Knap-in Calendar

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.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Conference Center, Letchworth State Park, New York

Admission & Access: Open to the public; visitors are welcome. The event will be held indoors inside the Conference Center. (Note: Pets are not permitted inside this facility.)

Activities & Meals Items & Supplies: Participants are encouraged to bring primitive and knapping-related items or supplies to display or sell on Saturday. Potluck Lunch: No concessions will be available on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish-to-pass and BYOB for a potluck lunch during the event.

Twin Rivers Knap-In at Arrowhead on the Nueces – Camp Wood, TX

Weekend Pass: $25 per person and Pet Friendly!

What to bring: Canopies and battery-powered lights (electricity on-site is limited).

Local supplies: Town has limited grocery options.

Lodging Options: Double Queen Cabins (5 available): $175.50night | Sleeps 4 | Bath, kitchenette, grill, midi-fridge (stove in Cabins 2–5 only)

3-Bed Guesthouse (1 available): $382.50night | Sleeps 9–11 | 2 baths, large kitchen

Cottage (1 available): $250night | Sleeps 4 | Full kitchen, full-size fridge, grill

Tiny House (1 available): $175.50night | Sleeps 3 (Queen in loft*, Twin downstairs) | Kitchenette, grill (*Loft not ideal for kids or mobility issues)

Rustic RV Boondock Sites: $75night | Max 4 people | No hookups | Shared cold-water bathhouse

Primitive Tent Camping (10 spots): $35night | No power

Booking: booking@arrowheadnueces.com

Phone: (972) 948-6671

When: Saturday January 30, 2027 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: Letchworth State Park, New York Conference Center (must enter the park through the Castile Entrance) Directions to the Letchworth Conference Center Enter at the Castile Entrance to Letchworth State Park (open year round) Turn right onto Park Rd heading south toward the Glen Iris Inn Continue on Park Rd passing the Letchworth Gift Shop and Inspiration Point Just past Inspiration point bear right at the New York First Dragoons Monument, you will be on a service road; Continue on this service road, you will continue past Trout Pond Rd, the road bears right and you will find yourself among a number of park service buildings- turn left and you will see the Conference Center and its parking area.

Knap-in will be held indoors in the comfort of the Conference Center (sorry, no pets permitted in this facility)

Open to the public- visitors are welcome!

Knap-In: Participants are welcome and encouraged to bring primitive and knapping-related items supplies for display sale during the event on Saturday.

Meals: As no concessions will be available, everyone is encouraged to provide a dish-to-pass and BYOB for a potluck lunch during the knap-in on Saturday.

See why families and visitors travel from across the country for the world’s largest flint knapping event. Spend the weekend watching skilled craftsmen turn stone into arrowheads, spear points, tools, and artwork right in front of you, with hands-on activities and something for all ages.

May 28 to May 30, 2027

Coshocton County Fairgrounds

724 S. 7th St. Coshocton, OH 43812

EVENT HOURS

Friday, May 28: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM  | Saturday, May 29: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, May 30: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Admission: $5

Watch craftsmen demonstrate how arrowheads, spear points, stone tools, bows, cordage, and other items are made from stone, hide, and bone. Jewelry makers and other artisans will also be set up throughout the weekend.

Have Native American artifacts that you or your family have found? Bring them with you and learn more about them. Artifacts, fossils, rocks, and minerals are all welcome.

SATURDAY EVENTS

Saturday is the main demonstration and activity day. Times are tentative.

• Educational demonstrations begin at 9:00 AM

• Intro to Flint Knapping

• Advanced Flint Knapping

• Fire Starting, may change

• 10 Speed Knapping Contest around 12:30 PM

• Auction around 2:30 PM

• Free artifact identification at the Bear Hollow Flintworks booth when available

10 SPEED KNAPPING CONTEST

One of the most exciting events of the weekend. Knappers will randomly select a piece of stone from a bucket and have just 10 minutes to turn it into a finished arrowhead. A quality point can normally take hours to make. In this contest, competitors have only minutes to evaluate an unfamiliar piece of stone, shape it, thin it, and finish a point before time runs out. Come watch experienced knappers work under pressure and see what they can create in only 10 minutes.

AUCTION

Anyone is welcome to participate in the auction or donate items. All proceeds from the auction go directly back into supporting the event.

ATLATL

Atlatl demonstrations will take place throughout the entire weekend. All ages are welcome to learn how to throw an atlatl, and there is no charge to participate.

FOOD

Food trucks will be on site throughout the event. We are also looking for additional food trucks and food vendors interested in participating.

ACCESSIBILITY

Handicap parking and handicap-accessible restrooms are available.

VENDORS

Vendor Space and Setup Fee: $40 For vendor information or food truck opportunities, contact: Paul Hotchkiss 814-720-7512 Roy Miller 330-473-7041

Hosted by the Flint Ridge Lithic Society