Museum of the Mountain Man | Pinedale, Wyoming
Always the second full weekend in July

2026 Green River Rendezvous: July 9–12, 2026

The annual Green River Rendezvous in Pinedale, Wyoming, is a four-day celebration of the Rocky Mountain fur trade era, held at the Museum of the Mountain Man. This signature summer event features living history demonstrations, historical tours, educational programs, and family-friendly activities that bring the Rocky Mountain fur trade to life.

Detailed 2026 schedule will be posted soon.
(See 2025 information below for a preview of programming.)

Check back for updates or follow us on Facebook for the latest news and program announcements.

Featured Events

Western Art & Wine Auction

Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Museum of the Mountain Man.

Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal & Forum

Friday, July 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Celebrate the release of the annual Journal with author lectures, panel discussions, and a special awards reception and book signing on Friday evening.

Mountain Man Hall of Fame

Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7 PM
In celebration of the bicentennial of the Rendezvous, new inductees will be honored and introduced by historians. Stay afterward for complimentary pizza and beer.

Living History Demonstrations & Programs

Experience the sights, sounds, and skills of the fur trade era through ongoing demonstrations throughout the weekend:

American Mountain Men Trapper’s Camp (located north of the Museum at the amphitheater)
Plains Indian encampment with historian and ethnologist Michael Bad Hand
Hands-on children’s programs with Lapita & Dan Frewin (morning and afternoon sessions)

Demonstrations include black powder firearms, Native American sign language, beaver trapping, period clothing and tools, fire making, horse tack, packing techniques, and more.

Historical Tour

A guided historical tour will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Full details will be announced soon.

2025 Example: South Pass Auto Tour

Guided by Jim Hardee and Scott Walker
Approximately 170-mile loop (about 6 hours)
Includes 40 miles of maintained dirt road
Carpooling encouraged; personal vehicles welcome
Limited services—participants should bring food, water, and supplies
Cell service is limited in remote areas

In the spring of 1824, Jedediah Smith led a small group of trappers over South Pass into the Green River Valley, establishing a practical crossing of the Continental Divide. While later emigrant trails followed a more widely known route, earlier trappers and fur trade caravans often crossed farther northwest near the Little Sandy River. This lesser-known route was used by notable figures including Robert Stuart, Narcissa Whitman, Eliza Spaulding, Nathaniel Wyeth, and John Charles Frémont, and later became part of the Lander Cutoff in the 1860s.

Livestream

All Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal Forum sessions are livestreamed on our YouTube channel and recorded for later viewing.
Watch past programs here:
https://www.youtube.com/museumofthemountainman

Plan Your Visit

Join us in Pinedale, Wyoming, in the heart of the Upper Green River Valley, and experience the history of the Rocky Mountain fur trade firsthand.

For more information:
Phone: 1-877-686-6266 or 307-367-4101
Email: info@mmmuseum.com

Plan your visit to the Museum of the Mountain Man and discover the stories, skills, and traditions of the fur trade era.

Last Year’s Schedule (The new schedule will be updated soon but will be similar.)

Museum of the Mountain Man | Pinedale, WyomingAlways the second full weekend in July