Charlie Robison at the Forge Pavillion/ Grist Mill

Charlie Robison will be our musical guest at the Forge Grist Mill (formerly the Pavillion) for a night of down home fun. Throughout his career, Charlie Robison has forged his own path within the country music world as well as the Lone Star music scene and popular music at large. He grew up in theContinue reading “Charlie Robison at the Forge Pavillion/ Grist Mill”

Burning Ben… a tribute to Burning Man

  Come on out and play as we burn the old to make way for the new! We will have a large bonfire (weather permitting) and great music! Drum circles welcome! Only a $10 cover to hear some really amazing music and have a great time!

Here’s our July Music Lineup!

JULY WED 7/2 Craig Wallace hosting Open Mic night 3-6 pm THURS 7/3 Heather Little 7pm FRI 7/4 Jimmy Wallace and Jerry Don Branch 8pm Fireworks and Live music from 5:30-8:30 at the Pickin Porch  SAT 7/5 Tyler Joiner 7pm WED 7/9 Craig Wallace hosting Open Mic night 3-6 pm THURS 7/10 Steve Carpenter 7pm
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Make plans with us this New Years Eve!

Get Your Shimmy On! The Forge will be hosting an evening to remember! We will have some great appetizer and dinner specials, including delicious Mediterranean faire.  Our favorite import, Cafe Antarsia will be playing their eclectic mix of Gypsy inspired music and we will also be delighted by some bellydancing earlier in the evening. MusicContinue reading “Make plans with us this New Years Eve!”

Ben Wheeler’s Hometown Christmas Celebration

There is so much going on this weekend in the little town with big heart! Ben Wheeler is buzzing with excitement as it get’s ready for it’s Hometown Christmas Celebration! EVENTS: Willie Peden Syrup Mill: The Willie Peden syrup mill will be in operation all day Saturday making old fashioned sugar cane syrup. Mill isContinue reading “Ben Wheeler’s Hometown Christmas Celebration”

Forge Halloween Costume Ball

Shake your BOOOOOTY tonight at the Forge Halloween Costume Ball. We will be sporting costumes and Forge Fantastic prizes! Voting begins at ? Party ends at?  Show up in your most original, sexiest, and scariest costumes. Let your inner circus performer out tonight. We will be rocking the house with Jimmy Wallace & Jerry DonContinue reading “Forge Halloween Costume Ball”

East Texas music icon, Lynn Groom, Wednesday, Oct 2

Get ready! Tyler native and Texas music icon, Lynn Groom, brings his nationally acclaimed, one-man show of keyboard wizardry to The Forge for a special one night only performance, Wednesday, October 2, at 7 PM.  Come on down for a special night of music! To find out more about Lynn Groom check out his websiteContinue reading “East Texas music icon, Lynn Groom, Wednesday, Oct 2”

Potato Salad Wars declares winner!

And the winner is….. Travis Cormier, a full time cook and great person extraordinaire won the hearts and taste buds of the patrons at the Forge this Sunday with his very sweet and tangy potato salad. The competition was strong and all the salads were delicious. Many had a very hard time deciding which oneContinue reading “Potato Salad Wars declares winner!”

Potato Salad Wars!

Potato Salad Wars! Sunday, July 28th at 1pm we want your ‘tater salad!   That’s right! The Forge Bar and Grill in Ben Wheeler is having a Potato Salad throw down of epic proportion! We are asking everyone to bring down their home made potato salad or their Mamaw’s potato salad! We don’t care asContinue reading “Potato Salad Wars!”

Valentines Day at the Forge!

Celebrate Valentines Day at the Forge! Come down to the Forge for a special night to remember.  You and your Valentine can enjoy a steak and shrimp or smoked salmon and shrimp dinner while listening to the smooth voice and acoustic of Taylor Heard, 7 p.m. No reservations required. No romantic evening would be completeContinue reading “Valentines Day at the Forge!”