Gunmakers Fair at Kempton

[springfield art]

Me on Sun., too. Couldn't get there earlier.

 

[thehorn]

Went yesterday morning and stopped first at Dixon’ where I picked up a nice hardcover book on early American fowlers. At the fair it was a beautiful sunshiny day. Have my eye on a day bag that was calling to me. I’ll be in contact with the maker/seller to order one rather than return, that is if it’s still there. Lots of dealers as usual with great stuff we all could use. Nice day!

 

[TarponStalker]

Where is it? I don't even know what state it's in. Nowhere near Florida I assume. We never have things like that here.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

It is at Kempton, Pennsylvania.
Another great day. Got a lot more info on horn construction and engraving. Had a great seminar with @rich pierce and more knapping tool info from @bldtrailer .....not to mention more info on strap and bag construction and styles thereof.
Is it wrong that I'm already looking forward to next year?

 

[Dave Markowitz]

I was there this morning, it was a nice show and the weather was good. Last year it was really hot but it was only in the 80s with a nice breeze today.

I picked up a few things including about 4 oz. of bear oil to try for patch lube and nice little priming horn by Spark Mumma.

 

[Brokennock]

Had a great seminar with @rich pierce

Now I'm really, really, painfully envious.
But also really glad you had such a good time.

 

[sturmkatze]

Went today and bought a few small items, beautiful day last year was to hot.

OK yeah. Nicer than last year

 

[sturmkatze]

I got to meet Dave Persons and his apprentice Maria. It really was great and their presentation was informing.

 

[NotDanielBoone]

I was there yesterday. A beautiful summer day for sure. Arrived early, only 40 minutes from Whitemarsh. Speed limits, "What, me worry?" There were some excellent demonstrations and seminars, as well as some beautiful guns. Although the average age of this crowd seemed to be 60+, there were a few children. The kids at the blacksmith forge were rapt. That was great. I wanted to start reciting "The Village Blacksmith", but I restrained myself! They had very nice food offerings as well. I bought a couple raffle tickets, yo Springfield Art, and one of their souvenir tee shirts. I also, stopped at Dixon's to pick up a few items. That shop is worth a trip. On the way south I stopped at Tractor Supply and picked up my deer sled. It will make a nice toboggan, too, if it ever snows here again. There were folks at the Fair from near and far. I highly recommend to all.

 

[mortarman]

Great show for sure. I was a bit overwhelmed but man, I was like a kid in a candy store. Good thing I only brought cash and left the plastic at home! Picked up a nice beavertail shooting bag from The Leatherman. Also talked with some longarm makers. This my first but definitely not my last!

 

[tunadawg]

I spent Friday and Saturday there. Met some new people, saw some old friends. Picked up a blank and a barrel, a kit from Brad and Shane Emig, and sat in on some good seminars. Only 10 minutes from home is extra nice.

 

[flatcreek]

Went today and bought a few small items, beautiful day last year was to hot.

Was looking for horn, nothing caught my eye, so stopped at Dixons on the way out and picked up one I've been looking at.

 

[tunadawg]

Had to go back for day three after I got a call that I won a silent auction. Now I have to get a rifle built so I can try my Beck oil and wax.

 

[Brokennock]

For future reference I figured to add this link to a related topic to keep them together,
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/places-to-eat-around-kempton-gun-fair.182873/

I would have never seen it in the section it is in, I just happened to notice it at the bottom of this page under "similar threads" which I usually ignore.

 

[springfield art]

Where is it? I don't even know what state it's in. Nowhere near Florida I assume. We never have things like that here.

PA near Allentown, look up Kempton, PA. (SE PA) It's really more for people that build, rather than seeing a lot of finished guns for sale. It's not something for someone to travel from afar unless there's something else wanting to see in addition. It happens to be centrally located in a fine old area with many muzzle loading people, near the great long rifle centers of York, Lancaster, counties, etc. Just my opinion; it's a great event, but I wouldn't drive 500 miles to see it. Gettysburg is in the general area, some people go to great lengths to visit such major battle fields. Check the maps!

 

[TarponStalker]

PA near Allentown, look up Kempton, PA. (SE PA) It's really more for people that build, rather than seeing a lot of finished guns for sale. It's not something for someone to travel from afar unless there's something else wanting to see in addition. It happens to be centrally located in a fine old area with many muzzle loading people, near the great long rifle centers of York, Lancaster, counties, etc. Just my opinion; it's a great event, but I wouldn't drive 500 miles to see it. Gettysburg is in the general area, some people go to great lengths to visit such major battle fields. Check the maps!

Thank you for the information. I bet it's a fun event to attend.

 

[rich pierce]

It’s a rare event, where many craftsmen and crafts women teach and demonstrate and are available to discuss things and show skills one on one. Some of the very best horn, bag, knife, and gun makers are there. It’s for learning and sharing. Totally different from CLA. And entry is $5. It’s for those who want to do work from scratch, that is historically correct, primarily to the northeast in the flintlock period.

 

[mortarman]

There is plenty of stuff to spend your money on as well!