Reel in the Fun: Family Fun Activities

Bushcraft Demonstrations Workshops

A Family-Friendly Stone Age Experience

Join us for a fun, hands-on journey into the past and discover how people lived thousands of years ago led by Wild Walk Bushcrafts

Saturday 28th March

Tools, Fire & Fish

Watch as Stone Age tools are made from Irish flint using only stone and bone. See how sparks were used to light fires with natural materials, just like in prehistoric times.

Next, enjoy watching fish being prepared with the handmade tools and cooked slowly beside the campfire using an ancient method. When the food is ready, families can taste the fish, served with foraged roots, greens, and a fresh sorrel and sea buckthorn sauce.

All activities are relaxed demonstrations, with plenty of time to watch, listen, and ask questions.

Sunday 29 March 2026

Fire by Friction & Earth Cooking

Day two brings new skills and a new cooking method to discover.

See how early people made tools from flint and bone, then learn how fire can be made using a wooden bow drill — no matches needed!

Watch as eel is prepared, wrapped in leaves, and cooked slowly under the fire in the ground, just as it would have been long ago. When ready, tasting samples will be available, served with foraged roots, greens, and a tangy wild sauce.

Where Everything Comes From
All plants, materials, and food are sourced in Ireland. The fish and eel are supplied by Toome Eel Fishery, using traditional methods that connect back to Ireland’s earliest river communities.

U16 Fly Tying Competition

Saturday 28th March & Sunday 29th March

Location: Fly Tyers Row, Melvin Sports Complex

Put your skills to the test and take part in our Fly Tying Challenge, specially designed for young fly tyers. On the day, APGAI–IRE instructors Arthur Greenwood, Trevor Greene, and Trevor Norris will be on hand to offer guidance, tips, and encouragement throughout the competition.

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Willow Weaving for Children