The Mid-Atlantic Primitive Skills Gathering is the premier Earthskills gathering in this region and takes place annually over the Memorial Day weekend. This event is the perfect vacation for families, friends, and lovers!
The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Primitive Skills Gathering is May 21-25, Registration opens January 1st 2026
Washington Post Article about the Event
MAPS Meet Frequently asked questions
MAPS Meet Gate Book and Event Info (updated 5/19/25 3PM)
2025 Sessions Schedule (updated 5/19/25 3PM)
Mid-Atlantic Primitive Skills Gathering - MAPS Meet (May 22-25)
The Mid-Atlantic Primitive Skills 
Gathering (MAPS Meet) is an ideal event to kick-start your summer. It provides an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life, letting you reconnect with nature's healing powers. Regardless of your outdoor experience, our expert instructors are ready to impart their knowledge at various levels. The topics covered every year are diverse, ranging from Fire by Friction, Natural Fibers, Stone and Bone Tools, Brain Tanning Leather, Natural Basketry, Primitive Pottery, Foraging, to Bows and Arrows, and much more
MAPS Meet- May, 22-25 2026 Tentative Sessions Schedule
MAPS Meet is a intimate event with limited availability, accommodating a cozy 100 participants ages 13 and over. We generally reach full capacity very quickly, so please register early to guarantee your participation!
Price: $100.00
Date: May 22, 2026
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