Northwest Blacksmith Association

Swaptoberfest Schedule of Events

Online Registration is Closed but you can still register in person at the event!

Friday October 20th:

Registration and Merch Table Open in MC from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
6:00pm Earlybird Set-up for Camping and Tailgating
7:00pm Sand to Steel Meeting
8:00pm-ish Open Forge and Fireside Camaraderie

Flexible Friday Evening Activities
Tailgate Sales
Reed Kris-Peck Workshop Raffle Entry
Masquerade Gallery and Competition Open – Cast Your Vote!
Archives Gallery Open
Library Open to Check Out Books
Drop off Donations for Silent Auction at the Registration Table
Volunteers Welcome to Help in the Cook Shack!


Saturday, October 21st:
Registration and Merch Table Open in MC
8:00am – 10:00am // 1:00pm – 3:00pm // 8:00pm – 9pm-ish

6:30am – 8am: Breakfast and Coffee at Cook Shack
6:30am – 8am: Workshop Raffle Entry is Open
8:30am: Workshop Raffle Drawing
9:00am-12:00pm Reed Peck-Kriss Broom Handle Workshop and Demo in the Mentoring Center
9:00am-12:00am Ben Cyzhold Workshop and Demo in the Teaching Barn
12:30pm -1:30pm Lunch at the Cook Shack
2:00pm-5:00pm Ryan Sanden Copper and Steel Cookware Demo in the Mentoring Center
2:00pm-4:00pm Youth and Beginner Open Forge in the Teaching Barn
6:00pm-8:00pm Potluck Dinner at Cookshack
**Please bring your own reusable plates and utensils! Please label your dish!**
8:00pm-ish Masquerade Prize Time after Potluck Dinner*
*All votes must be submitted in by 8pm
8:00pm-ish Team Forging Competition Starts in MC*
*Extra points awarded for Costumes
9:00pm Silent Auction Closes in the Mentoring Center*
*Winners can pick up their items Saturday evening or Sunday morning

Flexible Activities on Saturday
Archives Gallery Open
Library Open to Check Out Books
Masquerade Gallery and Competition Open – Cast Your Vote!
Silent Auction
Volunteers Welcome to Help in the Cook Shack!


Sunday, October 22nd:
Registration and Merch Table Open in MC from 9:00am – 12:00noon

7:30am-8:30am Coffee and Leftovers for Breakfast at Cook Shack
9:00am-12:00pm Ryan Sanden Demo in the Mentoring Center
9:00am-12:00pm Reed Peck-Kriss Broom Tying Workshop, Location TBD
9:00am-12:00pm Silent Auction Winners – Pick Up Your Items!
12:00pm-4:00pm Conference Breakdown – Volunteers are Welcome to Help!

Flexible Activities on Sunday until 12noon
Archives Gallery Open
Library Open to Check Out Books
Volunteers Welcome to Help in the Cook Shack!