Furnace Fairies & Gnomes Celebration
May
11
10:00 AM10:00
Event, Fundraiser, Games, Crafts

Furnace Fairies & Gnomes Celebration

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Embark on a day of enchantment at Furnace Town during Furnace Fairies & Gnomes Celebration! Join us as the Fairy Queen and her magical entourage grace our realm with their presence during this fleeting visit. Immerse yourself in the playful spirit of fairies and gnomes through an array of games and crafts that spark the imagination. Explore hidden nooks, wander through a marketplace of whimsy, and savor delicious treats from our delectable food offerings. Let the music and melodramas of the day transport you to a magical realm, creating cherished memories amidst the joy of this extraordinary celebration. Come, be a part of the magic and merriment at Furnace Fairies & Gnomes!

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Summer Music: Bryan & the Barn Owls
Jun
1
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Music: Bryan & the Barn Owls

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Summer Music at Furnace Town is back! Bryan & the Barn Owls are returning with their Americana tunes. Join us for a laid-back evening of great music under the open sky. Grab a beer or wine from our selection for sale, and indulge in classic summer fare with burgers and dogs. It's a relaxed, no-frills event where you can kick back, enjoy the music, and soak up the summer vibes. Don't miss out on Summer Music at Furnace Town!

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Summer Music: Heinz and the Red Bird
Jun
15
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Music: Heinz and the Red Bird

Join us at Furnace Town Historic Site on June 15th from 5-8 PM for an enchanting evening with Heinz and the Red Bird. Experience the soul-stirring blend of folk-inspired melodies and easy-listening music, masterfully delivered through the harmonious combination of John Heinz on fiddle & dobro, and the exquisite vocals & guitar of Harriett Nettles. Don't miss this unique musical journey that echoes the legendary sounds of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.

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Summer Music: The Bay Country Drifters
Jun
29
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Music: The Bay Country Drifters

Catch The Bay Country Drifters at Furnace Town on June 29th from 5-8PM bringing a rich tapestry of music that weaves together classic rock, folk, and country. This ensemble promises an evening that transcends genres, offering something for every music lover. Don't miss out on this captivating performance set against the historic backdrop of Furnace Town. Join us for a night where musical boundaries are blurred, and the soul of diverse genres resonates through every note.

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Summer Music: The Folk Villains
Jul
13
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Music: The Folk Villains

With villains like these, who needs heroes?
Mark your calendars for July 13th from 5-8 PM as we welcome back The Folk Villains to Furnace Town Historic Site! Get ready for an evening filled with captivating performances that promise to enchant and entertain. Join us for this special event and experience the magic of live music amidst the historical charm of Furnace Town.

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Summer Music: The Stringbuzzards
Jul
27
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Music: The Stringbuzzards

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Catch the finale of our Summer Music Series with The Stringbuzzards on July 27th, 5-8 PM. Sean Loomis and his crew are bringing their signature Eastern Shore bluegrass vibe to Furnace Town for an evening that's all about good tunes, grilled food, cold drinks, and chill vibes. It's the perfect way to wrap up the summer, so come hang with us and enjoy some top-notch jams!

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Renaissance Faire
Sep
28
to Sep 29

Renaissance Faire

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Furnace Town is going back in time - by 500 years! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of the Renaissance Faire, where history comes alive with every step. Mingle with skilled historical reenactors who bring the richness of the past to life, sharing tales and traditions from a world long gone. Explore vibrant market stalls brimming with handmade crafts, while the melodies of period musicians fill the air. Delight in the flavors of traditional fare, and marvel at demonstrations of ancient crafts and trades. The Furnace Town Renaissance Faire isn't just an event; it's a captivating journey into the heart of history, inviting you to be part of a living, breathing tapestry of times past

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Mar
2
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Feb
3
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Jan
13
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Oct
7
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Fall Clean Up Day
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Clean Up Day

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Join us to clean up Furnace Town for the fall!

-Indoor and outdoor work.

-Equipment supplied.

-Lunch provided.

Email programdirector@furnacetown.org for more details!

Furnace Town Historic SIte 3816 Old Furnace Rd. Snow Hill MD 21863

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Sep
2
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Fultontown Theater Co presents "The Importance of Being Earnest"
Aug
20
2:00 PM14:00

Fultontown Theater Co presents "The Importance of Being Earnest"

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Join us at the base of the Furnace for Fultontown Theatre Co.'s final performance of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

Regular Admission ($8/adult, $6/discount) applies and will be split between the two non-profits.

So come see this talented theater group and tour Furnace Town grounds during intermission.

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Aug
12
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting
Jul
8
9:00 AM09:00

Monthly Blacksmith Guild Meeting

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Monthly Meeting of the Blacksmith Guild at Furnace Town.

First meeting is free - continued involvement requires guild membership ($55/year)

Participants must be 18+
(12+ with a parent remaining at the forge for the duration)

For safety reasons, participants must wear long pants, close-toed shoes (boots preferable), and all clothing made of natural fibers.

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Earth Day Clean-up
Apr
22
9:00 AM09:00

Earth Day Clean-up

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Help us celebrate Earth Day by taking an incredibly scenic walk and beautifying the local area!

We will meet up in the parking lot at Furnace Town Historic Site and walk along the adjacent roads, in the scenic Pocomoke Forest, and pick up road litter.

PPE will be provided!

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Opening Day & Spring Egg Hunt
Apr
1
10:00 AM10:00

Opening Day & Spring Egg Hunt

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Come join us for the first day of the season and spring festivities!

Egg Hunts at 10:30 & 12:30 with a designated space for the littlest ones (5 & under). Come early to decorate your Egg Hunt Bag!

There will be crafts and games between 10-2 and the village is open for exploration until 4! So bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day with us at Furnace Town!

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Renaissance Faire
Sep
24
to Sep 25
Renaissance Faire

Renaissance Faire

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The Renaissance comes to Furnace Town!

The 2nd Annual Renaissance Faire at Furnace Town will be held on September 24th and 25th The event will celebrate the spirit of the Renaissance period, 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries in Europe, when individuals embraced the awakening of new thinking and new ideas. It was a time of kings and queens and highly respected knights in shining armor.

 

The Shire of Spiaggia Levantina, a small local group that is part of the worldwide non-profit educational organization called the Society for Creative Anachronism, will also be dressed in period costumes and participating in many of the faire's events and featured displays.

Live music, crafts and games for the kids and adults, hair braiding, face painting, henna, local artisans, food, drink, and live demonstrations of the ancient arts, including blacksmithing, broom making, spinners, and woodworking will be on hand. Additionally, the Ocean City Pipe and Drum, a local volunteer marching band dressed in plaid kilts, will add to the excitement with music. 

We have a strict no-weapons policy

Buy Tickets at the Gate

Online ticket sales are closed.


Volunteer at the Faire!

At Furnace Town, we often say that our volunteers are the heart of the furnace, and we mean it! Volunteers make this place run every day, and we're hoping that you can help make the Furnace Town Renaissance Faire the hottest event of the season!

To sign up to be a volunteer for the Renaissance Faire, follow the link below and fill out the form. There are many different areas of the event we need volunteers for, and we have broken them into sections so you can easily pick where you want to volunteer and what time you want to volunteer. All volunteers receive free admission into the event for the weekend, along with a couple other perks.

 

For more information about the event please email us at: Info@Furnacetown.org

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Bluegrass Beer & BBQ
Jul
9
4:00 PM16:00
Music

Bluegrass Beer & BBQ

Join us on Saturday, July 9th for BLUEGRASS, BREW, AND BBQ! We have a great lineup to give you some good bluegrass music. Our entertainment features Sean Loomis and Darren Engh of The Stringbuzzards and an opening set by Ol' 53.

For those who are hungry, we'll be selling BBQ plates for $15. We are roasting a pig on-site, or if you prefer BBQ chicken, and sides from Pit N Pub.

We’ll have plenty of beer, wine, soda, and water for sale and each ticket includes a coupon for a free drink!

 

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

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Furnace Fairies (and Gnomes!) Celebration
Jun
11
10:00 AM10:00
Event, Crafts, Games

Furnace Fairies (and Gnomes!) Celebration

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Come one, Come all to a day full of festivities celebrating the wee-folk of the Furnace! 

Fairies and Gnomes are welcome to come to play games and make crafts! Human children are invited to pass through our Transformation Station, for the low low price of 4 magic tickets, to become a fairy or a gnome and join in the fun!

 

Need a new wand? Perhaps a bird feeder? A new fairy garden? Magic Seed Balls? Perhaps you just want to dance? We’ve got you covered! 

There will be refreshments, a scavenger hunt, a raffle for a basket of fun fairy goodies, and free coloring pages.

 

Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children 4-14. Kids under 4 are always free! 

Craft and Carnival Game tickets are 2/$1 or 25/$10

 

Come dressed for the weather - in the event of rain crafts will be moved inside and games under cover.

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Oct
23
5:30 PM17:30

Halloween in the Forest

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Halloween in the Forest

October 23rd 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

 

          Please join us for this family-friendly event.

Trick or Treating in the Village, Music with DJ Kay,                                Crafts in the pavilion

                               Games and Prizes

Half-price admission Adults $4, Kids (5-17),$2 and under 5 Free.

 

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