July 2003 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS

Jul 2-5: 1838 Rendezvous Association - 2003 Rendezvous
Location: Riverton, WY 82501
Event Detail: Opening Ceremony July 2; Compete in the Black Powder Shoots, aggregate prizes for men, women and junior categories, Hawk & Knife Daily Contests, Supervised kids games held daily. Water and Wood available. Trader's Row open to the public ("public" is defined as anyone not in Rendezvous clothing). Evening Campfire open to the public! Other entertainment to be announced. Camper fee early registration: $35, at the gate: $45; Trader fee early registration: $45, at the gate: $60. Space available for all, from traditional sets to "tin-tipis".
Contact: John, phone: 307-858-3770 or 307-856-7306, email: johnb@wyoming.com
Event Website: http://www.1838rendezvous.com/1999.htm

Jul 2-6: 4-Moons Rising Rendezvous
Location: Small ravine near Gary, SD 57237
Event Detail: Nestled in a small, wooded ravine with a creek running through the middle of camp, 4 Moons is a home away from home in true rendezvous fashion. Newcomers are quickly welcomed into the fold as the family continues to grow. Traders are welcomed to camp alongside family camps. Camp meetings are held each night developing a wonderful sense of unity. Rifle, tomahawk, and cooking contests, children's games, and candy cannons are part of the daily routine. 4 Moons prides itself on giving away scores of prizes for contests and drawings, silent auctions, Chinese auctions, and a variety of other opportunities. 4-Moons is taking pre-registration forms for 2003. You can find the pre-registration flyer on the website where you can print the flyer, complete the pre-registration form, and send it to Tom "Grumpy" Bowers as directed on the flyer.
Contact: Thane "No Shadow" Wells, phone: 605-874-2940, email: booshway@fourmoons.org
Event Website: http://www.fourmoons.org

Jul 3-6: Indian Creek Frontiersmen 2nd Annual July Rendezvous
Location: Elkhorn Ranch near Fredonia, Kansas 66736
Event Detail: Blanket shoot for each event, watermelon feed for campers Friday night, Pot Luck supper Saturday evening.
Contact: Lynn Overlin, phone: 620-325-3668, email: indian_creek_frontiersmen@yahoo.com

Jul 11-13: Chorro Creek Rendezvous
Location: 4 miles east of Morro Bay, CA
Event Detail: Presented by the San Luis Obispo Muzzleloaders. Join us in the foothills of San Luis Obispo for a weekend of competitionand an all-around good time! Period attire is encouraged, but not required. $5 family camping fee. For directions & details, check the website.
Contact: email: SLOMUZZ@aol.com
Event Website: http://slomuzz.tripod.com/rondy.htm

Jul 11-13: Barlow Trail "Schuetzenfest"
Location: Mt. Hood National Forest, State Hwy 26, Government Camp, OR 97028
Contact: Duane Geisler, phone: 503-761-0235, email: ddgeisler@aol.com
Event Detail: Trade Organizer- Bob Gratreaks 503-665-8051; Event is hosted by Barlow Trail Long Rifles. Please call or email for futher details & registeration information. Hope to see you there!

Jul 18-20: 26th Annual Rendezvous
Location: Headquarters, ID 83553
Event Detail: Blanket prize worth $15. $10 for single, $15 for family or five per event. Hawk & Knife throw; Rifle & pistol trail walks. Directions: Mile marker 4 on Silver Creek Road, left in Headquarters, ID to Silver Creek Road.
Contact: Russell Page, phone: 208-435-4416, email: lolo_trail_1@yahoo.com

Jul 19-20: The War of 1812 at Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village
Location: Waynesville, OH
Event Detail: Sponsored by Caeser’s Creek Pioneer Village. Water, firewood, straw, Saturday evening dinner, and showers provided. One battle each day. Drill and camp life, candlelight tours and more. Open to the public, traders, military units, craftspeople and performers.
Contact: Dorothy Corkill, phone: 937-754-4437, email: bobplusweave@aol.com

Jul 23-27: Bayou Salado
Location: 2 miles south of Fairplay on Hwy 285 at mile marker 181, Fairplay, CO 80440
Event Detail: Early Set-up July 21-22. Trader fee $40 - includes camp fee. Primitive camp $5 per night. Water & wood on site. Proper attire required for registered traders & campers. Prizes for all events. Hawk & Knife, Fryin Pan Toss, Fun Shoot, Primitive Archery, Colorado Story Telling Championship, Council Fire on Saturday. Parade in Fairplay on Sunday. Additional contact: Perfesser: 720-200-3084.
Contact: Sharon Englehart "Spoons", phone: 970-564-9833, email: de2jc4@frontier.net

Jul 24-27: Land of the Seneca MLC Living History Rendezvous & Rifle Frolic
Location: Carley Road, LOSMLC Property, Odessa, NY 14580
Event Detail: We have been hosting this pre-1840s blackpowder rendezvous for 27 years. Located between Watkns Glen & Ithaca, NY in our own private campground. Woods, meadows, suttlers, free firewood - A shining time. Please join us.
Contact: J Dunn, phone: 607-273-3611, email: jad11@cornell.edu