2012 Events - Now Here!

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CW SWAP MEET:  Friends of Jefferson Barracks   Jefferson Barracks Park, US Grant Shelter, 305 Gregg Road,  St. Louis,  Missouri.  Dates: February 25th from 9:AM to 3:PM.  Reservations will be accepted through February 1, 2012.  <Deadline is now passed.>  "Any weapon that fires a modern bullet, cartridge, or shell cannot be bought, sold or traded. Skins, feathers, etc. of endangered animals cannot be bought, sold, or traded."  The Swap Meet will be open to representatives of all historical periods to sell or trade their goods, recruit for their organizations, book signings by authors, traditional crafters, etc.  For more info & Pre-Reg form, contact:  Michael Pierce (314) 521-1391 305 Royal Avenue, Ferguson MO 63135-1922   E-Mail: stlreb@att.net   Web Site: www.stlreb.com  
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M/L ARMS & CRAFT SHOW:  Cascade Mountain Men   Muzzeloading & Pioneer Craft Show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds,  (location info to follow), in Monroe, Washington.  Dates: March 10 & 11.  Many Seminars on M/L Firearms including: building (custom & kits), parts & accessories, supplies, Clothing & Gear, Early & American Native crafts, Trade Goods & more!  Demos: Blacksmithing, Spinning, Wood Carving & more than I post here!  Public admission, Adults (16+): $5.00/day  >12yrs: Free  Pre-Reg info: The Cascade Mountain Men, Box 1296, Issaquah, WA  98027  Web Site www.cascademountainmen.com  Trader Info, call: (425) 392-1972  Directions: www.evergreenfair.org/sitemap.html  
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RENDEZVOUS:  Southwestern Regional Rendezvous 2012   just off FM1956 & FM1815 near Nocona, Texas.  Dates: March 11 thru 17.  Long-term & short-term camps, Horse camp.  Wood & water on-site. Daily Ice-runs.  Classes & demos are skedded.  Camp Fees: $30.00 Adult, Trader $75.00  Pre-Reg before Feb 17th for early-bird discount.   Contact: Camp Purser Don "Wood Hawk" Kitlinger, 294 Spur 510, Henrietta, Texas 76365 (940) 538-5610  Contact: Booshway Taylor Tomlin (361) 319-2287  More info & updates at www.brazosbanditos.com/swrr2012 
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RENDEZVOUS:   34th Old Greenville  Rendezvous   on U.S. Highway 67, 2 miles South of Greenville, Missouri.  Dates: April 14th & 15th.  Free admission to Public Saturday from 9:AM to dark:30 & Sunday from 8:AM to 3:PM.  Contact: Alex "Snapper" Hanners (573) 321-0401 for more info.  Flyer: http://rmrondynews.com/GreenVil.jpg 
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RENDEZVOUS:   28th Hart Canyou Rendezvous  near the Caliente turn-off from CSH 58.  Dates: April 14 thru 22.  Rough road to Site--recommend NO R/V's or motorcycles allowed.  Primitive 1740 to 1840 Fur Trade Camp.  Events: Primitive Archery, 'Hawk & Knife, various shoots.  BYOWater & wood.  Camp Fee:$20.00 Adults/$5.00 Age 6-16yrs old.  Tent Traders $15.00, Blanket Traders $10.00  Limited Gate hours: 8:AM to 5:PM NO Exceptions other than true Emergencies.   Contact: Booshway: Ernie Ernest (661) 837-4888  Web Site: www.HartCanyonRDV.com 
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RENDEZVOUS:   31st SVML Rendezvous   on the Marie Hill Ranch <aka "The Sheep Ranch">, 43700 CSH 128 Cloverdale, CA 95425.  Dates: April 19th thru 22nd.  Working sheep ranch NO DOGS ALLOWED!!  BYOWater & wood for drinking & washing.  Above-ground firepits required.  Camp fee $25.00  Trader Fee: $20.00 or equal-value prize.  For more info, contact Dennis Tognetti (707) 542-2697 or send E-Mail to: glennoneil@yahoo.com for Flyer & Pre-Reg info.   Snail-Mail addy: SVML, Box 75022, Petaluma, California 94975
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RENDEZVOUS:   31st Bloody Lake Rendezvous   at the Black Hawk Mem. Park, 2995 County Road "Y" near Woodford, Wisconsin.  <GPS: N42deg 39.558  W89deg 52.792> Dates: May 1st. thru 6th.  Wood & water on-site (do NOT bring firewood as per WI-DNR rules).  Modern, Primitive & Horse camp sites available.  Ice delivered via pack-mule. Leashed pets welcome.  Events & contests for all age-groups.  Looking for Craft/Skill Demonstrators--contact Booshway.  Camp Fees: $15.00/lodge+$10.00 Adults 16+.  Traders: $35.00+$10.00/per person+lodge fee.  Contact: Booshway Steve  (608) 325-5034 E-Mail: clamity_66@yahoo.com  or Sue "Ma Boone" Crase (608) 862-5724 E-Mail: maboone@tds.net 
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TIMELINE-DEMO:   Heritage Fair 2012  at Lancaster's Old Fort, just off U.S. Highway 85 & CR 14-1/2 in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.  Date: May 5th from 9:AM to 4:PM (Rain Date, 12 May & same hours).  See 2,000 years of world history in one place!  Roman Soldiers, Scottish Highlanders, F & I, Mtn. Men, Civil War, Vintage Baseball & more!!  Many Live craft demonstrations throughout the Fair.  Admission: $5.00/car-load. (Parking @ Rendezvous Site, 1/2 mile west--signs posted.)  Re-Enactor & Event Info, send E-Mail to: heritagefair2012@spvhs.org  Flyer w/ map: http://rmrondynews.com/H-Fair12.pdf
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RENDEZVOUS:   Pomm de Terre 2012 Rondy   just off MSH 254 near Hermitage, Missouri.  Dates:  May 5th & 6th from 8:AM to 5:PM.  Featuring Arts & Crafts, Pre-1840's Rendezvous Encampment, Gunfighters, Black Powder shoot & much more!!    Food vendors on-site.  Public Admission $2.00 or $1.00+canned good for local Food Bank.  See their Web Site for Camp Fees & additional Event info:   www.pommedeterrerendezvous.com  Flyer: http://rmrondynews.com/PommeDT.pdf 
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RENDEZVOUS:   Midway Rendezvous near the Hot Springs  near Heber City, Utah.  Dates: May 11 thru 13.  New Site!!  BYOWood, water & above-ground firepit!,  Hooters on-site.  Featuring: Trader's Row, Primitive Archery, Candy Cannon, 'Hawk & Knife Throw, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Frying Pan Toss & more!  Camp Fee: $30.00 Trader's Fee: $50.00 (includes camp fee).  Contact: "Teaspoon" at (801) 719-9330 or send E-Mail to:  jrfan38@gmail.com    Flyer & directions to Site: http://rmrondynews.com/MidWyNew.doc   
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RENDEZVOUS:   Lancaster's Restoration Rondy 2012   at the TRT Rendezvous Site, 1/2 mile West of U. S. Highway 85 & County Road 14-1/2 in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.  Dates: May 25 thru 28 (Tear-down 29th).  Pre-1840's attire required.  Water & some wood on-site.  Above-ground firepits required or rent-a-pit for $5.00  Activities: Primitive Archery, 'Hawk & Knife & shooting events.  Auction Sat-nite.  Camp Fees: $30.00 w/ refundable $20.00 deposit.  No vehicles in-camp after 6:PM Friday nite.  Contact: Booshway Pepe Lucero (720) 297-8850  Web Site: www.SPVHS.org/Rendezvous  Flyer:  http://rmrondynews.com/LRR-2012.pdf
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RENDEZVOUS:   Hangfires  B. P. Club Rendezvous   9179 Beltrami Road SW, Bemidji, Minnesota.  Dates:  June 8th thru 10th.  Campers:  Pre-1840 Event, Primtive attire required.  Wood, water on-site.  Pack-out your trash.  Events 'Hawk  Knife, Primtive Archery, Music Jam session, shooting events & Sat-Nite Pitch-In Dinner.  Dogs must be on-leash.  Camp Fees: $20.00 Family, $15.00 Single camp.  Contact Janet Haugan (218) 556-7550 or send E-mail to dcnjk@paulbunyan.net  (Flyer to follow soon.)
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RONDY-DEMO/GUNFIGHT:  Slocum Cabin Days 2012  at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, Colorado.  Dates:  June 15th & 16th.  (Early setup: June 14th.)  Needing Demonstrators for 1820's Mtn. Man era through 1890's Gunfighter.  Perfoming Gunfighters MUST have proof of Insurance to perform with a weapon.  Event Liason Contact: Duke "Smoke Talker" Paulsen (303) 396-8670 (cell) or E-Mail: smoketalker@juno.com  More info to follow as it becomes available. This Event is a co-op effort of GOCO & Hands On History Colorado  www.HOHColorado.net
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RENDEZVOUS:   Hidden Valley Rendezvous   at the Hidden Valley Campground, just off U.S. Highway 67 & MSH 34 near Grassy, Missouri.  Dates:  June 15th thru 24th.  Hooters, Showers, wood & water on-site.  <skedded> Events: Primitive Archery, canoeing, Hawk & Knife, water Events & more!  Ice runs & General Store when setup.  Cannons & Horses welcome!  NO PIT BULLS!!!  Primitive Camp fee $10.00  Traders $20.00+prize.  Contact: "Cheyenne" at (870) 405-6279 for Primitive Camp info.  Modern camp <w/ full hook-up> $25.00/night.  Call (573) 495-2628 for modern camp info.   Flyer: http://rmrondynews.com/HidnValy.jpg 
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RENDEZVOUS:   High Plains Regional Rendezvous 2012  on the Ottertail River, 41588 ** 450th Avenue near Perham, Minnesota.  Dates: June 16th thru 23rd.  (Early setup: 13 June--WorkParty participation req'd)  Pre-1840 Camp, Primitive attire required.  Camp Fees: $50.00 for 2 Adults & under 18 kids.  Trader fee $80.00 for 1 Trade tent & 1 sleep tent.  Fur & Food vendors contact MN-FDA (612) 334-4100 or MN-DNR (651) 259-5197 for MN Rules.   More Event info at www.hprr.org 
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RENDEZVOUS:   Midwest Primitive Rendezvous   South of Mt. Horeb just off WSH 78 near Woodford, Wisconsin.   Map: http://mw2012.webs.com/directionsmap.htm  Dates:  June 21-30.  This NRLHF Event is held in a county park noted as being the site of The Battle of The Pecatonica during The Black Hawk War of 1832. Horseshoe Lake and the Pecatonica River are close by. The site is a long established rendezvous grounds with two camps separated by trees for privacy, permanent toilets and two wells. Shooting ranges are located in heavily wooded areas. Modern camping available. Primitive Horse Camp. Firewood provided.  Ice available.  Daily Seminars & Demonstrations. Contests include Pistol, Rifle (including Blue Jacket Shoot), Archery, Hawk & Knife and Cooking.  Pre-registration encouraged.  Contact Sue the Scribe at maboone@tds.net or (608) 862-5724 for more information, to advertise in our gate book or to host a seminar / demonstration.  Web Site: www.mw2012.webs.com
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RENDEZVOUS:  RMNR 2012 Rendezvous  just off WSH 414 on the Wyoming Roitz Ranch near Mtn. View, Wyoming.  Dates: July 13th thru 21st.  Seperate camps available for: Long & Short-Term, Family, Colonial & Rowdy camp.  Activities: Hawk & Knife, Kid's Games, Highland Games, Church Service & more!  Primitive attire required!  Contact: Booshway Wiatt Williamson (801) 920-0238 E-Mail purmtnmajestics@aol.com  Horse camp info: Rena Smith (608) 632-2125 E-Mail smilingotter07@gmail.com  Web Site: www.RMNR.org 
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RENDEZVOUS:   Bayou Salado Rendezvous 2012   At the South Rim of the Royal Gorge, just off U. S. Highway 50 & FCR 3 about 8 miles West of Canon City, Colorado.  Dates:  July 26 thru 29.  (Early setup: 21 July)   Wood, water & hooters on-site.  Primitive attire required to compete.  Camp Fees: by Donation (be generous!)  Events: Primitive Archery, 'Hawk & Knife & shooting events.  Contact: Co-Booshways Mike Johnson <UTML> (719) 687-0163 or Tristan Bauch <RMLHS> (303) 647-2203  E-Mail purser.RMLHS@gmail.com for additional info.  Flyer:  (to follow shortly)
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RENDEZVOUS:   Bell's Fort Free Trapper's Rendezvous  At the South Rim of the Royal Gorge, just off U. S. Highway 50 & FCR 3 about 8 miles West of Canon City, Colorado.  Dates: August 31 thru September 3.  Great beginner's Rendezvous, Primtive attire encouraged but not required.  Modern & Primitive camping areas available.  Many events & competitions planned.  More info to follow later.  Booshway Bob Tristano (719) 564-4485 or send E-Mail to: flintlockbob@yahoo.com 
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RENDEZVOUS:   Alcove  Spring  Campout   just off U.S. Highway 77--8 miles North of Blue Rapids, Kansas.  Dates: September 7 thru 9.  "Come when you can, leave when you choose."  Site is VERY Primitive--NO AMENITIES!  BYOWood, water, "hooter," etc.  Use caution with fire as Fire danger is usually VERY HIGH this time of year.  Contact:  Yvonne Larson (785) 363-2365 or send E-Mail to nanscoveredwagon@yahoo.com  Flyer:  http://rmrondynews.com/Alcove.doc 
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CIVIL-WAR DEMO:  Parker Civil War Days   in Parker, Colorado.  Dates: September 15th & 16th.  (Early setup, 14 Sep)  More info for Re-Enactors & Gen Public to follow soon.  Contact: Tim R. Brown via E-Mail: co-civilwar@earthlink.net   This Event is a function of the Castle Rock Civil War Unit (see "Clubs & Outfits" Page for additional info.)
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TIMELINE-DEMO:   Walk Back inTime!!   at the Graceland Mansion, 501 Muldrow, in Mexico, Missouri.  Dates: September 28 thru 30.  Camps demonstrating 1700's Colonial through WWII through modern arms.  Demonstrators:  Veteran & Newbie alike, MUST PRE-REG as space is LIMITED!!  Events: Friday/Saturday, Historical Society's Chicken & Fish Fry, Folk music, Sat-nite camp tours & Wild Bill Hickock.  Sunday, Vintage 1860's Baseball, Worship Service.  More info & Pre-Reg Form, call (573) 581-3910 or send E-Mail to: cherokeenorth1811@yahoo.com or see the Web Site: www.AUDRAIN.org <Web Master's Note: This Listing is based on a pre-lim Flyer as of 18 Jan 12.  More info will follow later.>
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HAMMER-IN/COOK/RONDY:   Hot Iron  Rendezvous 2012    at the TRT Rendezvous Site, 1/2 mile West of U. S. Highway 85 & County Road 14-1/2 in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.  Dates: October 5th thru 7th.  Blacksmiths: This Event is a Hammer-In!!  No Charge if'n you bring your forge (including electric forge blowers) & share your skills to demo.  Dutch Oven cookers:  Bring your Dutch Ovens & recipies!! to share.  We'll have large cooking area & coals hot, ready-to-cook!  Camp Fee: $25.00 Individual, $35.00 Family.  Contact: Booshway: Gina Paterson (303) 960-6850 for more info.  Presented by TRT.  Flyer: http://rmrondynews.com/HotIrn12.doc
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RENDEZVOUS:   13th Crowley's Ridge Rondy   just off MSH 25 near Bloomfield, Missouri.  Dates: October 6th & 7th.  Several events planned including Primitive Archery & Black Powder shoots.  On-site kitchen run "Cheyenne" & "Rawhide."  FREE Public Addmission.  For Camp fee & Event info, Contact: Devon Scott (573) 776-8746 or send E-Mail to info_crbc@yahoo.com   Web Site: http://crowleyridge.webs.com/  Flyer: http://rmrondynews.com/Crowleys.jpg  
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RENDEZVOUS:   2nd Hardy Mtn. Man Rendezvous   just off U.S. Highway 412 in Hardy, Arkansas.  Dates:  October 19 thru 21.  Early setup, 17 October.  Hooters, showers, wood & water on-site.  Primitive camping only!  "Traders, Demonstrators, cannons & musicians wanted & welcomed!!"  Events: 'Hawk & Knife, Primitive Archery, Fire Starting, Candy Cannon & more!!  No Camp Fee!!  Traders: $10.00+prize donation.  Event & Primitive camping info:  "Cheyenne"  (870) 405-6279  Modern R/V Camp info:  Nina Thornton (870) 856-38711  Flyer: http://rmrondynews.com/HardyMMR.jpg  
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RENDEZVOUS:   Petit Jean Mtn. Man Rondy   in the Petit Jean St. Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mtn. Road, just off I-40 & ASH 9 near Morrilton, Arkansas.  Dates:  November 23 thru 25.  Hooters, wood & water on-site.   No camp fee for participating & demonstrating Campers/Traders ONLY.  Many activities young & old alike.  Free Public admission--camps open to Public Fri & Sat from 10:AM to 5:PM, Sunday 10:AM to 3:PM.  Contact for more camping & Event Info: Petit Jean St. Park at (501) 727-5441 or send E-Mail to: petitjean@arkansas.com  Flyer:  http://rmrondynews.com/PetitJMR.jpg

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