Cannon River Rendezvous - Participant/Camper Information

Join us over Memorial Weekend for the Twin Cities Muzzle Loaders annual Cannon River Rendezvous. The site is located just west of Cannon Falls, Minnesota (Map) in a secluded, primitive area that fits the idea of a Pre-1840's Site. The sound of the fiddle in this secluded glen along the river for the traditional Memorial Day gathering is something you'll not want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there....
Please read Booshway's letter
​Community meal prepared by The Fried Pie Shop.  Check out the flyer.
And something new.... Strong Dog Competition info

2024 Participant registration form for printing

Information

Rendezvous Dates and Times:
  • This year's Rendezvous will run from May 23rd through May 27th, 2024
  • Primitive set-up will be Thursday 8 am to 9 pm, Friday before 9 am / after 4 pm, and Saturday morning before 9 am.  See registration flier for more details.
  • No setup before Thursday without Bourgeois approval.  No setup without registration and check in.
  • Modern and short term setup: Thursday - Saturday.  No Modern or short term camping in the West Meadow.  See flier, or contact Bourgeois Jim Strupp @ 651-308-2781 or Segundo Jim O'Meara @ 612-570-2664 for more details.
  •  Memorial Service on Monday, at 1 pm.​
  • No tear down in Primitive before 3pm Monday.
  • Primitive campers are allowed 1 hour to unload and remove their vehicles from camp.
  • Primitive camps are to be period correct after setup.
  • Short term and modern camp areas are available.
  • For setup during the Rendezvous, campers may cart or pack into the primitive camps, or set up in short term or modern camp areas.
 
Contests of skills in:
  • Shooting Competitions
    • Shooting shall be with a pre-1840 style gun, open sights and patched round ball.
  • Archery Competition​
  • Hawk & Knife Competitions
  • ​Flint and Steel Contest ​
  • Strong Dog Competition

Raffle for:
  • Hand Made Quilt
  • Traditional Muzzleloading Rifle
Other activities and provisions include:
  • Kid’s Games and Candy Cannon
  • Demonstrations -- contact the Bourgeois if you are willing to demo.
  • Ice Available
  • Wood and Water Provided
  • Trash disposal will NOT be provided.

2024 Registration information:
  • Pre-registration fee is $50.00
  • Registration at the gate or mailed in after May 1st is $60.00
  • Standard camp includes 2 adults and children under 18 in the same tent.
  • Additional adults 18 and over are $5 each
  • Additional lodge for children or storage is $15
  • Pre-registrations are encouraged and must contain payment by check or money order.
    • Mailed registrations must be postmarked by May 1st and received by May 10th. 
    • After May 1st, registration will be at the gate only.​​​​
For more information contact: