METALSMITHS 49th Fall Conference 2026

09/18/2026 10:00 AM - 09/20/2026 05:00 PM CT

Admission

  • $55.00  -  Admission for FULL WEEKEND
  • $35.00  -  Admission for SATURDAY Only
  • $35.00  -  Admission for SUNDAY Only

Location

Pierce County Fairgrounds
364 N Maple St
Ellsworth, WI 54011
United States of America

Summary

September 18-20, 2026

featuring DEMONSTRATORS
ELLEN DURKAN of Iron Maiden Forge (Delaware)
TERRY SHERIDAN of The Barn Studio (Ontario)

And including gallery, silent & live auction, tailgating, onsite camping, great food, and events for the entire family!

Description

49th Annual

Fall Conference

"The Madness" 

September 18th, 19th & 20th, 2026

Featuring blacksmithing

demonstrations by:

Festivities Include:

metalwork gallery ~ tailgating ~ "found art" welding

family activities ~ pre-conference class ~ live benefit auction

tin repoussé ~ and more!

Annual Auction Contest Item:

Create a towel holder!

It could be for paper towels, kitchen towels, shop rags, bathroom tissue, etc;

Location:  Pierce County Fairgrounds, Ellsworth, WI

on-site camping ~ great food in the main hall

covered out-building for demonstrations

Program Committee

Derrick Phillips ~ 651-230-2363

Mark Lockwood ~ 763-639-9646