Knap-in Calendar

This year, Moundville Archaeological Park will host the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival (formerly the Knap-In) on March 6-7, 2026. This traditional arts festival brings together flintknappers from across the country alongside nonprofit organizations and educators who will share knowledge about the hunting, fishing, and lifeways of Southeastern peoples. The festival will feature live flintknapping demonstrations, education about the natural world, traditional and Native arts and tools, Native food vendors, a silent auction, and opportunities for visitors to play the traditional game of chunkey. Visitors of all ages will have the chance to see how stone tools were made and used for thousands of years while engaging directly with living traditions and hands-on learning. Whether you are interested in learning to knap (registration required for participating UA students) or simply want to observe demonstrations and engage with educators, the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival offers a welcoming, educational experience for all ages. Rain or shine. About Flintknapping Knapping is the shaping of stone through controlled fracturing, a process known as lithic reduction, to create tools such as arrow and spear points, knife blades, scrapers, and drills. Indigenous peoples across North America relied on these tools for daily life, and this festival highlights the skill, knowledge, and artistry of this practice. Hours Moundville Lithic Arts Festival hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. The Park grounds are open from dawn to dusk. The Admissions office is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and the Museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week. Rain or Shine. Location Moundville Archaeological Park’s address is 634 Mound State Parkway Moundville, AL 35474-6413. Moundville Archaeological Park is a prehistoric mound center located in West Central Alabama. From I-2059 in Tuscaloosa, take Moundville Exit 71-A to Highway 69 South. Travel 13 miles to Moundville. Go under flashing light past a convenience store on your right and take the first right. Admission The Moundville Lithic Arts Festival is free with paid park admission. Adults – $8 Seniors – $7 Students – $6 Military – $6 Under 5 – Free Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card

Third annual Flint River knap-in. This year it's one day only and will be held in conjunction with the Rattle Snake Roundup festival. Event will be held at 267 West Broad Ave whigham Georgia 39897. Hope to see you there.

Niangua River Knap-in $15 Night Camping (Free Vendor)

•Primitive Camping •Camper Sites •Restaurants Nearby •Restrooms •Shower Houses •Trout Fishing •Pavilion Available

River Front Campground

13 Riverfront TrI. Lebanon, MO 65536

Jake Freeman (816)-420-7876

HEART OF TEXAS SPRING 2026 KNAP IN APRIL 9-12, 2026 · RICHARDS PARK PAVILION · BRADY, TX Join us for a weekend of knapping at Richards Park in Brady, Texas April 9-12, 2026.

Knappers of all ages and skill level are welcome. $25 Admission fee, per person, covers the entire weekend. For reservations or questions, call: Keith Rickwartz at (210) 219-4858 keithlrick@hotmail.com or Ben Rivera at (512) 789-4452 brivera7@me.com

Accommodations: The Park’s covered pavilion accommodates 100 people. There are plenty of electrical outlets in the Pavilion. Please bring your own electrical cords and extra lighting for your work station. There is electrical access in the pavilion. Restrooms, showers, electricity and picnic tables are nearby in the BBQ area Camping & RV hookups: Available for $20 per night. First-come basis only. Grassy tent areas: With electricity for $5 per night. Motels, restaurants, and shopping are nearby in the town of Brady.

Bring your own chairs, tables, tarps, tools and lamps. Tarps are required if you plan to knap this weekend. Planned Events Fire Pit Nights: Feature guitar playing and story telling. If you play, bring your instrument. Saturday Lunch: A Saturday Lunch is planned. Plates are $25 each. To participate, send an e-mail to Knappintx@gmail.com and tell her how many plates you need for your party.

Commemorative Cap If you want to purchase a Spring '26 Knap In commemorative ball cap, let Ben Rivera know to reserve one for you. The cost is $25 per cap. See y’all there!

Jackson County Historical Society – 1st Annual Knap-In & Artifact Show and Meet

Step back in time and experience one of humanity’s oldest crafts at our 1st Annual Knap-In & Artifact Show and Meet! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the JCHS History & Research Center, 34 South 1st Street, Black River Falls, Wisconsin for a day of history, hands-on demonstrations, and fascinating discoveries.

Live Flintknapping Demonstrations Watch skilled Wisconsin–Minnesota flintknappers transform raw stone into beautiful and functional tools. Flintknapping is the ancient art of shaping flint, chert, obsidian, and other stone materials using simple tools. Through careful hand striking and shaping, artisans create arrowheads, knives, and tools — just as people have done for generations.

Displays of Local Arrowheads & Stone Tools Explore remarkable examples of artifacts found right here in our region. Artifact Identification Available Bring in your own artifacts to have them looked at by knowledgeable experts. Local Modern Knapped Artifacts & Art for Sale

Food & beverages will be available for purchase. Freewill donations appreciated. Whether you are a collector, history enthusiast, student, or simply curious, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate our region’s rich heritage. We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday May 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Letchworth State Park, New York. The Conference Center at Letchworth State Park, New York. Open to the public; no concessions will be available; participants are encouraged to bring their own beverages and a dish-to-pass for a potluck lunch; official meeting of the GVFKA Board of Directors-all are encouraged to attend. See website for more detail.

The Osage Knap-In - Dates: May 13–17, 2026

Location: MRVSEA Showgrounds, Boonville, MO (East of Boonville, South at Exit 111 on Hwy 179). Setup: Starts as early as Wednesday, May 13th at 8:00 A.M.

Cost & Registration Fee: $15.00 per Knapper (or Knapper and spouse). Children: Under 16 are Free when accompanied by a parent. Requirement: Everyone must wear a registration badge while on-site.

Accommodations & Rules Camping: Free primitive camping is allowed; full hook-ups are available for an additional fee. Supplies: You must bring your own tables, chairs, shelter, and ground cover. Pets: Must remain on a leash at all times. Display Items: Only knap-in related items (stone, tools, lithic reproductions, Indian crafts) are permitted in the knapping area.

Contact Information: If you need more details regarding hook-up fees or specific site rules, you can reach out to the organizers listed on the flyer: Bob Hunt: 816-807-1334 | Roy Motley: 816-229-6025 | Mike Moser: 660-848-2621

Flint Stone & Bone Knap-In

When: May 15–17, 2026.

Where: Southern Sportsman Lodge, 9022 US-80, Tyler, AL 36785.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Accommodations: RV sites with power and water, lodge beds, and bunkhouse options. Text Ashley Mason at 334-345-2957 for reservations.

Vendors: There is no charge for vendors, but they must bring their own tables and canopies.

Bring your arrowhead collections to display or sell. Flintknappers will be onsite chipping rocks. Buy supplies and primitive tools.

Need More Info? Contact Stan Payne at 334-224-9018

Come and join us for a fun and educational weekend. Witness craftsmen demonstrate how to make arrowheads, spears, stone tools, bows, cordage, and other items from hide and bone. Jewelry makers and other artisans will be set up as well. Bring along some of the Native American artifacts you and your family have found to learn more about them. All artifacts, fossils, rocks, and minerals are welcome.

-Atl-atl demos all weekend

Saturday events

-Educational demos start at 10am ---- Intro to Flint Knapping ---- Advanced Flint Knapping ---- Fire Starting -10 speed knapping contest starts around 1:30pm -Auction starts around 2:30pm - Artifact identification at the Bear Hollow Flintworks booth prior to the auction.

Admission is $5 per vehicle

Vendor's Space & Setup Fee $40

Event Camping $40

1 Night Camping $20

Held at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds 724 South 7th Street Coshocton, Ohio. See Facebook page for more information.

2026 Neosho River Knap-in

Location: Elmore Park, Chetopa, KS

Dates: Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th

Admission: The public is invited to stop, shop, and watch craftsmen at work There will be food and rock vendors on-site.

Items for SaleTrade: You can buy, sell, or trade flintknapping booths, arrowheads, knives, spears, native tools, jewelry, crafts, and unique rock.

Demonstrations: You can see some of the best knappers and artisans in the area and potentially learn the art and history of flintknapping.

Raffle: A raffle for handmade crafts will be held Saturday afternoon/evening.

Campsites: Both primitive and modern campsites are available for those wanting to stay the night or the weekend.

Primary Contact: Aaron Ellison 620-429-5584 | aaronfe87@gmail.com

Social Media: Reachable via Facebook

Old Mulkey Knap-in & Artifact Show

Flint Knapping & Native American Artifacts

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Historic Old Mulkey Meeting House

38 Old Mulkey Park Road

Tompkinsville, KY 42167

Live Flint Knapping Demonstrations, Native American Artifacts, Skilled Knappers & Collectors, Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Admission:Free Vendors: Welcome

THE 2026, 45th ANNUAL (except Covid), DEVIL’S HOLE KNAP-IN

We’re Takin’ a ROAD TRIP!! Pleasant Ridge Park is closed for the rest of the year for remodeling!! Therefore, we have to move for, at least, one year! SO, we will be moving 70 miles North, to the McCully Heritage Project, in Kampsville, Illinois.

Join us on June 4th (Noon set-up), to June 7th, until 5:00 PM, for 3 days of fun in the beautiful Illinois River Valley.

This knap-in is the oldest in the Midwest and we’ll be celebrating our 45th anniversary. FREE primitive camping is available on-site (no ground fires). Pits are in the campsites. There will be a free attendance prize drawing on Saturday, at 2:00 PM, and it will feature 60 to 70 donated prizes. An evening (dark 30) slidelecture program will be presented on Friday, so bring a chair. Musicians, bring your instruments.

This year, we will be asking for a $5.00 contribution, per family, to cover insurance, postage, and other expenses. Do not arrive on Sunday as everyone will be heading for home before noon. Set-up begins NO EARLIER than noon, on Thursday, June 4th.

The McCully Heritage Project offers miles of scenic hiking trails winding through wooded hillsides, uplands, a reconstructed wetland and stream bottoms. Scenic overlooks are located along a number of these trails with views of the hollows of Calhoun County and the scenic vistas from the bluffs overlooking the Illinois River. Described as some of the Best Tent Camping in Illinois, the McCully Heritage Project offers tent campers a quiet and peaceful experience.

Primitive tent camping sites include a firepit and picnic table. Our camping facilities include a modern shower facility, with four individual showerrestroom units, two that are handicap-accessible. Questions about the venue can be directed to Michelle at 618-653-4687 or mccullyheritage@gmail.com

Here, are some suggested Lodging ideas. Super 8, Jerseyville, Illinois (618) 965-8520 (29 miles 35 minutes away) Pere Marquette State Park Lodge (618) 786-2331 (25 miles 30 minutes away) Village of Kampsville RV campsites (hook-ups) 618-653-4421 Local barrestaurant in Kampsville (1.5 miles away) Local grocery, gas station, Dollar General, and restaurants in Hardin (9 miles away) Dollar general, gas stations, restaurants in Carrollton (12 miles & a ferry ride away) Walmart, grocery, gas stations, restaurants, etc. in Jerseyville (29 miles away)

BTW, Kampsville is also the home of the Center for American Archaeology Devil’s Hole is hosted by: Larry Kinsella Fairview Heights, Il. 62208 PH. (618) 397-1377 E-mail: mrmegalithics@hotmail.com website.flintknapper.com click on Devil’s Hole U-Tube channel MrMegalithics