preserving the craft of blacksmithing in Manitoba
2026 Events SCHEDULE
✅ 2026 AGM (MARCH 14TH, THE NOB IN ST.NORBERT, 1PM) RAINYDAYFORGE SHOP TOUR AFTER THE AGM
✅ WEST-MAN 7 (JUNE 6th, Kenmay, MB) - Camping available on-site, June 5th and 6th
✅ Cooks Creek - Medieval Festival (July 25,26)
🔲 MANIRON 2026 (Aug 22nd)
🔲 St.Norbert Farmer’s Market (AUG 29th)
🔲 SCRAP SMITHING (SEP?) * Tentative
The Manitoba Blacksmith Guild is a non-profit organization. It is a community composed of artisans and craftspeople who share a passion for shaping steel into creative artwork and tools.
From beginners striking their first hammer blows to experienced smiths refining their craft, our guild brings people together to learn, share knowledge, and keep the tradition of blacksmithing alive in Manitoba. Through workshops, demonstrations, and gatherings, members gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to a supportive network of makers. If you’ve ever been curious about blacksmithing—or you’re already hooked—we’d love to have you join us.
Email Signup
Event Tickets
(PARTICIPANTS MUST BE paid memberS of the MBG)
9 AM - Start
At this year’s ManIRON, learn from Manitoba’s finest blacksmiths.
The MBG’s smiths will share what they have learned from their hands-on experience of making axes.
The morning will feature class / demonstration style instructionals. And in the afternoon, open forge time.
This event will take place in Brunkild, Manitoba on August 22nd.
Experience Level: Intermediate / Advanced
For the afternoon open forge session, smiths may want to have access to forges and a steel billet.
Billet will be made of 4140 or 1045 (details soon) and have an approx dimension of 1 × 2 × 4” to make a camp axe or hatchet.
Iron in The Hat tickets help support the Manitoba Blacksmith Guild and it’s activities. And it get’s you the opportunity to choose something from the Iron in The Hat.
The more tickets you but, the greater the chance you have at picking the first item. Once you’ve chosen an item, we’ll choose another person until everyone has gone.
The MBG is proudly Supported by
CanIRON XIV (2025) received support by the above companies.
Smith’s supplies
Local
The Sounding Stone
Brock White
Princess Auto
on-line
Maritime Knife Supply
Knifemaker.ca
local smiths (socials, website, email),
YouTube channels, podcasts
dedicated spot for pictures of story boards,
events,
beginners page (ideas/guides towards getting into and also advancing as a smith),
knife shape dictionary (like Wikipedia but just for knives)(honestly that should be a website of its own)
List future events and workshop's.
Craft sale/market contacts.
Tailgate section
“I’m glad i’m a member of this incredible group.”
— Derek Foster
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
manitobablacksmithguild@gmail.com