GNAR Market Fair

The 2006 GNAR Market Fair & Rifle Frolic will be held the whole week of April 22 through April 30 at Gobbler Knob, Newville, PA. A lot of Native and Colonial American history happened in this area. This WAS the frontier until the 1800's.

We're trying to make this event even better than our previous Market Fairs. The same rules as previous events will apply regarding period correctness. Period (pre-1840) clothing, lodging and accoutrements for sutlers and campers will be required at all times during the dates above, regardless of what the public is wearing.

The market (or trade) fairs of early America were major events where neighbors, traders, hunters and Indians gathered to trade, buy, and sell supplies and their needs for the coming season. They were social gatherings lasting a few days or a few weeks where frontier skills were practiced in competition, stories of high adventure swapped and news of the events of the colonies, of family or friends were exchanged.

We sincerely hope you will honor us with your participation.

*Gate Times:*	Pre-registered Sutlers ->	Thurs, Apr 20, 7am-7pm - no set-up time limit
	Pre-registered Campers ->	Fri, Apr 21, 7am-7pm - no set-up time limit.
	Sutlers & Campers ->	Sat, Apr 22 to Sat, Apr 29, 7am-5pm - 1 hour set-up time No set-ups on Apr 30.
	Visitors ->	Sat, Apr 22 to Sat, Apr 29, 10am-5pm Sun, Apr 30, 10am-3pm

*Special Events:*	Special Live-Fire Demonstration ->	An exact replica of the original 1753 .44 caliber air rifle carried on the Lewis & Clark expedition will be returning to us for another live-fire demonstration. The public will again be permitted to fire the weapon. Whether you're a gun enthusiast or a living historian, or both, this is an experience you won't want to miss.
	Fife & Drum ->	Appearing in authentic costume and playing colonial music, the Fife & Drum Corps of York Middle School will perform several times Saturday, April 29th. Come and enjoy these fine young musicians.
	Scottish Games ->	Men, women and kids will vie for camp braggin' rights. What do they wear under those kilts? I'm not telling, but a rare mishap may afford a learnin' experience for some :)
	Kids' Stuff ->	Craft time on Sat, and Games or Crafts Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri to give them li'l nippers something ta do. Maybe we can also get together a scavenger hunt for them on Weds.

*Seminars:*	*Public Invited To Attend All* Check schedule at gate & headquarters tent.
	Authentic Frontier Buckskin Clothing	Gary Reneker (of GA Reneker - www.gareneker.com) has researched Euro- and Native American buckskin clothing and accessories for over 25 years. He'll explain the various styles he has researched across our nation, as well as how the items were made.
	Wampum: Its History & Uses	Kathy Reneker (of GA Reneker - www.gareneker.com) and her "better half" have been researching and making wampum treaty belts and personal items for over a decade. She'll explain how wampum beads were made, "counterfeit" wampum, how they were woven, and some of the symbolism used. Were they ever really used for money?
	Trade Beads: Their History & Use In America	Bob Winters (of Winter's Beads & Trade Goods) has a superb private collection of some of the earliest trade beads used in America. He's well known for his knowledge of trade beads. Ain't a half bad flint knapper either :)
	Women On The Frontier	Gina Wells, one of our Shawnee sisters, has for many years researched the roles of women in both native and euro-american societies during our nation's frontier era. Gina has also done considerable studies of frontier women's fabric clothing. As an excellent seamstress, I hope to also talk her into offering a seminar on that topic. Whadya think?
*More seminar listings to come as folks volunteer to share their knowledge.*

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