2019 Old Mines Rendezvous (La Fete a Renault Rendezvous)
Join us for the 35th Old Mines Rendezvous (aka La Fete a Renault Rendezvous) on May 18-19, 2019 on the St. Joachim Catholic Church Grounds at Old Mines, Missouri. The “La Fete a Renault” is named in honour of Philippe Francois Renault of Picardy, France who came here with French and Canadiene miners to mine the rich lead deposits of South-East Missouri. Flintlock and Percussion Rifle, Smoothbore and Archery completions will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Period attire required for all shooters, campers and participants. The event is sponsored by the local reenactment group, La Brigade a Renault, with the help and support of the local community.
The French Community of Old Mines, Missouri
Public & Spectators Welcome – Free Admission and Parking
Hours
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Gates will be closed from 8:00 a.m. Saturday to 4:30 p.m. Sunday
- Period correct attire Required on grounds after 9:00 p.m.
Friday
- Friday Night: Supper Provided for Participants & Campers
Saturday
- 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast at St Joachim School Cafeteria. Fresh Bread baked from the outdoor Ovens
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Flintlock & Percussion Rifle Match, Smoothbore, Primitive Archery
- 6:00 pm: Games for Kids – Young and Old
Sunday
- 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast at St Joachim School Cafeteria. Fresh Bread baked from the outdoor Ovens
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Flintlock & Percussion Rifle Match, Smoothbore, Primitive Archery
- 4:00 p.m. Ceremony for all Events – Period Attire requested
Old Mines Rendezvous Mini Gallery
Shooting Events Fees & Rules
- $10.00 Shooter’s Fee per Event
- Male, Female, and Junior Categories
- Separate Category for youth 10 and under
- Period correct Attire Required at Time of Shooter’s registration
- Traditional Shooting from the Pouch – Includes Knife, Hawk, and Fire Start, Smmothbore, Primitive Archery
Traders
$25.00 Traders Fee
$15.00 Camp Fee (primitive- includes up to a 6′ x 6′ blanket)
Camping Rules
No Loaded Guns in Camp
Water and Some Firewood Available
No Setup Before 8 AM on Thursday
All Dogs Must be on Leash – No Horses in Camp
Location
St. Joachim Catholic Church Grounds
16433 N. State Hwy 21
Old Mines (Cadet), MO 63630
Please Park only in Designated Areas
For More Information:
Dennis Boyer 573-210-8362
Dick Juliette 573-438-5350 or 573-315-1748
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Old Mines Rendezvous (aka La Fete a Renault Rendezvous) in May on the St. Joachim Catholic Church Grounds at Old Mines, Missouri.
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