Hawken Classic 2023

[BobV9691]

You are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Hawken Classic on August 25-27, 2023 at the Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance, Missouri. This event is a Rendezvous event but a little different than the typical Rendezvous. We will have a Rendezvous match that includes shooting, fire starting, and hawk and knife throw. Period dress is required to participate in the competition and a $25 valued prize is the entry fee. An aspect of this event that makes it different is the educational aspects. We will have seminars on the Historical aspects of the Hawken Rifle and other period subjects by guest speakers. There will also be major displays of original and contemporary Hawken and other Missouri rifles that will probably not be seen anywhere else. This website contains more details about the event: Hawken Classic 2023 - Gemmer Muzzleloading Gun Club
This is a special year because the Hawken Rifle was made into the official state Rifle for the State of Missouri. Bob Browner made a Hawken Rifle for this event and it will be at the Hawken Classic. Numerous Hawken rifles will have raffles going onto celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Hawken Rifle. The Hawken Shop will be attending again from Washington state. Lots to see and do. We hope you can make it and enjoy the event with us.

 

[BobV9691]

Here are some photos of the Missouri State Rifle built by Bob Browner.

 

[BobV9691]

Hawken Classic Raffle

We are having a raffle to raise money to support the expenses of the Hawken Classic. The event is free for the public, vendors, and all participants so having the raffle is one of the few ways we raise some money to support the event. Please consider buying a ticket. Hawken Classic 2023 Raffle
Pictures of the donated prizes are below.

 

[BobV9691]

Who is attending the Hawken Classic?

This is not a complete list, but enough to get your attention….
The Hawken Shop - Greg Roberts, Art Ressel, Robert Woodfill
Powder Horns and More - Gerry Messmer
Trail Creek Trade - Greg Grimes
Bob Browner - Hawken Rifle Builder
The Gemmer Muzzleloading Gun Club
The Trappers of Starved Rock
The NMLRA - Rick Weber, Amber May
The CLA - Paul Fennewald
David Wright Art
A Second Chance at History - Travis Bauer
The Marquette Trading Company - Teresa Elmore
Ashley’s Return Group - Gerry Messmer, Jack Mitch, and Scott Amish Staggs
Callihan Bag Molds - Larry Callihan
Audrian Historical Society - Pablo Baum
Mz T’s Fiberworks - Teresa Rawle
Early Arkansas Reenactors Association
The Bullet Pouch - Crowfoot Swerington
Rawhide to Buckskins - Dick Walsh
Masonic Mountain Men - Wilson Williams

 

[52Bore]

Thanks for the update..

 

[Grenadier1758]

Here are some photos of the Missouri State Rifle built by Bob Browner.

In the pictures, the top rifle is an original that was used to make the bench copy chosen to to be the Missouri Rifle. Bob did a great job to recreate the look, and perhaps more importantly, the feel of the original rifle.

 

[BobV9691]

Here are some advertisement we have published about the Hawken Classic event. Look for these ads in July and August MuzzleBlast issues.

 

[BobV9691]

July 2023 MuzzleBlast article.

 

[BobV9691]

July 2023 MuzzleBlast article about an awesome collection on display at the Hawken Classic:

 

[BobV9691]

Bob Woodfill will be discussing this topic on the Flintlock Hawken on Friday morning at the Hawken Classic.

 

[BobV9691]

Article about the Missouri State Rifle.

 

[NorthFork]

I wish I could attend. My employer would disagree. I hope in 7 years this will still be an event.

 

[Beaverquiver]

Last year was a blast, met a bunch of great people and spent too much money. Lots of vendors to shop at. Can’t wait for it this year.

 

[BobV9691]

Medallions available at the Hawken Classic for $10 each.

 

[BobV9691]

Come see the Sappington House Display while at the Hawken Classic. Museum quality display that you can’t find in a museum!

 

[BobV9691]

The Hawken Shop has these Medallions to give out to those that shoot the original Hawken rifle.

 

[andy52]

I'll be delivering the firewood tomorrow, last year I brought 3 cords which was more than needed this year I'll bring 2 cords and see how it works out. From the looks of the forecast, we won't need a campfire to stay warm...

 

[52Bore]

Weather update was posted…
Saturday looks great..

 

[andy52]

I'll be setting up on Thursdays, I think I'll get there very early to avoid the heat of the afternoon.

 

[BobV9691]

I’ve talked to others that want to start early on Thursday setting up. I’ll be sure to get there extra early too to open the gate.