WKU Events
Saturday, October 11th
- Location: WKU Housing Portal (my.wku.edu)
- Time: All Day
The WKU Apartments offer premiere, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with more than 60 credit hours who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.
- Location: Kentucky Museum
- Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!
Free and Family-Friendly
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10 AM to 3 PM
Free parking available off of Kentucky Street in WKU parking lots. Follow the Hammer In Parking Signs. For GPS directions, use our street address: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Special events this year include:
- "Sounds of the Forge," a musical performance by Dr. Liza Kelly and the WKU Treblemakers and Redshirts featuring historical songs about blacksmithing or inspired by sounds heard in blacksmithing shops.
- Equal Temperament, a national juried metalworking exhibition featuring 50 works by artists across the nation. An awards ceremony will take place at noon on October 11.
Join us at the Kentucky Museum for a free community event celebrating the metal workers' trade, including:
- Forge demonstrations.
- Tinsmithing demonstrations.
- Aluminum Pour demonstration and make-your-own pour.
- Basic Forge Skills Demonstrations.
- Opportunity to meet metalworkers and artisans, shop/commission, and discover Southcentral Kentucky's rich artisan community.
- Opportunity to learn about joining metal working associations and getting started in the trade.
- Learn about the Kentucky Forge Council and become a member.
- Kentucky Folklife Program Narrative Stage, including an interview with our Featured Blacksmiths.
- Big T's Bar-B-Cue food truck on site.
For more information, please visit the Hammer-In website here.
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