Cannon River Rendezvous - Participant 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, (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.... 

Download 2018 flier in pdf format here

Route update!
Hwy 19 — Cannon FallsDescription: Bridge replacement
Construction dates: May 7 to July 27, 2018
Traffic impacts: Detour during bridge replacement. Westbound Hwy 19 route is Hwy 52 north to Dakota County Road 86 west to Hwy 56 south to Hwy 19. Eastbound is reverse route.
More information: mndot.gov/d6/projects/hwy19-bridge-replacement/



Information

Please continue to check back for 2018 updated information.  All information posted here is subject to change!
Rendezvous Dates and Times:
  • The Rendezvous will run from May 24th through May 28th, 2018
  • Primitive set-up will be Thursday - Saturday morning.  See registration flier for details.
  • No setup before Thursday. No setup without registration and check in.
  • Modern and short term setup: Thursday - Sunday.  No Modern or short term camping in the West Meadow. Talk to a 'Vous committee member, or see registration flier for more details. Flier to be posted closer to the time of the 'Vous.
  • Open to public visitation, 10 am-4 pm Saturday - Sunday; Monday, 10 am - 3pm.
  • Monday, Patriotic Memorial Service
  • 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.
  • 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 of a pre-1840 style gun, open sights and patched round ball.
  • Archery Competition
  • Primitive Cooking Contest
  • Hawk & Knife Competitions



Raffle for:
  • Hand Made Quilt
  • Percussion Rifle
Other activities and provisions include:
  • Kid’s Games and Candy Cannon
  • Ice Available
  • Wood and Water Provided
  • Trash disposal will be provided.
2018 Registration
  • Camp fee is $50.00
  • First lodge, 2 adults, children under 18 included in camp fee
  • Additional adults ($5 each)
  • Additional lodge (in registered camp, $15 each)
  • Registration at the gate or mailed in after May 1st is an additional $5
  • Pre-registrations are encouraged and must contain check.
  • Mailed registrations must be postmarked by May 1st and received by May 15th.  After that, on site registrations only will be accepted.

For more information contact: