Bavarian Blacksmith Experience

08/28/2026

We have brand new custom one-of-a-kind hand forged retail swords available for immediate sale in our workshop located at Frankenmuth River Place Shops in Frankenmuth River Place Shops ! Each are skillfully forged by our talented smiths and designed by artist/bladesmith Josh A. Weston
These are REAL battle-worthy heirloom artifacts that you can own with pride.

We will be listing some of these on our website store at:
BlacksmithExperience.com

But for now; if you can’t wait until they’re listed on the site then swing by and see these in your own hand and check their prices in-person to claim one of these blades-treasures before all are gone! ⚒️🔥

And of course if you’d like to forge your own sword with guidance from our smiths then you can schedule your very own sword-forging appointment almost any day!
Call or book on our website to learn more!

08/27/2026

Why settle for ordinary when you can craft something extrordinary and make memories you’ll never forget with your family and friends, all when you try your hand at Blacksmithing and FORGING items ranging from a steel magic wand all the way up to a knife or even a real steel sword! And you can do this regardless of age or prior experience by visiting us at the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience located in

Learn more and schedule your appointment to forge with us at:
BlacksmithExperience.com

08/26/2026

Your vision of forging your own real sword is no myth, it awaits for you to craft it REAL in living-steel with guidance from our smiths, located in the heart of at the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience! ⚒️🔥

The HELHOUND SWORD is an artifact that YOU can craft to museum-worthy quality in the span of just a few hours at our workshop. And the newfound craftsmanship-confidence and knowledge you’ll gain in this experience will last a lifetime, along with this heirloom of the sword itself that you can pass down for generations.
You’ll not only forge the blade, but you’ll assemble and customize the hilt to precision, customized and made truly unique as your own.

This sword was designed in collaboration by professional swordsmiths and artists; Josh Weston Josh A. Weston and David DelaGardelle David DelaGardelle
And encompasses their combined 40+ years worth of experience in this age-old art-form of swordsmithing.

The entire experience is designed so that absolutely anyone can forge this sword to life, even if they’ve had minimal to no prior experience with blacksmithing before!

So what are you waiting for!?
Learn more and schedule to forge yours by booking a spot (time of your choosing) on our website at:
BlacksmithExperience.com

Incredible music by M' A N A M

08/25/2026

Sights & sounds from our workshop lately!
Swing by and forge something as accessible as a hairpin all the way up to something as epic as a real steel spear!
Learn more at BlacksmithExperience.com

08/21/2026

Happy Friday friends 🔥
If you want to make this weekend different than any other and do something memorable with your loved ones; then consider forging something incredible with us in at our forge!
In as little as an hour you can craft an heirloom artifact that you can own with pride and have a BLAST making with guidance from our friendly smiths!
Learn more on our website at:
BlackasmithExperience.com
Or swing into our shop to see what we have to offer! ⚒️

08/20/2026

Nestled in the gorgeous historic town of Frankenmuth, you will find one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets for unforgettable family memories!
At the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience, you and your loved ones don’t just watch history happen, you forge it with your own hands. Whether you are crafting a custom keepsake together or simply sharing the thrill of the spark, our workshop is built for meaningful connections and pure fun for all ages.
Escape the ordinary and make your next family day out in Frankenmuth truly legendary. Plan your visit with us today at: BlacksmithExperience.com

Michigan's Little Bavaria

08/14/2026

Sometimes it takes a special unique type of “battery recharge” to help heal your soul after a long busy summer heading into the school year.
And we believe that one of the perfect ways to care for yourself is to embark on newfound creative confidence in the realm of craftsmanship and art! And blacksmithing is all of those things in one ⚒️🔥
At the we guide you through the journey of forging your own steel treasure in under an hour for as little as $35!
So wield the hammer and craft new memories this spring with us in !
Learn more and book your anvil spot at:
BlacksmithExperience.com

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08/13/2026

Educators and parents; bring the classroom to the anvil! The Bavarian Blacksmith Experience in offers an immersive, hands-on learning adventure where history, science, and art collide for ages 6 and up!

We limit sessions to 12 children per session with 3 state-fingerprinted master instructors. Students step up to the fire for a 20-minute forging experience, crafting age-specific take-home projects starting at $30 per student, from S-hooks and pendants to throwing dice and leaf key chains.

Planning a school trip? Certified Michigan teachers get free admission and do not count toward chaperones. Plus, we provide one free chaperone per 4 students, with extra chaperones at $15 each. Enhance the day with an optional leather smith add-on, lunch planning, and local tourism discounts.

Call us at (989) 721-4604 to book your class adventure, and head over to our group page to plan your visit today!

Learn more at:
https://www.blacksmithexperience.com/groups

08/12/2026

This summer in ; take home hand-forged magic to your own backyard by forging your steel Magic Wand with us at the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience located at !
Every custom-made wand that you craft with guidance from our friendly smiths comes complete with one of these iconic display boxes!
But supplies and spaces are limited; so hop on your broomstick speedily so you and your memory can make yours along with new memories!
BlacksmithExperience.com

08/12/2026

Long before modern borders divided Europe, ancient Norse and Germanic tribes shared a rugged world ruled by myth, metal, and mystery. At the heart of this interconnected landscape stood the runes—symbols of raw power that were never merely written, but fiercely struck into stone and iron. These sacred marks were forged by the fire of the blacksmith and the spirit of the warrior to protect, guide, and manifest destiny. Read on to discover how these legendary cultures used the magic of the forge to shape history, and find out how you can step up to the anvil to hammer your own destiny into a custom, hand-forged rune pendant.

Unlocking the Elder AlphabetHave you ever held an object that felt instantly heavy with meaning? Long before words were mass-produced on screens, symbols were carved by hand into stone, wood, and metal. Each line was deliberate. Each mark held power.Among the most enigmatic of these ancient symbols....