On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 10th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina.
It’s free to watch this, and it’s amazing. Please consider making a donation.
They’ll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds.
Think of it as a “gritty ballet where all the dancers are decked out in helmets and head-to-toe in leathers, dancing around a roaring furnace and pouring red hot metal into molds.”
The iron pour is an art, not just a science, and plans can change throughout the evening. Go with the flow…just like the molten metal!
In addition, the event will include:
- Glassblowing demonstrations
- Blacksmithing demonstrations
- Flameworking demonstrations
- Woodworking demonstrations
- Drumming performances by Batala
- Olympic Fencing demonstrations by Forge Fencing
- Performance Iron Casting Pieces
- Interactive Fire Sculptures & Metal Casting Gallery Exhibit
- Make and take crafts with the Scrap Exchange
- Delicious eats from local food trucks and vendors
- Original artwork and handmade goods from 24+ local artists
Those who participated in the Scratch Block classes at the Foundry will get to watch their molds filled with molten iron.
Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
Photos from Past Iron Pour Event
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