Celebrate the art of blacksmithing in Spruce Pine at the 11th annual Fire on the Mountain festival on April 29. The event is a partnership between Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland School of Crafts and the Toe River Arts Council.
This family-friendly festival features a monthlong exhibit of new work by nationally renowned artist blacksmiths, live demonstrations, vendors selling their forged wares, blacksmith tool vendors, a free hands-on tent for the public, and a featured Master Blacksmith presenting demonstrations, workshops and a lecture. There will also be plenty of food.
Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.
– Glenn Gillen, APR, S&A Communications