40TH ANNUAL
FORT BUENAVENTURA RENDEZVOUS
May 22–25, 2026
Booshway: Katie Ransom – 801-403-7004
Information & Reservations: Weber County Parks & Rec - 801-399-8230
TRADERS
• Early setup begins Tuesday, May 19th
• Pre-1840’s dress required
• Fur trade era goods only
• Donate a prize/raffle item (includes blanket traders)
• Must be fully set up by Friday morning
• All traders must be taken down and out of the Fort by Tuesday, May 26th at 11:00 AM
CAMPERS
• Primitive long and short-term
• Tin Tipi spaces available
GATES CLOSE
• 6:00 PM Friday, May 22nd
One-hour drop-off window available
Sponsored by Fort Buenaventura Mountain Men & Weber County Parks Rec.
RIFLE & PISTOL SHOOT
• Black powder cap or flint only
• No composite or laminated stocks
• No in-lines
ARCHERY
• Primitive wood bows & wood arrows only
• Feather fletchings required
• No unnatural nocks, bamboo, fiberglass, broadheads, plastic, or Velcro
• 3D Archery Shoot
COMPETITIONS BEGIN
Friday, May 22nd
RENDEZVOUS ACTIVITIES
• Knife & Hawk Throw
• Mountain People Run (Adult–Youth Team)
• Mountain Women Skills
• Rifle, Pistol, Candle, Blanket & Fun Shoots
• Kids Black Powder Shoot