As previously reported, the Furnace Fest will be returning to the Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, AL on October 3-5, 2025. The news was a bit of a shock to many considering the 2024 edition was billed as “the end of an era.” As such, co-organizer Johnny Grimes has since addressed the situation, saying “the best days of Furnace Fest are still ahead.”
Grimes told Bham Now the following:
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to usher in a new era of Furnace Fest! Once we collectively decided to close this chapter of FF, I couldn’t shake the question: What does the next era look like?
I began reflecting on what the next four years could hold and how we could continue pouring into a community that means so much to us. After days of thinking, praying, and talking with friends, I approached Chad, my partner and the founder of FF, with an idea: Let’s restructure the company and do this again.
To my excitement, he agreed, and we’ve been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to make it happen. Together, we’ve reimagined the entire organization, streamlined leadership, simplified operations, and crafted a fresh vision for Furnace Fest.
We’re confident that the best days of Furnace Fest are still ahead. This new era is going to be something special, and we can’t wait to share more with you. Stay tuned!”
Johnny Grimes, Co-Organizer, Furnace Fest“
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