My Brookhaven blacksmithing instructor, Kelly Kring, highly recommends the 2022 Crossroads Forging Festival for new and experienced blacksmiths. It is FREE and is held in Denton at the North Texas Fair and Rodeo: Google Maps
You can find the registration page here: https://tx-ture.farm/crossroads-forging-conference/?fbclid=IwAR11gPSSz6m28D_Xbcg2cECOf6p7rYfCEmEPMg8tsNzcTRx3titMSc4pO1w
While it may appear to be related to the TXTure Farm it isn’t. The event was originally scheduled for TxTure but was later relocated to the North Texas Fair and Rodeo.
It is next week Thursday through Saturday. I’m planning to be there at least one of the days.