Rescheduled Jan 18th Forge Day 2025

Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Due to the weather, FORGE DAY is being RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Feb. 8th

 

 

FORGE DAY: Blacksmithing & Metalworking Demonstrations 2025

Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join us for an exciting day of demonstrations by area metalworkers, craftsmen, and blacksmiths. Come meet internationally renowned knife maker Paul LeBatard as well as Forged in Fire Season Six Champion, Seth Borries (Napoleon's Sabre).

 

If you are invited to try your hand at the forge, a signed waiver will be required. Participants must also wear closed-toed shoes and safety glasses (glasses will be provided).

Wares are available for purchase. Food vendors will include The Sugary Sweet Homestead (sourdough breads), Scooter’s Kitchen, Kickin-Lickin BBQ, and Gulf Coast Coffee.

Picayune Mayor Jim Luke will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to sign his latest book, “Gateway to Picayune’s Prosperity”.

Members and non-members: entry is $5 for adults, Senior 55+/Military/First Responders $4; children 12 and younger $2.

 

Please use this link to sign up for our programs. https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/view_month.aspx?as=81&wp=662&aid=MSU

 

No Credit Card or Cash refunds for Cancelations, The Crosby Arboretum will issue a gift card as a refund please email s.lowe@msstate.edu.

 

Programs of Mississippi State University Extension Service are open to all people, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, group affiliation or any other status protected by applicable law. Mississippi State is an equal opportunity institution. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Compliance and Integrity, 56 Morgan Ave. PO Box 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762 (662) 325-5839. Mississippi State University Extension will provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities or special needs. Please contact The Crosby Arboretum office at 601-799-2311, or barb.medlock@msstate.edu prior to a program or event to request reasonable accommodation.