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!!

It has been a busy few weeks here at Thunderbird Atlatl! We had back to back events which kept us on the road too many days in a row but we did have a great time.

Abbe Museum – Maine
We traveled to Maine for a program at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor and had a great time introducing the atlatl during Family Fun Days at Acadia National Park. This was our fifth year in Maine and we always enjoy visiting this beautiful state.

Camp Stone
We showed the atlatl to over 250 campers and others at Camp Stone in western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 15. The event was Yom Mizrach HaKadum – Ancient Near East Day! The atlatl demonstrations were among several other demonstrations including a flintknapper, a harpist, archaeology digs, chariot rides (on chariots made by the camp’s Amish neighbors and driven by the those same neighbors), archery, special foods and teas. Check out the link on the event

Waterman Walk Thru Time and Pow Wow
Waterman Conservation Center once again hosted a great event in Apalachin, New York July 18 & 19. A Pow Wow was held in the boat ramp area across from Hiawatha Island and the annual Walk Thru Time event was held on the historic island.

Upcoming Atlatl Events

Here are some upcoming atlatl events from the World Atlatl Association. One of our favorite events is the Atlatl Rattle in Hancock, NY. Check it out if you are in the area (okay we’re a little prejudice because of our ties to Hancock!)

July 22-24

Echoes in Time
Willamette Mission State Park, Salem, Oregon
ISAC and novelty throw
Contact Bob Kitch at (509) 493-1971 or (541) 806-1971

July 23-25

Athens Public Library, Home Street, Athens, Ohio
OAA will provide an oral history of the atlatl on Thursday 7/23 evening. Demonstration and contests all day Friday and Saturday.
ISAC, IASAC, and Ohio Locals.
Contact Ray Strischek, ohioatlatl@hotmail.com for more information.

July 23-26

Atlatl Rattle at Green Flats – Hancock, New York
ISAC, IASAC, and locals. New York Atlatl Association, Inc. events (Individuals, Hunters & European).
NYAA fully insured.
Final Team Championships held on the grounds of Ray Turner’s Casa de Fumo.
For more information contact Gary Fogelman (570) 437-3698, iam@indian-artifacts.net

July 25

Prairie Festival at U.W.C. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Demo, ISAC, ISSAC
Contact Len Riemersma at (920) 528-7454 or lenmaryr@dotnet.co

Pennsic Wars
We will be heading to the Pennsic Wars for ten days! We’ll post news soon. We are still able to handle orders from this location so please give us a call at either 800-836-4520 or the better number to contact from Wednesday, July 29 to Saturday, August 7 is our cell phone at 607-743-4379. There are three atlatl battles planned for this event!

Thunderbird Atlatl will be participating in three shows this month. Inbetween trips, we will be at the shop and welcome you to stop by if you are in the area.
July 12
We will be at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine, Sunday, July 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program will take place at the Sieu de Monts Spring, at Acadia National Park. For further information contact The Abbe Museum at Phone: (207) 288-3519 or Email: info@abbemuseum.org; Mail: P.O. Box 286, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609

July 18 and 19
We will be at the Walk Through Time and Hiawatha Powwow at Hiawatha Island and the Hiawatha Island Boat Dock area on July 18 and 19. The Walk Through Time will take place on Hiawatha Island from 10 AM to 3 PM and the Pow Wow will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on both days. For further information contact the Waterman Conservation Center in Apalachin, New York at http://www.watermancenter.org/pubevnts.htm or call: 607-625-2221.

July 31 to August 7
We will be at the Pennsic Wars just south of Slippery Rock, Pa. Atlatl battles are scheduled for a couple of days during the week. Our shop will be operating from this site for the week.

Other atlatl events in July are as follows:
July 10-12

2009 Annual Meeting of the World Atlatl Association
& State Atlatl Championship
Chelsea Rod & Gun, Chelsea, Michigan
European, 3-D, ISAC, Popinjay
ISAC Only Friday Evening, all contests Saturday and Sunday
$10 range fee
www.michiganatlatl.org/2009_world_atlatl_association_annual_meeting
For more information contact Dan Hovater at hovaterdan@yahoo.com

July 17-19

OAA Flint Ridge Meet
Flint Ridge State Park near Brownsville, Ohio
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact: Ray Strischek (ohioatlatl@hotmail.com) 740-593-2365

July 18-19

Smoky Hollow Rendezvous, Cascade, Wisconsin
July 18 – Demo, ISAC, ISSAC, Hunter’s Round
July 19 – ISAC, ISSAC only
Contact Len Riemersma at (920) 528-7454 or lenmaryr@dotnet.com

July 19

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

July 22-24

Echoes in Time
Willamette Mission State Park, Salem, Oregon
ISAC and novelty throw
Contact Bob Kitch at (509) 493-1971 or (541) 806-1971

July 23-25

Athens Public Library, Home Street, Athens, Ohio
OAA will provide an oral history of the atlatl on Thursday 7/23 evening. Demonstration and contests all day Friday and Saturday.
ISAC, IASAC, and Ohio Locals.
Contact Ray Strischek, ohioatlatl@hotmail.com for more information.

July 23-26

Atlatl Rattle at Green Flats – Hancock, New York
ISAC, IASAC, and locals. New York Atlatl Association, Inc. events (Individuals, Hunters & European).
NYAA fully insured.
Final Team Championships held on the grounds of Ray Turner’s Casa de Fumo.
For more information contact Gary Fogelman (570) 437-3698, iam@indian-artifacts.net

July 25

Prairie Festival at U.W.C. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Demo, ISAC, ISSAC
Contact Len Riemersma at (920) 528-7454 or lenmaryr@dotnet.com