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Ft Buenaventura
Rendezvous
By Trevor Drake
The
Fort Buenaventura Rendezvous is held on
Easter Weekend each year. This event marks the opening of another great
season filled with activities, camping, events and more. On my visit to
this years Easter Weekend Rendezvous I was treated to several fun filled
family activities such as;
Dutch Oven Cooking Contests
Black Powder Rifle Shooting Contests
A Candy Cannon, for the kids
Kids Games
Hawk and Knife Throws
A Mountain Man and Women Run.
Even Canoe races
This is to mention just a few of the activities that
were planned. The weather did not cooperate very well as it rained hard
Fri. afternoon and night, causing the Weber River to swell over its
banks and even flooded some of the teepee’s. All of this water did not
dampen the spirits of the Mountain men. Today’s mountain men may not be
quite as hardy as those of old, but you would have a hard time
convincing them of that.
Most of the folks were dressed in attire of the
Mountain men and women of the mid 1800's. There were some who dressed in
the era of the late 1700's and they even showed us how they made candles
and did silver smithing. These men and women were some of the most kind
and warm hearted people you could ever meet.
This park is open year around and is less than one hour
from downtown Salt Lake City, actually in the City limits of Ogden Utah,
however you would never know you were close to any city. There are
historic forts and farms, a Trading Post, on site camping, hiking
trails, bird watching and more. This is some of the most beautiful
country you could ever ask for.
Upcoming Events:
Turkey Shoot: Held the weekend before Thanksgiving, this is your
opportunity to dust off the ol’ smokepole and win your dinner.
Blackpowder shotgun and rifle contests fill the morning. Come early and
shoot often!
Driving Directions: North on I 15 from Salt Lake City to Ogden go
to the 24th Street exit come off the exit and go to the right. Stay on
this street going east over to A Ave. and turn right. Follow A Ave. to
the park entrance on your left. Fort Buenaventura is a beautiful park
that is easy to find and offers lots of history.
Come Enjoy, Happy Trails:
Drake
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