 Mountain men and
traders capture the days of the 1840’s as they dress in their 19th century
attire and live in genuine tee-pees and canvas tents during the rendezvous.
You can experience a segment of living American history at its very best as
these mountain men compete in black powder shoots, tomahawk and knife
throwing contests, fire starting and tall tale telling. You can
shop Trader’s Row for unique hand-crafted gifts, folk art and artifacts from
the past. There is always an array of artisans, story tellers, gunsmiths,
re-enactors and blacksmiths to guide you through a journey back in time. You
will experience the sights and sounds of a real frontier rendezvous, the
smell of campfires and the enchantment of walking in the footsteps of early
pioneers.
A lifetime of history is captured in this three day event!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE ADMISSION
Friday thru Sunday, April 9th - 11th, 2010: 9am to 5pm |
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Information and Rules
Primitive and Modern Camps will be separate.
Primitive Camp fee is $15.00, firewood, water, and modern bath facilities
are provided. With prior approval, demonstrations may have camp fees waived.
Check with Ken at Little Niangua, 573-347-2728 for details. This fee allows
one 6-point blanket for trading items.
Traders Fee is $15.00 + plus a donated prize; fee includes camp fee and will be reinvested with the
traders for prizes awarded. Camping and Traders Fee's include 1 shooter per
camp.
Vehicles will be allowed to park in the Modern Camping area if they are
registered campers, and only in their designated spot.
Pre-1840 accommodation and attire are required for the primitive camping and
trader's row. A traders committee will monitor authenticity and
appropriateness of trade goods. No Cannons are to be fired.
The Little Niangua Campground reserves the right to deny any request for
vendor/trader space at the Mountain man Festival, if request is denied, all
fees will be returned.
The goal of the Festival is to provide a quality living history experience.
Primitive Crafts and skills demonstrations are welcome. On Friday,
elementary schools are welcome to bring classes.
Setup may begin from 8 AM on Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Shooter information: Fun shoot: open sites only. Walk-In Fees $10.00
Aggregate
includes long target, paper, novelty, silhouette, knife, tomahawk, and fire starting.
Stake Shoot Saturday Evening, 5 man Teams, $2.00 per person
Competition Times
Saturday: 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 1pm
No competition registration after 11am Sunday
Prizes will be awarded Sunday at 2pm.
FOR MORE INFO, CALL US TOLL FREE
866-269-1342
OR EMAIL,
INFO@GORVCAMPING.COM
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