials. Announcement on page 26 full flyer on the website at www.alaforge.org.
SBA (Southern Blacksmith Association) Conference, "A Blacksmithing State of Mind", at the Lions Club Fairgrounds in Madison, Georgia. May 13-15, 2027. Regional conference sponsored by seven state groups: AFC, AACB, ABBA, FABA, NC-ABANA, PSABG, and OBG.
AFC Blacksmith Conference at Tannehill State Park. September 9-12, 2027. Mark your calendars now!
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The AFC Hosts Two Conferences each Year at the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla, AL.

The Batson Blade Symposium in April (usually Thur-Sun of the first full week in April)

The Fall Conference in September (Thur-Sun following Labor day)




ALABAMA FORGE COUNCIL