Rendezvous Events 1
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I'm always looking for Club information, in particular those Outfits that promote Rendezvous (Fur Trade Era), Re-Enacting/Interpretation, Buffalo Soldiers, Fur Trade Era Trapping & Native American history. Go to the "Clubs & Outfits" Page having Club information. I've got -10- Outfits listed there now and I'm looking for more. Your Club can be located in any state, all I ask for is valid contact info and your Club listing is free!!
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2010 Already???? Well, not yet anyway. Booshways & Event co-ordinators, send me your 2010 Event info right away to get it listed right away. You can make any updates to your info at ANYTIME.
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RENDEZVOUS: 1838 Mtn. Man Rendezvous - 20th Anniversary near Riverton, Wyoming. Dates: July 1 thru 5. "Camp on the original 1838 Rendezvous site." <skedded> Classes: Beaver Trapping/Skinning/Hooping, Frontier Cooking, Fire Starting & more than I can list here. <skedd> Events: 'Hawk & Knife Throw, Nightly Council Fire, shooting matches. Wood & Water on-site. To get an info packet, contact: Booshway Jim Watterson (307) 851-1094 E-Mail hwatterson@hotmail.com Also: 1838 Rendezvous Ass'n., Box 1838, Riverton, Wyoming 82501 Web site: www.1838rendezvous.com
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RENDEZVOUS: Four Moons Rising Rendezvous just West of the South Dakota-Minnesota border, 1 Mi. West & 1/2 Mi. South of Gary, South Dakota. Dates: July 1 thru 5. Wood, water showers & Hooters on-site. Grocery Runs <TBA during Camp>. Activities include: Primitive Archery, Cooking contests, 'Hawk & Knife, shooting & CANDY CANNON!! for the kids & more than I can list here. Camp Fee: $20.00 Adult. Pre-Reg deadline: 4 June 2009. For more info, contact : Booshway: Thane "No Shadow" Wells, 17727 * 474th Avenue, Clear Lake, South Dakota 57226 (605) 874-2940 Web Site: www.fourmoons.org
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RENDEZVOUS: Rendezvous at Red lodge off Highway 212, about 5.2 miles North of Red Lodge, Montana. Dates: July 24 thru August 2nd. (skedded) Activities include: 'Hawk & Knife (State) competition, Kids & Adults games, classes on almost any Primitive subject, council Fire, Round Robins & more! Ample wood & water on-site. Showers available @ nearby KOA Kampground. Volunteers are needed to conduct Demos & Seminars. Be prepared for: ANY Weather, (possible) Fire Ban, Moose & Bear wondering thru Camp. ALL pets MUST be on-leash & have Vaccine docs current. For more info, contact: Booshway Richard "Muley" Meyers (406) 668-7681 Web Site: www.redlodge.com/rendezvous
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RENDEZVOUS/DEMO: 4TH West Yellowstone Mtn. Man Rendezvous & Living History Encampment near Bozeman, Montana. Dates: July 31 thru August 9th. Volunteers needed for Entertainment, Demos, Seminars, Dog Soldiers, Medical, ‘hawk & Knife, Bow & Arrow, Black Powder shoot, Storytelling & more! For Trader & Camper info, contact: Beverly “Pante’” Flitcroft (970) 481-4593 <cell> or E-Mail to: cloakdrummer@yahoo.com or Dale “Rabbit” Bollman (307) 568-2806
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RENDEZVOUS: RMNR 2009 in the Laramie Mtn. Range South of Douglas, Wyoming. Dates: July 11 thru 19. Area has been known for "wild weather" changes -- come prepared!! Amenities on-site include: some wood, water, waste management, Comissary Store & Emergency Services. (Skedded) Activities include: Trail Walk, Archery, 'Hawk & Knife Throw, Horse games, Kid's & Old Fart Games & classes & seminars. Primitive attire required!! for campers & Traders. For more info, contact Booshway Barry "Mouse" Maxfield, 12609 Berlin Lane, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452 (715) 675-3440 Web Site (check for Event updates): http://www.rmnr.org/
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RENDEZVOUS: Bearclaw Muzzleloaders Rendezvous 2009 on Highway 34, 15 miles East of Detroit Lakes (watch for signs), Minnesota. Dates: July 18 & 19. (skedded) Activities include: 'Hawk & Knife Throw, Primitive Archery, cooking contest, kids games & more. For more info, contact Allen Witthoeft (218) 846-1063 or Dale Bellefy (218) 694-2994
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RENDEZVOUS: Bayou Salado Rendezvous 2009 on the Hartsel Springs Ranch (signs will be posted) near Hartsel, Colorado. Dates: July 22 thru 26. Early setup on 21 July. (Elv. 9500 feet) Open to the Public July 24 & 25. (skedded) Events include: 'Hawk & Knife, Primitive Archery, Camp Dog Cook-Off, Fun Shoots & more. Fees: $20.00 Individual, $30.00 Family, $45.00 Trader. Primitive attire REQUIRED for all contests & after 6:PM. Contact: Bunny Austin at (303) 940-9747 or send E-Mail rondy1830@comcast.net for more info. Presented by the Rocky Mountain Living History Society (RMLHS). "Dedicated to keeping our History alive."
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RENDEZVOUS: Sierra Madre M/L Mtn. Man Rendezvous near Encampment, Wyoming. Dates: July 24 thru 26. 'Hawk & Knife Throw, Frying Pan Throw, Kid's Games, shooting & more. NO horses. Leash Law STRICTLY ENFORCED!! Public invited to all events & activities. For more info, contact: Joe Morrison (307) 326-8944 or Ed Kennaday (307) 326-5059 or send E-mail to: werendezvous@hotmail.com You may also write: SMMLRC, Box 214, Saratoga, Wyoming 82331
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RENDEZVOUS: Ute Trail Muzzeloaders Rendezvous on the Hartsel Springs Ranch (Elv. 9500 feet) near Hartsel, Colorado. Dates: July 29 thru August 2 <following Bayou Salado on the same site>. Cannons welcome!! <on Firing Range ONLY> Pre-1840 Primitive Camp - Period Attire preferred. Modern camping available. Fun is mandatory!! BYOWood & Water. Free admission to Public. Camp Fees: $20.00 for campers & Traders (may be asked to donate a prize). (skedded) Events include: Young-uns Games, Mtn. Man/Woman Games & Saturday night Pitch-In dinner. For more info, contact: Booshway Dan Delany (719) 689-6284 or Segundo "Perfesser" (720) 200-3084
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RENDEZVOUS: Rocky Mountain College Rendezvous in the Pike Nat'l. Forest (Elevation 9600 feet) near Jefferson, Colorado. Dates: August 1 thru 8. This is a TEACHING Rendezvous. Classes <skedded> include: Flintlock 101, Sewing the Old Way, Dutch Oven Cooking & too many to list here. Contests <skedded> include: Story Telling, Cooking, Best Dressed, Kid's Games & more!! For more info, contact Co-Booshways John "Night Hawk" or Mary Jo "Cross Otter" Kummer at (303) 646-2724 or send E-Mail to jkummer@myawai.com Web Site: www.csmla.org
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SCHOOL/RENDEZVOUS: School of the Gunfighter & Front Range Rendezvous 2009 "Festival of Mountain & Plain" NEW SITE & DATE!! Heritage Square near Golden, Colorado. Dates: August 15th & 16th. Requesting Re-Enactors & Interpretors for Living (Western) History displays: Rendezvous/Mtn. Men & Native-American in particular. Other Western History eras will also be considered. More detailed info for this Event appears on the "Legends" Page. For more info, contact: Jeff or Donna (303) 202-9302 or, Lee or David (303) 975-1151. Flyer & additional info at www.hohcolorado.com
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RENDEZVOUS: Como Mountain Man Rendezvous on the Hartsel Springs Ranch on the Hartsel Springs Ranch (Elevation 9500 feet) near Hartsel, Colorado. Dates: August 24 thru 30 -- Early setup 22 August PM-only. Camp/Trader Fees: $25.00 per camp, donations for Prizes will be accepted. Activities include (when they work best): Primitive Archery, 'Hawk & Knife Throw, Mtn.-Man Golf, Women's Frying Pan Toss & more! Camp Stew & Pitch-In on Friday Nite about 6:30PM. Camp-Wide Pitch-In Dinner Sat-Nite. Pre-Registration not required but helps much! Non-Potable water & Hooters on-site. For more info, contact: Dave "Preacher" Pohlman (303) 882-1818 E-Mail: preacherdave@comcast.net Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~preacherdave/site/?/home/
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RENDEZVOUS: Garland Ridge Runners ML 3rd Annual Rendezvous near route 27 & Mickle Hill Road, Garland, Pennsylvania. Dates: August 29 & 30. (Skedded) Events include: 'Hawk & Knife, Firestarting, Candle Shoot, & more events TBA. Non-Potable water & firewood on-site. Camp Fee $15.00 + $5.00 Registration Fee (includes Medallion). For more info contact Sherm at (814) 563-3388 or send E-Mail to garlandridgerunners@verizon.net Web Site: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzew2xxv/id3.html
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RENDEZVOUS: Barren Fork Terr. Rendezvous just off Highway 5, 6 miles North of Gainesville, Missouri. Dates: September 4 thru 13. Ample water, ice & shower on-site. For more info, contact: Booshway Bob Roach (417) 457-6248 or send E-Mail to: roachw@wildblue.net
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RENDEZVOUS: Bell's Fort Free Trapper's & ML 25th Annual Rendezvous at Big South Park, Royal Gorge south Rim near Canon City, Colorado. Dates: Sept. 5 thru 7. Early setup 4 Sept. after 9:AM. Events & activities (skedded) include: Mtn. Man & Mama Events, 'Hawk & Knife, Kid's Games, Best-Dressed, Booshway Feast & Council Fire & too many to list here. Camp Fees $10.00 Single, $15.00 Family. Medallion & Shoot Fees extra (inquire). Food Vendor, Trader & Blanket Fees WAIVED for 2009!! <Fire Ban possible this time of year--check ahead> For more info, call : Booshway Joe Perry (719) 547-2169 or Segundo Bob Cannon (719) 676-2019 Send E-Mail to: scribe@bellsfort.com or see their Web Site: www.bellsfort.com
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