MISSION BLACKWATER
What to expect
STEP INTO THE 1890’S FRONTIER
STEP INTO THE STORY
Bandits. Lawmen. Scoundrels. Saloon girls. Gentlemen.
The Streets of Blackwater come alive.
FESTIVE FOOD
For some of us, it’s all about the delicious Festival Food! Local eateries, homemade specialties, and frontier street food.
TENT SHOW GAMES
Classic traveling games for kids and adults. Nominal fees apply.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Live reenactments, horsemanship performances, American Indian Dance Demonstrations, frontier shows, Live Action Missions and Quests and storytelling, and featuring the Frontier Music Fair.
Saloon
Enter the Redemption Saloon, sit in on a hand of Faro, meet the gang, and experience the Old West nightlife.
WILD WEST CASINO
The Iron Horse Hotel becomes a full Wild West casino with Ragtime music, cards and high rollers – with an authentic 1890s atmosphere.
For a $5 Casino entry fee, you can come and go all day.
Mercantile & Shopping
Original frontier goods and crafts. Explore the Mercantile Bazaar at The Hollow on Main Street. Open to all – no ticket required.
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