Photo credit: Diane White

The “Rendezvous”:

A grand social event for all, “rendezvous” was the only time during the year when old friends could meet and learn of events “back in the settlements”, swap tales of their high adventures, and competitively test their frontier skills.  As you stroll around the grounds, you will see glimpses of life as it was lived in the mountains during those glorious times and may even hear bagpipes and other music. At any given rendezvous you will see individuals dressed from formal colonial wear to full Native American regalia. Attending a Rendezvous is a very pleasant way to spend one's vacation since modern intrusions are not to be seen or heard!

 

The NRLHF Southeastern Primitive Rendezvous is a celebration of the 1830’s Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Rendezvous and the earlier trade fairs, when hunters, trappers, Native Americans, and fur company dealers met in the wilderness to exchange furs for manufactured goods from the East. 

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A special note from your 2025 Booshway, Jim Turley:

"Well Folks, the SEPR is over for this year. Everyone had a great time and met new people. I nearly died, at the beginning when my stakes gave way because of the rain we had and my front half of my shelter fell back toward me in my bunk during the night. The rest of the time we had great weather. The directer of Fort Mitchell Historic Site were so happy to have us. Thank you all that made the SEPR happen this year, I could not have done it all by myself."

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Click here for the NRLHF RULES AND REGULATIONS

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