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All DaysOngoing demonstrations throughout the entire weekend February 27th - March 1at 8:00 to 4:00 PM. Including flint knapping, Old and New World bow and arrow construction, primitive pottery, basketry, bone and wood carving, Atlatl manufacturing and use, and much more. All events will take place at the Festival Grounds. Saturday February 27th12:15 pmTen Speed Competition: Flintknappers will compete to see who can fashion and make the nicest arrowhead in 10 minutes. This is a fun filled event to watch and the visitor crowd gets to choose who wins! 1:00 pmThe auction is held to auction donated artwork and flint knapping materials from the many artisans and vendors. The proceeds from this auction go into the Help Our State Parks fund which in turn helps support the event through advertisement each year. This is an awesome opportunity to get a really good deal on great items, while at the same time supporting the event and State Park. 2:30 PMContestants compete against each other by throwing spears with a throwing stick know as an Atlatl. This is done at different distances at a numbered target. The top three throwers are awarded prizes and the honor of be the best spear thrower of the day. This contest is open to anyone who can safely compete including youth. Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on the contestants. 4:00 PM
Sunday February 28th1:00 pmThe knapping contest judging will be held at the registration booth. Contestants are to produce a specified Florida type projectile point. This has to be knapped on site during the Primitive Arts Festival from a spall of Florida or South Georgia material. No sawed slabs of material will be allowed. The projectile point has to be knapped in the prehistoric native style. If a Paleo style point is selected non heat-treated material is required. If an Archaic or later point is selected heat-treated material can be used. First, second and third place winners will be chosen. Judges give points for workmanship and flaking techniques, as well as comparisons to the original type as produced in the past. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on the contestants. 2:30 PMThe Primitive Archery contest will be held. Contestants must compete with hand made bows and arrows. No modern made factory equipment will be allowed. Contestants are allowed three shots each, at different distances, at a numbered target. The top three shooters will be awarded prizes. The contest is open to all who can safely compete with a bow and arrow including youth. Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on the contestants. |
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 May 2015 16:24 |