June 6-8, 2025 - Seneca Muzzleloaders Spring Rendezvous, Sandusky River Coon Hunters grounds, 7575 TR 131, Tiffin, Ohio 44883. Contact Rob Gerding, 419-341-8657, robbob@hush.com, Facebook page. Black powder shoots, archery, hawk and knife. Saturday evening potluck. Camp fee $25. Setup after 10 a.m. Thursday and all day Friday.
June 7-8, 2025 - Ohio Valley Frontier Days, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. Third St., Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Contact 740-283-1787, info@oldfortsteuben.com, Facebook page. In the reconstructed 18th-century fort built on its original site overlooking the Ohio River, reenactors, demonstrators, musicians, storytellers, artists and crafters portray life in 1787. Soldiers shooting and daily life demonstrations, surveyors replicate their tools and techniques for surveying the Ohio frontier. Buildings are open for tours. Blacksmith, candle maker, flintknapper and others who demonstrate early-American skills. Live entertainment from Ohio artists, including Steve Free.
June 7-8, 2025 - Siege of Ft. Wayne – 1812, Old Fort Wayne, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Contact 260-437-2836, Facebook page. Juried; reenactor, sutler, demonstrator applications at oldfortwayne.org/get-involved/reenactor-registration. In fall 1812, Native Americans and British allies had captured all the other American forts in the Old Northwest Territory. Now it was Fort Wayne’s turn. Public hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
June 7-8, 2025 - Fort de Chartres Rendezvous, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois 62277. Hosted by Les Coureurs des Bois de Fort de Chartres and sponsored by Les Amis du Fort de Chartres. Contact Fort de Chartes, 618-284-7230, ftdchart@htc.net, www.fortdechartres.us, Facebook page. Flintlock shooting competitions, military and militia, dancing, music, food, kids' games of the 18th century. Public hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
June 7-8, 2025 - 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Fort Boonesborough, to take place near the original fort site on the Kentucky River. Reenactor guidelines and registration at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org/250.html. Contact Fort Boonesborough Foundation, 4375 Boonesborough Road, Richmond, Kentucky 40475, 859-527-3131 Ext. 6. Daily portrayals of "firsts." Demonstrations, authors, book signings, speakers, vendors, music.
June 13-15, 2025 - Spring Rendezvous, Dogg Clan Muzzleloaders, 323 N. State Line Road, Darlington, Pennsylvania. Contact Papa John, 330-853-4522, or Dan, 727-312-6713, Facebook page. Take your own drinking water. Shoots. Public day Saturday.
June 13-15, 2025 - Old Mill Village Rendezvous, Old Mill Village Museum grounds, 5774 SR 848, New Milford, Pennsylvania 18834. Contact Tim Button, 570-434-3353, button2071@gmail.com, Facebook page. Registration requested. Target shooting, woodswalk, hawk & knife. Camp fee $5 per person ages 12 and older; $2 for ages 5-11. Pre-1840 attire required. Sutlers and merchants welcome. Primitive and modern camps. Food and ice available. Modern restrooms. Public welcome noon-5 p.m. Saturday.
June 13-15, 2025 - Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid, 100 S. College St., Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330. Contact Old Fort Harrod State Park, 859-734-3314, davidl.coleman@ky.gov, Facebook page. Juried 1770-1785 event.
June 14-15, 2025 - Crossbow to Cartridge, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio. Contact 419-874-4121, www.fortmeigs.org/events, Facebook page. Juried event: Weapon advancements from crossbows to gunpowder during the 15th to 17th centuries. Registration required.
June 14-15, 2025 - Feast of the Strawberry Moon, Harbor Island, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417. Contact Facebook page. Blacksmithing, woodworking, fashion show, military skirmish, Native American drumming, herbal teachings, auction, traditional music.
June 14-22, 2025 - NMLRA Spring National Shoot, National Muzzleloading Rifle Association, Walter Cline Range, Friendship, Indiana. Contact 812-667-5131 or 800-745-1493, https://www.nmlra.org/2025-nationalmatches.
June 20-22, 2025 - Ohio Valley Mountain Traditional Bow Shoot, 157 Richmond Lane, Glen Easton, West Virginia. Contact Allen Gellner, 304-650-4657. Daily archery course. Camp fee $20. Walk-ins $10. Ages 13 and younger free. Dealers welcome. No pets. Provide your own water.
June 20-27, 2025 - NRLHF Old Northwest Territory Primitive Rendezvous, Hidden Hollow Camp, 8672 Richman Road, Lodi, Ohio 44254. Early setup Wednesday and Thursday. Contact Facebook page or www.nrlhf.org. Pre-registration fees are $60 per adult for NMLRA members; $70 for non-members. Children ages 17 and younger are free. No pets.
June 22-28, 2025 - High Plains Regional Rendezvous, Pembina Gorge Rendezvous Region near Walhalla, North Dakota. Contact Tony Roth, 701-793-7546, flagg70@hotmail.com, or Sue Kersting, 701-318-3972, suzyquack@yahoo.com. www.hprr.org, Facebook page. Camp fees for pre-registration must be postmarked by May 1. Fees are $65 per person ($75 at the gate); $80 for vendors, which includes camp fee ($90 at the gate). Check website for additional fee details. Early setup starts June 18 (no services). Regular setup starts June 21. Long-term camp closes at 4 p.m. June 21. Check website for gate hours and other camp fees. Shoots, seminars, camp activities, hawk & knife competition. Pets must be on a leash. Public days June 21-22.
June 27-29, 2025 - Pyrate Fest, Put-in-Bay downtown harbor and DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Contact Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, 419-285-2832, Facebook page. Encampment in the park, marketplace and displays, black powder firing demonstrations, activities, performances. Cardboard boat races.
June 28-29, 2025 - Encampment at the Confluence, Pontiac Park Defiance, Ohio. Contact Taylor Moyer, 419-906-1660 or message on Facebook page. Living history event dedicated to life in the Maumee River Valley circa 1770 through the War of 1812. Living historians, reenactors and demonstrators can take part. Situated on the bank of the Maumee River at the site of American Indian villages and overlooking the historic grounds of Fort Defiance and Fort Winchester. In collaboration with Riverfest and Art in the Park.
June 29-July 6, 2025 - Tall Trees Rendezvous, Jed Smith Mountain Men, Smith River, California. Contact 707-839-3967, Brian Scott, 707-954-6032, or Trapper John, 707-722-4259, Facebook page. Shoots, archery, hawk & knife, other contests. No cell service. Fire restrictions possible.
July 10-13, 2025 - IMM of PA Primitive Rendezvous, Emlenton, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Independent Mountain Men of PA. Contact Gene Nagel, 724-586-7220, www.IMMOFPA.com. Gate hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Camp fee $10 per person; free for ages 17 and younger. No addition fee for period traders. Public hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Shoots, junior shoot, archery, hawk & knife, kids' games. Fireworks Saturday night. Meat provided for camp feast Saturday; campers provide side dishes. Breakfast available at clubhouse Friday-Sunday mornings. Service dogs only on leash. Horses and mules welcome if pre-registered. GPS address: 420 Squaw Valley Road, Parker, Pennsylvania.
July 11-12, 2025 - Summer Rendezvous, Jefferson County Longrifles, 1000 Harriger Hollow Road, Brookville, Pennsylvania 15825. Contact JeffersonCountyLongrifles.blogspot.com or Facebook page. Traders welcome. Camp fee. Pets must be on leashes. Shoots, aggregates. Primitive attire required in primitive areas. Hours 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
July 12-19, 2025 - Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous, Lonetree, Wyoming, near the site of the 1825 rendezvous. Contact Todd Erlandson, booshway1rmnr2025@gmail.com, or James McDonald, mcdonaldj8431@gmail.com, www.RMNR.org, Facebook page. Bicentennial celebration of rendezvous in the Rocky Mountains. Trader and blanket trader fees are waived for 2025 only. If postmarked by June 14, camp fees are $50 per adult, $15 for ages 15-17 and free for ages 14 and younger. Fees are $10 more at the gate. Early setup July 9-11 with fees of $5 per person per day (ages 15 and older). Seminars and workshops, kids games, horse camp, cannon shoot, shooting program, knife and hawk, archery. Elevation 7,550 feet.
July 18-20, 2025 - Summer Rendezvous, Old Westmoreland Rifles, 188 McCullough Road, Derry, Pennsylvania 15671. Contact Darryl Myers, 724-522-1729; Duane King, 724-850-7305; or Dennis Hoffman, 412-680-1050, www.oldwestmorelandrifles.com/schedules.html. Shoots, archery, hawk & knife. Camp feast Friday evening.Take your own water. Camp fee $15, registration fee $10. Tear down after noon Sunday.
July 19-20, 2025 - Cass River Colonial Encampment, "Colonial Frankenmuth," River Place, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Contact Brent Kemmer, kemmerc@hotmail.com, 989-366-6531. Fur trade camp contact Merlyn Hodge, lafalcon@tds.net, 248-515-2398. Juried 18th-century event for Rev War, F&I, Voyageurs, Woodland Indians. Advanced registration required. A few new rules. Sponsored by Frankenmuth River Place Shops, Bavarian Inn Lodge and Bavarian Inn Restaurant. Town also known for its Bavarian heritage, Zehnder’s and Bronner’s provides back drop for the 18th-century event. Battles centered around a fortified hill and a wooden bridge. Canoe race, period dance and ladies tea. Large public attendance. Powder ration, modern bath 24/7, showers, Saturday dinner and food for purchase on site. Set up Friday and stay until Monday to shop in town.
July 19-20, 2025 - 250th Anniversary of Hugh Stephenson's "Bee Line March" to Cambridge, Morgan's Grove Park, 4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443. Contact Facebook page.
July 25-27, 2025 - Gathering at Garst, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio. Hosted by Garst Museum and Darke County Park District. Contact 937-548-5250, info@gatheringatgarst.com, Facebook page.
July 25-27, 2025 - Gunmakers Fair at Kempton, Kempton Community Center, Kempton, Pennsylvania. (Near Dixon's Muzzleloading Shop where the event took place for 37 years.) Contact John DeWald, 570-220-6450, Gunmakersfair@yahoo.com, gunmakersfair.wixsite.com/gunfair, Facebook page. Seminars, gunmakers, artisans, horners, reenactors, vendors of 18th and 19th centuries. Rifle and accoutrements judging and awards. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Admission $5 per person ages 16 and older.
July 26-Aug. 2, 2025 - NRLHF Northeastern Primitive Rendezvous, 2911 Stoney Run Road, Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania 16350. Contact Keith Anderson, 814-688-1313, keithanderson10@rocketmail.com, www.nrlhf.org, Facebook page. Early setup Wednesday and Thursday. Pre-registration fees are $60 per adult for NMLRA members; $70 for non-members. Children ages 17 and younger are free. No pets.
July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 - Mackinaw Trade Fair, Conkling Heritage Park, Mackinaw City, Michigan. Contact Cindy Snider, sniderconst@centurylink.net, 231-537-4851, Facebook page. Educational event about Native Americans, American, French and English people as they lived and traded in the 1700s in the Mackinaw region. Live demos, street battle, merchants, trade blankets, live music and entertainment 18th- and 19th-century auction.
July 31-Aug. 3, 2025 - Ohio Valley Mountain Men Summer Rendezvous, 157 Richmond Lane, Glen Easton, West Virginia. Contact Allen Gellner, 304-650-4657. Gun trail woods walk, archery trail walk, painted target shoot, hawk & knife, kids games. Camp fee $20. Dealers welcome with no extra fee. Kitchen open Friday and Saturday. Camp feed Saturday night. Ice available. Service animals only. Public welcome 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
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