KNIFE & FOOD FESTIVAL
FORGE, FIRE, FOOD 🔥
STARRING:
DOUG
MARCAIDA
FROM
FORGED IN FIRE™
MEET: DOUG MARCAIDA LIVE! 🔥
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience you absolutely cannot miss! Step inside the world of Forged in Fire™ for an exclusive chance to meet the master himself, Doug Marcaida at "Marcaida's Forge and Food Fest".
What’s in Store:
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⚔️ The Action: Witness the intensity of a live Forged in Fire™–style demonstration.
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🤝 The Master: Enjoy a personal Meet & Greet with Doug Marcaida. Grab a photo and talk shop with the man who made "It will KEAL" a household phrase.
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🏆 The Legacy: Walk through our Forged in Fire™ History Wall, a dedicated tribute honoring the craft and the past champions who mastered the blade.
This is your shot to get up close with a blade icon and celebrate the art of the forge. Space is strictly limited—secure your tickets now before they’re history!
WHEN?
WHERE?
JULY 18 & 19
COOPERSTOWN
NY
THE ULTIMATE KNIFE & CRAFT FESTIVAL PRESENTS
Fire. Steel. Skill. Family Fun.
Step into the heat of an unforgettable, hands-on experience celebrating the art of knives, master craftsmanship, and thrilling competition. Feel the spark, test your skills, and share the excitement with the whole family as tradition, talent, and adrenaline collide in one action-packed event!
AUTHENTIC BBQ EXPERIENCE
Enjoy mouthwatering, homemade barbecue as a master roaster slow-cooks an entire pig and cow on-site—an incredible fire-to-table feast filled with rich flavors, sizzling aromas, and unforgettable bites straight from the flames. Come along to experience this incredible feast in person.
MEET DOUG MARCAIDA ⭐️
Feel the intensity as a Forged in Fire–style knife competition recreation roars to life right before your eyes! Get up close with legendary judge Doug Marcaida during an exclusive, personal meet & greet, then step into the legacy with a Forged in Fire™ history wall honoring not just past champions but all alumni. From blazing steel to iconic moments, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience no fan—or thrill-seeker—should miss. 🔥⚔️
KNIFE VENDORS & INTERACTIVE MAKING
Explore dozens of vendors showcasing handcrafted knives, precision tools, and knife-inspired arts & crafts you won’t find anywhere else. Get hands-on at interactive demonstration tables where you can watch blades come to life and discover how these incredible tools are crafted and used every day. It’s part marketplace, part workshop, and 100% unforgettable.
KNIFE CUTTING COMPETITION
Watch the action unfold—or step up and compete—as blades are pushed to their limits in intense tests of sharpness, strength, and performance. Feel the tension, cheer on the competitors, and see firsthand which blades rise above the rest in this edge-of-your-seat challenge.
FORGE YOUR OWN KNIFE
Step into the forge and experience bladesmithing like the hit TV show Forged in Fire™. Meet past contestants and champions, watch live forging demonstrations, and talk shop with master bladesmiths as sparks fly. Learn the fundamentals hands-on as you craft your very own knife or piece of forged jewelry from a prototype—start to finish. Feel the heat, shape the steel, and walk away with a one-of-a-kind blade or wearable piece you forged yourself to take home. Explore the Forged in Fire Wall of Fame filled with iconic blades and memorabilia, shop from thousands of custom forged knives, jewelry, and artisan goods, and immerse yourself in an experience you’ll be talking about long after the fire cools.
SKILLS & THROWING ARENA
Sharpen your skills and test your aim in our dedicated gaming area, where precision meets adrenaline. Take your shot with knife throwing, unleash your power in axe throwing, and draw back for accuracy in archery—three high-energy challenges that deliver nonstop thrills for all skill levels.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
Bring the whole family and let the fun continue for everyone—our kid-friendly entertainment areas are packed with activities designed to keep young adventurers engaged, entertained, and smiling all day long. Fun, safe, and unforgettable for all ages!
ONE EVENT. ALL THINGS BLADE.
Collectors • Makers • Competitors • Families • Fans
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience—a rare, unforgettable event packed with fire, skill, excitement, and memories you won’t get anywhere else. This is the moment everyone will be talking about!
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