Students from all across the area made their way to Bancroft Bay Park Thursday and Friday for Education Days at the Big Island Rendezvous. Students had the ability to throw tomahawks at wooden targets among many other hands-on experiences. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Children could visit military camps set in various eras throughout history. This girl learns how to properly hold a firearm from one of the reenactors. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Student’s got to dress up in Civil War gear and learn just how heavy the soldiers’ gear was. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Reenactors of all ages were on hand to share their expertise on any particular subject. These three reenactors teach students about jail-life in a pioneer town. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Students learned about crafting and trading from a reenactor at the Big Island Rendezvous Education Days Friday morning. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Students enjoy a lasso demonstation in the pioneer town Friday morning at the Big Island Rendezvous. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Always a popular spot among students and adults alike at the Big Island Rendezvous & Festival is the pirate demonstration. The Rendezvous will open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune