Guildmaster’s Message about The Gunmakers Fair at Kempton – Register for the Summer Reception – Please Volunteer

I’m thankful we’re actually having spring-time in Pennsylvania this year! For the past few years it seemed to go straight from winter to summer!  I know summer is close at hand, and with that comes the excitement of the biggest event of the season- The Gunmakers Fair, now at the Kempton Fairgrounds in Kempton, Pennsylvania.

Plans have been put into place and many people have donated so much time and effort to make this event happen. As the HCH is one of the four sponsoring organizations, I would love to see a large showing of our membership at the event. More volunteers are needed, so if you can spare some time at some point over the three days of the event, please let John Dewald or myself know ASAP!

Here is a link about the Summer Reception. Please reserve your spots as soon as practical. We need all reservations by the 16th of July. Last year we had a great time and the food was delicious! As our group only formally meets twice a year, I find it’s always enjoyable to see everyone at the reception and catch up with friends. There will also be a fundraising event over the weekend. Tickets for the raffle will be available for purchase at the HCH tent. If you cannot make the event, you can purchase tickets by following this link as well.

I hope you all have a safe and fun summer! See you at the Fair!

 

Kris Polizzi – HCH Guildmaster
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2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton HCH Member Raffle

The winner’s name was drawn on Sunday at the 2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton. Please congratulate Mike Birch of Pittsburgh PA as the winner of the Dick Toone bag and horn.

This year’s summer reception raffle consists of a Washington specified bullet bag and Philadelphia kit powder horn all hand made using 18th Century tools and methods – See Dick Toone’s article “Supply Orders of the Utmost Urgency” in The Horn Book for a complete description with photos.
Raffle tickets will be $5 per each or a sheet of 5 for $20. They can be purchased at the Guild’s Table, at the summer reception, or at the link below. You do not have to be present to win.

The raffle is over.