Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26
Wyoming Artist Blacksmiths Spring Forge-In
The 2026 Wyoming Artist Blacksmiths’ Spring Forge-In will take place Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo.
Itinarery will be published soon.
The instructor for the Spring Forge-In will be Dave Osmundsen, owner of Arrowhead Forge in Buffalo. Osmundsen is a tireless advocate of blacksmithing in Wyoming and throughout the Northern Rockies. He offers classes for smiths of all skill levels out of his location in Buffalo. At the 2026 Spring Forge-In, Osmundsen will demonstrate a camp ax and throwing tomahawk.
The price of the forge-in will be $225 for all three days. Students are eligible for a discount.
Smiths who participate in all three days can expect to walk home with a hand-made ax, tomahawk, and ax eye drift. On Saturday evening, WAB will hold a small auction of materials, art pieces, and tools as well as host a dinner for participants. In addition to dinner, the semi-annual WAB membership meeting will take place. On Sunday, projects will be finished and there will be a friendly competition tomahawk toss for prizes.
If you have any questions about the event from smithing to accommodations, contact Sam at 307-752-8399.
WHEN: Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26
WHERE: Johnson County Fairgrounds, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Buffalo WY 82834
