The Thunderbird Atlatl Shop is busy getting ready for the holidays. If you are able, try to order early. We will not be taking special orders until after Christmas.
We also have gift certificates available. Give us a call if you have any questions.
Getting Ready for the Holiday Rush. Order Early.
Atlatl Contests, Fall Fest Fun Candor, NY October 11 to 13. Come Visit!
Come to upstate New York this weekend for the annual 2024 Fall Fest weekend Friday to Sunday, October 11, 12 and 13. 2024 Fall Fest Brochure
Thunderbird Atlatl will be hosting atlatl contests and demonstrations behind our shop at 90 Main Street, Candor, NY Please stop by and try the atlatl. Join in the competitions if you would like. We look forward to seeing you.
There are a lot of events going on throughout Candor for the weekend. The events start off with a Fall Block Party Friday evening at the Candor Town Hall pavilion. Saturday, there are events throughout the community including the popular Woodcarvers Show and Quilt Show. Area businesses like Side Hill Acres Goat Farm and Iron Kettle Farm are sponsoring lots of fun activities. Side Hill Acres will have several vendors onsite.
Below are a few photos from past Fall Festival atlatl competitions:
Vermont Atlatl Workshop; Annual Chimney Point Contest September 20 & 21
Thunderbird Atlatl is looking forward to visiting Chimney Point Historic site for our annual workshop and contest September 20 and 21.
The 29th Annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship will be held September 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chimney Point Museum in Addison, Vermont, next to the Lake Champlain Bridge. It is $12 to register; $14 the day of competition. The museum and grounds are open for $6 per adult and free for children under 15.
Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping and other demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event. The workshop is on Friday, Sept. 20, beginning at noon. Call the museum to register.
Food and snacks available for purchase, while they last.
Visit Thunderbird Atlatl at the Coshocton Flint Festival & Knap In Labor Day Weekend August 30 to September 1
Visit Thunderbird Atlatl at 34th Stone Tool Craftsman & Artisan Show August 23-August 25
Thunderbird Atlatl will be at the annual Stonetool Show this weekend.
Come visit us and enjoy the many vendors and atlatl contests. Labor Day Weekend we will be at the Coshocton Flint Ridge Knapin
Japanese Bamboo or River Cane? How do you tell the difference?
While in Florida, Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl spent some time explaining the differences between Japanese Bamboo and River Cane. With the help of Florida Park Ranger George Royal and Greg Maurer, Bob put together a short video on the two plants.
Once you decide on what material you are going to use for your cane or bamboo dart, check out Bob’s You Tube video on making Cane Darts
Silver River Knapin Cancelled!
The Silver River Knapin has been cancelled for 2024. We will try to set up an atlatl contest in the Gainesville, Florida area. Watch for updates.
Silver River sent out the following annoucement:
,”After a lot of consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Silver River Knap-In and Prehistoric Arts festival this weekend due to the persistent rainy weather forecast on Saturday and Sunday. We know from experience this will result in a very low attendance. We rely on gate admission income to cover event expenses.
The event will not be rescheduled but we do plan to hold it as normal in 2025. We apologize for this but we wanted to notify everyone in advance so that plans could be changed.
There is another knap-in the following weekend near the Flint River in Georgia. For more information about that event please contact John Lane at flintriverknapin@gmail.com.
If you are from out of state and are in need of camping accommodations this weekend, please call me here at the museum so that we can discuss options with you (352) 236-5401.
Thank you all and we are sorry for any problems this causes.”
Ph. (352) 236-5401
www.SilverRiverMuseum.comThunderbird Atlatl will be at the Silver River Knapin at Silver River State Park February 17 & 18.
Busy Holiday Season. Shipping Services Setting Holiday Cut Offs. Order your atlatl sets!
The shipping services (UPS/Fed Ex and USPS) are sending out their holiday advisories for receiving packages before December 25. The post office has set December 15 for its ground advantage and priority mail shipping. UPS and Fed Ex have similar advice.
The Thunderbird Atlatl shop elves are busily working to get orders out as quickly as possible. Give us a call at 607-659-3854 or 1-800-836-4520 if you have a special request or need.
Gift certificates are also available if you are unsure of what to get. We can email or snail mail gift certificates to your recipient(s)
Happy Holidays from the Thunderbird Atlatl staff!
Visit Us at the Paderbow Messe in Paderborn, Germany November 11 & 12
Come us at Thunderbird Atlatl the Paderbow Messe in Paderborn, Germany this weekend. There are lots of vendors, special events and entertainment.
The show is open all day Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Uses for Thunderbird Atlatl’s Hafting Resin New Video
Not quite a 100 ways of what you can do with Thunderbird Atlatl’s hafting resin but Bob Berg shows several uses in this new You Tube video on our Thunderbird Atlatl channel.
Thanks to Peter Berg for taking the time to put this video together. Thunderbird Atlatl’s hafting resin is available in packets of two cubes or in larger packages of 10 cubes. 
