Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

The Farmer's Forge

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Historic Area

When

April 6, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The forge is fired up and the blacksmiths are hard at work showing off their skills. Members of the Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac have set up shop in the forge, located behind the Dairy Barn in the Historic Area. See them fashion iron into helpful tools and kitchen items used around the farm. Purchase handmade goods made right on site. To learn more about the guild visit their website.

Blacksmith works on an anvil inside park forge.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family

Additional dates

The Farmer's Forge - May 4, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - June 1, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - June 15, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - July 6, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - Aug. 3, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - Sept. 7, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - Oct. 5, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - Oct. 19, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Farmer's Forge - Oct. 20, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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