In its second year at a Lake Country Vineyard, the Sound of the Forge blacksmith competition gathered quite the crowd.

Almost 1,000 people stopped by at Blind Tiger Vineyards to check out the friendly competition where the sights, sounds and smells of forging mixed with the vineyard91裸聊视频檚 own sensory elements.

Blind Tiger owner Jerome Wowchuk said blacksmithing is part of the natural vibe they embrace at the vineyard.

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This year91裸聊视频檚 event at the Lake Country vineyard on July 27 was bigger than the inaugural competition last year.

Forgers from across B.C. and Alberta demonstrated their skills and how exactly they are able to shape metal with fire.

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Forger Mark Pearce and his 14 year-old son Oldin took the event by storm this year with a dreamcatcher made of steel, copper and bronze.

Another stand out creation was a hammer made with a steel cable handle.

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Despite the increasing numbers the vineyard saw this year, they91裸聊视频檙e hoping that the Sound of the Forge event can be built into a world-class event.

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Organic wine and pizza was available during the competition. Next year, beer will be reportedly added to the menu.

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