Knap-in Calendar

Don’t miss the 15th annual Silver River Prehistoric Arts Festival at the beautiful Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, Florida. Expert flint knappers, archaeologists, shell carvers, potters, hide tanners, bow makers, dugout canoe carvers and other specialists in native skills will gather from across the U.S. to demonstrate their crafts. A great selection of stone from around the country and knapping tools will also be available for purchase. This unique event includes museum displays of ancient Native American stone tools from Florida as well as hands-on activities like archery and pottery making. Experts will give talks on the archaeology of Florida. Vendors offer unique crafts and food for sale. Visitors can tour the Silver River Museum, hike or bike the trails of the state park, or canoe and kayak on the pristine Silver River. $10.00 Event admission per person (kids five and under admitted free). Free park entry and parking. Cash or credit accepted. All proceeds support educational programs at the Silver River Museum. For more information or to request a space, call (352) 236-5401 or email scott.mitchell@marion.k12.fl.us. Visit our website to learn more at www.SilverRiverMuseum.com Silver River Museum 1445 NE 58th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470

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!

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.