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Old Greenville Rendezvous Encampment at Wappapello Lake April 18-19

Talk of the Heartland: Old Greenville Rendezvous Encampment Talk of the Heartland: Old Greenville Rendezvous Encampment (kfvs12)

WAYNE COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Old Greenville Rendezvous Encampment is set for April 18-19.

Formerly known as the Black Powder Redezvous Encampment, the event will take place at Wappapello Lake’s Greenville Campground.

It’s set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Organizers say there will be activities, reenactors, vendors and a candy cannon.

Three groups will perform live bluegrass and gospel music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Organizers say it’s the longest consecutive rendezvous in the state of Missouri, coming up on its 47th year.

The event is by the East Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wappapello Lake.

For information about modern vendors, call Dave Bollinger at 573-300-9073.

For questions about the rendezvous encampment, call Dee Loflin at 573-380-3318.

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