Feb 6-8: Singing River Rendezvous
Location: Camp Flying Eagle, Bradenton, FL
Event Detail: Pre-1840s attire must be worn for all competitions. Shooting from the bag, smooth bore competition. Primitive archery, hawk & knife competition. Campsites, woods walk, games for everyone. Day Visitors: $5 adults, $3 Students. Sr. Citizens $3 Fri. only. Scouts $3 Fri. only.
Contact: Georg Flohr, phone: 727-526-6451 email: kslbopeep@aol.com
Feb 14-15: Smokey Ridge Muzzleloaders 30th Annual “Frosted Fanny” Winter Rendezvous
Location: Setchel Park, 16989 V Avenue, Steamboat Rock, IA
Event Detail: Shooting events, Seneca, raffle, and Sunday morning breakfast (campers only). Wood and water available. No fees for campers.
Contacts: phone: 641-869-5112 or 641-858-5077
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Feb 9-16: 5th Annual 18th Century Trade Faire
Location: 10610 Centerville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Event Detail: The purpose of the Faire is to create a Florida historical experience. It is our wish that all characters, campsites and merchandise portray both the geographic location and desired time frame, 1700-1799. No modern tents or modern merchandise will be permitted, no exceptions. The decision of the Faire Master is final. In accordance with the rich local history, participant camping areas will be divided as to early Spanish, French, English, Scottish and Southeast Native American (no teepees please.) Gate Fee: $2 Per Person, $5 Per Family, Children under 12 free, No Pets. Events: Music & Dance, 18th Century Clothing and Wares, Colonial Crafts and Demonstrations, Encampments for military, civilian and Native American
Contact: Jan Winans, email: janfaire@earthlink.net
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Feb 12-15: Annual Fort Foster Rendezvous
Location: Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 U.S. 301 N, Thonotosassa, FL
Event Detail: Witness occasional skirmishes & see what garrison life was like in the 1800s. Soldiers & Native Americans dressed in period attire will show what life was like in and around a frontier fort. Period traders will display their wares of arts & crafts. Thurs & Fri school groups only (pre-registration required), Sat & Sun open to public. Adults $4, children 6 & under free, 10 am-3 pm.
Contact: phone: 813-987-6771, email: PackNJam@aol.com
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Feb 14-16: Spring Mountain Free Trappers Winter Rendezvous
Location: Lovell Canyon Road, west from Las Vegas, NV on State Rt 160 towards Pahrump; aprox. 25 miles over the hill to Lovell Canyon Rd. Turn right, go 5.8 mi.
Event Detail: This will be our 26th year and we have the best prizes in the west. No Blanket prize required, primitive camp area. Lots of primitive traders help make this a great stop on the way to winter nationals. Pre-1840 traders only. Visit our web site for more info or call any time or day.
Contact: Joanne Klouchek, phone: 702-293-0261, email: klouchek@aol.com
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Feb 14-16: Rain-Dee--Voo 2004
Location: 14318 Littlerock Rd SW, Littlerock, WA 98512
Event Detail: Trail shoots for Rifle, Pistol, Trade Gun and Knife n'Hawk,Entry $15 plus blanket prize donation. Saturday Nite Potluck, Trader's Fair inside Primitive and Tin teepee on-site, no hookups.
Contact: Bob Gietz, phone: 360-273-7862, email: duckfreak@msn.com
Feb 21-24: 30th Annual Grizzly Mountain Long Rifles Horse Ridge Rendezvous
Location: Horse Ridge in the Golden Basin, Bend, OR 97754
Event Detail: Events include: Trail Walks, Fort Shoot, Hawk and Knife, Pistol, Archery Trail, Long Gong, Squirrel Trail, & candy cannon for the kids. Traders welcome. There will be primitive & modern camping areas.
Contact: Al, phone: 541-542-2300, email: hope@bendnet.com
Feb 26-29: Pre-1840 Fur Trade Rendezvous
Location: Ft. Towson Historic Site, Ft. Towson, OK 74735
Event Detail: School days Thursday and Friday. Demonstrators needed.
Contact: busyfingers, phone: 580-298-5431, email: basketweaver001@yahoo.com
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