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“Art Fest” at The Hairy Mosquito Trading co. (August 12 -13, 2023)

Aug 12th-13th – Unadvertised

Hours: 10am – 5 pm

“It is a favorite of Artists, Vendors and Craftsmen alike as the perfect venue to work and market their wares. Come enjoy live outdoor Music, Food, Artists/Craft/Vendors, Activities and more”

More info at The Hairy Mosquito

Shop Happy Hollow Glass online – anytime!

Texas Norml Puff n Putt – Willie Nelsons golf course -PCC – Spicewood, Tx.

The Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous

Thursday July 19th through Sunday July 23rd, 2023

10am – 4pm daily – Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park

The Historical Park is located near Danbury, Wisconsin on 80 beautiful wooded acres along the historic Yellow River.

​Sunday the 23rd
Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast

  • 8:15 am – 12:30pm

​ This is a living history site with two Fur Trade Posts; North West Company and XY Company, reconstructed on the site known to be active from 1802 to 1805.​ An Ojibwe Village offers insight into Ojibwe life during the time of the fur trade. Several museums, including a logging museum and one-room schoolhouse, showcase other aspects of Wisconsin and Burnett County history.

2023 List of Activities (subject to change, check back for additions)

  • Shooting Range (lower camp area)
       Competitions and Practice TBD
  • Hawk & Knife (near Indian Village)
       Ongoing Demonstrations and Practice
       Competitions TBD
  • Archery (near Indian Village)
        Ongoing Demonstrations and Practice
        Competitions TBD
  • Special Activities
       Kids Games
       Bead Pile
       Shadow Puppet Theater for Kids
  • On-Going Demonstrations and Activities
  • Trader’s Row
     Blacksmith,  Leather Garments, Sewing, Wood Carving, Native American Style beadwork, and more
  • Lower Camp
    Frontier Family Life
    Fur Trade Trapping and Hunting

Admission

General Admission (daily)

  • $10.00 Adults
  • $6.00 Children 5-11
  • Free for Children 4 and under and for Burnett County Historical Society members
  • $28.00 Family with 2 children 5-11yo
  • $8.00 Seniors, College Students and Military (active and veterans), ID is required

General Admission including (Sundays) Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast and Self Guided Tour of Fur Posts and Ojibwe Indian Village 10am – 3pm

  • $18.00 Adults (12 & older)
  • $10.00 Children (5-11)
  • Free for Children 4 and under
  • $13.00 Seniors, College Students and Military (active and veterans), ID is required

Indoor Rendezvous Trade Fair (April 22nd – 23rd)

Forts Folle Avoine, Danbury, WI!

Open to the public and Traders this event is a “once a year” opportunity for you to get great deals on merchandise that the Traders want to clear out of their inventory, reunite with fellow Rendezvous traders, and visit with the public.

​You never know if you will find just the item you are looking for, not to mention the fun and camaraderie of a Traders camp, indoors, in April

Admission to this event is $2.00 to the public

Click here for more information or to participate as a Trader!

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