Next date: Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to Sunday, 18 May 2025 | 04:00 PM
The biennial Blacksmiths Festival returns to Footscray from 17-18 May 2025 for its sixth edition.
The festival features metal forging classes and displays involving coke fires, gas furnaces, hammers, anvils and the display and sale of hand-crafted metal art sculptures. Marvel as blacksmiths work together to create a group sculpture or enjoy the forged art exhibition called the ‘150 mm challenge’ on display.
There are 'taster' sessions for beginners and a special fire-free kids zone for ages 5-12 to cold forge small items under the guidance of experienced blacksmiths. Live music and quality food and drinks complete this boutique and unique festival on the banks of the Maribyrnong River.
For the full program and further information about the festival visit blacksmithsfestival.com
Blacksmiths Festival 2025 is proudly supported by Council's Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program and received funding from the Victorian Government through the West Gate Tunnel Project’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund.
Waterside Metal Art Studio & Maribyrnong riverfront, 60 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray, 3011, View Map
60 Maribyrnong Street , Footscray 3011
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