Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair 2018

Last week I was away camping at the 24th annual edition of the Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair.
Fort Frederick's 18th century Market Fair is a re-enactment of a colonial era frontier trade fair that happens every April against the backdrop of the restored French & Indian War fort at Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool, Maryland.
The event brings together all manner of 18th century re-enactors and living historians and vendors selling authentic 18th century wares.
There is simply too much of the event to do it justice in a video, but I hope this gives you an impression of what the Market Fair is like.
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[@pamtnman1515]

The Fort Frederick rendezvous is fantastic

[@mikewysko2268]

That was fun. Thanks for showing us around.

[@joep4235]

thanks Mike !!!!!! love these vids !!!

[@richstone2627]

I missed going to this event the last couple of years. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it.

[@pikeywyatt]

thanks Mike.

[@joeinterrante7873]

I met Bruce Graham from Gossville shoes at Fort Loudon. Great people and very talented craftsman.

[@markheiligenthal1280]

Thanks, Mike, this is almost as good as being there thanks again Mark

[@Sagittariustoo]

Lady on the left at 4:21 reminds me of Aunt Bee of Mayberry. Thanks for this video, Mike. Always love your videos of Market Fairs; they're among my very favorites !

[@LoadsofBacon]

Thank you for bringing us along!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

This one is on my bucket list. I'll get there someday.......thanks Mike for sharing.

[@bosse641]

Wonderful fair. Love these.

[@mtnmist1]

Can't wait to attend in person! In the meantime, great highlights & I just sub'd for the Reliving History mag (good stuff!)

[@rickymellottsr4461]

I went this year, it was fantastic. Makes me wish I'd went years ago. Suttlers were super nice. Had a great time !!!!!!!!!

[@deadhorse1391]

I used to make 18th century knives and axes for a living and Ft. Fred was always my favorite event. I did the first one and the next 10 or so Lots of good memories! Went this year as a tourist , sold a smooth bore I carried around, enjoyed myself

[@jordanwalsh1691]

Gotta say, I love all the content on this channel, but I especially look forward to the gunmaker's fair, Fort Roberdeau, and Fort Frederick Market Fair videos.

[@gabrielgonzalezaldaco2919]

Thank You for sharing this interesting video, I know that you really appreciate the 18th-century custom and traditions of your country. Congratulation!

[@woodsmanforlife1677]

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I hope there's a number two video to this. 😉

[@123edwardzpad]

Thank you for another great video. :)

[@Chipito2005]

I've set up with my dad here it's so fun I love the leather shop that's on the road. Got some buffalo hides for 50 dollars

[@homemadehistory7537]

That was nice !!! More of that please !!!

[@hamm6035]

I love these, and I can watch on Fuller or screwtube. Thanks for the tour. Wish they would have had some shooting contests but still fascinating, the history is so interesting.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

You've done it again Mike! What a great presentation. I love these videos and always look forward to them. BTW....Where did you get you're brazer? Looking forward to the next video!

[@steveroush4147]

Hey Mike... great fair, I just wish I could’ve been there. I’m actually working towards being able to be there next year. Hopefully you’ll have some more calendars with... “ Mikes greatest builds “ as the theme. The leather work I do is more geared to the mid evil time period. And I had an event near Pittsburgh I had already promised to be at. But with your help finding out the dates of the Fredrick Fair I am shooting for it next year and meeting you. Thanks again for a great Vid.

[@brianshoubert7803]

Awesome!

[@ThreeSpeedBikes]

I went Saturday, and the weather could not have been better for the visit. I have a couple of friends who do 18th century re-enacting, and they have been lamenting the fact that the hobby is "aging". But I will say that this year, I saw more younger people at the Market Fair than any previous visit I have made.

[@johnmoore6206]

First fair this year. Had a blast. I’m the one who teased you that it was your fault I was there. Lol. It’s a great show

[@marktaylor8659]

Mike - thanks for posting this video of the fair. Perhaps you could do a video description of what you have with you when you attend this type of fair. The type of tent, things you have with you and just what makes your particular camp comfortable, especially, if it's raining.

[@ADRay1999]

I like these types of reenactments, where you can almost have and understand how people lived back then..... and those gunsmith that recreate firearm by the old style is really cool.... and the funniest thing is that I have lived in Maryland all my life and never knew that they had this in Maryland

[@mtplainsman1068]

I'm a far West boy, but I love this! The things the vendors have makes me drool. The people seem to be very well in dress. I do love my Fur Trade history over here, but IMO it's beat out by our History to the East. Thanks for the show.

[@DRIZZLERE17]

Hi Mike. Greetings from Poland, all the best to you.

[@TartanJack]

Wonderful. Love how all the tents were of the same material and how authentic the costumes. Unfortunately, you never revealed your own getup.

[@straightpipec6099]

Very nice

[@christopherbennett4559]

Great video. I had gallbladder surgery so I missed it but next year iam coming up from Louisiana. Thanks God bless.

[@backyardblacksmith3090]

Maryland is such a beautiful place I hope to visit someday

[@stingray6114]

That is a really cool market. I sure would like to find activities like this in houston tx

[@Velocispic]

Phoenixville cat reporting in! Would love to see ya at one of these!

[@TheBgred1]

great video, Mike I see alot of nice rifles and so many makers. being born and raised in pa, I want to get a flintlock that represents pa and our history. is there a certain model of flintlock or builder or style that is traditional to pa?

[@cavtroopermunoz]

Thanks for covering that for us. Do you ever run into John Townsends from the Townsends channel at these events? I would really like to see a collaboration video between you two on muskets of the period.

[@duelist1954]

No, I never have.

[@mikewysko2268]

cavtroopermunoz. I really enjoy the Townsends videos as well. Well made and informative.

[@shawntannehill]

I love that channel.

[@duelist1954]

cavtroopermunoz they do a much more professional job than I do, that’s for sure.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

I think they do it full time so don't feel bad. Your videos are worth watching and have kept me coming back for years.

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

The skills of these people amaze me. I only thing I can make is a mess!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Was that bag maker Travis Bauer in one of your still pictures?

[@ammarchetta]

That event would be dangerous to my bank account

[@hillbillynick2000]

Thanks! I'm very interested in Mr. Vanlear's work! Do you have contact info?

[@hughfraser1547]

13:47 English defeat of the French in the war of the Roses 1) why would the Scots celebrate that, 2) War of the Roses was between House of Lancaster and House of York for the English throne, polish up your history i think:)

[@sammcclusky5489]

Will you be there for 2019?

[@duelist1954]

Yes, but probably only for one day. I'm doing three other events before and after the Market Fair, so I can't spend most of a week at the fort this year.

[@timsaxer6442]

I would love to go. Too bad it's in unconstitutional maryland.