If you, like me, are a history lover, the second weekend in July is the perfect time to come and visit the Green River Rendezvous in Pinedale, Wyoming.
The west was founded on fashion. Believe it or not, the first mountain men came to the west in search of beaver fur for top hats.
The original Rendezvous from 1824 - 1840 were the best opportunity to lay in supplies for the coming winter, renew acquaintances, tell tall tales, drink, laugh, and get rowdy.
Nowadays, the Green River Rendezvous consists of cultural events such as lessons at the Museum of the Mountain Man, a parade, rodeos every night, a pageant, and some places that have live music. But, of course, you can not miss traders row, the booths, and the food trucks.
At Traders Row, you can find all sorts of handmade leather and fur goodies. You can also find a blacksmith doing his thing.
The Museum of the Mountain Man dedicates to preserving the culture around here. They do a great job. Every year they collaborate with the American Mountain Men Association. These mountain men camp on the premises of the museum and give a variety of classes to the people, from Hudson blankets and shanties to beaver trapping and skinning demonstration. They transport you to early 1800.
There’s action for the cowboys as well. Every night they have Rodeo night. It’s a fun night where the locals demonstrate their rodeo skills.
You can not miss the parade Saturday morning, where the community gathers and celebrates itself. It’s so lovely to see familiar faces in the parade.
Suppose you want to see the community working together and learn about the history of this part of Wyoming and see fabulous equestrian skills. In that case, you can not miss the Green River Rendezvous Pageant, where they introduce you to the main characters that made Sublette County. The beggings of the fur trade and the pony dancers show their equestrian skills by riding horses bareback.
It’s a beautiful way to say goodbye to the Green River Rendezvous.
So, are you going to meet me on the Green?
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