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Prescott Today
By the People, for the People
42nd Annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous Returns to Prescott
Living history event brings Early American life into focus with authentic encampments, demonstrations, and more.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The 42nd Annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous is returning to Prescott, Arkansas from March 14-15 and 21, offering visitors a chance to step into the past and experience authentic mountain-man encampments, historic demonstrations, traders, food vendors, and more, all bringing Early American life into vivid focus.
Why it matters
The Southwestern Regional Rendezvous is a long-running event that celebrates and preserves the history and culture of the Colonial and Early American eras, providing an immersive experience for visitors to learn about this important period in the region's past.
The details
The event is hosted by the Nevada County Depot and Museum and takes place at the Prairie D'Ane Battlefield, featuring public visiting hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 15, and 21. Admission is $5 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Food vendors and period merchandise will be available on site.
- The 42nd Annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous will take place on March 14, 15, and 21, 2026.
- Public visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on those dates.
The players
Nevada County Depot and Museum
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanities organization dedicated to preserving and sharing regional history, and the host of the Southwestern Regional Rendezvous.
Prairie D'Ane Battlefield
The historic site where the Southwestern Regional Rendezvous takes place, managed by the Nevada County Depot Museum.
What’s next
The 42nd Annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous will take place over three days in March 2026, providing an immersive living history experience for visitors to learn about the Colonial and Early American eras.
The takeaway
The Southwestern Regional Rendezvous is a long-standing tradition that celebrates and preserves the history and culture of the region, offering an engaging and educational experience for visitors to step back in time and gain a deeper understanding of Early American life.
