Knap-in Calendar

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

4th Annual Black Rock Knap-in - Come 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). Visit the Facebook event page for more information: https:www.facebook.comevents1471285624743960

June 19-21, 2026 | 8 am - 5 pm

The Butterfly Healing Center invites flintknappers, artisans, historians, and curious newcomers to a special Knap-In Weekend, June 19-21, 2026. Set against the timeless backdrop of Taos Pueblo, one of North America's oldest continuously inhabited Indigenous communities, this gathering celebrates the ancient craft of flintknapping, the art of shaping stone into tools such as arrowheads, spear points, blades, and scrapers. Practiced for thousands of years, flintknapping was once essential to daily life and survival. Today, it endures as a rare and meaningful skill preserved by dedicated craftspeople who honor their cultural, historical, and spiritual significance. This event aims to reconnect Native individuals and families with ancestral craftsmanship and to welcome participants of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are a seasoned Knapper or a first-time observer, the weekend offers a unique opportunity to witness living history. Attendees can expect hands-on demonstrations, opportunities to exchange knowledge, and an appreciation for the patience and precision required to transform raw stone into functional art. Artisans will demonstrate their work live throughout the weekend, and visitors will get to see displays of their work. The event is open to the public.

Sunday Auction Benefit: An auction of arrowhead points and blades crafted during the event will be held at noon on Sunday, June 21, with proceeds benefiting Butterfly Healing Center, a Taos Pueblo recovery center. Location: The Knap-In will be held at the Butterfly Healing Center on Pueblo grounds, 1130 Butterfly Road, Taos, New Mexico 87571 https:recovered.org Accommodation options: visit Taos.org, the official tourism website for Taos, which offers listings for hotels, inns, vacation rentals, and camping.

For more information, call or text Michael Murphy at 505-542-2264 There will be 15 complete starter knapping kits, including rocks, available to interested Pueblo members. Mike oversees these kits.

All proceeds benefit the TAOS KNAP-IN 2026 event and the Butterfly Healing Center. Hosted by the Butterfly Healing Center https:recovered.org Sponsored by: Michael Murphy of Taos Pueblo, Taos Knap-In Group, VOW to Heal Inc.

The 2026 Southern Indiana Flint Knap-in will be Father's day weekend from Friday to Sunday. Located at the roadside park off State Road 62 East in Leavenworth, Indiana, this gathering welcomes the public to witness the ancient art of stone tool making. Skilled flintknappers from across the country will be in attendance to demonstrate their craft and offer modern arrowheads and primitive artwork for sale. Visitors can browse a wide selection of flintknapping supplies, raw stone, minerals, and carving stone. The event offers a covered shelter house for gathering and plenty of shaded space right off the highway. For those looking to stay on-site, free primitive camping is available, and participants are welcome to arrive as early as Thursday evening to set up. There are no fees for knapping or vending. For more information please contact Eric Morris.

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

36th Annual Gathering of the Genesee Valley Flintknappers, also known as the Stone Tool Craftsman & Artisan Show.

Dates: Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th, 2026.

Location: Highbanks Recreation Area at Letchworth State Park, New York.

Hours: * Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Flintknapping: Ongoing demonstrations, personal displays of stone tools, and an awards ceremony on Sunday at 11:00 AM.

Atlatl Competitions: Events run from August 27th–30th, including the ISAC (all four days), the Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition, and an Ancient Bison Mass Atlatl Hunt on Saturday at 4:00 PM.

Living History: Fur Trade Era and Civil War encampments featuring re-enactors and period items for purchase from trade blankets.

Shopping: You can purchase rocks, gems, fossils, minerals, and knapping tools for all skill levels.

Admission: There is no admission charge for the show itself, though there is a vehicle entrance fee for Letchworth State Park.

Registration: Participants can register at gvfka.com.

Contacts: General InfoKnapping: Dana Klein (716-474-5841). | VendorsCamping: Cheryll Berg (607-743-4379). | Atlatl Info: Douglas Bassett (585-313-7111).

Friday night glow ring shoot, and shoot main course on Saturday and Sunday. Awards given on Sunday at noon. Come knap with us all weekend, primitive camping available, and new lighted knapping area available too. Knap as late as you want each night! Rock vendors will be on site as well. 123 Holland Rd. Dickson, Tennessee 37055 Contact Hunter Spann (615) 651-4394 Dewayne Spann (615) 218- 9671

Join the Skunk River Knappers for three days of fun, flintknapping, and fellowship at the South Shore Campground in Oakland Mills Park (Mount Pleasant, Iowa).

• Cost: There is a $5.00 donation per family to help cover event expenses.

• Camping: Planning to stay overnight? You will need to make a campsite reservation directly through the Henry County Conservation website for the South Shore Area.

• Questions? If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Richard VanIseghem at (309) 781-3166.

We look forward to seeing you at the knap-in!

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