Forge Fair 2027: Dates, Location & Exhibitor Guide
Quick answer: Forge Fair 2027 runs May 18–20, 2027 at Huntington Convention Center — Cleveland, OH. It is held every two years (odd years).
About Forge Fair
North American forging industry's biennial exposition for forgers, suppliers and buyers. Organized by Forging Industry Association.
| Next dates | May 18–20, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntington Convention Center — Cleveland, OH |
| How often | Every two years (odd years) |
| Industry | Metals & Foundry |
| Region | Midwest |
| Organizer | Forging Industry Association |
| Official site | forging.org |
| Last verified | Nov 2026 |
Upcoming and past editions
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| May 18–20, 2027 | Huntington Convention Center — Cleveland, OH | Add to calendar |
Who this show is relevant for
Based on its focus on metals & foundry, Forge Fair is most relevant to:
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Exhibiting at Forge Fair? Book meetings before the doors open.
Most exhibitors pay for the booth and hope for traffic. We build the pieces that fill your calendar: a show landing page, QR lead capture for the booth, and a Google Ads campaign targeted around Cleveland that runs in the weeks before the event.
Talk Show Strategy →Pre-show plan for Forge Fair 2027
- Mar 23 — Launch your show landing page and start a Google Ads campaign targeted around Cleveland (and your target accounts)
- Apr 20 — Email your database and book booth meetings on LinkedIn
- May 11 — Print QR codes that point to the landing page; test the lead form on a phone
- May 22 — Follow up with every lead within 48 hours of the show closing
Follow-up step by step: trade show lead follow-up for manufacturers.
Questions about Forge Fair
When is Forge Fair 2027?
Forge Fair 2027 runs May 18–20, 2027 at Huntington Convention Center — Cleveland, OH.
Where is Forge Fair held?
The next edition of Forge Fair is scheduled in Cleveland, OH.
How often is Forge Fair held?
Every two years (odd years).
Who should exhibit at Forge Fair?
Forge Fair is aimed at metals & foundry companies. North American forging industry's biennial exposition for forgers, suppliers and buyers. Exhibit if your buyers are on its attendee list; otherwise a targeted online campaign in the show city can reach the same people for less.
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