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Blacksmithing for the Fair!

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 by hcfair
Student hold up wroght iron fireplace poker being prepared for the Homestead Fair

Earlier today we visited the Heritage Forge Blacksmith Shop in the Homestead Craft Village to see the projects being prepared for this year’s Fair. Here’s what we found:       Our students and master craftsmen alike are all preparing for this year’s Fair! The blacksmiths are hard at work creating hand-forged tools, knives, steak …

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Blacksmiths making their own new tools

Posted on November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 by Homestead Fair Blog

These young men were making their own tools for their shops at home when we came by.


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Hand made axes

Posted on November 10, 2016November 8, 2016 by Homestead Fair Blog

Our Blacksmiths, wood workers and leather workers are teaming up to make amazing, all hand made axes! Stop by the Blacksmith shop to see them during the Fair or anytime during the year at the Craft Village.      


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Blacksmithing

Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by Homestead Fair Blog

Our blacksmiths have added letter openers and utility knives this year for the Fair!      


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Handmade Solid Brass Puzzle

Posted on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by Homestead Fair Blog

These unique puzzles hand-cast from solid brass can be found on display in the blacksmith shop. It would be hard to beat this for a one-of-a-kind Christmas present!


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Steam Engine On Display At The Blacksmith Shop

Posted on December 2, 2015December 5, 2015 by Homestead Fair Blog

This year we had a class teaching basic machining practices in metal work. As a class project we decided to build a steam engine. Considering our knowledge of steam engines to be near zero, we purchased a kit that came with the rough castings and raw materials along with blueprints necessary for a ¼ horsepower …

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New Bellows In The Blacksmith Shop

Posted on November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 by Homestead Fair Blog
Moving the Bellows

A couple of young men help to take down the bellows from the old forge in our Homestead Blacksmith Shop this past weekend. After removing them, the bellows will be installed above a new forge inside the shop. Master Blacksmith, Caleb Nolen, tells us: “These bellows were custom made for our old forge and we …

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2014 Fair Dates: November 28th-30th

The dates and opening times for the Homestead Fair this year will be:   Friday, ... Read More

Setup in the Music Tent

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We have a new food item on the list for this year's Fair: Texas-style Barbecue Brisket. ... Read More

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