Glenn Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Is there a SOFA Quadstate 2017 ? Everything I find on their site and on the internet is from 2016. Last newsletter was Winter 2016. I find no place to register for 2017, or any information in the event for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Info usually doesn't show up till June or later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 It the same weekend in September evey year. Last year there was talk on a few new people taking the Raines running the conference. An event that big is a big responsibility we think he meant reigns No, I think he meant "reins". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusb Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 demo lineup looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I got my flyer in the mail a while ago; but they still haven't got the info on their website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJRailRoadTrack Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 7 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: I got my flyer in the mail a while ago; but they still haven't got the info on their website! I'm not going to be able to make it. Who am I going to miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1forgeur Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Sept 22-24 according to a video I watched the other day.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Usually the last Full weekend in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I seem to be missing out on information concerning the Quad State Get Together. Mr. T. P. got a flyer about it. But I have not seen it. Are the contents posted somewhere on the net? He also wrote that he found nothing concerning it on the S.O.F.A. ( = Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil) website. Mr. 1forgeur saw a video about it. What is the u.r.l. for it? Were I to go there, I would require a little lead time in order to make hotel reservations, and other travel plans. Last year I received and studied the Ohio state tourist brochures. There was no mention of the quad state meeting anywhere that I could find. Are they not aware of the largest blacksmith gathering in North America? Did no one inform them of this meeting? I am beginning to get the impression that Quad state is really for a selected few. An "in crowd" affair, so to speak. Are all us neglected souls relegated to other, smaller gatherings, elsewhere? Hopefully, some S.O.F.A. member will read this screed and relate it officers in that organization. Perhaps they may be able to help out me and others that have the same questions. Regards to all on this site. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpearson Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 https://sofablacksmiths.org/quadstate/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 WPRSN, Thank you for the reference. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1forgeur Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I guess you found it from wpearson,. Have not been on the computer enuff I guess to respond. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I received my Quadstate registration pamphlet in the mail yesterday.....looks to be a good 40th year round-up ! I just wish I could stay for the whole thing....Maybe we can con Wayne to put out an IFI member sign in sheet or a can to collect IFI business cards? Now I just need to figure out what day to go....... Life is Good Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Been a few years since I have been able to get to quadstate. Unfortunately this fall is not looking good for going, but how about someone who has a registration package letting the rest of us know who the demonstrators are this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Saturday is the big day as many folks have to leave early on Sunday to get back home for work on Monday. People will start arriving several days before it opens to snag good selling locations but buyers usually wait till at least Thursday.... Demonstrators: Michael Bendele---Repousse Joe Bonifas---Contemporary Richard Sullivan---Forged Rifle Barrel Kevin Cashen----Bladesmithing, Metallurgical Bladesmithing Nathan Allan---Traditional Benjamin Lockhart & Danielle Russell---Basic Blacksmithing Friday Night Forging Demonstrator Pete Braspenninx Now the way they generally do it is that the demonstrators all demonstrate simultaneously in differing locations of the site. You can go plunk yourself down front and center at one; or move around checking them all out. If you find one Demonstrator's style not to your taste---go to another; or wander the tailgating; or do some arm waving with other smiths! No sign up or added fees for the main demonstrators. (I don't recall if there is a signup for Basic Blacksmithing class as I'd been smithing around a decade before I went to Q-S my first time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark G Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I was wondering if there was any other events like this one in other parts of the country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 There are Blacksmithing conferences all over the USA and the world; but it's hard to say they are "like Quad-State". Not to say they are no good or not worth attending; just Q-S is much bigger with more going on than most of them---sort of the difference between a county fair and the state fair. Just a few----From the ABANA affiliate event map: Map Points AACB Annual Conference ABANA Conference AFC 28th Batson Blade Symposium AFC 31st Blacksmith Conference BGCM 28th Blacksmith Days BGOP Spring Fling BK&S 9th Annual Fire & Brimstone Hammer -In CBA Spring Conference Dan Boone Pasture Party FABA Annual Conference IBA 36th Annual Conference IVBA Summer Conference MASA Gichner's Memorial Hammer-In MFC 10th Annual Hammer-In MFC Annual Conference NBAHammer-In NEB Spring Meet NRBA Fall Conference NRBA Spring Conference NWBA Spring Conference RMS Conference SCABA Conference SOFA Quad State Conference WRABA Conference Ypres 2016 - International Blacksmithing Event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt76 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Headed to quad state in southern Ohio for the first time. Any tips from people that have been there before? I'm hoping there are a lot of vendors. I'm hoping to find the cornerstone of my new shop, a good, reasonably priced anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Vendors begin showing up on Wednesday, more on Thursday, and mostly full by Friday. Bring more cash than you think you will need. You will find lots of stuff you will want. You will be amazed at the variety and quantity of tools and other stuff available. Stop by my set up hopefully near the main intersection and introduce yourself. Look for the sign for the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Pro tip: do not blow your blacksmithing budget on your first-ever speeding ticket a couple of weeks beforehand. Don't ask me how I know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Still time to sell plasma; but not a kidney! Don't bet that the item you want will still be there and cheaper on Sunday---people start packing up and leaving before the event's officially over. (OTOH that final pass through the tailgators has netted me stuff I had wanted but couldn't afford) On the other hand look everything over before buying. Camp on-site if possible for you and spend time talking with other smiths. Weather has ranged from middle 90's and high humidity to one time I woke up and there was ice on my water bucket. +/- rain. Wander the demonstrators sometimes a demonstrator will be such a great demonstrator you will want to watch him/her even when you planned on watching a different one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sooo.......when and where is the IFI meet-up this year? Any group photo planned? See ya there Life is Good Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommie Hockett Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Wow so not to sound ignorant but this explains what yall are all talking about quad state. I had no idea but didnt want to ask lol. I will save up and the wife and I will join yall next year. I would like to meet yall! Edited September 11, 2017 by Tommie Hockett Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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