Buckskinner's Rendezvous Encampment

A Raffle Drawing will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the event
1st Prize $100.00 • 2nd Prize $50.00 • 3rd & 4th Prizes $25.00 • More Prizes  

Saturday the 2nd - Visit a pre-1840’s buckskinner’s rendezvous encampment featuring a hawk & knife toss, other frivolities, and historic demonstrations that include a blacksmith.  Watch a ‘live action’ train station hold up, shooting demonstration, and bull whips demonstration by ‘Whips Garters & Guns’ professional western stunt performers at 12:30 & 2:30 pm.  Pony rides for kids, kids face painting, knickknacks & artifacts tent, food, and refreshments.

Sunday the 3rd - Visit the buckskinner’s rendezvous encampment and view historic demonstrations.  Watch a ‘live action’ train station hold up, shooting demonstration, and bull whips demonstration by ‘Whips Garters & Guns’ professional western stunt performers at 12:30 & 2:30 pm.  Pony rides for kids, kids face painting, knickknacks & artifacts tent, music by Melissa Mulroy, food, refreshments, and a bake sale. At 11 a.m. a non-denominational church service will be held in the village chapel with Pastor Bill Bartell.

Western Stunt Performances

This year also features professional stunt performers from the Whips Garters and Guns western stunt show. 'Live action' performances include; train station hold up, shooting demonstration, bull whips demonstration, movie effects, and more. The performances and demonstrations will feature stunt performers as also seen in these videos.

The western stunt show performance times will be 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm both days.

More Activities

Activities for this fantastic family event include onsite tours of historical buildings including an octagon shaped house, school, church, log cabin, and a train depot.  Railroad equipment is open for inspection that includes a locomotive, Soo Line wooden caboose built in 1888, C&NW steel caboose, and Soo Line boxcar.  The depot displays railroad artifacts and memorabilia. An antique tractor display will be on the grounds. A Memorial Rendezvous by GRANNY is Aug. 1st - 3rd.

Location of Event

The village is immediately adjacent to Memorial Park and New London Skate Park with picnic areas and a playground.

No entrance fee, donations appreciated. Please enter through the railroad depot and sign our guest book. Bring the whole family!

Location Map

Event Presented by
The New London Heritage Historical Society

 Places To Stay • Local Tourism

Catch a Great Day, Play, and Stay in New London!