64th Annual Death Valley 49ers Encampment

Posted by: Terrie Victorino

NOVEMBER 6th-10th, 2013
During the Park's most attended special event thousands of participants come to celebrate the spirit of the 1849 gold rush wagon trains that crossed Death Valley.

This five day event includes old-time and western-style music, an Invitational Western Art Show, craft shows, golf and horseshoe tournaments, a pioneer costume contest, 4X4 tours, wagon train and horse parades, community breakfasts and much more.

The"Southwest Mining, Mineral, Lapidary and Craft Show" is held at Furnace Creek Ranch during the annual Death valley '49ers Encampment.

The compelling beauty of the National Park, and the fortunate union of the Death Valley '49ers, National Park professionals and the Xanterra staff (formally Fred Harvey) are unique. Premier western artists, musicians, and other features of this famous Encampment have drawn worldwide appreciative audiences since 1949. A Show of Exhibitors of a selected variety and western appeal, the "Southwest Show" will include Mining, Mineral and lapidary, wood items, and arts and crafts items.

Only original handmade/machinery made work will be for sale in the booths. Each Vendor will be carefully selected for quality of work and variety.

Encampment activities are located at Furnace Creek Ranch, the Park Visitor Center, and Stove Pipe Wells Village. The spacious National Park easily accommodates the thousands of people drawn to attend the events and to enjoy the beauty of the deep valley and high mountains.