

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forging Hope: Veteran Bladesmithing Workshop & Community Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ?️ Calling all veterans—join us for a powerful, no-cost day of hands-on learning, camaraderie, and resilience at the Forging Hope Bladesmithing Workshop. 

Hosted by former Green Beret Patrick Russell of Migizi Outdoors, this event is dedicated to supporting those who’ve served through the transformative craft of bladesmithing.

What to Expect:

- Free Bladesmithing Workshop (Veterans Only): Craft your own functional knife from raw steel. No experience required—just show up ready to learn. All tools, materials, and safety gear provided.
- Veteran Community: Connect with fellow veterans in a supportive, skill-building environment.
- Lunch Provided: Enjoy a hearty meal and refreshments—on us.
- Giveaways &amp; Raffles: Enter to win limited-edition blades and outdoor gear, with all proceeds supporting future veteran programs.

Who Can Attend:
- US Military Veterans (proof of service required)
- Adults and teens (10+; under 18 must be accompanied by a veteran guardian)

No prior bladesmithing experience needed

How to Register:
- Spots are limited (max 10 participants)—reserve your place early!
- Click “Going” and follow the registration instructions in the event details

Why Forging Hope?

Every blade forged is a symbol of resilience, recovery, and brotherhood. This event is 100% free for veterans—our way of giving back and building a stronger, more connected community.

Questions?

DM us or email Patrick at migizioutdoors@gmail.com
—
? migizioutdoors.com

#ForgingHope #MigiziOutdoors #Veterans #Bladesmithing #CommunityEvent #EliteSurvivalMadeSimple
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/russellville/forging-hope-veteran-bladesmithing-workshop-and-community-day/200029338649410
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029338649410?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=russellville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Russellville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Russellville Ky.42276
- **lat**: 36.799461083333
- **long**: -86.87279165
- **full address**: Russellville Ky.42276, 113 Pembroke Ln, Russellville, KY 42276-8885, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Migizi Outdoors (https://allevents.in/org/migizi-outdoors/23894161)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/317d5856acec96fb7c3d6ddc79023f6aa26c9ada9563f6892d8001ebd6e76a31-rimg-w1184-h864-dc181b1f-gmir?v=1770699407
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Forging+Hope%3A+Veteran+Bladesmithing+Workshop+%26+Community+Day&date=15+Feb

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Russellville Ky.42276, 113 Pembroke Ln, Russellville, KY 42276-8885, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Migizi Outdoors
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Forging Hope: Veteran Bladesmithing Workshop & Community Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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