Over 1000 Participants, Ethnic Food and Crafts, 300 Tipis, Lodges and Shelters and Stage Entertainment.

Schedule of Events:

Stage Entertainment:

October 7, 2023:

10:30 a.m: Tom Baisi
11:00 a.m: Littlest Birds
12:00 p.m: Wild Goose Chase Cloggers
1:00 p.m: Stone Faced Eddy
2:00 p.m: Curtis & Loretta
3:00 p.m: Wild Goose Chase Cloggers
4:00 p.m: Bob Bovee & Pop Wagner
5:00 p.m: Roe Family Singers

October 8, 2023:

10:30 a.m: Tom Baisi
11:00 a.m: Curtis & Loretta
12:00 p.m: Wild Goose Chase Cloggers
1:00 p.m: Littlest Birds
2:00 p.m: Roe Family Singers
3:00 p.m: Wild Goose Chase Cloggers

Jerome Mickelson Memorial Shoot 2023:

October 7, 2023:

9:00 a.m: Charcoal Shoot
10:00 a.m: Metal Plate Shoot
11:00 a.m: Wood Post Shoot
12:00 p.m: Cannon and Mortar Shoot
1:00 p.m: Pipe Shoot
2:00 p.m: Spoon Shoot
3:00 p.m: Cannon and Mortar Shoot
4:00 p.m: Tomahawk and Knife Throw

October 8, 2023:

9:00 a.m: Golf Ball Shoot
10:00 a.m: Block Shoot
11:00 a.m: Pop Bottle Shoot
12:00 p.m: Cannon and Mortar Shoot
1:00 p.m: Championship Finals Shoot Off
2:00 p.m: Spoon Shoot
3:00 p.m: Cannon and Mortar Shoot

Weekend Workshops:

October 7, 2023:

10 am, 2 pm and 4 pm: Cannon Shoot - Civil War Camp
11 am and 3 pm: Civil War Medical - Civil War Camp
Ongoing: Gold Panning - Cowboy Camp
2 pm and 5 pm: Shoemaker - by front gate
2 pm and 5 pm: Abraham Lincoln - by front gate
12 pm and 5 pm: Ben Franklin - by front gate
3 pm and 6 pm: Blacksmith - HFO
2 pm and 5 pm: Blacksmith - D13
2 pm and 5 pm: Pottery - D12
2 pm and 6 pm: Hide Preparation - B05
1 pm and 4 pm: Hat Maker - B21
Ongoing: Fabric Painting - H13

October 8, 2023:

10 am and 2 pm: Cannon Shoot - Civil War Camp
11 am: Civil War Medical - Civil War Camp
Ongoing: Gold Panning - Cowboy Camp
2 pm: Shoemaker - by front gate
2 pm: Abraham Lincoln - by front gate
12 pm: Ben Franklin - by front gate
3 pm: Blacksmith - HFO
2 pm: Blacksmith - D13
2 pm: Pottery - D12
2 pm: Hide Preparation - B05
1 pm: Hat Maker - B21
Ongoing: Fabric Painting - H13

Foods Served:

Kim Jansen: Pork Chops on a Stick, Pork Chop Sandwich, Taco in a Bag

Piggy Blues: Stuffed Potatoes with Toppings, Piggy Nachos. Turkey Legs

Faye and Don Pedersen: Funnel Cakes, Funnel Cakes with Toppings, Cheese Curds, Fresh Tater Chips, Chicken Strips, Mini Donuts, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Cider, Hot Chocolate

Knights of Columbus/Rendezvous: Kettle Korn, Mission Stew, Buffalo Burgers, Ribeye Steak Sandwich, Brats, Pop, Bud, Bud Light, McGolden, water, coffee

Bud’s Root Beer: Homemade Bud’s Root Beer, Cream Soda

Island City Traders: 1 Pound Taco, Indian Cordon Blu, Fry Bread, Fruit Filled Fry Bread, Bannock and Sausage, Cheesecake, Cheesecake with Fruit

Kim and Dan Olson: Breakfast, Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Beer Cheese Soup, Sumac Lemonade
Big Island Rendezvous & Festival sponsored in Part by Thrivent Financials

Dates and Times:

October 7, 2023: 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
October 7, 2023: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Bancroft Bay Park,
303 West Hammer Road,
Albert Lea, MN 56007.

Ticket Prices:

$15 for adults ($13 in advance)
$9 for children 6-11 years of age ($8 in advance)
Children 5 years and younger are free
Family Pass: $35

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