Craftsman's Fair
From its beginning, the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship, has featured skilled craftsmen. Rendezvous will showcase these talented members. From clothing to hand forged tools and from powder horns to beaded moccasins, members can submit handcrafted items in six categories. The top three entries for both Young Bucks and Old Timers in each category will earn a winner’s ribbon. The top three overall entries will be recognized as “Best in Show.” Get busy on your entries today!
- Clothing: Knit caps, buckskin pants, hunter’s frock, calico shirts, warshirt, moccasins, leggings, military uniforms, etc.
- Accessories: Possible pouches, powder horns, belts, woven straps, quivers, lanterns, tin and copper items, necklaces, beading, quill work, etc.
- Weaponry: Rifles, tomahawks, knives, war clubs, long bows, arrows, swords, etc.
- Blacksmithing: Hooks, knives, hawks, flint strikers, trekking kits, squirrel roasters, etc.
- Art: Paintings, carvings, scrim, engravings, quill work, drawings, wood burning, etc.
- Woodcraft: Boxes, chairs, benches, tables, ID staffs, etc.
Frontier Skills Demonstrators
Some of the best frontier craftsmen in America will be showcasing their skills in producing authentic frontier clothing and accouterments. Learn how to hammer forge a nail, tan a beaver hide, and more.
Vendors Row
Check out a variety of frontier wares from our Rendezvous vendors in the vendors row. Pick up a calico shirt or a new tomahawk handle. A great variety of products will be available for purchase.
Silver Dollar City Excursion
Silver Dollar City (SDC), a popular family-friendly theme park in Branson, MO provides a special discount rate to groups. This could be a great addition to your rendezvous before or after the event. If you have never been to Silver Dollar City, visit their website to see the rides, food, and demonstrators they have.
The specific site to purchase tickets at a special discount price will be available in late June. Those interested will need to email [email protected] to request the website link. Our office will keep a list of those interested. When we received the website link from SDC, then we will email it to all those interested. The website link will only be given to those who ask; it will not be made available on the National Rendezvous site. The special pricing is listed below.
- Sunday–Friday (July7–12): Tickets $44.50 + tax
- Saturday (July 13): Tickets $62.50 + tax
- Meal Tickets are an additional $11.50 (SDC is verifying these can be purchased online at our site.)
