Trade Blanket Ceremony

 The trade blanket tradition dates back to the fur traders of the 1600 century.  Sometimes these events would be coordinated as a big event called a rendezvous.  Travelers would come from all around to barter and trade what they had and for what they needed.  It is one of the ways we can reinforce a system of commerce that is not based on the paper we are led to believe has value.  It is a organized system (almost ceremony like) that everyone should experience.

     Everyone is welcome to watch!  If you would like to participate please bring items to trade.  Usually trade items are encouraged to be handcrafted, materials to craft with, tools, food, furs, knowledge based.  Examples could be: knives, handmade clothing, wool blankets, medicines, herbs, jars, handmade jewelry…. Be creative!  

Each person will have a chance to offer their special item, and each person around the circle will then place an item on the edge of the blanket to offer in exchange.                                                             Sometimes it helps to have one big trade item as well as a few smaller that you can put in combination.  As well as to sweeten the pot or to make your original trade more appealing if the center trader cannot decide.  Traditionally frog skins (paper cash) is not allowed at the circle.  

     We are excited to offer this interactive experience at our event!  Looking forward to seeing you there Saturday May 6 at 6pm!

After the trade blanket concludes join us for a campfire, music, and Smore's!

We'll spend the evening getting to know each other, picking guitars, banjos, or any other instrument you play! You can even sing acapella if you want! 

We will provide all the fixin's for Smore's!

Don't forget to pack your instrument while preparing to join us for this fun filled weekend!