Knap-in Calendar

Come join us for the Ninth Annual Summer THUNDER RIDGE PRIMITIVE SKILLS MEET and CAMPOUT in Arnolds Valley, VA.

WHEN: July 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and (14tham), 2026.

WHERE: Hopper Creek Group Campground in the Glenwood District of the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest in Rockbridge County, VA.

This event builds on the success of the House Mountain and Thunder RidgeHopper Creek summer and fall gatherings and will be our 29th event!

Join us in the shadow of Snakeden Mountain on the banks of Hopper Creek. This event is held in a public campground on the National Forest that has been reserved for our use only. Hopper Creek Group Campground is a beautiful camping area in the National Forest that dates to the CCC era. This area is stunning with mountain streams all over, lots of open mown ground, big trees and shade, space for dozens of tents, tables and portable shelters, a huge fire ring and a public vault toilet. Tents are the rule in this camping area. No potable water on site.

This is a primitive skills meetup and event. There is no schedule or structure other than the opening and closing timeframes. Disciplines include but are not limited to: archery, atlatl, pottery, cordage, shelter, flintknapping and other lithics, food gathering and preparation. Come and share what you know, show off what you have made and learn from others. Or just come watch and make some new friends.

No admission fee but contributions toward our modest rent fees for the grounds will be gladly accepted. We have rented an extra night this time so we have the grounds for five nights this year. Things will be opened up Thursday July 9th at 1 pm and closed out Tuesday the 14th at 11 am.

We will also be renting a cabin at nearby Thunder Ridge Campground so that hot showers and wifi will be available for at least three nights of our event. This can also be a rain shelter for at least some of us if we get deluged. It is within a few miles of Hopper Creek. I will have directions and usage particulars at event time.

Participants will want to bring all provisions. We will provide firewood, iced down water and drinks. We suggest you bring all the food you need, and drinking water.

There is a spring nearby with piped water (Straw Pond@Elk Creek), and several great country stores (T-Pees) (Natural Bridge Country Store) as well as restaurants (Blue Ridge Deli) (Scottos) within a few miles. There are also two good grocery stores in Glasgow.

Bring: Insect spray, food, water, shelter, things to work on and show, and good time intentions. Chairs or buckets to sit on.

Leave: muscle dogs, federally illegal substances, loud things, intoxication.

Feel free to contact co-hosts Bill Seebeck (540-338-0977) or Pete Davis (540-462-7488) with questions not answered here.

Primitive pottery firing Saturday night at the ring, weather permitting.

Let's all show the USFS that we are true stewards. Consider bringing trash bags and take away all the refuse that you bring in.

Directions on the USFS site https:www.fs.usda.govrecareagwjrecarea?recid=73763 https:www.google.commapsplaceHopper+Creek+Group+Campground@37.5602591,-79.5113618,687mdata=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x884cd6fb90bfe75f:0x1ee70c322bf83bdb!8m2!3d37.5602591!4d-79.5087869!16s%2Fg%2F11cn930xtz?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Hope to see you at the Thunder Ridge Primitive Skills Meet and Campout! Bill Seebeck and Pete Davis

2025 summer event pictures are here: https:www.amazon.comphotossharedp43EUyfjSfi6inmNY5XQSA.b-q_YR1zv4dSSjPLitjnqn

The 5th Annual Duck River Knap-In is scheduled for July 10-12, 2026. Held at the TN Valley Pioneer Power Association, located at 747 Chapel Hill Pk, Eagleville, TN 37060.

Start Time: 8:00 AM daily | Concession Stand: Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Competitions & Events

Point Challenge: Friday at dark

World Atlatl Association Competition: Friday and Saturday at 6:30 PM

20-Speed Competition: Saturday at 2:00 PM

Point Pass-Around: Saturday at dark

On-Site Features: Rock vendors and authentic artifact displays, 2026 Duck River Knap-In T-shirts for sale, Primitive camping only

Contact Information: Mike Conkle: 615-310-1854 or Mike Hayes: 615-504-1851

Primitive Arts Festival & Knap-In: July 11–12!

Looking for a unique summer weekend? Join us at the Hairy Mosquito Trading Company for our favorite gathering of the year!

This event is advertised to the public Saturday & Sunday. Most of our regulars start arriving Thursday or Friday to get set up.

Fees can now be paid online at https:www.hairymosquito.comstorep275Event_Booth_Fees.html

Call 320-983-5240 with any questions.

Hairy Mosquito Trading Co. 21287 US - 169, Milaca, MN 56363

Live Flint-Knapping: Watch masters at work. Artisan Vendors are also set up in the park: Shop one-of-a-kind handmade items. Food & Music: Enjoy the atmosphere with great friends. Skill Sharing: Learn about the history and craft of primitive arts.

Save the dates—we can't wait to see you there! https:www.facebook.comshare1Cc5yEdoBH <---- Facebook event link!

Evergreen Lake Knap-In Arrowhead Making & Artifact Identification

July 16-18, 2026 Comlara Park near Bloomington, IL

Come see artists use ancient skills to reproduce chipped stone arrowheads and spear points. Bring your finds! There will be several experts that can identify artifacts and verify authenticity.

This event will be held in Comlara Park on Evergreen Lake, near Bloomington Illinois. We'd love to see all our old friends and make some new ones. Observers attend for free! $10 setup fee for knappers and vendors.

Knapping Artifact Relic Native related only • No flea market goods.

Local hotels and restaurants in nearby El Paso, IL. Hookups available for a fee to the park (call the park at or https:www.camplife.comCOMLARA (309) 434-6770 for a hookup reservation

If you are a vendor or knapper seeking more information contact: • Mark McDaniel (309) 265-8053 • Paul Schilkofski (309) 660-7402 • Ted Snider theolithic71@gmail.com (309) 338-6933

36th Annual Gathering of the Genesee Valley Flintknappers, also known as the Stone Tool Craftsman & Artisan Show.

Dates: Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th, 2026.

Location: Highbanks Recreation Area at Letchworth State Park, New York.

Hours: * Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Flintknapping: Ongoing demonstrations, personal displays of stone tools, and an awards ceremony on Sunday at 11:00 AM.

Atlatl Competitions: Events run from August 27th–30th, including the ISAC (all four days), the Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition, and an Ancient Bison Mass Atlatl Hunt on Saturday at 4:00 PM.

Living History: Fur Trade Era and Civil War encampments featuring re-enactors and period items for purchase from trade blankets.

Shopping: You can purchase rocks, gems, fossils, minerals, and knapping tools for all skill levels.

Admission: There is no admission charge for the show itself, though there is a vehicle entrance fee for Letchworth State Park.

Registration: Participants can register at gvfka.com.

Contacts: General InfoKnapping: Dana Klein (716-474-5841). | VendorsCamping: Cheryll Berg (607-743-4379). | Atlatl Info: Douglas Bassett (585-313-7111).

Friday night glow ring shoot, and shoot main course on Saturday and Sunday. Awards given on Sunday at noon. Come knap with us all weekend, primitive camping available, and new lighted knapping area available too. Knap as late as you want each night! Rock vendors will be on site as well. 123 Holland Rd. Dickson, Tennessee 37055 Contact Hunter Spann (615) 651-4394 Dewayne Spann (615) 218- 9671

Join the Skunk River Knappers for three days of fun, flintknapping, and fellowship at the South Shore Campground in Oakland Mills Park (Mount Pleasant, Iowa).

• Cost: There is a $5.00 donation per family to help cover event expenses.

• Camping: Planning to stay overnight? You will need to make a campsite reservation directly through the Henry County Conservation website for the South Shore Area.

• Questions? If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Richard VanIseghem at (309) 781-3166.

We look forward to seeing you at the knap-in!

18 RIVERFRONT TRI, LEBANON, MO 65536 -SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI- $ 15NIGHT CAMPING (FREE VENDOR) • PRIMITIVE CAMPING • CAMPER SITES • CABINS • HOTELS • SWIMING-POOL & BAR • RESTROOMS • SHOWER HOUSES •TROUT FISHING • CONVENIENCE STORE • WALMART 20MIN • PRIMO BURLINGTON •CANOE KAYAK TUBE -RENTALS- Jake Freeman - (816)-714-8807 Andy Gomes - (417) 209-3940 Daniel Street - (417) 718-9744 RIVERFRONT CAMPGROUND - (417)-588-3386

Come join us in Jonesburg, Missouri, for a fantastic weekend of fellowship, history, and craft! We are bringing the past to life with live demonstrations where you can watch skilled craftsmen make arrowheads, spears, and other stone tools the old-fashioned way.

Have a cool find you want to know more about? Bring in your Native American artifacts, fossils, rocks, and minerals—we would love to see what you’ve got! Let’s gather, remember, celebrate, share memories, and swap stories among friends. Vendors, guests, and families—anyone is welcome!

October 1st – 4th, 2026

Thursday: Noon to Midnight | Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM to Midnight | Sunday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lion's Park 119 W Booneslick Rd Jonesburg, MO 63351

Event Highlights: Raffle Extravaganza! Lots of fantastic items to win. Donated raffle prizes are welcome! Artifact & Rock Identification: Bring your favorite rocks, minerals, fossils, and ancient artifacts to show and share.

Information for Vendors: Vendors Wanted! Vendor fee is just $15. Vendors are permitted to camp on-site.

Hosted by: Jon Kramer For Vendor Registration or More Info: CallText: Jon Kramer at 314-280-3143 Email: modernlithics@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you in Jonesburg, MO!

Hocking Hills Knap-in and craft show is a growing event. We are in Ohio largest beer garden and in the center of the Hocking Hills. Sponsored by Amvets Post 1776. Setup is from Thursday to Saturday morning. The day starts with a Breakfast by donation. There is music from very good band. We are in the process of getting electric to the area. Free camping and Free parking included in the price of tickets for the public, vendors only pay for their setup fee (we may have an Auction from donation from vendors and have the fees from vendors that way If we can get good feedback on it from vendors) all activities must stop at 10:30pm keep up to date at our website as its updated monthly.

Kampsville Knap-In at McCully Heritage Project 592 Crawford Creek Rd, Kampsville, IL Friday, October 9, 2026 starting at noon Saturday, October 10, 2026

Flintknapping demonstrations and tutorials, atlatl range, game field for Chunkey and Cherokee Marbles, other demonstrations of primitive skills, native plant walks.

Artifact identification with archaeologists from the IL State Archaeological Survey (Saturday 10:00 to 2:00 pm.) Tent camping, fishing, hiking available at the 940 acre McCully Heritage Project. Showerhouse and restroom available on site. (Campsites will be blocked for Knap-In, so call if you're planning on camping.)

Contact Michelle at mccullyheritage@gmail.com or 618-653-4687 for details, directions or to arrange camping. The McCully Heritage Project is a private non-profit environmental center located 1 mile south of Kampsville on Crawford Creek Road. This event is not for buying, selling or trading of relics. No local chert collections without property owner permission.

Interested in Native American Artifacts or learning the Flintknapping? If so come to the 7th Annual Brown Bear Knap-In. Held at the Brown Bear kayak rental at 107 Michael Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. Vendors are welcome. Buy, sell, and trade. Display your collection or demonstrate flintknapping or just learn from some of the best. Bring your own setups, chairs, tables, tents, etc. Call Ron Sundholm 256-457-4110 for Knap-in and vendor info.