January 2003 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS

Jan 17-20: Anasazi Mountain Men Winter Rendezvous
Location: St. George, UT
Event Detail: Fantastic Winter Rendezvous (No Snow)- St George weather.... Great Shooting, Archery, Knife & Hawk Events. Primitive Traders only.
Contact: Vikki Wilde-JawBreaker, phone: 435-673-9426, email: wilde@infowest.com

Jan 18-28: Alafia River Rendezvous
Location: Homeland, FL
Event Detail: A pre-1840 living history encampment presented by The Florida Frontiersmen. Participants/re-enactors set up and live in camps portraying and demonstrating life skills of various Early American cultures, i.e. British, Irish, Scottish, Spanish and Native American. At last years gathering, over 1000 lodges were set up housing well over 1600 people. Traders Row was host to well over 100 traders. It's a good idea to pre-register so we know you’re coming. Deadline for that is December 15. $25 per camper, 18 and over. Under 18, free with adults. Participants can set up early, starting on Jan 15, for an extra fee. Water is provided. Firewood is available to purchase. NO PETS allowed.
Contact: Roger & Katy Arrowood, email: arrowlnwlf@aol.com
Event Website: http://www.floridafrontiersmen.org/Alafia.html

Jan 26-Feb 3: 7th Annual Fort Dade Mountain Man Rendezvous
Location: Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City, FL
Event Detail: Presented by Osceola Promotions & Pasco County Parks & Rec. NO trade fees: All traders must be camping participants. $20 per primitive camp, $20 per tent camp, $30 per powered RV space. Early set up Jan 26. Open to public Jan 31, Feb 1-2. Camp feed Sat Feb 1. Events: Pie & chilli cook off, tomahawk, knife, and bow & arrow, fry pan toss, spitting contest, foot races, tug-of-War & much more. A great day for the entire family!
Contact: Robert Wood, phone: 352-583-3388, email: mvto@earthlink.net

Jan 31-Feb 3: 8th Annual Fort Dade Mountain Man Rendezvous
Location: Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd, Dade City, FL 33525
Event Detail: Open for campers & tradersJan 26. NO trade fees. All trade goods shall be original or reproductions of pre-1840's items. No plastic, colored, or clear trapes, aluminum poles, or any set-up detracting from the pre-1840's re-enactment theme will be allowed. All traders must be camping participants. All trading shall take place within the primitive camp area. DRESS CODE pre 1840's. Pie, chile, spitting, foot race, tug-a-roap, fry pan toss & much more will be happing throughout the 3 day event. PUBLIC WELCOME. Come camp with us on the beatiful Withlacoochee River in Dade City, Florida. This event is sponcered by Pasco County Parks & Recreation and Osceola Promotions.
Contact: Mittie Wood, phone: 352-583-3388, email: mvto@earthlink.net