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SUMMARY:Engraving Class 2024
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:              William Breczinski  brecwill@gmail.com  \nDescription:       This is a class on how to add decorations to your metal project. Engraving is a time-honored art form that can be as simple as a few scratches to as intricate as a fowling piece fit for royalty.  Personally\, I’ve wanted to add this skill to my collection for a long time\, which is why I’ve organized this class. William Breczinski was the recipient of an educational grant from the Guild\, and this is his first opportunity to share the knowledge that he gained. The class requires no previous experience.  \nClass Manager: Martin Masters  mastersmw@yahoo.com 651-285-8731 \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: small hammer \nSafety Equipment – Eye and ear protection \nLunch Arrangements: Bring your own food. There are restaurants in the area. \nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page \nTo register for this class with a check: Send a check for $75 written to The Guild of Metalsmiths to: \nMartin Masters\n395 Bucher Ave.\nShoreview\, MN 55126 \nContact Marty with questions. mastersmw@yahoo.com or 651-285-8731 \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \nJackson Street Roundhouse \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/engraving-class-2024/
LOCATION:Jackson Street Roundhouse\, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Masters":MAILTO:martin.masters@metalsmith.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Fall Festival\, Holz Farm\, Eagan MN
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Festival– Saturday\, September 21\, 2024 | $3/person  |  11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nThe Friends of the Farm and Eagan Parks & Recreation invite you to join them for a day of fall fun. Visit Historic Holz Farm and enjoy hayrides\, live music\, animals and live demonstrations. A special fiddling  contest will take place at 1:00 p.m. Did you know that Historic Holz Farm is on the National Registry of Historic Places? This 1940’s era farm brings you back to yesteryear and what farming was like back in Eagan’s early days. Tickets are required for all individuals 12 months and older and are available at discovereagan.com or onsite.  \nNote from Zach Christiansen\, the champion:\nThe event is pretty relaxed. Show up a bit early\, clear out the shed so there is room to work (stumps\, fire pits\, some cobbler items) then I setup my forge and anvil so I’m ready for the day. After that it’s just making things\, talking to visitors/answering questions\, and I give away the items I make. Mostly I make hooks or duplex nail swords\, but any small quick to make item has been good for me. I’m sure someone could do larger items\, knives\, etc too. I also have a table setup to show other items I have made in classes. It gives another talking point. And of course keeping an eye out for those folks who are extra curious and making sure they get a brochure.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-fall-festival-holz-farm-eagan-mn/
LOCATION:Holtz Farm\, Eagan\, MN\, 55123
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Christianson":MAILTO:ziggmo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240701T174847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T175902Z
UID:5797-1726819200-1727024400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:47th Annual TGoM Fall Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:TGoM’s 47th Annual Fall Conference September 20\, 21\, 22\, 2024\nFeaturing Blacksmithing Demonstrations by Mark Aspery from Springville\, CA and Peter Braspenninx from Grand Rapids\, MI \nIncluding pre-conference class with Mark Aspery\, gallery\, live\nauction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Bottle Opener or Picture Frame” to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes!\nFree attendance for members and non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction.  \nLocation: \nThe Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI (Map below)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/47th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240701T180931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T033230Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Pre-Conference 2-Day Class: Latch Hook & Fire Poker is full
DESCRIPTION:Latch Hook \nFire Poker \nClass limit: Max 12 Cost: $225 members; $265 non-members. \nClass Description: This year’s pre-conference class attendees will be working on items from the Level I and Level II national curriculum. They will be making a latch and hook and a fire poker. Mark will be working with students to progress through the Level I and Level II skills required to create each piece. The class will generally follow the ABANA National Curriculum as the syllabus. Check out the ABANA website under education for more information on the Level I and Level II curriculum.  National Curriculum for Blacksmiths & Instructors – ABANA (www.abana.org/education/national-curriculm) \n  \nTools & equipment students should bring to class: Anvil and forge\, tongs for ¾” x ¼” bar stock\, tongs for ¼” round\, tongs for ¾” round\,  cross peen hammer and wire brush. Additional tools may be added to the list later.  \nSafety: Ear protection and goggles. \nLunch: bring a lunch or dine at one of the local establishments in Ellsworth. \nTo register for this class online: https://www.metalsmith.org/education/pre-conference-class/ \nTo register for this class by check: Send a check written to The Guild of Metalsmiths and your contact info to: Rick Wessling\, 3442 Washington Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN 55412. Please include your email address so I may notify you of acceptance to the class. \nQuestions? Email rgwessling@gmail.com \nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark\, and each person will be notified individually. \nMap to Pierce County Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth WI
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/2024-pre-conference-2-day-class-latch-hook-fire-poker-is-full/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T170000
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UID:5766-1726304400-1726419600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Laura Ingalls Wilder Days 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contacty Tom Latané\, tclatane@gmail.com\,  715-442-2419 \nCome watch Tom Latané demo. Since Pete Stanaitis has retired\, additional demonstrator space is available for someone willing to set up and demonstrate forge work in late 19th century fashion. Other period craft demonstrations are welcome. Call/email Tom or Kitty for details.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-laura-ingalls-wilder-days-2024/
LOCATION:Laura Ingalls Wilder Days\, Pepin\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Latane'":MAILTO:tlatane@centurltel.net
GEO:44.4410785;-92.14795
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T190335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T190335Z
UID:5765-1725613200-1725814800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Lamberton Hot Iron Days 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bob Brown to volunteer for this event: bbrown474@msn.com\, 651-260-2749 \nFriday: mold making Noon–7pm. Strike Iron pour Friday night. \nSaturday: mold making 9 or 10\, 6 or 7pm. Iron pour after sunset. Times may vary slightly
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-lamberton-hot-iron-days-2024/
LOCATION:Lamberton Hot Iron Days\, lamberton\, MN\, 56152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Brown":MAILTO:bbrown474@msn.com
GEO:44.2310676;-95.2641639
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T185806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T185806Z
UID:5764-1725008400-1725210000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam and Gas Engine Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer for this event:  blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com  612-599-4762 \nBring your hand tools and a project.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-and-gas-engine-show-2024/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T185437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T185459Z
UID:5762-1724490000-1724605200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Donnelly Threshing Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Larry Wasmund to volunteer for this event: poundedtheasures@gmail.com   651-322-6626
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-donnelly-threshing-show-2024/
LOCATION:Donnelly Threshing Bee grounds\, Donnelly\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T184906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T185058Z
UID:5760-1724490000-1724605200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Pioneer Power Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:No Guild representative. No contact information. Not open to casual demonstration but go watch Wyatt\, Jim\, and others demo. \nLocated in Le Sueur MN.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/pioneer-power-show-2024/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T183957Z
UID:5756-1723798800-1723914000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Corcoran Country Daze 2024
DESCRIPTION:No Guild representative. Contact site directly at corcorancountrydaze@gmail.com. 612-314-3232
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-corcoran-country-daze-2024/
LOCATION:Corcorn Country Daze\, Corcoran\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240608T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T220036Z
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SUMMARY:Help Needed For Day Following August Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Opportunity Available\nAugust Membership Meeting – The Corn and Pig Roast\nHosted by Dan and LuAnn Pate\nThe Program Committee is looking for a Cleanup Crew for the day after (the 15th) the August 14th\, Membership Meeting.\nPosition available: Cleanup Crew\, August 15th.\nRequirements/Qualifications: Willingness to help clean up after the August membership meeting.\nSpecific Tasks and Responsibilities: Show up at Dan Pate’s home at 8:00 a.m. the day after the event to help get the homestead back in order. This means moving items back that were moved the prior day. Dan and LuAnn’s address: 35730 Highway 56 Blvd.\, Dennison\, MN 55018\nWhy Should You Join the Team? This is an opportunity to hangout (work) with fellow members for another day.\nContact: Kim Maas\, Volunteer Coordinator\ntgom.volunteer@gmail.com\n651-328-7219 \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/help-needed-for-day-following-august-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
GEO:44.4134293;-92.9877975
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240608T215411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T215938Z
UID:5788-1723622400-1723662000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Help Needed for August Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, help is needed for August membership meeting! \nVolunteer Opportunity Available\nAugust Membership Meeting – The Corn and Pig Roast\nHosted by Dan and LuAnn Pate\nThe Program Committee is looking for a Set up Crew for the August 14th\, Membership Meeting.\nPosition available: Set up Crew\, August 14th.\nRequirements/Qualifications: Willingness to do what it takes to set up for the August membership meeting.\nSpecific Tasks and Responsibilities: Show up at Dan Pate’s home at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event to help get the homestead prepared for a fun-filled evening. The tasks will include moving items to make room for tables/chairs\, mowing and trimming the lawn. Please bring your chainsaw and hedge/lawn trimmers. Dan and LuAnn’s address: 35730 Highway 56 Blvd.\, Dennison\, MN 55018\nWhy Should You Join the Team? This is an awesome opportunity to mingle (work) with fellow members or if you are a new member\, meet fellow members.\nContact: Kim Maas\, Volunteer Coordinator\ntgom.volunteer@gmail.com\n651-328-7219
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/help-needed-for-august-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
GEO:44.4134293;-92.9877975
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240608T214316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T174041Z
UID:5785-1723618800-1723669200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:August Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:‘Umpteenth’ Corn Feed & Hog Roast August 14\, 2024!\nTGoM membership and families will gather at the country home of Dan and LuAnn Pate\, 35730 Highway 56 Blvd\, Dennison MN 55018 on Wednesday\, August 14 at 6:00 p.m. for probably the umpteenth annual bash to partake of our corn feed and hog roast. \n\nHerb Fick has the hog ordered for the umpteenth time and will have his mobile hog roaster on site\, along with his dedicated prep crew.\nRoger Degner\, backed up by Dick Carlson\, has the sweet corn “ordered” and will have it there for the umpteenth time\, peeled and ready\, along with the paraphernalia required to cook it.\nAdditional help is required for the umpteenth time (see details at left).\nBring your show n’ tell items and a dish to pass. Herb suggests salads and desserts\, for the umpteenth time!\nMyron will supply a forge for demonstrations\, for the umpteenth time!\nBrendan Stevens will demonstrate\, but NOT for the umpteenth time\, although we’re hopeful for the future!\n\nSee you there! Demos all day. \n  \nMap to Dan Pate’s below. Click on it to enlarge. \nMap to Pate Farm
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/august-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
GEO:44.4134293;-92.9877975
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T182718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T191758Z
UID:5753-1723287600-1723305600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Tori Music Festival at Finland Heritage Center 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Finland MN Historical Society first celebrated Midsummer Days in June with a May Pole\, some music\, and a few vendors.  About 1997 a local resident\, Paul Deaner\, started the free Music Festival which brought great musicians from near and far for the next few years.  In 2006 the Historical Society board decided to combine the two festivals\, move it to August\, and rename it the “Tori Music Festival”. \nWhat would a music festival be without music?  We have an amazing lineup this year with local legend Charlie Parr. Joining him for the festival will be THUG (the ever popular Two Harbors Ukulele Group)\, singer/songwriter John Agacki with songs from his recent album release: “Songs of the Lakes and Seas” – a collection of sea chanties and songs of the Great Lakes\, and the acoustic duo Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo performing their original songs as well as unique renditions of some of their favorite artists from Dylan to dirt-old country. \nIn Finnish\, Tori means “open marketplace” so it has grown to include local artists\, merchants\, and demonstrations such as blacksmithing\, fiber arts\, basket making\, spoon carving\, candle making\, broom making\, and many others.  You can purchase items from many vendors including knives\, pottery\, candles\, apparel\, books\, cards\, jewelry\, woodworking\, photography\, hand woven rugs\, flowers and plants\, and even hand crafted jams and maple syrup.  The huge variety changes every year\, so come out and see what’s new. \nAs a fundraiser for the Historical Society our volunteers sell food including our famous herring burgers\, sloppy joes\, potato salad\, grilled hot dogs and brats\, grilled corn on the cob\, homemade desserts\, pop\, root beer floats\, popcorn\, and more. \nThere is a silent auction with over 30 items to bid on\, including overnight stays in local venues\, gift certificates from local merchants\, as well as dining certificates\, and handmade goods.  We also have a cash raffle consisting of over $1500 in prizes. \nNew in 2023 we introduced Duluth Goat Yoga. Indeed\, you can practice yoga with a certified instructor and small friendly goats. Strike a pose or just sit back\, cuddle some goats\, and take some selfies. Anything goes! Relax and recharge in our tranquil orchard with the sweet and funny goats. It’s a one of a kind experience that has found its way to the North Shore. \nWe have a guest blacksmith showing how things used to be made by hand in our fully functional blacksmith shop. The American Heritage Girls will be offering games\, crafts\, and a music experience for kids at our new Imagination Station. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations from artists\, park rangers\, and even make-and-take art experiences for adults. And of course all the buildings at the Heritage Site are open to explore including our ever evolving museum with panel photo displays and artifacts depicting the history of the Finland\, MN area. \nThe event is FREE and there is plenty of parking on site.  Come for the day and enjoy the local atmosphere and people of Finland\, MN both today and in the past.  Free will donations are accepted and appreciated.  Your donations go to help preserve this fine historical site for generations to come. Follow our Facebook page for details and updates throughout the summer. You can preview the music\, learn about the artists\, and have a sneak peak at our silent auction.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-tori-music-festival-at-finland-heritage-center-2024/
LOCATION:Finland Hertage Center\, 5653 Little Marais Road\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Hammer":MAILTO:carshaper@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T181805Z
UID:5752-1723194000-1723395600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Almelund Threshing Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Patrick Sullivan to volunteer for this event: smokiemilo@gmail.com  651-894-3765
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-almelund-threshing-show-2024/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Sullivan":MAILTO:smokiemilo@gmail.com
GEO:45.46483;-92.743129
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T181332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T181332Z
UID:5751-1723107600-1723395600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Pierce County Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Jesse and Dave Gavin will be demonstrating on Saturday\, 10th and Sunday\, 11th. Assistance during the weekend would be greatly appreciated. Thursday and Friday are available for interested demonstrators.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-pierce-county-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Jesse Gavin":MAILTO:jagavin6273@hotmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T175829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T180159Z
UID:5746-1722675600-1722704400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Fishermen's Picnic at Bally's Blacksmith Shop 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic on August 1-4\, 2024 in Downtown Grand Marais\, Minnesota. This is way more than just shore lunch! This Annual Fisherman’s Picnic is filled with fish burgers (those beloved deep fried herring fillets served on a bun) and lots of daily games\, activities and fun\, like the Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales\, Daily Contests and Prizes\, Live Music outdoors and Kids Activities. The Lions Club BIG raffle includes a grand prize of $10\,000 and lots of other great prizes for $5.00 a ticket. Get your collectible button\, it’s your pass to participate in events all weekend long. \nThe annual Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic turns this small North Shore community into a bustling\, fun-filled scene of families and folks of all ages. It’s both a celebration and observance of the past and the present – a coming together of the ‘locals’ who never forget how unique their North Shore hometown is. It’s also an event that draws visitors from all over back to Grand Marais each year to enjoy the event and town\, and the natural surrounding beauty. Bring an appetite too. The very popular fish burgers that are on sale during the Picnic even have a song written about them: “They’re all red ready and they’re all red hot. Pickle in the middle and the mustard on top.” Stay for the parade of local businesses and organizations on the last day of the Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic as it moves down Wisconsin Street. \n\n\nJoin Don Hammer at Bally’s Blacksmith Shop address:  100 Broadway Ave\, Grand Marais\, MN 55604\nHISTORIC COOK COUNTY\, PO BOX 1293\, GRAND MARAIS\, MN  55604  218-387-2883   HISTORY@BOREAL.ORG\n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-fishermens-picnic-at-ballys-blacksmith-shop-2024/
LOCATION:Bally’s Blacksmith Shop\, 100 Broadway Ave\, Grand Marais\, MN\, 55604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Hammer":MAILTO:carshaper@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T180638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T191334Z
UID:5749-1722589200-1722790800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Scott/Carver Thresher Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Steve Mitton for details: mittonps@gmail.com   612-819-2693
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-scott-carver-thresher-show-2024/
LOCATION:Scott/Carver Threshers\, 19375 Fairview Lane\, Jordan\, MN\, 55352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Milton":MAILTO:mittonps@gmail.com
GEO:44.668783;-93.659753
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scott/Carver Threshers 19375 Fairview Lane Jordan MN 55352 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19375 Fairview Lane:geo:-93.659753,44.668783
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T155751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T155751Z
UID:5744-1721984400-1722186000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Little Log House Antique Power Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Dick Carlson: 651-437-3329   blacksmith@onlinecarlson.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-little-log-house-antique-power-show-2024/
LOCATION:Little Log House Power Show Grounds\, Hastings\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Carlson":MAILTO:blacksmith@onlinecarlson.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T155425Z
UID:5743-1721811600-1722186000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Scott County Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Scott County Fair\, Jordan\, MN\nContact: Erika Ediger-Connolly\, SCF manager\, fairoffice@scottcountyfair.com\, 952-492-2436 \nContact Erika by May 1st.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-scott-county-fair-2024/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T155007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T155007Z
UID:5742-1721811600-1722099600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Faribault County Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:No Guild representative. Contact site directly: Randy Anderson\, randwulfr@aol.com\, 507-525-0368. \nSponsored by Faribault County Historical Society (FCHS)
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-faribault-county-fair-2024/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T154426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154541Z
UID:5741-1721725200-1722186000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rock County Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Larry Wasmund for details: poundedtreasures@gmail.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rock-county-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Rock County Fair\, 802 Blue Mound Rd\, Luverne\, MN\, 56156-1354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Wasmund":MAILTO:poundedtreasures@gmail.com
GEO:43.6617747;-96.2027401
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock County Fair 802 Blue Mound Rd Luverne MN 56156-1354 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=802 Blue Mound Rd:geo:-96.2027401,43.6617747
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T154108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154131Z
UID:5740-1721206800-1721581200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contact Lou Groth for details: loug_33@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Rice County Fair\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Lou Groth":MAILTO:loug_33@yahoo.com
GEO:44.2949636;-93.268827
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240328T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T162312Z
UID:5769-1717840800-1717880400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:June TGoM Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:TGoM’s June membership meeting will be held on Saturday\, June 8 during our annual Nowthen Hammer-In event!. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-tgom-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Wasmund":MAILTO:poundedtreasures@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240328T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T184534Z
UID:5770-1717777800-1717889400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:June Hammer-In 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 Hammer-In is happening June 7 & 8 at Nowthen Blacksmith Shop\nMap to Nowthen MN \nDays and times:\nFriday\, June 7: 4:30pm-0dark:thirty.\nSaturday\, June 8: 0light: thirty to 0dark: thirty (all day.) \nHot stuff will be happening at the annual Spring Hammer-in taking place at the Nowthen Threshing Show grounds Blacksmith Shop. This year there will be a regular business meeting scheduled at the same time! Details forthcoming and what a way to jam pack a full day with friends and family!\nThe blind forging competition will return on Saturday afternoon. The goal will be a friendly forge off. \nThe rules: \n\nAn object is placed inside a box and you must create (forge) the unknown object by what you can feel. No peeking!\nWe usually do a time limit with this as well.\nPrizes to be announced!\n\nWe will focus our efforts on the Fall Conference contest: Check page 2 in this Forum for what that is. If you want to work on skills or another project\, that’s ok! \nCome and hang out with a bunch of your friends\, make new friends\, and share/learn some new skills. Beginners/Newbies are highly welcome to come and try your hand at smithing. \nCamping on-site is available Friday and Saturday night on primitive sites. Port-a-potties on site. Five forges are open for use. Coal will be provided. I will also bring another forge and anvil for use. If you want to bring your own equipment—please do! Bring any examples you have to share with others. Bring your own tools if you have them. Some limited steel stock is available\, but if you need specific sizes\, feel free to bring your own steel. Scrap pieces ok. This event will hopefully give you some inspiration to help you to come up with your own design for the Fall Conference theme contest and help you learn how to make it. If you don’t know how to make something\, ask ahead of time\, and we will try very hard to accommodate. \nIf you have some skills in the creation of items and/or tools and would like to demo or have any questions about the event\, please contact me: Wayne Olson\, 320 280-0100. There is no charge to participate in this event. \nThe Nowthen Power Show grounds are located at 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN.\nI plan to arrive around 3:30 pm on Friday for anyone that wants to help set up\, and I will need some help to clean up very late on Saturday night. Your help is very much welcome. \nIf you want to go all night on Saturday night\, I will stay thru Sunday to help you out. Sounds like a challenge! See ya there!
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/june-hammer-in-2024/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Olson":MAILTO:wayneolson10@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240323T185157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T184138Z
UID:5731-1716116400-1716130800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Spring Festival\, Holtz Farm\, Eagan MN
DESCRIPTION:$3/person Admission |11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n4665 Manor Dr\, Eagan\, MN 55123 \nEnjoy a spring afternoon of old-fashioned fun at Historic Holz Farm. The Friends of the Farm and the City of Eagan invite you to learn about life on the farm. Guests will be able to enjoy a hayride\, tour the house and listen to live music! Snacks and souvenirs will be available for purchased from the General Store. Tickets required for all individuals 12 months and older\, tickets available at onsite or ahead of time at discovereagan.com. \nContact Zach Christiansen for details: ziggmo@gmail.com\, 763-568-2614 \nNote from Zach Christiansen\, the champion:\nThe event is pretty relaxed. Show up a bit early\, clear out the shed so there is room to work (stumps\, fire pits\, some cobbler items) then I setup my forge and anvil so I’m ready for the day. After that it’s just making things\, talking to visitors/answering questions\, and I give away the items I make. Mostly I make hooks or duplex nail swords\, but any small quick to make item has been good for me. I’m sure someone could do larger items\, knives\, etc too. I also have a table setup to show other items I have made in classes. It gives another talking point. And of course keeping an eye out for those folks who are extra curious and making sure they get a brochure.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-spring-festival-holtz-farm-eagan-mn/
LOCATION:Holtz Farm\, Eagan\, MN\, 55123
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Christianson":MAILTO:ziggmo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240323T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T183056Z
UID:5730-1716105600-1716138000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 7 and 8 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-7-and-8-of-8-2/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MN Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley MN 55124 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13000 Zoo Blvd:geo:-93.1920875,44.7648067
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240326T174730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T174730Z
UID:5745-1716022800-1716051600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Scouts Welding & Metalsmithing Merit Badge 2024
DESCRIPTION:Scouts District F Spring Welding and Metalsmithing Merit Badge\nContact Patrick Sullivan at smokiemilo@gmail.com for details. 651-894-3765
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-scouts-welding-metalsmithing-merit-badge-2024/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Sullivan":MAILTO:smokiemilo@gmail.com
GEO:45.46483;-92.743129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Almelund 17760 ST. Croix Trail Taylor's Falls MN 55084 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17760 ST. Croix Trail:geo:-92.743129,45.46483
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240323T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T182946Z
UID:5729-1716019200-1716051600@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 7 and 8 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-7-and-8-of-8/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MN Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley MN 55124 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13000 Zoo Blvd:geo:-93.1920875,44.7648067
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T011322
CREATED:20240323T182711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T182711Z
UID:5728-1715500800-1715533200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies 2024-Days 5 and 6 of 8
DESCRIPTION:We have been invited back to demonstrate at the MN Zoo for four weekends in April and May at the MN Zoo’s Farm Babies event.  This is a venue we have demonstrated at before\, and it is a really great setup.  \nThe demonstrations are April 27th\, 28th\, May 4th\, 5th\, 11th\, 12th\, 18th and 19th.  The coal is provided\, and we will have two and perhaps three forges set up.  All you need is your hammer and some stock.  You do not need to come all weekends or even all day.   First time demonstrators are welcome and encouraged.  \nIf you are interested\, please contact Rick Wessling.  rgwessling@gmail.com.  We will need to coordinate who is coming and what days\, so we do not have everyone at the same time.  Looking forward to being back at this great venue.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-minnesota-zoos-farm-babies-2024-days-5-and-6-of-8-2/
LOCATION:MN Zoo\, 13000 Zoo Blvd\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wessling":MAILTO:rgwessling@gmail.com
GEO:44.7648067;-93.1920875
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MN Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley MN 55124 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13000 Zoo Blvd:geo:-93.1920875,44.7648067
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