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Bloody Lake Rendezvous set
Bloody Lake Rendezvous
Terry Kruger, of Mauston, does some black smithing during the Bloody Lake Rendezvous at Blackhawk Memorial Park. Kruger has been black smithing for 44 years. "By the end of this weekend my face is going to be sore from laughing so much," Kruger said. "I've known some of these people for 40 years." To order a reprint of this photo, visit themonroetimes.com. - photo by Marissa Weiher

WOODFORD — The 38th annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous will be held April 30 through May 5 at Black Hawk Memorial Park outside of Woodford.

The pre-1840 encampment will replicate the sights, sounds and smells of life almost 200 years ago.

Shooting competitions and archery contests will be held, along with hawk and knife throwing, with traders and food vendors present.

The event is held rain or shine and is open to spectators from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4, with children’s games in the morning, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  May 5. No pets are allowed with visitors. Weekend spectators may attend for $2. Ages 12 and under, boy scouts in uniform and military members are free. The fee goes toward preserving the historic park.