Sound of the Forge Blacksmithing Competition Returns
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It was the busiest weekend ever at Blind Tiger Vineyards in 2018, and that could be thanks in part to the blacksmiths who showcased their skills over an anvil and coal-burning fire at this unique venue.
Returning for the second annual blacksmithing competition, Sound of the Forge is a friendly rivalry of both beginner and seasoned blacksmiths who get together from across Western Canada and show off their talents in one of the oldest trades in history.
The event takes place over two days, and competitors are given a theme to work with. This year the theme is ‘space’. At the end of the two days, competitors are judged on creativity, degree of difficulty, and fineness, so they have to prepare in advance with a concept and bring along their own materials of choice.
“My husband, Adam Degenstein, is a blacksmith and the creator of this event, Patrick McIvor of Dancing Scot Forge, lives only 15 minutes away from us. Between the two of them, they have extensive experience and success competing around the world in creative blacksmithing and farriery. We want to share this skill with the public, and what better place to do it than at Blind Tiger Vineyards? We’d love to even recruit some future blacksmiths to learn the trade and participate next year.” – event coordinator, Kelly MacIntosh.
