Historic Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek welcomes the public at its monthly Second Saturday Demonstration Day. The crew is firing up the antique blacksmithing forge, pouring and crafting hot metal, and demonstrating the magnificent and still-intact machinery. Visitors can tour at their own pace, meeting and talking with enthusiastic and knowledgeable docents throughout the complex. Pieces made by Foundry artisans are on sale at the Gift Shop.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. No reservations are needed.

Admission: adults 18 and older, $15; students age 5-17, $5; children under 5 and Knight Foundry Alliance members, free. All demonstrations are included in the ticket price.

Knight Foundry, 81 Eureka Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685. Learn more: #visitknightfoundry, [email protected], or 209-560-6160. Knight Foundry is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, year-round.