Save the Date: 2026 Mississippi Forge Council Blacksmithing Conference

April 17th, 18th, and 19th

9am till 5pm each day

Register HERE

The Mississippi Forge Council is excited to announce our 2026 Blacksmithing Conference, a three-day celebration of craftsmanship and tradition. Join us for a weekend of sparks, skill-sharing, and community at the historic Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum.

Event Highlights

• Featured Demonstrator: We are honored to welcome 

  Russell Colvin

   of Iron Mountain Flux, he is well known in the farrier community but it's also a very artistic blacksmith

• Location: The event will be held at the MS Ag Museum Blacksmith Shop and the adjacent Pavilion in Jackson, MS.

• Forge Traditions: We will have our Blacksmith’s TOOLBOX raffle—please see below for a dropdown list of items you can contribute. We would also encourage you to bring items for the Auction on Sunday, to help support our future events..

Schedule & Dates

• April 17th & 18th (Friday & Saturday): Hands-on blacksmithing classes and specialized demonstrations. Class details and registration will be announced soon!

• April 19th (Sunday): Final demonstrations and community forging.

Important Attendee Information

• Parking: All visitors should park at the Sparkman Auditorium lot on the museum grounds.

• Accessibility: The venue offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking for all guests.

• Stay Updated: For the latest class announcements and schedule updates, visit the official Mississippi Forge Council Calendar.