Sunday, Feb 17, 2019

Silver River Knap-In

Time: 9:00 am til 4:00 pm

Location: Silver Springs State Park, 1425 NE 58 AVE, Ocala FL 34470

Description: Flint-knapping is the art of making stone tools by controlling how stone breaks in order to create specific shapes and sharp edges.

Expert flint-knappers, archaeologists, potters, hide tanners, bow makers and other specialists in prehistoric skills will gather from across the eastern U.S. to demonstrate and sell their arts. Vendors will offer reproduction stone tools, raw stone, flint knapping tools, unique crafts, food and more. There will be archery, tomahawk and atlatl dart throwing demonstrations each day. A flint-knapping competition and on-going prehistoric skills demonstrations will also take place.

Besides the knap-in, visitors can explore the Silver River Museum, hike or bike the trails of the state park, take a ranger-led tram ride through the woods, or canoe and kayak on the pristine Silver River.

All proceeds from the Silver River Knap-In benefit the educational programs of the Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center.

Festival admission is $5 per person. Children five and under admitted free. State park admission fees are waived for the event.

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FPAN is participating in this event.

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