Thunderbird Atlatl will be at Silver River Knap In and Stone Age Arts Festival March 3 & 4. We had a slower than anticipated trip to Florida due to some car problems but we are back on the road again! If you need to reach us, try our cell phones at 607-743-4379 or 607-222-9873. Here’s where we will be this weekend:
Atlatlists practice casting darts in New York last fall. This weekend Florida atlatlists will have a chance to cast darts at the Silver River Knap-in
March 3 & 4
SILVER RIVER KNAP-IN AND STONE AGE ARTS FESTIVAL
Silver River State Park
SILVER RIVER KNAP-IN AND STONE AGE ARTS FESTIVAL
Silver River State Park
Date: March 3-4, 11 am – 4 pm
Description:
This weekend event will feature flint knappers from across the Southeast making stone tools like Native Americans did thousands of years ago. Other artists and crafters will demonstrate how bows and arrows are made, hide-tanning, pottery manufacture and firing, tomahawk throwing and other skills. Vendors will sell replica stone tools, food and other creations. Archery and atlatl dart throwing demonstrations will take place each day. Admission $5.00 per person; children under 6 free. Active military free with ID. Park entry fee and parking are free. Flint knappers and vendors interested in participating should contact Scott Mitchell at (352)236-5401.
Fees: $5.00 per person; park entry fee waived
Contact: Deborah.Wilson@dep.state.fl.us
Directions:
Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of S.R. 40 on S.R. 35. From Interstate 75, take exit 352 onto SR 40 east, about 9 miles to SR 35. From Interstate 95 take exit 268 to Route 40 west, about 60 miles to SR 35.