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Experience

Rendezvous in Mackinaw & 18th Century Trade Fair
Conkling Heritage Park

August 3rd - 6th, 2012

18th & 19th Century life in Native American, Military & Civilian Encampment.  The Fort Michilimackinac's intent is to present Native Americans, Americans, French & English as they mixed together in the 1700's & early 1800's in the Mackinaw Region. 

The 18th Century Market Fair will feature merchants & blanket traders with 18th & 19th Century crafts, clothing and accessories.

There will also be Musket Firing, Cooking and other demonstrations.  Hawk and knife, archery and other competitions.  See below for a schedule of events. 

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Schedule of Events
 
Friday Aug. 3rd, 2012
            10:00 am        Camp setup, Merchant area open to the public
             1:00 pm        Kids Games & Competitions
            ********        Camp Closes
 
Saturday Aug. 4th, 2012
            10:00 am        Encampment & Merchant area open to the public
            11:00 am        Hawk & Knife Competition
            12:00 pm        Musket firing demonstration
              1:00 pm        Looting of Merchant stores, Central Avenue & Mackinaw Crossings.
Ending with a Skirmish in Mackinaw Crossings Performance Court  with Native American Militia.
             3:00 pm        Fashion Show
             4:00 pm        Kids Games/Camp Competition
             6:00 pm        Camp Pot Luck
             8:00 pm        Public Auction of 18th & 19th Century items and blanket raffle.
                                    Mackinaw Crossings at the Performance Cout.
            10:00 pm        Encampment and Merchant area closed.
            10:00 pm        Live band performing at The Depot in Mackinaw Crossings.
 
Sunday Aug.5th, 2012
            10:00 am        Encampment & Merchant area open to the public.
            11:00 am        Looted items presented to Re-enactor’s and Merchants.
             1:30 pm        Skirmish in Performance Court in Mackinaw Crossings.
             4:00 pm        Encampment are closed to public.
 

**Times and Events are subject to change due to weather or other situations. Demonstrations will be going on throughout camp from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.

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Sponsored by the Fort Michilimackinac Pagent, Inc. with proceeds going towards 2011 & 2012 events in Mackinaw City

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