2019 Baraboo River Rendezvous
Take in the Baraboo River Rendezvous on August 30 – September 1, 2019 at Spirit Point in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This Labor Day weekend, characters from a distant period in Wisconsin’s past will come to life when Baraboo’s Spirit Lake Mountain Men and friends and visitors gather for the annual Baraboo River Rendezvous.
Baraboo River Rendezvous
Experience Wisconsin’s pre-1840s fur trade era rendezvous on Spirit Point along the Baraboo River near Mill Race Drive. From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday though Sunday, participants will be dressed in buckskins, or other period clothing, carrying muskets and demonstrating for visitors the skills that allowed fur trappers and traders to make a living before extensive European settlement of the Great Lakes Region.
Baraboo River Rendezvous is a very family oriented event, making it ideal for a Labor Day weekend, so don’t leave anyone at home! The Baraboo River Rendezvous is a fur trade era event nestled in the trees along the Baraboo river. This a great rendezvous to kick back and relax or enjoy many of the activities and games we have going on.
Public Admission
$2 adults, & $1 kids
Kids 5 and under free
All dogs must be on leashes
$30 for camping/ vendors
$10 per additional lodge
Free water and wood
Ice available ($)
For More Information: Terry (608) 847-5918; Jason: Jason%3Ajtryan87@gmail.com
Location
Baraboo, WI 53913
Directions: Follow signs to Circus world Muesum and then Baraboo River Rendezcous signs to site.
Setup / Teardown
Setup – 9:00 a.m. Thursday and Friday before Labor Day weekend.
NO EARLY SET UP – set up 9:00 a.m. Thursday
Traders – contact us for early set up.
Vehicles allowed in camp for 1 hour.
Baraboo River Rendezvous Mini Gallery
Tentative Schedule of Events
Friday
Public Welcome – 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1.00 p.m. Fire Starting Competition
1:00-2:00 p.m. Candy Cannon
3:00 p.m. Trap Toss
5:00 p.m. Camp Meeting, Live Celtic Music
8:30 p.m. Fire Performance
Saturday
10:00 a.m. Tomahawk Throwing
11:00 a.m. Live Music
1:00 Offsite Blackpowder Shoot
1:00-2:00 p.m. Candy Cannon
2:00 p.m. Fry Pan Toss
5:00 p.m. Pie Baking Competition
6:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese Social, Puff & Port Social
6:00 p.m. Liquid Apple Pie Competition
7:00 p.m. Poker Game
8:30 p.m. Fire Performance
Sunday
9:00 a.m. – Church Service
10:00 a.m. Knife Throwing Competition
11:00 a.m. Traditional Archery Competiton
1:00 p.m. Raffle & 50/50 Drawing
2:00 p.m. Public Auction
5:00 p.m. Yeast Bread Baking Competition
7:00 p.m. Camp Meeting, Wingspan Drawing
8:30 p.m. Fire Performance
Public Access
Camp is open every day to the public.
Friday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Baraboo Rendezvous Participant Rules:
All Dog Soldier decisions are final!
Parking – in the grassy area across the road for skinners.
We are Guests of Circus World Museum and the State Historical Society.
Firepits – remove sod carefully, water throughout the weekend, and replace at the end of the rendezvous.
Ice schedule/times available at the front gate.
Talk to visitors, share your knowledge & enthusiasm.
Be considerate of others. Keep noise at a reasonable level.
Garbage in dumpsters.
All Pets & their Owners well-behaved.
Dogs must be leashed to lodge or stake – not running loose.
Period dress at all times.
Hawk & Knife range open with adult supervision.
No loaded firearms in camp.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Baraboo River Rendezvous in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
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