November 12, 2006 was a good day for a festival. The weather was good, the people were great and it seems as though there were more folks there that ever. The day started on a sour note though. Ten minutes into my day of blacksmithing the handle broke out of my favorite hammer. It just snapped off even with the head. Luckily I carry another one in my tool box. I made a few items and a couple of new items and meet a few visiting blacksmith and people interested in smithing. The sawmill on the property ran most of the day and stacked lumber up that I learned was going to be used to construct the new blacksmith shop. This is a project we have been trying to start for some time. The next step will be to start a local blacksmith association.
Sparky
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Heritage Syrup Festival
Well it's time once again for the Heritage Syrup Festival in Henderson, Texas. It all occurs on November 11, 2006 and is one of the best festivals in east Texas. There are all types of folk arts there including syrup making, wood carving, broom making, antique tractors and blacksmithing. I missed operating the blacksmith shop last year but I will be back this year. The day starts at 9:00 AM and goes until 5:00 PM and it's a full day.
We have a working syrup mill pulled by Joe the mule. He will definite brighten your day. Joe and the mill is located next to the broom shop. I started out working the festival by running the broom shop and made brooms for three years before I learned some basic blacksmithing skills and moved up the path.
Come, visit and spend the day with us. Be sure and stop by the blacksmith shop and say hello to Sparky.
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