Classes & Events

Walking Stick: Forgotten Tool of the Woods – with Paul Christopher

Discover the versatility of the walking stick, an often-overlooked but invaluable tool for stability, defense, and survival in the wilderness.

AR Survival (Always Ready) – with Paul Christopher

A practical, hands-on course designed to equip you with essential survival skills, mindset, and preparedness strategies for any situation.

My Time On ALONE – with Isiah Tuck

A skilled outdoorsman and fish and wildlife officer is more well known as one of the ten contestants on “Alone” season 11. He will share his experiences and give some insight on how he was picked to be on the show, his experiences while filming the show and things he learned during the contest. 

Wilderness First Aid – with Becky Christopher

Have you ever wondered what to do if you face an emergency or injury while in the outdoors? Come learn basic first aid skills and how to care for yourself as well as others. Becky has 23 years experience in Emergency Medicine as well as being Certified in Wilderness First Aid. She will teach you about Burns, how to stop the bleeding, hypothermia, hyperthermia, as well as other injuries you might face in the wilderness and how to handle them.

Trail Cooking: Food, Gear, Tips & Tricks – with Wendall Adams

Join Wendell Adams, the Prepared Wanderer, for an immersive class on Trail Cooking: Food, Gear, Tips & Tricks. Learn how to plan and prepare delicious meals in the great outdoors using efficient gear and simple techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or new to bushcraft, Wendell will share practical insights on meal planning, cooking methods, and essential tools to elevate your trail-side dining experience. Get ready to fuel your adventures with confidence and creativity!

Spring Snare & Squirrel Pole Snare – with Wanda Priday

In this hands-on class, students will learn how to set both the spring snare and the squirrel pole snare. These simple yet effective trapping methods are essential for catching small game in a survival situation. Knife usage and carving are required to build the spring snare, so participants should come prepared with a knife and be ready to practice carving. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of small game trapping and the skills to create these snares in a wilderness setting.

Blacksmithing Demonstration – with Gene of No 8 Forge

Experience the art of traditional blacksmithing in this live demonstration, where you’ll witness metal being forged, shaped, and crafted using age-old techniques.

Fire Starting Round Table – with The Pathfinder School

Several of The Pathfinder instructors will be teaching a variety of fire starting techniques in a round table fashion. A few of the skills to be demonstrated are ferro rod, bow drill and hand drill.

Emergency Preparedness 360 – with Ty Barker

This comprehensive class is your all-in-one introduction to practical self-reliance in uncertain times. Emergency Preparedness 360 covers the essential skills and gear needed to protect yourself and your family before, during, and after a crisis.

Topics Covered:

• Get Home Bags – Learn how to build a reliable kit to get you from work or travel back home safely.
• What to Stockpile – Understand what items matter most in a crisis and how to prioritize essentials.
• Water Storage & Disinfection – Discover safe, scalable ways to store water and how to purify it using multiple methods.
• Food Preservation & Storage – Explore long-term food options including dehydration, canning, freeze-drying, and bulk storage.
• Gas Masks & Chemical Suits – Get hands-on with protective gear and learn when and how to use it effectively.
• Medical Storage – Learn how to assemble and safely store a practical, well-rounded medical supply kit.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your emergency plan, this class will give you a full-circle foundation for confident preparedness.

Homestead: When Do I Bugout? – with John Galloway

Learn about situational awareness. Sharing my experiences in Hurricane Helene rescue efforts, and lessons I learned for my homestead and survival preparedness.

Homestead Gardening Hacks – with John Galloway

In this class learn tips for unique raised beds, supports for climbing vegetables and much more by utilizing what you probably already have on your homestead. You will learn from all my grand mistakes.

Bamboo Basketry & Joinery – with Nathan “Bigfoot” Jenkins

The bamboo class will cover how to harvest and process bamboo into materials for basketry, we will also cover joinery using bamboo. The class will be held at my booth. Everyone will be able to have a chance to experiment with the bamboo and should the class feel this is worth it we can build a chair or a table using the techniques shown in the class.

Movement and Exercises – with Joshua Ankley

Bushcrafters, Homesteaders and Preppers. Get ready to be able to bend move, stretch and work in comfort. Allowing you to enjoy the outdoors or your homestead in comfort. A fun, safe and practical approach to making fitness a part of your everyday life!!!

Kid’s Fire Readiness – with Rick Dunlap

A fun and educational class designed to introduce young adventurers to the basics of fire making. Through hands-on activities, kids will learn essential safety, how to identify good tinder and kindling, and simple fire-starting techniques—building a strong foundation for future outdoor skills.

Custom Leather Axe & Hatchet Sheath Workshop – with John Niggl

Join Just a Nazarene Leather Co. for a hands-on leather crafting experience where you’ll create a custom leather sheath for your own axe or hatchet! This “make and take” workshop is perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning leather working skills.

Simply bring your axe and/or hatchet – we provide all premium materials and professional tools needed. Under expert guidance, you’ll master essential techniques while crafting a durable, heirloom-quality sheath that will protect your tool for years. Leave with your finished custom sheath and newfound leather working confidence!

Pricing: $25 per axe sheath, $20 per hatchet sheath – materials and instruction included. Cash only.

Trade Blanket

For 2025 we will be holding a “swap meet” style trade blanket on Saturday evening. All are welcome to meet in the pavilion with their gear to offer up for trade and barter. All relevant wares are welcome from store bought to hand crafts, vintage to brand new.

Survival Challenges (Youth & Adult)

Join in our daily survival challenges for a chance to win big!

Friday and Saturday Evening we’ll hold a youth & adult survival challenge.

Camp Coffee Challenge

Brew your best camp coffee for a chance to win a prize pack for the best camp brew. This challenge will take place Saturday during our lunch break.

To participate:
Brew up your best camp coffee in the time allotted.

Must be brought to the judging stationin a pourable vessel, enough for 3 tasting cups.