2017 Fritztown Free Trappers Rendezvous
Experience pre-1840s frontier life at the 2019 Fritztown Free Trappers Rendezvous on February 9-11, 2017 at the site of a previous Southwestern Regional Rendezvous in Shiner, Texas. NOTE: The Fritztown Free Trappers Spring Rendezvous is now the Texas Free Trappers Spring Rendezvous.
Pre-1840s period camping is stressed; however, modern camping is allowed in an adjacent area. Buckskinning rules apply; period dress required at all times while in camp. If you are a pilgrim and want to know more about rendezvous, you are not required to wear period clothing, but wear clothing suitable for the woods, no baseball caps please. Of course if you already have some period clothing, you are on your way!
Admission & Fees
Membership fee $15.00 per year per family
Competition fee $15.00 per competitor
Camping only fee $10.00
Each competitive event will hae a re-entry possible for $2.00.
Site Entry Controlled
RSVP Booshway or Segundo that you will be attending. Entry into site is controlled and you must call Booshway or Segundo upon arrival so they can open the gate. Call before leaving home if there is threatening weather to confirm.
Traders
No additional fee for traders. Period or related items only.
Fritztown Free Trappers Rendezvous Mini Gallery
Thursday Activities
The ranch gate opens at 1:00 pm on Thursday for early arrivals. There will be Fritztown Free Trappers Rendezvous signs posted along the roads, so keep your eyes peeled.
Friday and Saturday Activities
Events such as a Rifle Shoot, Primitive Archery, Hawk & Knife Throwing, and “Get Acquainted” Campfire.
Saturday Evening Activieit & Pot Luck Supper
There will be a community pot luck supper on Saturday evening (5:30ish). Please plan on having something of a main dish, vegetables or a dessert will be welcomed and so far we have never had anyone go away hungry! Other activities include: Council Fire, Awards, News and announcements, Period Tales, “Round Robin” trading session – if you have “priceless” items you’ll part with.
Sunday Activities
Break camp and clean up site before heading home.
Events & Prizes
Prizes are given for each event, but you must be a member to compete. Blanket prize donations are requested and appreciated and should be in keeping with pre 1840s period. We are asking for volunteers to help run events. Contact the Booshway for more details.
Firewood and Water
Firewood is available on site for collecting, but you may bring your own. BRING WATER as no potable water is available on site.
Contact
Booshway: Joe Wolf (Grey Wolf): 830-935-3121
Segundo: Rusty (Mato) Hathaway: 512-422-0377
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss this year’s Fritztown Free Trappers Rendezvous in Shiner, Texas.
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