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Everyone is welcome to attend the opening ceremony set for 9-9:30 A.M.

The Rendezvous is a great way to learn about local history and the history of the mountain men that called the hills and valleys of Missouri home.

Traditional Blackpowder Rifle Shooting Matches are set for Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM. to 2 P.M. each day.

Event includes Knife, Tomahawk and Fire Start. Designed as competition for flint and percussion rifles – load from pouch, open sights only – off hand. No shaders or chew strap – no re-entry.

Smoothbore – Sun. 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Primitive Dress required at time of registration – Primitive attire required for participants-Shooters and CampersĀ  No Exceptions. No loaded guns in Camp!
Shooter Entry Fees $10 for Men, Women and Juniors Categories for all events.

Primitive Archery Shoot Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM. to 2 P.M. $10 Entry Fee, Primitive Bows, No Cut-outs, Real Feather Fletching and No Broadheads.
Awards ceremony for all events at approximately 4 P.M. Sunday.

Primitive Campsites available on St. Joachim Grounds. There is a $20 Camp Fee (Primitive and Modern) (Includes up to a 6’x6′ blanket.)($30 for Traders) no setup before 8 A.M. Thursday. Modern Camping available. No campers allowed on grounds after 9 P.M. Sunday evening.
Some firewood and water available

. Supper Friday night, for participants and campers only; remember, primitive attire required for supper!
Fresh bread from the ovens daily.
There will be crafts and entertainment.

Games for Kids -Young and Old on Saturday. All dogs must be on a
leash at all times. No horses in camp, please.

NO ADMISSION FEE – open to the public Saturday IO a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Spectators welcome.

Plenty of Free Parking. Park in designated areas only!
Anyone needing information may contact:

Dennis Boyer: 573/210-8362 or Dick Juliette 573/438-5350; 573/315-1748.

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