The Carthage Forge

08/29/2026

Jerry Darnell will be hosting an open forge in a few weeks. There will be several forges going, with multiple blacksmiths on hand to help. If you’ve wanted to try swinging a hammer, this is a great opportunity for you.

Details:
Saturday, September 19, 9:30-5:00.
Mill Creek Forge, 4512 Busbee Rd, Seagrove NC 27341
www.millcreekforge.com

08/25/2026

This Saturday!

Nearly time for our next meeting! Saturday, August 29th, at The Carthage Forge. As per usual, come for the demonstration, stay to hang out with other local blacksmiths. All levels welcome - absolute beginners and old-timers and everyone in between.

211 Martin St, Carthage NC 28327. Comment or message with any questions.

08/17/2026

As always, had a good time at the Q3 NCABANA meeting, held in Winston-Salem this past weekend. Demonstration focused on tooling, scrolls, and repoussé.

06/27/2026

Upcoming Sandhills Blacksmith Guild events.

Sorry for any confusion - here are final dates for the next three meetings/events.

06/23/2026

Here’s a few photos from the NCABANA meeting this past weekend. Matt demonstrated a primitive 18th century two-light heart chandelier. The Blacksmith Challenge had several participants; congrats to Jake for winning! Iron in the Hat had some goodies, and there was an enthusiastic crowd. Thanks to all who attended.

06/19/2026

Just about ready for tomorrow’s NCABANA meeting!

Details:
Sat, 6/20, 10am
212 Martin St, Carthage NC

Demonstration by Matt King, Iron in the Hat, tailgate sales, Blacksmith Challenge, BBQ lunch

06/10/2026

Hope to see you there

The next event on the SBG calendar is the 2nd Quarter NCABANA meeting: Saturday 6/20, at 10am, held at The Carthage Forge.

Details:
-The Carthage Forge is located in Moore County: 211 Martin St, Carthage NC 28327.
-Demonstration by Matt King of The Carthage Forge.
-There will be space for tailgate sales, please try to arrive on time if you plan to sell.
- There will be some samples and literature from Sculpt Nouveau (metal finishes company) available.
- BBQ lunch will be provided free of charge.
- There will be a “Blacksmith Challenge” station. This meeting's challenge will be a 2 1/2” nail “by eye” no measuring allowed, no outside tools with known measurements. More details on this at the event.
-As usual we will have an Iron In The Hat drawing. Please bring your items to donate, and buy plenty of tickets to win something you didn't know you needed.
- Bringing your own chairs is encouraged, there will be some seating available.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

05/17/2026

Practicing for upcoming demonstrations and finishing up some old projects. Been busy with other stuff, so it’s been nice to get back to forging.

05/08/2026

Carthage’s annual Buggy Festival is happening Saturday! Plenty to see and do. I’ll be at the forge most of the day; drop in and say hi.

The Carthage Forge
211 Martin St, Carthage NC

04/30/2026

Thursday nights at the forge.