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June
Saturday 13 th June. Fort Scratchley Newcastle.
The Fort Scratchley Historical Society has given us permission to hold a forging day in the workshop at the Fort. Vehicles will be moved out to give us space with public passing by the workshop to the entrance of the Fort. Camping is not available. Bring your own forges anvils and tools or arrange to share. For further information and attendance booking please contact Nigel on 0412 122 242

July
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July FORGING IN JULY or Oz Iron at the forge of Don Gabriel in Nabiac,

NSW Don has a wonderful set up, so you only need to bring your hand tools and materials. Camping and a few beds available on site or local accommodation. We will have top class local instructors for the event. More information to follow. For information and attendance booking please contact Don Gabriel on 0414 418368

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August
The 2025 Sydney Knife Show has been cancelled due to increased costs and complexity from new security measures, but the Knife Art Association is exploring options for 2026.

 

Newcastle Medieval Festival
Possibly 29 th & 30 th August DATE and LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED DETAILS
TO BE ADVISED
Should be an interesting weekend and something different for us. Medieval dress is only optional, so no need to worry if your old sackcloth shirt and leggings are in the wash The forges will be hand operated using coal, coke and charcoal to keep in with the festival
theme. Those attending will just need to bring their hand tools and materials and a sense of fun. We will also set up a smaller marque as a sales and display table. We are allowed to sell, but please keep in mind that if you wish to do so, you will need your own public liability insurance.
Camping is allowed on site, within local rules.
Contact Nigel on 0412 122242

September
Saturday 12th September at the Craft Centre Tamworth
This is the base for local blacksmith Craig Drew. The forge is fully set up for multiple blacksmiths to use at any one time so no need to bring heavy equipment, just your tools and materials. Craig has the forge well set up with a power hammer and press also available. Accommodation of all types is available locally and we meet up Saturday night for dinner at a local venue. For information and attendance booking please contact Craig Drew on 0407 005 557.

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Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September DATES TO BE CONFIRMED,
Clarendon Classic Rally at the Hawkesbury Showground, NSW.
The Association sets up a large marquee and carries out demonstrations over the weekend. Great event as well for looking at all things on wheels, of all ages, with different power sources. Run by the Sydney blacksmiths and all are welcome. Camping is available at the showground or plenty of accommodation locally. For information and attendance booking please contact Dave Stubbs on 0427 072 074.

October
Possibly forging with Sean Fitzpatrick. Details to follow.
Saturday 17 th & Sunday 18 th October DATES TO BE CONFIRMED at Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum, Menangle Park. Run by the local Sydney blacksmiths as part of the museum open day, this is an easy-going forging weekend. We set up our own marquees and equipment and spend the weekend forging, talking and generally enjoying ourselves. Museum also supplies dinner on the Saturday night for a small fee. Camping is allowed on site with toilets and a shower available or plenty of accommodation in Campbelltown. For further information and attendance booking please contact Dave Stubbs on 0427
072 074.

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November AGM & Christmas Party
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th at Roscommon Forge, Pembroke, which is the forge of Steve Gale. Anyone who has been to Steve for an event can attest to this wonderful venue. Forging in July last year was a marvellous success. Bring your own hand tools and materials. Camping on site or seek local accommodation. Showers and toilets are available. This event will feature our AGM and Christmas Party. 

 

For information and attendance booking please contact Steve on 0412 011 145

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Quirindi Rural Heritage Village forging
Forging takes place at the village on the 3 rd Sunday of the month. Can be hit and  miss so would suggest you call Scott Taylor on 0429 465746 prior to attending. Forging day fees Forging fees are determined on where the event is held and numbers attending. At a members forge or show, the fee will be set on the day by the organiser, calculated
on catering, equipment usage and consumables. Please note that all the above meetings are covered by the Association public liability insurance. To comply with the insurance requirements, all those attending whether forging or not must sign the Association attendance sheets at each meeting.