Knap-in Calendar

Saturday April 20, 2024 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 SW LA knap-in is a twice annual event held among the piney woods of Nibletts Bluff Park, in Vinton, LA (between Lake Charles, LA and Orange, TX). Each Spring and Fall Flintknappers and vendors from across the country meet to exchange techniques, sell, trade, and to renew old acquaintances from earlier knap-ins. The curious and those wanting to learn are very much welcome to browse among the canopies (and perhaps a teepee) of knappers busily breaking flint or sitting enjoying conversation. Join in and learn the ancient secrets of making arrowheads and stone tools. Far different from anything you have ever experienced with friendly folks eager to share. The kind and welcoming host, Tex Holloway, is the heart and soul of the event. You won't get away without meeting him. This is a family oriented event so bring the kids. Besides, it's free! The spring-time event sometimes coincide with a thrilling Civil War re-enactment also taking place in the park. Contact Tex at 337-528-2496 or texholloway7151@att.net

HEART OF TEXAS KNAP-IN, SPRING 2024 (BRADY) 5224-5524, Thursday-Sunday May 2-5, 2024 A 4-Day Weekend of Flint Knapping Fun, $25 Admission, Tent and RV Camping allowed. Richards Park, Brady, TX Reservations & More Info: Keith Rickwartz 210-219-4858 keithlric@hotmail.com or Ben Rivera 512-789-4452 brivera7@me.com

Come join us on the banks of Water Creek for music, eating, arrowhead making, pottery, gourds, jewelry and lots of fellowship. Contact - Gwen Shipman 870-404-6046 or pump1@yellville.net

Jim Redfern and Bear Carpenter are hosting a great knap in with lots of vendors for rock, slabs, arrowheads, stone knives and many other crafts. Located at Hulston mill historical park near Greenfield Mo. Come join the fun

Visit with flintknappers, marble makers, primitive skill experts, and collectors at Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site in Tompkinsville, KY. The event will be from 9:30am - 4:30pm and admission is free. 38 Old Mulkey Park Road, Tompkinsville, KY 42167

Come and join us for the Spring Knap-in. Showcasing the talents of craftsmen and artisans from all over the county. Watch demonstrations and learn the techniques used to create beautiful and unique pieces of art and stone tool replicas. Held at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds 724 South 7th Street Coshocton, Ohio. See Facebook page for more information.

2 Workshops Available 1 Day Small Arrowhead Making with Tim Dillard - May 26th 9am-5pm limited spaces with $25 registration fee. All materials and tools will be provided for the day. Registration is now open 618-653-4316 1 Week Flintknapping Workshop with Tim Dillard May 26th-June 1st Learn the process from start to finish, creek walking, heat treating, and plenty of hands-on practice and one on one instruction. See website link for further details and registration form. Cost includes dorm accommodations and daily lunch. Living space in the dorms includes kitchenette for food storage and cooking breakfast and dinner. For more info call 618-653-4316

Join us for fun in the beautiful, and quiet Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Heights, IL. This knap-in is the oldest in the Midwest and we’ll be celebrating our 44th consecutive year. From St. Louis, Mo. take I-64 East to exit 12 (hwy. 159). North on 159, 610 mi. to left turn lane for East O’Fallon Dr. (stoplight). Turn left onto East O’Fallon Dr. 1.3 mi. to RR tracks. Go 100 ft. to Pleasant Ridge Rd., turn left, Follow Pleasant Ridge Rd. about ½ mi. to park entrance at top of hill. Contact Larry Kinsella for more information PH. (618) 397-1377 E-mail: megalithics@hotmail.com website.flintknapper.com click on Devil’s Hole

New location and date! The 2024 Neosho River Knap-in will be held in the same town, Chetopa, KS, but at a better park. Elmore Park off of North 3rd Street. May 31- June 1 from 10am to Dusk. Food and Rock vendors. Flintknapping booths, arrowheads, knives, spears, native tools, jewelry, crafts, and unique rock. Buyselltrade. Everyone is welcome! Raffle on Saturday evening. Campsites available. For more info contact Aaron Ellison via Facebook.

In the past, the knap-in has been the third weekend of August at East Riverside Park in Chetopa, Ks. The last 4 years have been hot and last year it was just too hot for some and the facilities weren’t the best. So, the future knap-ins will be the first weekend of June, in the same town, Chetopa, Ks but at a better park. Elmore Park. Elmore Park is a nice park on the river with plenty of spots and shade. The park also has indoor restroomsshowers. There will be knappers, public, vendors, foodsno cone trucks, and a live band. So come join us! Hang out and shopknap May31June1 or stay the weekend with other knappers. It’s always a good time. Facebook group: Neosho River Knap-in Host: Aaron Ellison (620)-429-5584

2nd Annual Spring Knap-in Family and Friends Event Stop by watch the art of primitive tool making and other crafts all weekend long! Held at Mount Hope High School (110 High School Dr Mt Hope WV 25880).