- SAVE THE DATE -
FTA 59th Annual Rendezvous
July 30 - 31, 2027
Clay County Fairgrounds, Spencer, IA
- SAVE THE DATE -
FTA 59th Annual Rendezvous
July 30 - 31, 2027
Clay County Fairgrounds, Spencer IA
WHAT TO EXPECT
A weekend built for trappers
01
Dual Demo Trapping
Paired trapper teams run live demos all weekend, back to back
02
50+ Vendors
Indoor and outdoor booths. Traps, lures, tanning supplies, and gear.
03
Award Banquet
Fur fashion show, dinner, and the FTA National Council meeting.
04
Family Friendly
Free for veterans & kids 15 and under, with activities all weekend.
FROM LAST YEAR
Rendezvous 2025
A quick look at what a weekend at Rendezvous actually feels like.
AT A GLANCE
Weekend Schedule
Evening
Kickoff concert.
Fully loaded band
8:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM
Defending Your Flock & Garden from Predators
10:00 AM
From Trap to Table - How to process for human consumption
11:00 AM
Canning & Preserving Your Meat Catch
12:00 PM
Fur Handling & Pelt Preparation - Utilizing pelts from meat rabbits and more
1:00 PM
Tanning Demo - Learn to tan meat rabbit, goats and muskrats
2:00 PM
Defending Your Beehive & Basic Beekeeping
3:00 PM
Defending Your Flock of Sheep or Goats from Predators
4:00 PM
Marketing Animal By Products & Gland Collection
6:00 PM
Fur Fashion Show, Awards Banquet Dinner & National Council Meeting
8:00 AM
Fur Market Report
9:00 AM
Defending Your Beehive & Basic Beekeeping
10:00 AM
Defending Your Flock & Garden from Predators
11:00 AM
Defending Your Flock of Sheep or Goats from Predators
12:00 PM
From Trap to Table - How to process for human consumption
1:00 PM
Canning & Preserving Meat Your Meat Catch
2:30 PM
Tanning Demo - Learn to tan meat rabbit, goats and muskrats
3:30 PM
Marketing Animal By Products & Gland Collection
6:00 PM
Free Meal for All & FTA Live Aution
FTA Board Member Q&A
Sunday Service w/MTA Chaplain Tim Wilson
Camping
Full hookup camping is $40/night, primitive camping is $20/night.
First Come, First Served.
Golf carts are welcome on the grounds with proof of insurance.
Host Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites - 1821 N Missouri St, Macon, MO · 660-395-8000
Mention the FTA convention when booking for a discounted rate.
A few additional hotel and house-rental options are available nearby. Contact us for the full list.
Sponsor, vendor, or just come hangout.
However you want to take part in Rendezvouse 2026, here's where to start