March 8 & 9, 2008 Muzzle Loading Arms and Pioneer Craft Show,
Munroe, WA. Evergreen State Fairgrounds.
Open to public. Eclectic trade and crafts fair for 18th
and 19th century impersonators, collectors and hobbyists.
Times: Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm Information:
425-392-2308
April 10 - 13, 2008 American River Muzzle Loaders Primitive Only
Rendezvous. Pre-1840 Re-enactors only. Not for
general public. Smaller
club event in a great setting. Brushy Creek (Spenceville Wildlife
Refuge east of Marysville, CA) Booshway: Dirty Hand 916-973-8809
Segundo - Glen 916-451-1850
April 23 - 27, 2008
Frog Holler
Rendezvous.
Ft.
Umpqua Muzzleloaders, near Oakridge, OR.
Canoe-in
rendezvous. Not open to public. Pre-1840 gear and attire only.
(canoes may be modern) More information: Tim Hayden
541.782.5946
May 28 - June 1, 2008
Columbia Diggins Tent Town 1852. Columbia, CA.
Open to public 10-5 daily. Great family event. 4 miles north of
Sonora in Tuolumne County, just off highway 49. Admission charged.
Parking is free. Call 209-588-9128 for further details.
June 13 - 22, 2008 Pacific Primitive Rendezvous, near Paisley, Oregon. Pre-1840 Mountain Man event not open to
general public. Lots of shooting events, traders and horse camp.
If you're going to make just one pre-1840's rendezvous west of the Rockies, this
is the one to make.Co-Booshways: Dean Oliver (541) 365-4482 and
Ralph "Stump" Torpin (541) 536-6050.
August 9 & 10, 2008
Brigade Encampment: Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma, WA.
Open to public.
Loose interpretation of 1855 HBC fur brigade in early Washington Territory.
Many hands on opportunities for youth visitors. Music - games - A good
family event.
Admission is $5 /adult; $4 /seniors and students (ages
13-17); and $2.50 /child (ages 5-12). For additional information, contact
Fort Nisqually at
253-591-5339
October 3 & 4, 2008 Candlelight Tour, Fort
Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma, WA.
Eavesdrop on the 1850's by candle, fire and starlight.
Usually sells out. Ticket prices are: $8/adults; $6/seniors and teens;
and $5/children ages 5- 12. For additional information, please contact Fort
Nisqually at 253-591-5339
October 24 & 25, 2008 Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen,
Fort Nisqually Living
History Museum, Tacoma, WA.
Open air traditional 19th century ghost story telling by
firelight. Goes on rain or fair and is always well attended.
Ticket prices are: $4/adult and $2/children. For additional information,
please contact Fort Nisqually at
253-591-5339.
