Fort Knapadonia Knap-in  Host Joe and Sunny Higgins and the Knapadonia Gang

August 12^th – 18^th 2013 

Joe Higgins will host the annual Fort Knapadonia Knap-In in August.  He promises to have a full schedule of events – archery target shoots, 2-inch Goat, 10-speed, etc, etc, and don’t forget – making arrowheads and blades.  There will be water available, electricity, Port-a-Potties, and lots of room for camping and RVing.  Women and families are welcomed and encouraged to attend!  Close by Oak Harbor offers plenty of garage sales and stores for shopping.   

And for those fishermen (and women) among us, come prepared.  Being an odd-numbered year, 2013 is shaping up to see another record run of Pink Salmon pass by the knap-in.  The run happens every two years and 2011 saw the greatest number of Pinks in recorded history.  During following spring of 2012, the offspring of those spawning salmon leaving the Skagit River for the ocean was also a record.   They’ll be returning around the middle of August and Joe will adjust the timing of the knap-in to try and schedule it for the peak of the run!

In addition to the usual great knappers knapping, plentiful rock and great weather, Whidbey Island is also a great place for families interested in sightseeing and other tourist activities.

There will also be two large teepees available for overnight guest accommodations.  Use of these teepees is FREE but on a first come-first served basis.  Each teepee can accommodate 6-8 people.

Directions:

To get to the knap-in:

Drive north past Seattle about 70 miles on Interstate 5.  Take the 230 off-ramp to highway 20 and go west toward Anacortes.  Take highway 20 turn off to Deception Pass.  Go past Deception Pass about 2 miles and turn right (west) on Banta Road.  Follow the signs from Banta Road to the knap-in.  There are stores and restaurants/fast foods in the area.  Contact Joe Higgins at (360) 720-1076 or (360) 675-4943 for more information on fishing and the knap-in.