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! Learn about blacksmithing, blacksmith art, and educational opportunities (and enjoy some incredible chili!).
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. Discover fine metal art for sale in our gallery.
—From 8 am to noon: teams of professional blacksmith artists compete against the clock to forge the winning sculpture.
—Starting at 12 pm: sample the culinary entries in our associated event, the “Some like it Hot” Chili Cook-off.
—From 1 to 4:30 pm: witness a spectacular blind forging battle. Individual blacksmith contestants will get 20 minutes to reproduce an object that they will not have seen; only touched and handled. A championship round will decide the victor.
—At 4:30 pm: raffle and prizes will be awarded!