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Event and Reenactor Setup Details
SETUP: Reenactor Camp Setup is scheduled to start at 8:00am on Wed, July 3rd . We highly encourage all reenactors, especially those involved in the military action, to be on site for the entire festival. If you have questions or concerns regarding this schedule, please contact our event director (Chris Day, 3606205808) who will help guide you. Under no circumstances will anyone be allowed to setup during the festival hours without making prior arrangements with Chris or Pam.
TEAR DOWN: The festival will close at 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoon You are allowed to tear down on Monday as needed to allow plenty of time for you to tear down and load up before too late. If, for any reason, you are unable to stay for the entire weekend, please coordinate your departure with Chris so that there are no obvious "holes" in the camp.
VEHICLES: All reenactor parking will be west of camp. Loading and unloading inside rennactor camp will be allowed ONLY before or after festival hours of 10:00am - 5:00pm except during setup on Thursday or with special permission from event leader Chris Day, 3606205808. Be prepared to walk your gear in and out of the venue. A cart may be helpful for this.
PERIOD GUIDELINES: This is an 18th Century Event with the timeline of the early American era. In the colonial village and in military camps, all efforts should be made to represent this specific period with clothing, tenting and accoutrements. As a reminder, during visitor hours you are expected to be in character around the public. Make sure anything modern is hidden during this time. The battle demonstrations /drills will only include registered and insured reenactors with one of our established groups (except some of the mock drills that Andy may do with the children which doesn't include black powder!). Please contact Chris Day, 3606205808, Event Director if you have questions or wish to join an established group.
CAMP SITES: Please list your camp area/needs (i.e. Marquis, Military Wedge, Fly, etc.) in the registration process. Camp areas will be available for British Military, Patriot Militia and the "New Liberty" Village Camp.
Seasonal Fire Restrictions will be in effect, so all fires must be in period braziers or enclosed fire grates. Allowances may be made for a cooking firepit subject to change anytime by the Fire Marshall. Burn bans are often in effect, so be prepared.
FOOD: No food will be provided by the event coordinators or the Colonial Event staff. Individuals are expected to provide for themselves or partner with someone who is preparing food. NOTE: There is a supply store less then a mile away. There may be a food vendor on property throughout the event if you would like to purchase food from him.
MILITARY: British and Colonial confrontations, military drills, and other military exercises with noise and commotion are planned. These will be on the schedule.
18th CENTURY EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS: Throughout the venue, there will be educational displays and activities with an emphasis on children's fun.
FACILITIES: Porta potties will be provided.
DRINKING WATER: Limited water is provided but recommend you bring your own supplies.
PETS: Reenactors are permitted to have dogs with them during the festival But must always be on short leases. This includes emotional support animals. For any other animal contact event coordinators.
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