Housing & Residence Life

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.