MCPHERSON COUNTY — Maxwell Wildlife Refuge located northeast of McPherson near Canton, Kansas, hosts the annual Mountain Man Rendezvous this weekend, September 23 to 25.
The 3-day event features an 1800's re-enactment with Mountain Men, trappers, traders and flintknappers demonstrations located on the grounds of the Maxwell visitors/tour center. Experience life as it was on the Kansas prairie. There will be a black powder shoot, knife and hawk throws and archery each day.
Bison tours will be provided by The Friends of Maxwell each hour on the hour starting at 10:00 a.m. with the last tram leaving at 1 p.m. Individual prices for the bison tours are $15 for Adults and $7.50 children.
Tour reservations are not required but suggested for larger groups by emailing the reservation desk at [email protected].
Bluegrass music will be provided Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with concessions on site provided by the Burnt Fork Eatery dba Tammys Country Catering.
There will also be a benefit auction of elk sheds and other donated items on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Proceeds will go to the Friends of Maxwell a non-profit organization that provides the tours and events for the refuge. Gates open each day at 9:30 a.m. with FREE gate entry.
Activities include reenactments, craft demonstrations, survival skills and games. Food, arts and craft booths, musical entertainment and buffalo tours are included.