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Candor Fall Festival this weekend! Atlatl Contests, Demonstrations and more!

Visit Candor, New York this weekend for the Candor Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival!

Thunderbird Atlatl will be hosting atlatl contests and demonstrations on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We look forward to seeing any visitors and welcome visits to our newly rebuilt shop!

We had a great time in Vermont a couple of weeks ago for the World Atlatl Association meeting and the 30th anniversary of the Chimney Point Historic site’s 30th annual atlatl contest. The program received a lot of attention with a great story by the Associated Press.

Finally some photos from previous Candor Fall Festival atlatl contests.

And the winners are..!

Visit Thunderbird Atlatl in Vermont for the World Atlatl Association meeting and workshops, contests!

Thunderbird Atlatl is looking forward to visiting Chimney Point Historic site for our annual workshop and contest September 19 and 20. This year is a special year with the World Atlatl Association holding its annual meeting from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21. There will be International Standard Accuracy Contests (ISACs) held every day.

Stop by and visit Thunderbird Atlatl at Chimney Point. Workshop on Friday, September 19.

The main event will be Saturday, September 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food and snacks available for purchase, while they last.
Admission: COMPETITORS: $12 * VISITORS: $6 ADULT, FREE UNDER 15
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On Friday, sign up for workshop to build an atlatl and darts. Call the museum at (802) 759-2412 for more information. The cost of the workshop is $70.
On Saturday, 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 demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

Long Distance throw at Chimney Point contest
Workshop Participants try their newly made atlatls and darts

Visit the Coshocton Flint Festival and Knapin with Thunderbird Atlatl Labor Day Weekend

Thunderbird Atlatl will be at the annual Flint Festival and Knapin at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds in Coshocton, Ohio. We will be on-site all day Saturday.

The knap-in is a three day event. There will be a variety of vendors and demonstrations. The Ohio Atlatl Association will be hosting atlatl demonstrations and contests throughout the weekend.

There will be an auction on Saturday and a raffle featuring these points knapped by Roy Miller and Don Roberts. Come and enjoy!

Join Thunderbird Atlatl at the Candor Daffodil Festival April 26

The Village of Candor, New York’s Annual Daffodil Festival will be celebrated at the Candor Ball Field Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine!

Come down and enjoy bands, food vendors, kids’ activities and much more. Celebrate spring. Just down the street, Thunderbird Atlat will be hosting atlatlists for ISACs and contests. If you are interested in watching, you may find parking easiest as the Candor Central School and walking over. The contests will be behind our recently rebuilt shop at 90 Main Street, Candor. Sorry about our construction! We are a work in progress!