FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN BLACKSMITH FESTIVAL

Locust Street in Downtown Spruce Pine, NC

APRIL 24, 2010 10AM - 4PM

The Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina have produced world-famous master blacksmiths. In just one local family - by the name of Boone - the craft of blacksmithing has been passed down through 18 generations. This is the lineage of the legendary Daniel Boone, who was also a blacksmith. Come enjoy this heritage craft at our annual Fire on the Mountain festival!

*Try your own skills at forging in the "Hands-On" tent
*Enjoy live demonstrations from some of our leading blacksmiths
*Shop for unique, original pieces for gifts or for your own collection

There will be food vendors, live music, visiting blacksmiths from around the region/country, and special activities for the kids. Then take a break from the activities to try your hand at fly-fishing in the ancient South Toe River that flows through the town (Rivers Edge Outfitters in town will lend or rent you the poles), or just relax with the great food and live music and watch the heritage trains that pass through lower street.

Make the beautiful 15-minute drive over to The Cove at Celo Mountain and see our locally art-commissioned, hand-forged entrance gate. It reflects the profile of our mountains and opens in similitude of the meandering path of Ayles Creek through the community. John Rolleri and David Seltzer were the master blacksmiths on this stunning entry gate made from burnished copper, black iron and stainless steel.

For a video of the festival and further information: http://www.sprucepinefestivals.com/blacksmith.html

For fly-fishing and river sports/trips: http://www.riversedgeoutfittersnc.com/