Some Like it Hot! Blacksmith Contest/Art Show

March 14, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Templeton History Museum welcomes you to the Some Like It Hot blacksmithing and chili cook-off event. Drop by or stay for the day! Take in professional blacksmiths in action, discover blacksmith art, and witness the great blacksmith battle. Enjoy some incredible chili and other BBQ fare, along with the Club Car Bar trailer! Teams of blacksmith artists will compete against the clock to forge the winning sculpture. Celebrate the opening of the first exhibition of hand-forged sculptures at the museum. Outbid your friends in our silent auction featuring local treasures and artwork from the day’s event. Starting at 11:30 AM, sample the culinary entries in our associated event, the “Some like it Hot” Chili Cook-off. From 1-4:30 witness a spectacular blind forging battle. The Templeton Mercantile Cocktail Trailer will be onsite from 8am – 5pm offering handcrafted cocktails, local beer and wine, as well as delicious breakfast burritos plus pulled pork sandwiches with all the fixings! For more Information and Sign-up: https://templetonmuseum.com/event/some-like-it-hot-blacksmithing-competition-art-show/

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