Experience 250
Years in Two Days
Each spring, just north of Shiloh and Savannah, near the river town of Saltillo, the Tennessee River Rendezvous brings together centuries of history in one place. Held on April 10 and April 11, this free, two-day festival celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with an expanded lineup of living history experiences and interactive demonstrations.
Eras of American History, Curated Vendors, Live Demos, Reenactments, Food Trucks and More
Visitors can explore encampments and watch historical reenactments from a wide range of time periods, including Native American cultures, mountain men, the War of 1812, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and even World Wars I and II.
Throughout the weekend, hands-on demonstrations of historical skills like metal forging, wood carving, period sewing, and traditional food preservation offer a glimpse into the daily life of days of yore. Guests can also enjoy the Native American flute performances, weaponry demonstrations, and WWII plane flyovers scheduled throughout the celebration.
In addition to an in-depth look at history, the event offers food vendors and artisans selling goods made using traditional methods, from hand-forged knives to handmade jewelry, garments, and small-batch root beer. The weekend wraps up with an extraordinary fireworks show on Saturday night.
50+
Vendors
7,000+
Attendees
250+
Students
Rooted in the Heart of Saltillo
The Rendezvous finds its home on the sprawling, sun-drenched acreage of Smith Farms, located at 45870 TN-69, Saltillo, TN. This private estate offers a ruggedly beautiful backdrop of rolling Tennessee fields that transforms into a haven of living history every April.
2 miles from the Tennessee River
22 miles from Shiloh National Military Park
30 miles from Savannah, TN