Upcoming Event: 18th Century Artisan Show

 
18th Century Artisan Show

January 31st and February 1st

Friday, January 31st: 9 am to 7 pm

Saturday, February 1st: 9 am to 4 pm

Carlisle EXPO Center
100 K St.
Carlisle, PA 17013

Contact: Eric Fleisher at 717-275-2667

2025 HCH Annual Meeting/Horn Fair

 

Friday and Saturday March 7 & 8, 2025 

(with the normal set-up on Thursday)

For over twenty-five years, the Honorable Company of Horners has dedicated countless hours to the preservation, research and education of the skill involved in horn-working. What’s horn-working you ask? Well, you’re not alone in your quandary! For as long as history has been recorded, animal horn has been a material with many interesting uses. As a natural thermoplastic, it can be heated and pressed or molded into many useful shapes and our early American forefathers took advantage of these uses!

The Honorable Company of Horners, or HCH, has gone back in time through research and study of original, handmade items and historical documentation to learn the secrets of how horn can be used to make many different and sometimes surprising items.

Since their formation in 1996, the nationwide group has met yearly (except 2021) to come together and share knowledge and discoveries as well as to showcase their learned skills in creating these fascinating tools of the past. The public is always welcome to attend these “Horn Fairs” at no cost and this year in no different! For anyone who is interested in this event, the HCH would like to extend a warm welcome to come and see all of the things they have to offer. From “hands-on” workshops and educational seminars to original and contemporary items to view and purchase; there’s something for everyone.

Please mark your calendars now as we anticipate another outstanding event! The Horn Fair will begin with the annual business meeting at 10:30 am Friday morning. After the meeting, you make your own schedule! Many exciting things will be taking place over the weekend. Make sure to check them all out! This is the time to meet and greet many skilled crafts people. Lasting friendships can be built on your encounters at the Horn Fair!

Highlights of the weekend include:

■ Three presentations are scheduled for this year’s event.

• Friday 2-3 pm – Master Candidate Randy Rauch will be giving his presentation on History and Development of the Middle Eastern Shofar.

• Saturday 10-11 am – Master Historian/Collector Candidate Jim Pease will be giving his presentation on Tim Tansel.

• Saturday 2-3 pm – Master Historian/Collector Candidate Mel Hankla will be giving his presentation on Powder horns from Below the Mason-Dixon.

■ The Guild’s spring pole lathe will be in action along with hands on demonstrations from talented Journeyman and Master Horners. Make sure to ask loads of questions while you have the opportunity to learn from some of the best horn workers in the country!

■ The Education Committee – The educational theme for this year is Building a Powder Horn. Both newcomers and seasoned horners will benefit from demonstration and discussion of various aspects of horn building.

■ Fundraising events – The raffle is a unique grouping of 3 black horn items donated to the Guild by Master Collector Glenn Bealle. Get your tickets for this drawing at the event or download them here. Up for auction will be a finely crafted flat horn with a fish scaled lip carving on the spout, carved and donated by Scott Morrison.
This black and white flat horn will surely grace your kit in your search of game, and will pair well with the leather belly / belt bag to match.

■ The Awards Committee will once again be organizing the general horn competition, with categories of Traditional Engraved Horn, Contemporary Engraved Horn, Un-engraved Horn, Horn and Bag, Horn Item and First Time Entry. Master Horners are not eligible to enter.

■ Don’t forget to start working on an item for the Guildmaster’s Challenge!

Setup will be 9 am to 5 pm on Thursday. Please let us know if you need to set-up after 5 pm. We’ll also have some time Friday morning to finish any last minute set-up. As in the past, the main display room will be locked for security outside the hours of scheduled events. We invite all members who would like to display their own work or their collections to reserve a table. Last year we filled all the available spaces so don’t delay in getting your reservation placed.

After we break down the displays and workshops, we’ll have the Guild mixer as a time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. We’ll have appetizers and a cash bar serving alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. At 6 pm the fun starts and the much anticipated banquet! The menu will feature an old fashioned dinner with brown sugar glazed ham, baked potato with sour cream, butter, green onions, and shredded cheese; pasta salad, green bean almondine, glazed carrots, house salad with balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing, dinner rolls and apple pie.

If you need to request a gluten free meal, please note that on your registration form. Reservations for the banquet must be received by Wednesday, February 19th.
The Hotel will again offer a lunch buffet. You can order a meal or pick up a snack at different locations within the hotel or stop at one of the multiple places within close walking/driving distance – the choice is yours!

Please Send in your Reservation by the 24th of February, 2025! Register for the 2025 HCH Annual Meeting Banquet, which will be on March 8, 2025 (6pm) at the Altoona Grand Hotel.

More information can be found at the Honourable Company of Horners web site here.

47th Annual Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show

 

Contact: Randal Pierce 

908 Mercer Drive

Maryville, TN 37801

Phone: (865) 982-6538 Email: tnky.rifles@gmail.com 

CANCELLED: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚-𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰

 

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐢𝐦 & 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚-𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐑𝐢𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰:

It is with deep regret that I am contacting you to let you know that I am going to cancel the 2025 AL - KY Rifle Show due to the possibility of severe weather conditions during the show. I am sorry for the late notification, but I hope that I catch everyone before they start to travel. If you have sent in your table reservation money, please let me know if you want a refund or to hold it for next year's show. 

Please help me notify everyone that the show has been canceled. I am sending out this email and I will start calling people also but the more people that are putting the word out the better the chance that I don't miss someone.

Celeste and I love putting the show on and we will miss seeing all of you, but the safety of our friends is more important than the show. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate next year, and we will have a great time.

Jim & Celeste Parker 

REMINDER: 2025 Alabama Kentucky Rifle Show

 

This Week !!!

31st Annual Lake Cumberland Show CLA Mini-Show

The 31st Annual Lake Cumberland Kentucky Rifle Show

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Jamestown, Kentucky, 42629
February 7th & 8th – 8 am to 10 pm CST
Saturday afternoon program: 4:00 o’clock

Tommy Hines of South Union Shaker Village

presents “The Use of Ardent Spirits: Alcohol and the KY Shakers”

ANNUAL CLOSING RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
and drawing for the “Tansel Eagle/Sour Mash” horn flask!!!

Hope you’ll plan to stay for the Saturday night Comradery

Admission is $10.00 for everyone except table holders (12 and under are free)

Rooms and cottages are blocked at the Lure Lodge until January 20th
For reservations call: 270-343-3111 – mention the show

*65 tables – 1st paid, 1st reserved @ $75 each*

Traditional Muzzleloading Firearms, their accouterments and other related objects.

*** ANTIQUE OR CONTEMPORARY!!! ***

Please bring out your best for display. Theme of this show is education!!!

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKELESS POWDER CARTRIDGE GUNS OR AMMO

Contact: Mel Hankla
PO BOX 167
Hitchins, KY 41146
Phone: 270-566-3370
E-mail: melhankla@amhiss.com
website: www.americanhistoricservices.com

18th Annual 18th Century Artisan Show – Carlisle, PA

 18th Century Artisan Show

January 31st and February 1st

Friday, January 31st: 9 am to 7 pm

Saturday, February 1st: 9 am to 4 pm

Carlisle EXPO Center
100 K St.
Carlisle, PA 17013

Contact: Eric Fleisher at 717-275-2667

2025 Alabama Kentucky Rifle Show