2019 Skagit Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous
All are welcome at the 40th Annual Skagit Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous on May 17-19 2019 at the Skagit Muzzle Loaders Range in Sedro Wooley, Washington. In the past we have had as many as 250 people at our Rendezvous. We try real hard to have people enjoy their time at our site. We encourage visitors to join us in literally opening a history book and “stepping in with us.”
The Skagit Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous is held each year in May. People begin arriving as early as Thursday evening, but most arrive Friday afternoon and evening. Our Rendezvous is open to the public and we encourage all who are interested to attend. There are several vendors plying their wares, demonstrations by blacksmiths, a traveling black powder museum, children’s activities and a primitive camp where visitors can talk with the campers about their gear if they are amenable. We ask that you respect the campers privacy and personal property during your visit. Please keep any pets on a leash. Dressing in pre-1840s fur-trade era garb is encouraged, but certainly not required.
It’s a family-friendly event with something for everyone: Archery, Tomahawk Toss, Knife Throw, Squirrel Gun Shoot, Candle Shoot, Meat Shoot, Pee Wee Shoot, Candy Cannon and other kid’s activities, Pie Contest, Dutch Oven Dessert Contest, Liars Story Contest, crafts, and craft and primitive skills demonstrations.
Public & Traders Welcome – Free Admission
Gate Hours:
Open for set up Wednesday at 8 AM
Location
Skagit Muzzle Loaders Range
6806 F&S Grade Road
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Skagit Muzzle Loaders is located northwest of Sedro-Woolley, Washington at 6806 F & S Grade Road. The gate will be unlocked and a sign posted near the road. In the event of a burn ban, an alternate site will be announced.
Skagit Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous Mini Gallery
Potluck Dinner: Saturday 6:00 PM
Skagit Muzzle Loaders provides the main dish, this year it will be pulled pork on Saturday evening. Typically, this is a community meal, everyone is encourage to bring a dish (and it’s delicious). In the event of a burn ban, this will become a pot luck and alternate cooking methods are required. Everyone – shooters, guests and the public – are invited to partake of the evening meal.
Shooting Competitions:
Upon paying the shooter fees, shooters are provided with all the required targets and a score card. We use the honor system and each shooter goes at their own pace. Arrive when you can – there are no official scored events to miss. Please bring your ear and eye protection
Range Hours
Friday
8:00 am Shooters Meeting .
8:00 AM- 6:00 PM Range Opens
Saturday
8:00 am Shooters Meeting .
8:00 AM- 6:00 PM Range Opens
Sunday
8:00 AM- 6:00 PM Range Opens
Special Shoot for Harold Mccurdy (donation)
Shooting Events
- Shooters Fee $20 each
- Fee includes: Rifle, Pistol, H&K trade gun and Squirrel gun
- Juniors and Pee Wee’s FREE
- Rifle Walk Pistol Walk
- Walk and Knife Walk Trade Gun
- Squirrel Gun Primitive Archery Juniors Shoot Kids Games Candy cannon Pee-wee Shoot Meat Shoot
- Candle shoot (after dark)
- Buck Skinner Church (Sunday)
Prizes & Other Awards
Scores are tallied on Sunday morning and prizes awarded beginning at noon. This can take a while as there are loads of prizes, awards, drawings, announcements and such. Bring a chair and your coffee and prepare to be entertained.
Camping & Amenities
- Camping Fee $15
- Multi-family camps must register separately
- Skagit Muzzle Loaders offers the following camping options:
Primitive, Modern Tent or Tin Tee-pee (camper).
Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Campers and vendors may arrive as early as 8:00 am Thursday.
You are expected to clean up after yourselves, pack in-pack-out.
Please be respectful of all that attend. - Camp rules will be given at registration.
- Toilets are outhouse only.
- Some firewood, but recommended to bring your own.
- There is no running water on the site. Please bring your own water for drinking, cooking, cleanup and 5 gallons for emergency fire suppression.
- Food Venders on site
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Skagit Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous in May at the Skagit Muzzle Loaders Range in Sedro Wooley, Washington.
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