Forts Folle Avoine
8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830
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715-349-8989
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Dagwaagin Fall Encampment
​Saturday October 1st-2nd, 2022
10am to 4pm

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"Dagwaagin" is an Ojibwe term for "Fall", "Gabeshiwin" is Ojibwe for Camp.  This Fall Gathering features several re-enactors demonstrating flint knapping, fire-starting, rope making, duck decoys constructed from cattails, and more - think of it as a mini-Rendezvous along with shorter tours of the historic site and Ojibwe Village.  The clay ovens will be fired and several primitive camps will be set up.  Tomahawk throwing and archery are included in this event.  

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors 65+, Retired/Active Military and College Students; $6 for children 6-17 and free for children 5 and under.

School groups are invited to come to the event on Thursday and Friday, October 1st and 2nd.  See our School Tours page here.


Fur Trade Re-enactors should contact Kevin Hoyt for information about participating in the primitive encampment, 715-349-8989 or fahp@centurytel.net
There seems to be increased interest in this event for 2022.Camping dates would be September 30th - October 3rd. There will be a $25 charge for campers. camp from Thursday to Sunday.


Burnett County Historical Society and Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park are not responsible for accidents that occur during overnight stays. 
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Our Mission:
The Burnett County Historical Society provides educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving, and teaching the history of Burnett County, Wisconsin
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is on the National Register of Historic Places. Travel Green Wisconsin recognizes tourism related businesses that are reducing their environmental impact through operational and other improvements.  BCHS is a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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