2019 Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous

Relive pre-1840s frontier history at the 33rd Annual Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous on April 18-21, 2019 at Fort Buenaventura in Ogden Utah. The Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous is held every Easter weekend at Fort Buenaventure Park in Ogden, UT. There are shooting contests, recreation of fur trade gatherings and Native American traditions, canoe races, primitive camping, and trader’s row. Registration required.

Held Easter Weekend each year, the Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous marks the opening of our season. Come join us for a re-creation of the fur trade era gatherings of trappers and Native Americans. The events on Saturday from 8:00 am-6:00 pm include a dutch oven contest, rifle shoot, kids’ games, frying pan toss and much more! The events on Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm include a shotgun shoot and kids’ and adult canoe races. Vendors will be there to sell food and drinks so bring the whole family for a day of fun and good food!

Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous

One half of the park has the RV’s and the food trucks. The food is excellent, but be aware that it does take a while. Luckily, there is a park and slide so the kids can play while you wait.

Location: Fort Buenaventura Park, 2450 A Ave, Ogden, UT 84401

Entrance Fee(s):
$2 Per Person
Children under 5 free

Dress Code
Fur Trade Era dress required for competition at activities.

In and Out
Early Setup: Begins Thursday
School Days: Thursday

Gates Close: Long Term
Primitive Camp @ 7 PM Friday
Gates OPEN again after Council Fire

Rendezvous Activities
Knife and Hawk Throwing
Mountain Man Run
Mountain Kid Run
Shooting Events
Archery Shoot
Kid’s Black Powder Shoot
Candle Shoot
Primitive Skills Demonstrations
Dutch Oven Cooking Contest
Pre-1840s Outfit Contest
Frying Pan Toss Contest
Food & Refreshments Available
Candy Cannon
Kid’s Games
Easter Egg Hunt

Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous Mini Gallery

Traders
Pre-1840s Dress Required
Trade in fur trade era goods
Donate a prize item (includes blanket traders)

Campers
Primitive long-term, short-term and tin tipi spaces available.

Gun Shoot:
Black powder & cap and flint only.
No composite, laminated stocks or inline firearms.

Archery
Use ONLY primitive wood bows and wood arrows with feather fletch.
No unnatural knocks or bamboo, fiberglass laminates, broad head, plastic or velcro.

Helpful Tips:
Held Easter Weekend each year.
Strollers can be pushed through most areas.
Bring CASH!
Barter with these guys. Ask if they’ll take so much and then shake when the price is right!
Dressing up in time era clothing is encouraged.
Bathrooms are available.
Food and drinks are available.
Dogs are allowed.

For More Information: (801) 399-8491 weberparks@gmail.com

History of Fort Buenaventura

Located on an 84-acre river tract of land near the Weber River, the fort symbolizes a period of western history that was the transition from nomadic ways of the Indian tribes and trappers to the first permanent settlers in the Great Basin. Facilities at the fort include picnic areas, a canoeing pond, the replica fort including three cabins and restrooms.

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”] Fort Buenaventura has been constructed on the original site of the fort built in 1845 by Miles Goodyear and his wife. It has been reconstructed according to archaeological and historical research.. There are no nails in the stockade; instead, historic wooden pegs and mortis and tenion joints hold the wall together.

Miles Goodyear Builds Fort Buenaventura

Miles Goodyear was a mountain man during the last years of the fur trade who built and occupied Fort Buenaventura in what is now Ogden, Utah.

As the fur trades declined and way stations such as Fort Bridger began to spring up on the overland trails, Goodyear decided to build an enclosed fort on the large westward bend of the Weber River, approximately two miles south of its confluence with the Ogden River and about one-quarter mile west of the present end of Ogden’s 28th Street. The stockade was constructed with cottonwood logs set upright in the ground that enclosed about one-half acre of land adjacent to the river. It was begun in 1845 and completed by the end of 1846. Four log cabins occupied the corners of the fort, and sheds, corrals, and a garden were also located within the enclosure. Additional corrals were located on the outside to accommodate cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. The garden was watered by river water carried by bucket to the beans, carrots, cabbages, radishes, and corn.

The fort was occupied by Goodyear, his family, other trappers, Indian helpers, and visitors. It is apparent that Goodyear hoped also to use the fort as a base for trapping and trading, and hoped also to profit from being of service to overland emigrants.

In July 1847, Goodyear visited with the first Mormon company traveling west on the Bear River west of Fort Bridger, and he tried to entice them to settle on the Weber River. He was successful. In November 1847, he sold the fort and everything in it but his horse, to James Brown (authorized by the Mormon High Council) for $1,950. The settlement was soon called Brownsville and later, Ogden.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Buenaventura Easter Rendezvous in Ogden, Utah.

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2019 Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous

Join us for the Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous on July 19-20, 2019 in conjunction with the Pioneer Day Festival at the American West Heritage Center in Wellsville, Utah. Note: This used to be known as the Old Ephraim Mountain Men Cache Valley Rendezvous. It is now operated as part of the Pioneer Day Festival with a new name: Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous. We’ve got the same great location at the American West Heritage Center, so plan on being here in July. The Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous is located about 5 miles from the site of the original 1826 and 1831 Cache Valley Rendezvous (near present Hyrum, Utah).

Come and explore the heritage of Cache Valley as we celebrate the bravery and tenacity of our pioneer ancestors. Come and join our living history interpreters and learn all about the history of the west ranging from 1820-1920.

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Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous

Come and learn about the life of the Mountain Men. Check out Traders Row, throw a tomahawk, and become a Mountain Man yourself at the Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous!

Location
American West Heritage Center
4025 S. Hwy 89-91
Wellsville, UT 84339

Hours & Admission

Friday & Saturday
10:00 am- 5:00 pm
$6 Per Person
Includes Living History, Train Rides, Pony Rides, & Rendezvous

Things to See & Do: Traders Row, Food Vendors, Primitive Skills Demonstrations, Tomahawk Throwing, Living History, Pioneer Games, Panning for Gold, Train Rides and Pony Rides.

Events: Knife & Hawk Throwing, 2 Man Log Saw, Bullet Making, Frying Pan Toss, and Primitive Archery

Registration:
Early setup begins on Thursday, July 20, at noon. No vehicles allowed in camp on Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm.
Drinking water available; some firewood – but best bring some. Bring your own firewood.
Primitive Camping: FREE, must fill out registration packet
Trader’s Row: FREE, must fill out registration packet
Modern Vendors: Contact Chris Schultz
Fishing (Heritage Center License): $5/day (2 fish limit)
Centennial Medallion: $10
Registration packet can be found on website.

For more information: American West Heritage Center (435) 245-6050

No Pets in Festival Area. Dogs must be kept in primitive camp. Service animals welcome but must check-in at front desk in Welcome Center. No Noise Cannons, Smoking to be done out of sight of the public, alcohol must be in primitive cup and only on primitive camping area. All State and Federal Laws will be enforced concerning controlled substances.

Mark your calendar today so you won’t miss the next Cache Valley Mountain Man Rendezvous in Wellsville, Utah.

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2019 Anasazi Free Trappers Rendezvous

The Annual Anasazi Free Trappers Rendezvous will be held at the Stone Cliff Canyon Camp, April 25-26, 2019. The rendezvous site is 120 acres at approximately 5000 feet elevation and is located at the base of the pristine Pine Valley Mountains in Southern Utah. Nestled among the piñon pines and juniper/cedar trees, the site has a panoramic view of the mountains and easy access to the site from a main highway.

With the weather in Southern Utah perfect for a fantastic spring Rendezvous, everyone is invited to join the Anasazi Free Trappers. Expect warm days and cool to cold nights. Buckskins are worn during the day, with capotes, campfires and lodge stoves a must at night.

The backdrop for the Rendezvous includes the beauty of snow on the mountain with the majestic red and purple mountains that surround the site. The Shoot ranges will test even the seasoned shooter, the Primitive Archery and Knife & Hawk events are unsurpassed anywhere in the West. Make our Rendezvous your spring getaway!

Anasazi Free Trappers Rendezvous in St. George, Utah

Just a mile back down the highway to the south lies Baker Reservoir, which gives our Trapping Party and friends another great outdoor option: FISH! Bring your tackle and eat fish for dinner for a change! The Reservoir has native German Browns as well as Rainbow Trout. There are a small number of Forest Service “tin-tee-pee” sites there as well; these are first come first served.

Period of Dress is Pre-1840 (encouraged but not required in TinTeePee).

Site access: The Anasazi Free Trappers Rendezvous is located about 1/2 mile off main highway – Utah State Hwy 18 – accessible over a good dirt road.

Camping
There is a choice of Primitive or Tin-Tee-Pee camp areas; a Horse Camp is also available. It is a dry camp with firewood available; burn barrels or above-ground fires only unless exception approved (Primitive only). Primitive campers: please park and walk through to find your camp area; this will eliminate vehicle congestion in the primitive areas. There is a 1 hour camp unloading time from Thursday on. If you come early please do not leave your vehicles in the primitive areas after set up. We want to keep a Rendezvous atmosphere at all times.

Anasazi Free Trappers Rendezvous EVENTS
Rifle Walk Thru, Pistol Walk Thru, Shotgun Shoot, Smoothbore, Silhouette Shoot, Rabbit Run, Primitive Archery, Knife & Hawk, Atlatl, Lance, Kids Games, Children’s “just for fun” Archery, Children’s “competition” Archery (Children’s long bows only), Candy Cannon, and other events. Seminars from Buckskinners are encouraged and welcomed for Thursday.

Contact (Teresa Loris- after 2:00 pm at 435-574-0680) before Rondy.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Anasazi Free Trappers Rendezvous on the last weekend of April (Thursday – Sunday) in Southern Utah.

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