LOCATION:
Mills Park, on Highway 50 East between Roop St. and Saliman Rd., Carson City, Nevada
(See Map Section for more details)
RELATED LINKS
Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tom Hiatt & the Sundown Riders
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Carson City Rendezvous...
June 12, 13 and 14, 2009
This year's theme -
Salute to the Gunfighters
To view a master schedule for all Rendezvous activities, click
HERE.
The Carson City Rendezvous has something for everyone.
Click on a picture on the interactive map below to see more details.
The public is welcome at each encampment:
To view a master schedule for all Rendezvous activities, click
HERE.
| Mountain Man Encampment |
Eagle Valley Muzzleloaders share
life in the early 1800's, including contests of skill, music of the era, and trade goods. |
| Civil War Encampment |
Comstock Civil War Reenactors and
Nevada Civil War Volunteers
provide
re-enactment of the earliest period of Nevada statehood, both Union and Southern camps. Great battles in
the Big Field including cannon and infantry charges.
Schedule pending. |
| Pony Express |
Nevada Pony Express
Association does re-rides of the most famous cross-country mail route from the
1860's. See horseback mochilla exchanges in the Big Field. |
| Gunfighter Town & Stage |
continuous live action shows by teams of gunfighters representing the
end of the 19th century. Our very own
Nevada Gunfighters of Carson City, NV will host a great invitational with teams
including Gunfighters, Inc.;
Legends of the American West;
Missouri Bandits; and
Spirits of the Old West;
along with dignitaries from the
Reenactment Guild of America:
Doug "Charlie Siringo" Shaw, Interim State Director Nevada RGA,
and Lester P. Larceny, California RGA Goodwill Ambassador.
"Fastest Gun in the East" Quick Draw contest and goods of the era, too. |
| Native American Village |
traditional dances and drumming, beadwork demonstration and
instruction, arts and crafts. Participate with the Sage Spirit Dancers and the Eagle
Wings Pageant Dancers. |
| Dutch Oven Cook-off |
mouth watering food, cooked pioneer style. Learn how. The Dutch Oven Cook-off
on Sunday will be graced by two celebrity judges: Diane Mayfield and Omar Alvarez,
the 2008 IDOS (International Dutch Oven Society) World Champions, crowned at the
IDOS World
Championship Dutch Oven Competition event in Salt Lake City, Utah in March. |
| Main Stage |
a full weekend of country and western music, dance, and comedy. Great
Saturday line-up and FREE concerts.
Gunfighter ladies will put on (or off) a Old West Fashion Show - "Why They Wore What They Wore"
featuring clothes from several encampments. Main Stage Schedule in
WORD or
Adobe PDF. Note: Schedule is
subject to change.
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| Mountain Man Stage |
traditional banjo, fiddle, and accordion music, so tap your feet and
dance along. |
| Children’s Area |
Back-In-Time Kids perform for you and with you, old time games
and fun. |
| Stagecoach
Rides |
get your ticket and
climb aboard TNT Stagelines' coach for a true west experience. |
| Kid's Stick Horse Rodeo Games |
in the Big Field. FREE to kids age 2 to 13.
Schedule pending. |
| Train
Rides |
a big ride on a small
train with the
Carson & Mills Park RR. Great for all ages. Get
your ticket at the station in the SE corner of the Pavilion. |
| Arts & Crafts |
astonishing variety. Something for every budget. |
| Food Court |
feast on a variety of foods, including Indian Tacos,
barbeque, kettle korn, and more... |
Rendezvous is pleased to welcome Miss Carson City 2009, Angelina Marie Ligouri. Visit her at her booth for a
picture or autograph.
 Our event program, the Passport to the Past, is available
FREE to all Rendezvous goers. As you travel around the Rendezvous, get your
Passport stamped at marked locations. If you get all the stamps, you can get a
FREE gift at our Mercantile Store in the Food Court.
Comstock and Cactus Jacks Casinos are sponsoring the 1st
ever Red-Neck Horseshoe Competition at the horseshoe pits. Join in or just watch this hilarious
"sport." Entry fee $5; cash prizes.
Admission to the Rendezvous is ALWAYS FREE and there is lots of free parking available
in and around Mills Park, including at the Carson High School parking lot across Saliman Road.
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Click this pic for a presentation
overview of the
2008 Rendezvous |
Click this pic for a presentation
on the
2008 Dutch Oven Cookoff
sponsored by Smith's |
| Lodging:
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Call 1-800-NEVADA-1
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| Location:
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Mills Park, on
Highway 50 East between Roop St. and Saliman Rd., Carson City, Nevada
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| Hours: |
Friday: Noon - 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
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Location Map: |
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| Encampment
Map: |
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Carson City Rendezvous has a wide variety of period and other vendors, as
well as a great food court. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Rendezvous, please click to download the
appropriate application in WORD or PDF format below, complete it, and return it via e-mail, fax, or US Mail with payment
to the Arlington Group.
General Craft Vendor Form (WORD)
General Craft Vendor Form (PDF)
Food Vendor Form (WORD)
Food
Vendor Form (PDF)
Mountain Man Trader Form (WORD)
Mountain Man Trader Form (PDF)
Native American Village Crafts Form (WORD)
Native American Village Crafts Form (PDF)
Civil War Sutler Form (WORD)
Civil War Sutler Form (PDF)
Gunfighter Town Trader Form (WORD)
Gunfighter Town Trader Form (PDF)
Dutch Oven Cook-Off Application (WORD)
Dutch Oven Cook-Off Application (PDF)
Registered Vendors: Please download set-up information below:
Vendor Set-Up Information (WORD)
Vendor Set-Up Information (PDF)
Since 1984, people from all over the west have experienced this one-of-a-kind
living history festival with re-enactments, demonstrations, and
participation. All of the groups
that are a part of the Carson City Rendezvous take great pride in the accuracy
and authenticity of their presentations.
The Carson City Rendezvous is and always has been a leader in historical
tourism events, drawing approximately 30,000 people who patronize local
businesses and use services and entertainment in our area. The Rendezvous has
been nominated
one of the top one hundred events in the United States
by the
Nevada Commission on Tourism.
Our event program, the Passport to the Past, is available FREE to all Rendezvous attendees.
As you travel around the Rendezvous, get your Passport stamped at marked
locations. If you get all the stamps, you can get a
FREE gift at our Mercantile Store in the Food Court. These gifts include
sponsor promotional items. Pens, hats,
t-shirts, mugs or anything with your name on it can be part of this year’s
“Passport” gift program. The “Passport” encourages traffic and is also a
keepsake memento because of the colorful stamps and the page dedicated to
autographs of the stars at Saturday’s special performance. Your message is
viewed not just at the event, but goes home with each attendee.
In addition, sponsors with a booth at Rendezvous will have an opportunity to
stamp “Passports”, bringing the public into direct contact with your business.
We will work with you to customize a sponsorship program tailored
specifically for your company. Sponsorships run from $100 to $2,500 with something for every budget. Click below to view or download a sponsor information packet
below:
Sponsor Information (WORD)
Sponsor Information Form (PDF)
"Join Us at the Rendezvous" |
