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Tuesday
April 8th
April CFHS Meeting
Tuesday, April 8th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
By tradition we do not hold an August meeting.
We will hold a hybrid meeting. You may join us in person at The Museum of the Ironworker or on Zoom.
Monthly meetings will require participants to register in advance. You may join us in person at the Museum of the Ironworker or on Zoom. If you plan to join us via Zoom, you can join on your computer or telephone.
If you experience any issues, please call 240-288-7396 and we will help you register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Saturday & Sunday
May 17th & 18th, 2025
2025 Maryland Iron Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th, 2025
More schedule information updates coming soon! Please check back for more information closer to the event.
Saturday & Sunday: Maker’s Market
- KCM Leather
- Firewood Treasures
- LoneLeaf Jewels
- Steven Guthrie
- Nick Chomycia
- Sahira Apothocary
Saturday, May 17th
LIVE Iron Pour: Across the street from The Museum of the Ironworker
● Between 1:00 & 2:00 PM: Join us for the Live Iron Pour in on Saturday, May 17th ONLY
Iron Pour – Scratch Block/Tile Pour Activity (Registration open, sales end on May 11th)
Music:
Saturday: Casting Shed
● 10am-noon: Hot Furnace Band
● noon-1PM: Ken & Brad Kolodner
● 2pm-4pm: Robb Bomboy
● 4pm-5pm: Ken & Brad Kolodner
Saturday: Log Cabin
● 10:30 – 11am: Punch & Judy
● 11am-noon: Slim Harrison & Tom Jolin
● 12:30 – 1pm: Punch & Judy show
● 1pm-2pm: Slim Harrison & Tom Jolin
● 2:30pm-3pm: Punch & Judy show
● 3:30-4:45: The Caswells
Sunday, May 18th
Music:
Sunday: Casting Shed
● 1pm-2pm: Eric Byrd Trio
● 2pm-3pm: Hot Furnace Band
Sunday: Log Cabin
● 11am-noon: Slim Harrison & Tom Jolin
● 1pm-2pm: Slim Harrison & Tom Jolin
Festival Entry & Parking Information:
Festival Entry & Parking Information:
Free Entry: There is no charge to enter the festival. Come and enjoy the atmosphere, entertainment, and festivities!
General Festival-goer Parking Instructions:
Free Parking: Festival-goers driving in are required to park at the Manor Area parking lot (6179 Cunningham Falls Park Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788) at Cunningham Falls State Park, which is free of charge.
Shuttle Service: Free shuttle service will run continuously (about every 15 to 20 minutes) during the festival, taking you to and from the Manor Area parking lot and festival entrance. The shuttle is mobility-friendly and equipped with a wheelchair lift.
Bus (mini & large) Group Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups:
Non-Affiliated Bus & Shuttle Parking: Festival-goers arriving by bus (mini & large) must drop and pick up their party at the Victory Tabernacle parking lot (6710 Kellys Store Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788). From there it is a short, flat walk on the road to the festival area. If your guests have concerns about the walk you must get in touch with us prior to first day of the festival.
Important Notice on Festival Parking, Festival Road Closure and Accessibility:
Due to high foot traffic in the village, MD rt. 806 will be CLOSED from Kellys Store Road to Blacks Mill Road during the entirety of the festival hours. All visitors are required to park in the Manor Area parking lot at Cunningham Falls State Park.
From there, visitors can either walk the quarter-mile trail to the festival site or take the free of charge CFHS shuttle to the festival area that will run continuously between the festival and the parking lot. The shuttle is mobility-friendly and equipped with a wheelchair lift.
If you have any questions, send us a message by clicking here.