2012 NCOWS National Convention

Hosted by The Johnson County Rangers


March 16-18, 2012
Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Shepherdsville, KY

Great new location with easy access right off I-65
Only 20 miles south of Louisville, KY

Setup Thursday March 15  9-5  and Friday March 16  9-Noon

Friday March 16 Convention Open Noon-5
The Posse Caucus will be at 6:30 with the Congress beginning at 7:00

Saturday March 17 Convention Open  9-5
Ladies Tea 1:00 pm
The Banquet will be from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. 

Sunday March 18 Convention Open  9-3

 

Ladies Tea Saturday 1:00 PM
Hosted by Maureen Cacciatore
We need to know how many will be attending the Tea so we can get the food and drinks ordered
.
If you are planning to attend, please contact Jim Mullins jim_mullins@hotmail.com
no later than March 1, 2012.

 

Banquet Saturday 6-10 PM (Prime Rib!)

IMPORTANT! If you are planning to attend the banquet we need your registration
no later than March 1, 2012. We have to know how many meals to prepare.
We cannot guarantee a plate at the banquet if your registration is not received by March 1.

Seminars, Raffles, Door Prizes, Period Vendors, Fun and Games,
and much more!

The NCOWS National Convention is Open to the Public!
Comes on down and see what NCOWS is all about.
Daily entry fee for walk-ins will be $5 per person, under 12 free.

Vendor List

  1. Homer Brown

  2. Walt's Creations - Dulcimers

  3. Hamilton Dry Goods

  4. Stump Bluff Trading Post

  5. Carter Crafts (Custom Knives)

  6. Boothill Ranch

  7. Cliff Fendley (Custom Knives and Gun Leather)

  8. Ed Wallace Knives

  9. Swamp Fox Knives

  10. Dry Ridge Blacksmith

  11. Tandy Leather

  12. Cull Art & Antiques

  13. Kirkeby Kreations

  14. Anastasia's Books

  15. James Country Merchantile

  16. Longarm Gunsmithing

  17. Kennedy Designs- Leather Work

  18. Gripmaker

  19. Scrim by Hutch

Seminars and Presentations

Friday

None

Saturday

All day – Victorian Clothing Q&A  - Michelle Graves of Blue Sage Mercantile

10:00 am Native American Beadwork   - Chambers

11:00 am Making a Turtle Shell Medicine/Ammo Pouch  – Bob Woods

12:00 pm Holster Designs by Period, Region and Persona  -Cliff Fendley

1:00 pm Ladies Tea

2:00 pm Frontier Cooking with Dutch Ovens – Cyndi Jacobi

3:00 pm Cartridge Conversions – Walt Kirst

 Sunday

10:00 am The Bowie Knife: History, Legend, and Evolution   - Mike Carter

11:00 am How to Create an Originals Character  – Michael “Books” Tatham and John Torrence

1:00 pm  Making It All Work: NCOWS Posse Roles and Responsibilities –Mike Orem


WIN THIS!

  • Pietta 1858 New Model Army .44 Caliber Cap & Ball Pistol - Case Hardened Frame - Checkered Grips

  • TWO Kirst Cartridge Konverters - .45 caliber AND .22 caliber

  • Custom Holster by Cliff Fendley

  • Custom Gun Belt by Homer Brown

  • Turtle Shell Pouch by Bob Woods

  • Cast Balls by Mike Orem

  • One Pound of Black Powder provided by Bob Chenault (if the winner is present)

This package is valued over $1000!

Congratulations to A. Ralston for winning the pistol package!

 Directions   General Information   Accommodations 

Area Dining   Area Attractions   Guns

Member Application
(Pre-registration is optional, but is always appreciated as a courtesy to the
hosting posse as a means to help them with their planning and arrangements.)
Banquet reservations need to be received by March 1, 2012.

Vendor Application

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