Fire@Nite
Iron Pour 2026
- Saturday · July 25, 2026
- 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
"Open to the public. Cast iron demonstrations. Watch them do this crazy thing."
Join us for our Fire@Nite public event on July 25th from 2–10 PM. Experience the unique art form of cast iron as the Trails Artists create stunning performances throughout the day. Explore the extensive collection of sculptures while hiking the Trails.
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The Pour
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The Artist
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The Witness
A Day In Two Acts
From 2 – 7 PM
The Hike & The Hand
Witness performances throughout the museum involving cast iron, and be sure to hike the Trails to explore the variety of sculptures in the museum’s collection.
Meet the Trails Crew that have traveled worldwide to become an artist-in-residence at the museum during the month of July.
Interested in creating your very own cast iron art? Join us at our carving zone, where the Sculpture Trails crew will be ready to help you make your own relief sculpture and cast iron bowl during the event.
From 8 – 10 PM
The Main Pour
Starting at 8 pm the main foundry will pour over 3,000 pounds of cast iron using two large-scale cast iron furnaces.
Witness large metal sculptures being poured and performance art done by artists from all over the world.
Come on out and share this unique experience with us as our July Workshop comes to a fiery close.
"Walk the trails by lantern.
Stay for the iron."
Take Home A Piece Of The Night
Scratch Blocks & Doodle Bowls
Scratch Blocks and Doodle Bowls will be available to purchase until 7 PM or until supplies last. Carve your design — watch it poured in molten iron — take it home as a one-of-a-kind memento.
Why wait? Stop by the Trail’s foundry anytime before the event and purchase one from the Artist-in-Residence.
Scratch Blocks and Doodle Bowls will be available to purchase until 7 PM or until supplies last. Carve your design — watch it poured in molten iron — take it home as a one-of-a-kind memento.
Plan Your Night
Essential Details
When
Saturday
July 25, 2026
Hours
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Main pour at 8 PM
Donations Appreciated
This is a free event & open to the public. Donations not required but appreciated.
For More Information
Speak With Our Outreach Coordinator
Please contact Laura Gonzalez (Outreach Coordinator) by phone, text, or email.
- lauravalentinag0225@gmail.com
- (813) 808-5163