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Four Moons Rising Rendezvous
began as a Gary, South Dakota centennial celebration event under the
direction of Thane Wells from Clear Lake, SD. After the celebration, Mr.
Wells began the process of making the rendezvous an annual event. He, with
the assistance of only one or two individuals, ran the rendezvous for the
first few years. Soon after, the event was moved to rural Gary and a more
primitive site.
As word spread about the site
location, community support, and family atmosphere of the rendezvous,
attendance grew. Four Moons Rising Rendezvous presently enjoys an average of
100 camps each year and is one of the most inviting rendezvous in the area.
Currently, there are about 20
individuals from various black powder clubs spread from South Dakota to
Minnesota to North Dakota to Wisconsin who assist with this event.Twenty to
thirty volunteers also gather twice a year for a work week end to help keep
the log cabin, eleven fixed hooters and two showers in working order. They
also put in many hours cutting and trimming trees, splitting and stacking
firewood for the camps.
In 2009 Leon Kaiser joined
Thane as Segundo. After the 2024 event, with twenty some years of heading
this event, Thane handed off the reins to Leon and assumed the Segundo role.
At this time, the rendezvous
is still paid for by camping fees, generous auction proceeds, massive
volunteer support, and donations of equipment, and time.
For more information, contact:
Booshway Leon "Squirrel" Kaiser
48674 179th St
Gary, SD 57237
605-272-5226