Knap-in Calendar

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 Wesley at 870-656-2022 | pump1@yellville.net

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

The Bald Eagle Knap-in will once again be held at Camp Anderson on Vanscoyoc Hollow Road in Tyrone, PA. Free camping with restrooms and showers available.

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