Attire
Dress the Part ★ 1890’s frontier
Appropriate Wild West / Cowboy / 1800’s Attire is strongly recommended (NO FIREARMS)
however, Players and Guests are welcome to come however they feel comfortable
Arrive in Period Attire
Receive 5 wooden nickels
this refund shall be given in local “Wooden Nickel” currency when checking in at the “Bank of Blackwater” or “Pinkerton National Detective Agency”.
Each Blackwater Wooden Nickels has a value of $1, and can be used as cash throughout most of the event.
ATTIRE SUGGESTIONS
HATS
BOOTS
DENIM
DRESSES
BANDANAS
SUSPENDERS
VESTS
FRINGE
NECKTIES
HOLSTERS
SIMPLE
Jeans, plaid or chambray shirts, boots, hats, bandanas, vests, suspenders, and everyday Western wear.
Perfect for a classic, rustic look.
EXTRAVAGANT
Full period outfits, detailed costumes, fringe, coats, gloves, and festival-level attire.
Step into the frontier with full character.
SIMPLE, AUTHENTIC TOUCHES MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
For those who would truly like to dress to the nines, here are a just a few outfitters
who specialize in authentic frontier apparel:
James Country Mercantile (Liberty, MO)
Texas Jack’s Wild West Outfitters (Friedrichsburg, TX)
River Junction Trade Co (McGregor, IA)
Wild West Mercantile (Online)
Historical Emporium (Online)
WHAT TO AVOID
❌ Modern t-shirts with writing or graphics
❌ Bright modern colors, patterns, or logos
❌ Athletic shoes, tennis shoes, or flip-flops
❌ Modern fabrics, cuts, accessories, or streetwear
❌ Modern shorts
Blackwater Redemption is an Immersive Experience – a chance to step back into 1890’s America
Period dress helps bring the world to life and makes the event richer for everyone
While attire is strongly encouraged,
all guests are welcome and will not be turned away
Blackwater Redemption | July 11 & 12, 2026 | Blackwater, Missouri