AACB Conference
May 14–16, Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro, TN
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Attend the AACB 2026 Conference, May 14–16!
Full conference or single-day registration available.
Early Bird ends April 19 — register now to save!
All Days – Paid before 4/19 = $55. After 4/19 = $65.
One Day – Paid before 4/19 = $30. After 4/19 = $40.
AACB membership is required. If already a member of AACB, $0. If not, membership of $25 is required (includes spouse & any children under 18)
Workshops, green coal, and family programs are optional, but registration is required to participate.
Advance registration for Teaching Workshops, Family Programs and Green Coal sessions can ONLY be made by registering ONLINE.
Contact/Conference Questions:
Clinton “Buzz” Busbee, Conference Chairman
Phone: 615-900-6372Email: aacbconference@yahoo.com
AACB membership is required to attend conference. If already a member of AACB, $0. If not, membership of $25 is required (includes spouse & any children under 18)
Step 1: Select your registration type below.
Step 2: Add any optional workshops, family programs, or shirts. Conference registration required.
Step 3: Complete checkout and submit attendee information.
REQUIRED
Official AACB 2026 Conference Shirt
Available in sizes S–4XL
Preorder to guarantee your size! Limited quantities will be available onsite during the conference.
Ordering multiple sizes?
Select your first size and quantity and add it to your cart. Then return to the shirt option to select another size and quantity before checkout.
Optional
Limited to 4 openings per session. Prices below include all materials. Choosing "Quantity" represents number of students taking the class.
Friday, May 15 8:00am - 5:00pm
1 hour lunch break. 10 students max
Includes all material.
Jason Bivens and Jay Replogle will be teaching a hands-on knife making class.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a knife with two Forged in Fire Champions!
Come learn to weave a small landscape on a hand loom! This hands-on class is perfect for beginners and creatives of all skill levels.
Choose your design: Garden or Beach landscape
All supplies provided. Each student will receive:
• A hand loom, fully warped and ready to start
• A kit with yarns, buttons, and fabric
• Access to the instructor’s yarn stash for your project
You go home with your own loom!
Thursday, May 14 10:00am-5:00pm
1 hour lunch break. 10 students max
Craig Hines will be teaching a hands-on hacksaw-making class. Students will forge and finish their own custom hacksaw to take home, along with a printed guide featuring step-by-step photos of the handle-making process.
Please review your selections before checking out.
You will receive a confirmation email after payment is complete.
Workshop and family program spots are first-come, first-served.