june
04jun9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
july
02jul9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
16julalldayalldayDemo - Flagstaff
Event Details
Gordon Williams / Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM. Registration fee: $15 for members $20 for non-members Lunch will be on your own. There are several good eating
Event Details
Gordon Williams /
Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.
Registration fee: $15 for members $20 for non-members
Lunch will be on your own. There are several good eating places near the NAU campus.
Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron-in-the-Hat.
Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat and Show-and-Tell.
Don’t forget to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
Directions to the NAU Sculpture Studio
Flagstaff, AZ
• North on I-1 7
• Exit McConnell Dr (First Exit North of I-40)
• Right on McConnell Dr
• Right on Pine Knoll Dr
• Right into Parking Lot for Facility Services
(Marked “Parking” at the east side of the map on page 4)
• The Sculpture Studio is building 84 on the map.
Thanks to all of you who have participated in Iron in the Hat. By purchasing tickets and
donating items, you help support AABA events and projects. Items for donation can be a tool,
piece of art, something you made specifically for iron in the hat, something you don’t need in your
shop, a great book, a t-shirt, a hat … something an AABA member would enjoy.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
NAU Sculpture Studio
august
06aug9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
september
03sep9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
17sep8:00 am5:00 pmDemo - Camp Verde
Event Details
Demonstrator - Mike Riemer * Registration begins at 8am, the demonstration starts at 9am. * Registration fee: $15 for members $20 for non-members, * Tailgating is encouraged. * Bring things for Iron—In—the—Hat and Show—and—Tell. Don't forget
Event Details
Demonstrator – Mike Riemer
* Registration begins at 8am, the demonstration starts at 9am.
* Registration fee:
$15 for members
$20 for non-members,
* Tailgating is encouraged.
* Bring things for Iron—In—the—Hat and Show—and—Tell. Don’t forget to put your name on anything you bring for Show—and—Tell.
* Lunch is on your own. There are several good restaurants in the Camp Verde area.
* Saturday night BBQ. Bring your own meat/fish/veggie burger and adult beverage
* Plenty of space is available for tent camping and limited space for dry RV camping.
* If you aren’t planning on camping, the annual Thunder Valley Motorcycle Rally will be held in Cottonwood on September 20-21, so nearby hotel/motel rooms will be scarce or non—existent. You might try Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson, or Sedona.
* Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
Remember Iron in the Hat
Thanks to all of you who have participated in Iron in the Hat. By purchasing tickets and donating items, you help support AABA events and projects. Items for donation can be a tool, piece of art, something you made specifically for iron in the hat, something you don’t need in your shop, a great book, a t—shirt, a hat something an AABA member would enjoy.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Camp Verde - Copper CIr
1731 Copper Cir
october
01oct9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
november
05nov9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
19novalldayalldayDemo - Phoenix - Grizzly Iron
Event Details
Demonstration: Saturday, November 19, 2022 Grizzly Iron 1329 W. Lincon St. Phoenix, AZ Demonstrator: Dennis Dusek • Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM. • Registration fee:
Event Details
Demonstration: Saturday, November 19, 2022
Grizzly Iron
1329 W. Lincon St.
Phoenix, AZ
Demonstrator: Dennis Dusek
• Registration begins at 8:00 AM, the demonstration starts at 9:00 AM.
• Registration fee:
$15 for members
$20 for non-members
• Lunch is on your own. There are several good eating spots in the neighborhood.
• Tailgating is encouraged. Tailgaters, please consider donating to Iron in the Hat.
• Bring things for Iron-In-the-Hat and Show-and-Tell.
Don’t forget to put your name on anything you bring for Show-and-Tell.
• Workshops on Sunday and Monday are $100. Contact Richard Rozinski at 602-803-7255 or neongod52@gmail.com, to register.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Grizzly Iron
1329 W Lincoln St, Phoenix, AZ
december
03dec9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
january
07jan9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
19jan(jan 19)8:00 am21(jan 21)6:00 pmWinterfest V
Event Details
Winterfest Drum roll please…..Winterfest V will be held at the Brandy Fenton Memorial Park in Tucson AZ Jan 19-21, 2023. Featuring the demonstrators slide show, 4 demonstrators over 2 days, Education Tent,
Event Details
Winterfest
Drum roll please…..Winterfest V will be held at the Brandy Fenton Memorial Park in Tucson AZ Jan 19-21, 2023.
Featuring the demonstrators slide show, 4 demonstrators over 2 days, Education Tent, Little Tent Event, Banquet Dinner, Iron in the Hat, Silent Auction, Lost Dutchman Treasure Box, and a special raffle with limited ticket sales for an Alec Steel 140lb Anvil. Ticket prices to be announced. Registration and more details to come. Recommend you reserve your hotel room now.
The planning committee is forming now. Contact Richard Rozinski or Steve Miller to volunteer your services – they are much appreciated.
Time
19 (Thursday) 8:00 am - 21 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Brandy Fenton Memorial Park - Tucson
february
04feb9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
march
04mar9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
april
01apr9:00 am12:00 pmOpen Shop - Cave Creek - Desert Rat Forge
Event Details
First Saturday of the month - 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress,
Event Details
First Saturday of the month – 9am til noon followed by lunch (you gotta buy your own) at Big Earl’s Greasy Eats. Have fun with propane or coal forge, flypress, powerhammer, widgets and gadgets.
Directions:
From the center of Cave Creek – 4-way stop at Cave Creek Rd & School House Rd Head north on School House 1.2 miles to Highland Rd (if you get to the 4-way stop at Fleming Springs you gone a tad too far) Turn right (east) on Highland After about 1 mile the pavement ends. Please drive slow to avoid kicking up dust. As the gravel road makes a turn to the left there will be a single lane gravel road on the right with a sign for 7645. Drive down this road for bit until you see the big anvil. You are there! Park in the pullout if there is room – please do not park on top of any vegetation! If no room return to main dirt road and park along the north edge and walk to the 700ft back to property.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Location
Desert Rat Forge
7645 E Highland Rd, Cave Creek, AZ