BY HUNTER SADLER
The Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous is an event that has been held at the base of Pinnacle Mountain on Highway 300 for a number of years. This year it will be held on October 18th and 19th at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
Rendezvous is a French word that means “meeting.” In the early 1800’s in Arkansas, mountain men, fur trappers and Native Americans would set a meeting place and time for everyone to gather to socialize, celebrate and trade with each other. Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous was started to give modern Arkansans a taste of life 200 years ago, and the festival has grown every year.
There will be many activities for adults and children alike. Activities will include: canoeing, rock climbing wall, horseback riding, Native American dance, and many more activities. There will be many booths displaying and selling Native American and pioneer era equipment, clothing and food. Admission is free, but there is a $10 per car parking fee. There will be numerous performances by different groups throughout the weekend. This year there will be a special performance by Radio Disney on Saturday, the 18th, at 12:30 p.m.
This is a great event to take the whole family to learn about Native American crafts and early Arkansas pioneer and fur trapper life.
For more information about Rendezvous, call (501) 868-5806, or go to www.ArkansasStateParks.com .
