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Rendezvous in Missouri.
Reenactment Events and Related Subjects
Recreating the 18th & 19th Century.

If you have or know of an event in Missouri that you would like
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Here are the 2006 events.
Updated: July 30, 2006

Winter in La Vielle Mine Feb. 17 - 18, 2006 Old Mines, MO. For more information contact: Rick & Mary Riff - Rt. 3, Box 7357; Potosi, Mo. 63664 - (573) 438-7712 or: Dick Julittee - Rt. 1, Box 1108; Cadet, Mo. 63630 - (573) 438-5350

Bull's Eye Gun Club 6th Annual Woods Walk Feb. 24 - 26, 2006 Desoto, MO.
For more information contact: Jeff Olms - (314) 609-1911 or: Merrick Mohler - (800) 423-3204

Trappers Annual Trade Session & Muzzle Loading Gun Show March 5 - 6, 2006 St. Charles, MO. (Elks Lodge #690 located @ 560 St. Peters Rd. St. Charles, Mo. ) Website: http://www.trappersofstarvedrock.com/

The Owl Creek Gun Club's Muzzle Loading Gun Show and Trade Fair March 5 - 6, 2006 Fulton, MO. Fulton Expo Center 1920 North Bluff off Business Hwy 54 North Fulton, Missouri (Located next to the Old Car Museum & just behind the Dairy Queen on Bus.54! ) For more information contact: (573) 642-6164

Strother Freetrappers Spring Rendezvous and Black Powder Shoot March 31st April 1st & 2nd
Holden MO. Directions: The range is located near Holden MO. From Holden go north on Hwy 131 to
county road SW200 then west one mile. Website: http://www.strotherclub.com/

Pine Ridge Mountain Men's - Heart of America Smoothbore Championship April 07 - 09, 2006 Huntsville, MO. For more information contact: Andy Hawkins - (573) 581-9819 or: Dave Rasmussen - (660) 277-366

Third Annual Little Niangua Mountain Man Festival April 7 - 9, 2006 Camdenton, MO.
Friday & Saturday, April 7-8 : 9am to 5pm. Sunday, April 9th, 9am to 3pm. Located just 15 miles northwest of Camdenton, Missouri on the Little Niangua River at the Lake of the Ozarks. From Camdenton, Just head west on HWY 54 towards Macks Creek to J Road. Turn Right on J Road and go 7 miles to Taylor Rd. (JUST ACROSS THE LITTLE NIANGUA BRIDGE) Turn Right on Taylor road and you will run right into our camp store and office. FOR MORE INFO, CALL US TOLL FREE 866-269-1342 OR EMAIL, INFO@GORVCAMPING.COM Website: http://www.gorvcamping.com/mountainman.htm

28th Annual Old Greenville Black Powder Rendezvous April 21 - 23, 2006 Greenville, MO.
Located 2 miles south of Greenville, just off of Highway 67. For more information contact: Dale Kemp - (573) 624-9769 or rdkemp@semo.net or: Jeff Lake - (573) 624-0792.

Boones Lick Muzzleloaders Annual Black Powder Shoot April 28 - 30, 2006 New Florence, MO. Located at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds. For information contact: Jerry Shulze (573) 564-3813

20th Annual Pomme de Terre Rendezvous May 6 & 7, 2006 Hermitage, MO.
1840s mountain men encampment, black powder shoot, old crafts and new exhibits, exhibitions, entertainment and food galore. Directions: From Hermitage, MO Junction of Hwys. 54 and 254 go south 3 miles, turn right staying on Hwy. 254, cross dam and turn into Outlet Park area. Follow signs to Rendezvous. Information call 417-282-5845

Lewis & Clark Heritage Days May 20 - 21, 2006 St. Charles, MO.
History comes alive in Frontier Park at this annual event commemorating the arrival in St. Charles of Clark and the Corps of Discovery and Lewis' rendezvous with them. In a large encampment along the Missouri River you'll find numerous time period crafts on display and demonstrations of frontier skills. Vendors offer a variety of foods and beverages prepared as they were 200 years ago. Groups portraying military units of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Demonstrations will include the firing of cannons and muskets. The Corps of Discovery making final preparations for their expedition, just as they did here in 1804. Full scale reproductions of the keelboat and two pirogues are on display. Crafters, demonstrators, entertainers, food vendors, and traders portraying the time period of 1750-1812. Civilian and military re-enactors of the time period from the French and Indian War through the War of 1812. Website: http://www.stcharlescity.com/Calender/ or http://www.historicstcharles.com/

La Fete 'a Renault May 20 - 21, 2006 Old Mines, MO. For more information contact: Rick & Mary Riff - Rt. 3, Box 7357; Potosi, Mo. 63664 - (573) 438-7712 or: Dick Julittee - Rt. 1, Box 1108; Cadet, Mo. 63630 - (573) 438-5350

Ozark Mountain Man Rendezvous June 9 - 11, 2006. Ozark, MO.
Location: Ozark City Park Ozark, Missouri 65721
Event Detail: We are back! After a 2 year absence we are again holding a rendezvous in the Ozark City Park along side the Finley River. This event is being sponsored by the Delaware Trace Free Trappers Club. Please join us for fun, food, and games for all ages! Contact: Scott VanKirk 417-581-1360, email: buckskinner1840@aol.com

Mid-America Rendezvous June 10 - 18, 2006 between Steelville and Potsi
Same Great Place As Last Year! Bass's-Berrymans 1/2 way between Steelville and Potsi, Missouri on Highway 8.
Event Contact Information: ChevRon (636) 587-2872 Event Website: http://www.talking-bear.com/mida06.htm

Barren Fork Territorial Rendezvous Sept. 1st - 10th 2006 Gainesville, MO.
For more information call: Bob Roach 417-457-6848 or Joe Hollingsbad 417-261-2474.

Mountain Man Festival and Rendezvous Sept. 15, 16, & 17, 2006 Lake Ozarks, MO.
Living history-1840s re-enactment, black powder shoots, tomahawk/knife throwing, fire starting competitions, artisans, storytellers, gunsmiths. Shop Trader's Row for unique and authentic gifts The gathering point is at the American Legion Campground, nestled along the bank of the Osage River at the very foot of historic Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The rendezvous will be open to the public from 9am to 5pm Friday and Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday. For Details Call 800-451-4117 or 573-964-1008 Website: http://lakeareachamber.com/events/

Grand Return Rendezvous Sept. 16 & 17, 2006 Washington, MO.
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 16th or Sunday, Sept. 17th, 2006 or Wednesday, Sept. 20th as we raise a shout for joy at this Grand Return of Lewis and Clark and a Rendezvous with history! Website: http://www.washingtonmo.us/

Homestead Days Festival Sept. 16 - 17, 2006 Ash Grove, MO. Nathan Boone Homestead Site.
Living history of the 1840's. For more information call: 417-751-3266 or e-mail dakotarussell@dnr.mo.gov

Fort Belle Fontaine Historic Encampment and Shoot Sept. 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 2006 St. Louis, MO. 13300 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, MO 63138 Set-up begins noon the 20th / Camp fee $10 / Trader fee $15/ All animals must be leashed Contact: St. Louis County Parks and Recreation (314) 544-5714, E-Mail: Michael Kladky mkladky@stlouisco.com or Amanda Fischbach brokenpole615@yahoo.com Website: http://www.livhis.org/ftbelle.html

Walk Back In Time Rendezvous Sept. 22-24, 2006 Mexico, MO.
Location: Audrain Historical Society 501 Muldrow Mexico, Missouri 65265 Event Detail: This historical timeline surrounds the 1857 mansion. It is a reverse timeline, 7 camps, that cover centuries of US history: 2005 Iraq/1940s WWII/1898 Span Am/1880s Wild West/1860s Civil War/1830s Mountain Man/1770s Colonial/Native Am. Battle Reenactments: WWII, Civil War, Wild West. Saturnight,9/23, Candlelight tours. Contact: Dana Keller 573-581-3910, email: cherokeenorth1811@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.audrain.org/

Confluence with Destiny: The Return of Lewis and Clark September 23 & 24, 2006 St. Louis, MO.
On September 23, 1806 the Lewis and Clark Expedition officially ended when the explorers arrived in St. Louis, Missouri. In commemoration of the bicentennial of this event the National Park Service and a consortium of Missouri and Illinois State, county and local groups will recreate the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis. A flotilla of watercraft will originate at various historic sites on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. These historic sites will present exhibits and conduct programs during the weekend. The event will involve a "convergence" of watercraft from these sites on the St. Louis waterfront, emulating the return of Lewis and Clark in 1806. The President of the United States and other dignitaries will be invited. For additional information contact: Bob Moore at 314-655-1600, email: bob_moore@nps.gov
Website: http//www.nps.gov/jeff/LewisClark2/HomePage/HomePage.htm

Strother Free Trappers Fall Rendezvous and Black Powder Shoot Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2006
Holden, MO. Directions: The range is located near Holden MO. From Holden go north on Hwy 131 to county road SW200 then west one mile. Website: http://www.strotherclub.com/

Lucky Clover Annual Rendezvous Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2006 Cuba, MO. Lucky Clover Campground Cuba, MO. For info: contact: mpruett@fidnet.com or call at 573-259-9597

Pioneer Days Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2006 Defiance, MO. Located at Daniel Boone Home & Boonesfield Village 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005 Fax: 636 798-2914 A Pre-1840 Living History Encampment and Folkways Festival. Gather in the beautiful Femme Osage Valley to experience life on the Missouri Frontier. Black Powder Shoot, Artisans, Music and a good old fashioned Rendezvous. Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/special_events.asp

The Trappers of Starved Rock Fall Rendezvous Oct.7 & 8, 2006 St. Louis, MO. Located at Sioux Passage Park, North St. Louis Co. (Just northwest of Florissant, MO) Period shooters, Crafts persons, Merchants,
Traders & Campers. For information contact: Eric Hart 314-323-8725 or e-mail ehart3468@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.trappersofstarvedrock.com/

Huntsdale Rendezvous & River Festival Oct. 7 & 8 Huntsdale MO.
8791 West Sarr Street Columbia , MO 65203 Ana Lopez / Booshway Home # (573) 234-1656 - Office (573)-443-1426 Website: http://www.tranquility.net/~cdph/2006%20fest.htm or http://www.huntsdalemo.com/

Crowley's Ridge Black Powder Club Rendezvous Oct. 7 & 8, 2006 Bloomfield, MO.
Location: Across from Stars and Stripes Museum 1.5 miles South of Bloomfield, MO on HWY 25 Bloomfield, Missouri 63825
Event Detail: Pre 1840. Primitive Camping Only. Wood and Water available. Contact: Dale Kemp 573-624-9769, email: drkemp@semo.net

Indian Creek Muzzleloaders' Wild Rose Rendezvous Oct. 13 - 15, 2006 La Plata, MO. For more information contact: A Guy McConnell - (660) 332-7354 or: niceman@missvalley.com

Bull's Eye Rendezvous Oct. 13 - 15, 2006 Desoto, MO. This is a pre 1840's Rendezvous. Includes shooting match with rifle and smoothbore. For more information contact: Merrick Mobeler or Jeff Olms at 800-423-3240

La Charrette Rendezvous 2006 Oct. 21 & 22, 2006 Marthasville, MO. Announced in the February 23, 2006 issue of the Marthasville Record. Lewis and Clark Return Rendezvous are scheduled for October 21 - 22. Plans are for this to become an annual event to coincide with Heritage Days. This years Rendezvous events will be similar to those of 2004 demonstrating life as it was lived at La Charrette 200 years ago. Additionally, a monument will be dedicated in Marthasville City Park to honor the La Charrette site. Once again, La Charrette banners will be flying. Located in Wessel Park (next to baseball field just off Hwy. 47). Primitive camping with wood, water and porta-potties furnished for $10.00 fee (Set-up Thurs. or Fri. before). Will have Rifled Muzzleloader Shoots (.69 cal. and under) Sat. 9-4 & Sun. 9- 3. Will also have Hawk, Knife and Fire Starting events. For more information contact: Joe Tesson 636-456-2286 or Bob Hepperman 636-327-6963.
Website: http://lacharrettevillage.blogspot.com/ and http://www.marthasvillemo.com/

Deutsch Country Days 3rd Weekend in Oct. Marthasville, MO. Held at Lexenhaus Farm, 5437 Hwy. O, Marthasville, MO. a living history weekend featuring the folkways & skills of the early Germans in MO set in a re-creation of a mid-18th century community. There is an admission charge. Profits given to various organizations. For more information call: 636-433-5669 Website: http://deutschcountrydays.org/

Daniel Boone Home Annual Candlelight Tour December 1-2 & 8-9 Defiance, MO.
Nineteenth Century Holiday Celebration. Period decorations, candles and bonfires set the mood for this enchanting kick-off to the holiday season. Music, treats, and many surprises await guests as they visit Daniel in the Boone Home and all the other Boone kin in Boonesfield Village. Location: Daniel Boone Home 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636 798-2005
Website: http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/special_events.asp

Historical Fort Osage: Sibley, MO. This reconstructed historic Fort, overlooking the Missouri River, is portrayed as it was in 1812. It served as one of the first U.S. outposts in the Louisiana Purchase. The garrison established U.S. presence in the territory, while the factory employees engaged the Osage in trade. The story of this important guardian of the frontier is told through museum exhibits at the Visitor's Center and a living history program at the Fort. Fort Osage is located at Sibley, Missouri on the Missouri River, 14 miles northeast of Independence. From Kansas City take 24 Highway east to Buckner, Missouri. Turn north at Sibley Street (BB Hwy.) and travel 2-3 miles, watching carefully for directional signs. Drive through Sibley following the signs to Fort Osage. 105 Osage St. Sibley, MO 64088 phone: 816-650-5737 Hours of Operation: Mar 1 - Nov 15, Tue. - Sun., 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Nov 16 - Feb 28, Sat. & Sun., 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.historicfortosage.com/

May Rendezvous Always Shine.