We were packed and ready to go to the Flint Ridge KnapIn and even started on our way… However, a family emergency here at home has changed our plans. We feel bad about missing our annual trip to Ohio and seeing all our friends and customers but feel we need to be at home this year to be with Cheryll’s mother.

If you want to reach us with a question or need something from us, give us a call at 800-836-4520 or try our cell phone at 607-743-4379 or leave a message on our answering machine or email and we will get back to you. Our email address is contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com At Flint Ridge, look for Dana or Kay Klein and they can help you contact us.

See you next year at The Ridge!
Warm Regards,
Bob and Cheryll Berg

The Thunderbird Atlatl crew will be at the annual Flint Ridge KnapIn at the Flint Ridge Memorial Park in Brownsville, Ohio, this weekend. The event takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 4, 5 and 6. The event is hosted by the Flint Ridge Lithic Society.

For information on atlatl events at Flint Ridge, contact Steve Barnett barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or Ray Strischek ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

After Thursday, you can reach us on our cell phone at 607-743-4379 or call our 800 number – 800-836-4520 and leave a message. We will be back in Candor on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Despite rain, the Old Stone Tool Show at Letchworth State Park was a fun event with many atlatlists showing up. Doug Bassett did an amazing job organizing the event.

Other Labor Day weekend atlatl events are listed below:
Sept. 4-6
21st Annual Montana Mammoth Hunt
at the First People’s Buffalo Jump State Park, near Ulm, Montana
ISAC all three days and European field round on Saturday and Sunday
Contact Robert Tompson at (406) 866-2219

Sept. 4-6
Tyoga Shoot-off
389 Simkin Rd. Elmira, New York
ISAC, IASAC, Hunters Animal Round, Distance throw, Individuals, Team competition, NYAA Qualifying. A New York Atlatl Association, Inc. sponsored and insured event.
Contact: Jack 570-888-8258 rjrowe93@gmail.com or Tom Goble; 607-215-9405

Sept. 5-6
Cool Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided.
Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson wyowinds@aol.com (307-632-0766)
or Russell Richard coyoteclown@aol.com (307-772-0550) for location and time.

Thunderbird Atlatl and crew will be at the Stone Tool Craftsman Show this weekend. This is the 20th annual gathering of the Genesee Valley Knappers!
There will be flintknapping events, living history encampments, atlatl competitions and much more.
The show is on the north side of the beautiful Letchworth State Park located in western New York. Camping is available at the event which will take place at the park’s Highbanks Recreation area.
The easiest way to get to the show is to enter the park on the Mt. Morris side. However, a drive through the park is always worth the time.
For further information you can contact us this weekend via cell phone at 607-743-4379. Leave a message if we don’t answer and we will try to get back to you. If you visit the show, be sure and stop by the Thunderbird Atlatl tent.

It has been a hectic few weeks here at Thunderbird Atlatl and we know that won’t change! Bob Berg just returned from a fantastic four days on Bois Blanc Island for the Great Lakes Primitive. He had a wonderful time meeting new friends and renewing old contacts.

Meanwhile back at the shop, Cheryll has been busy trying to keep up with requests and orders. If you tried to reach us and didn’t get through – try again! We’ve been here but had a few family matters that crept in and needed attention! If you don’t reach us on the 800 number- 800-836-4520. Try our cell phone at 607-743-4379.

Summer and fall is always busy here as we travel to more shows and keep things moving at the shop. We are looking forward to being at Letchworth State Park for the Stonetool Technology Show the last weekend of August and then going to Flint Ridge State Park for the Labor Day Weekend.

In mid- September, we’ll be in Vermont for the annual Atlatl program and workshop. This year, the program will be part of the 400th anniversary celebration for Lake Champlain!

In October, Glenn Mairo has set up a new atlatl event in Danvers, Mass. More to come on that event. Looking forward to seeing many of you at these events. We wish we could be at more!

It’s a week of battles including Atlatl Battles this week! Thunderbird Atlatl will be at the 38th Pennsic Wars at Cooper’s Lake Campground near Slippery Rock, Pa.

We were scheduled for at least three atlatl battles – maybe even more! We will be checking our messages but you can also reach us via email at contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com or call us on our cell phones- 607-743-4379 or 607-222-9873.

Check out the World Atlatl Association Event page for more upcoming atlatl events!!