2026 Dates will be May 28th – 31st
The Jim Seery/Buzz Engleman Memorial 37th Annual Hammer-In blacksmith event.
Jim Seery/Buzz Engleman Memorial Hammer In 2026
Hello Smiths!
First off — sorry for the late notice. We’ve been trying to coordinate and secure the usual Hammer-In location (Rusty’s old place), but despite our efforts we haven’t been able to get in touch with the landowners this year.
After much discussion, head scratching, and general blacksmith-level problem solving, we decided the Hammer-In MUST go on!
So this year, Jim and Paula have generously offered to host the event at their place, about 40 miles east of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Other than the location change, it’ll be the usual Hammer-In chaos and camaraderie:
* Tent camping space
* Room for campers/RVs with access to electricity
* Blacksmith setup area
* Well water available
* Porta-johns on site
* Fire, iron, stories, and questionable planning decisions
As Jim Seery was so very fond of saying:
**“We have NO PLAN and we are sticking to it.”**
Schedule is roughly:
* May 28th – 31st.
* Thursday, May 28 – Early setup and hammer if you feel like it
* Friday & Saturday – Hammer, visit, forge, repeat
* Sunday – Tear down… or hammer a little more before heading home
Visitors are welcome, and behaved children are too. Unsupervised children may be supplied with a high-energy sugary drink and assigned a Great Pyrenees puppy.
While blacksmithing is generally safe, running through the forge area is not.
We assume attendees have at least some familiarity with blacksmithing and understand the risks involved. Everyone is responsible for their own safety, health and wellbeing. Please use common sense and wear appropriate gear:
* Eye protection
* Good boots/shoes
* Sensible clothing
Gloves and aprons are up to you.
Need supplies? Pine Bluffs, Wyoming (about 20 miles away) has groceries, motels, restaurants, and the occasional civilized convenience.
Come and go as you please. This event is open to anyone interested in working hot iron and spending time with fellow smiths.
If you plan to attend, please contact Jim for directions.
Jim Taylor
Call or Text: 307-630-6116
Email: [Hammerin2026@pawnee.com](mailto:Hammerin2026@pawnee.com)
Again, apologies for the short notice — and we hope to see you there!
Jan Manning and Jim Taylor