Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum

01/16/2026

Take a moment to check out this spotlight and learn more about our history and craftsmanship.

👉 https://discoverlouisianatravel.com/sam-guarino-blacksmith-shop-museum/

Thank you for helping us share and preserve this piece of Louisiana heritage!

Visit the Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum in Abbeville and explore a working forge, Sicilian heritage, and the craft that shaped Vermilion Parish.

03/19/2025

🌟 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🇮🇹🎉

Join us for a Sicilian Celebration happening this Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum & Heritage Center
(304 S. State St., Abbeville).

🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

✅ Blacksmith Shop Museum Tours & Demonstrations
✅ Live Music & Cooking Contest
✅ Delicious Sicilian-Italian Food & Beverages
✅ Imported Wine & Beer from Marcello’s
✅ Cookbooks, Souvenirs & More!

🎟️ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍!
Don’t miss out on celebrating our rich Sicilian culture with family, friends, and the community. See you there!

03/15/2024

🎉𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🇮🇹

Mark your calendars for March 23, 2024, from 10am to 4pm!
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Join us for an exciting day filled with Sicilian culture and festivities! Enjoy blacksmith tours and live demonstrations, immerse yourself in the artistry of the craft. But wait, there's more! Don't miss out on the cookoff and vibrant music that will keep the celebration alive all day long!

This event promises fun for all ages! Gather your friends and family and come experience the spirit of Sicily right here with us. See you there!

01/06/2023

🗣🗣 Save the date! Saturday March 25th will be our Sicilian Celebration ❤️🥳
Come enjoy great food, fun, and learn about the Sicilian roots that run through our city!

03/22/2022

Come to the Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum on Saturday for great food and a good time!

Our Sicilian Celebration is back!
Coming to Abbeville this Saturday 💚🤍❤️
Join us in celebrating Sicilian culture that was brought to our town 🥳🥳🥳

03/13/2021

Palmetto Island State Park is going to be smelling good this morning! Come join the Latanier Cookers for the March Dutch Oven Gathering

03/14/2020

Please stay tuned for when the new date is announced...

Abbeville’s Sicilian Celebration will be rescheduled. We will post the new date as soon as we have it. The March Farmers and Artisans Market is also canceled. The next Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 18, 2020. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

03/22/2019

Join us tomorrow for the inaugural Sicilian Celebration!

12/05/2017

The Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum will be open for the Christmas Stroll...stop by and check out the museum!

03/23/2017

We hosted the Airstream Caravan yesterday. Over 50 people from all over the United States enjoyed our museum as they tour Vermilion Parish and the Acadiana area.

10/12/2016

The Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum will be hosting the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce tomorrow for their "Let's Shine Vermilion" Network Lunch. We are excited to host our business community!