 | Pioneer Farm Museum, FL February 06 - February 07, 2010 I missed this event last year and I didnt want to. A tree fell on my porch and I had to go deal with it.On display are tools of the Florida Pioneer Man, showing how he built his house,made his furniture, plowed his fields, harvested his crops, and did his leather-work and blacksmithing. Also the Trilby Depot, the Lacoochee one room schoolhouse, is a 100 year old building. Methodist Church from Enterprise and the two story 1864 restored Overstreet House. On display in the Overstreet House and kitchen addition, are furnishings which reflect the Florida Pioneer Woman's everyday experiences - churning butter, cooking on a wood-burning stove, spinning, weaving, battling and boiling the family wash and doing her household tasks with simple primitive equipment. new one for me but looks like fun. Mygrandfather had a turpentine still in 19th century Florida and my dad was born in Sopchopy,FL so we are old time Floridians.Perhaps someone here will have one of those adorable miniature hay balers. I just love those silly things. more info : http://www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org/index.php |
 | Fort Washita, OK March 31 - April 04, 2010 A lot of traders come to this event so its a lot of fun picking through the trade goods on display. Lots of room of camping on this very historical and haunted site. Dance on Saturday night. Special events and competition during the week . I love this event and appreciate the effort the OK Historical Society puts out to try for good authenticity. Come camp with us but dont sleep in the haunted cabin. Been there,done that. Wont do it again www.civilwaralbum.com/washita/1842_sked.htm or 580-924-6502 |
  | New Harmony IN Childrens Festival April 19 - April 24, 2010 This event is mostly demonstrations for school children so no selling but the town is well worth seeing with much of interest to a reenactor . When you get off the interstate you will see these very flat fields full of corn and you will think 'hmm is this the right exit ?' Keep going and you will get to this jewel box of a town .The historic site consists of many Harmonist (1814-1824) and later 19th century buildings. Gardens and a reconstructed Harmonist Labyrinth can be seen in town. Although there are still many Harmonist buildings, much of Historic New Harmony's collection relates to the Owen community and later periods of New Harmony history. Some archival material and artifacts relate to the Harmony Society. Time Periods from which buildings/artifacts originate: 1814-1824 Harmonist The most relevant German-American collections are: Maximilian-Bodmer Print Collection, 1832-34 (gotta see to appreciate) www.ulib.iupui.edu/kade/newharmony/home.html or 1-800-231-2168 |
 | Stone Mountain ,Atlanta GA April 29 - May 02, 2010 Go on a journey through hundreds of years of history with live demonstrations of pre-Revolutionary times, the pioneer era and the Civil War. Meet De Soto’s explorers and learn what they encountered here in the 1500’s. Have a chat with Governor James Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia colony. See a cavalry unit with horses in action, learn about weaponry, war strategy, battlefield medicine, frontier skills, cooking, music, clothing of the time period and much more. This annual event takes place at the Antebellum Plantation. |
  | Spirit of Vincennes IN Reenactment May 28 - May 30, 2010
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 | Historic Cold Springs Village, Cape May, NJ June 05 - June 06, 2010 Historic Cold Spring Village is an Early American open-air living history museum. The Village brings to life the day-to-day activities of villagers living in South Jersey during the “age of homespun.” (1790-1840). Visitors can make a personal connection between the past and present through the interactive, educational, and hands-on family activities. Take a stroll along our 22 acres of shaded lanes, enjoy the gardens and observe the farm where heritage crops are grown; visit twenty-six restored antique buildings housing historically-clothed interpreters, who educate and entertain visitors about the lifestyles, issues, trades and crafts of yesteryear. Children enjoy playing at the activity area where they take part in a variety of projects such as trying on costumes, participating in hands-on crafts and playing games. This is a Celtic Festival. Never been to NJ for an event and Im really looking forward to it. Their web site shows a beautiful site surrounded by wonderful beaches and historic buildings. Im coming here courtesy of Rosie O'Neal Greenhow , a lovley reenactor whom I met in Florida. Thanks Rosie. |
 | Peterboro NY Civil War Reenactment June 12 - June 13, 2010 Small town in upstate NY. Reenactment by the 12th. sounds like a very nice family oriented event with lots of demonstrating. First time for me and pretty close to my daughter and sons houses. |
  | Fort Niagra, NY July 02 - July 04, 2010 The impressive history of Old Fort Niagara spans more than 300 years. The fort was occupied by three nations: France, Great Britain, and the United States. Old Fort Niagara, located at the mouth of the Niagara River, controlled access to the Great Lakes and the westward route to the heartland of the continent.This year will be the 250th and there will be a big splash on the the Niagara River from all the hooplah about to happen. Do not miss this exciting event Old Fort Niagara P.O. Box 169 Youngstown, NY 14174-0169 USA tel 716.745.7611 www.https://oldfortniagara.org/ |
 | Saratoga NY County Fair July 20 - July 25, 2010
I had such a good time here last year. Ive got the plaque and blue ribbon from there in my shop. What nice people and what a great location. The Saratoga County Fair is one of the oldest fairs in New York State. Conducted by the Saratoga County Agricultural Society (SCAS), it is held for six days and nights in July, at the Saratoga County Fair Grounds in Ballston Spa, New York. See the county's finest animals in the large and small animal area. Enjoy the entertainment at the Grandstand, Family Pavilion, Beer Garden, Office Arena, Townley Stage, and Talent Pavilion. The Fair offers a large amusement midway, 30 acres of entertainment and exhibits, over 100 vendors and a wide variety of exhibits including antiques, home arts, fine arts, flowers, 4-H, farm and garden, grange and conservation. Be one of the approximately 100,000 people who attend every year! |
 | Cattaraugus County Fair,NY August 02 - August 08, 2010 Very sweet people and very old time Fair. Can't wait to see the Wild family and their banjo picking son Sam Wild. If you want to go to a real old fashioned fair come here. I feel very at home here and always enjoy seeing the beautiful animals and visiting with the Fish and Game people.By popular demand Cindy Etienne will be back doing felting and John Bieliek with his fabulous marbled paper. Lots of entertainment including big name bands and trucks getting crushed. |
 | Fair at New Boston, Springfield, OH September 03 - September 05, 2010 The Fair is a fun-filled day for the whole family, with something that everyone will enjoy year after year. Whether you like shopping, eating, listening to the gunfire of the militia, or just talking to people about life at the turn of the 19th century, you'll find it at The Fair at New Boston http://www.grcha.org/ or 937-882-9216 |
 | Missouri State University Ozark Celebration Festival September 10 - September 12, 2010 No soap this weekend. My daughter Breath and I will be performing old time Ballads on the Storytelling stage and will be at the Kids area teaching the spoons. If you love old time music you will love this event. The cream of the crop fiddlers, vocalists, banjoists and square dancers are here. One of a kind event that I could not ever miss. Barb Jones does an amazing job putting it all together and booking true old time Ozark musicians. the Lansfords, Banjo billy, Big Smith, clark Buehling to name a few.Check out the link below and be sure to see the UTube video. Be there or be square.For more info click http://ocf.missouristate.edu/ |
 | Field days of the Past,VA September 17 - September 19, 2010 I missed this show last year because I got the dreaded flu so Im really looking forward to attending this year. Field Day of the Past is a family event sponsored by the Rockville-Centerville Steam and Gas Historical Association. This show mixes the warm, down-home atmosphere of the county fairs of yesteryear with exhibits and museum quality displays. |
 | State Fair of Virginia September 23 - October 03, 2010 Really a good Fair with lots to see. Beautiful log cabin has a great weaving and spinning display with a very knowledgable docent. Also in cabin is a fiddlemaker with LOTS of cool tools. There is a banjo and fiddle and harmonica contest on the last weekend with some amazing musicians. Civil War encampment has a very good demonstration and I will be glad to see my friends in the Black History cabin. Excellent display. The picture is of the corn meal grinder and he gives away free freshly ground corn meal. Very sweet man who makes pecan pie and homemade ice cream every year. We had a man last year ask what to do with corn meal....poor thing. See you there. |
 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park,AR October 14 - October 17, 2010 EARA (Early Arkansas Reenactors Assoc)will be there in full force.This is where I get to catch up with old friends so we have a great time at this event. |
  | Sorghum Festival at Wewoka, OK October 23, 2010 Sorghum Day started in 1976 as a celebration of Wewoka's 110th anniversary. Over the years, the festival has grown and gained national recognition. Using 19th century equipment and a horse-drawn grinding mill, workers actually grind and cook homegrown sorghum cane to make a dark, sweet syrup. With Native American craftsmen, vendors, showmen and exhibits going on throughout the day, the Sorghum Festival offers something for all ages. More than 100 craft booths, food vendors and kids activities are planned. Come and watch sorghum being produced at the Seminole Nation Museum. |
 | Beaver Bend State Park, Broken Bow, OK November 12 - November 09, 2010 Beautiful site. this is a Craft show with a outside demonstration area in the middle of the donut shaped museum. Many of my favorite musicians come here including Father , son and Friends, Jim and Kim Lansford, Urban league and Clark Buehling .We have a great time with the famous Oklahoma Woodturners Association and many other good friends. (We will all miss Joe who was a dear person and a highlight of the event) Unusually well produced event with some wonderful demonstrators. Very nice Cabins, modern camping and motorhome sites available. http://www.beaversbend.com/folkfest.html or 580-494-6497 |
| Raid on the Suwanee November 19 - November 21, 2010 Civil War reenactment at Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. I havent been here since I was a kid and I remember it as a beautiful park. There are original Confederate earthworks there which I want to re visit. Sounds like a lot of work is going into this one so should be lots of fun. |
| Farm Fest Days November 24 - November 28, 2010 Live Oak Florida |
| Fort Christmas at Christmas Florida December 04 - December 05, 2010 I feel like Im coming home to family. The Bair Family, Glen and Marilyn, Permelia, and my favorite troubadour will be there. Too many friendly faces to name them all but its always great. I had a surprize made for Mr.Bair that I hope he likes. |
 | 148th Anniversary of Dades Battle December 31,2010 - January 02, 2011 One of the finest reenactments Ive ever seen . They actually recreate Maj.Dades defeat at the hands of the Seminole. At night in the camps is the place to be however. More Mojo.Photo is Louis Bear Heart a dear person and serious reenactor checking out the dead after the victory. More info at www.dadebattlefield.com |
 | Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow,FL January 07 - January 09, 2011 This is at International Market World in Auburndale, FL . Jimmy Sawgrass will be there doing his stuff along with big Little mountain.They have got a great, shouldnt miss show.Also you will see demonstrations of Native American crafts including Tomahawk Throwing, Bow and Arrow, Flint Knapping, Fire Making, Bead and Feather Work and Drumming and Dancing!I really enjoyed myself last year, especially getting to watch the buffalo cavort around in the moonlight.
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 | Brooksville Raid,Brooksville,FL January 14 - January 16, 2011 Major Civil War event with lots of action.Over 2000 reenactors last year I will be there demonstrating along with my 'cousins' Bob and Deborah Burnett who are also Sutlers.Very well organized and juried. big juicy event and is a 'dont miss' for civil war enthusiasts. See u there, |
 | 20th Annual Native American Festival Ormond Beach Florida January 21 - January 23, 2011 At the Casements in Ormond Beach . This event is managed by Jimmy Sawgrass who works really hard to put on an impressive event.Info (386)676-3216 Sponsored by The Department of Leisure Services; Intertribal Native Dancers, Aztec Dancers from Mexico, Reptile & Wildlife Exhibits, Native American Cuisine, Over 30 Trading Booths; Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm ~ Daily Admission: Adult $6; Senior $5; Child $4 |
 | Townsend Plantation Civil War event at Renningers Flea Market February 04 - February 06, 2011 Some really dear people(Im talking about YOU MeLissa) at this event and I will be glad to be returning.How fun to go to a Civil War event and then slide over to a really good Flea Market. Find info about event at http://www.renningers.com/dora/civilwar.html |
 | Jonquil Festival Old Washington SP AR March 18 - March 20, 2011 This 3 day festival heralds the coming of spring to southwest Arkansas. Thousands of yellow jonquils welcome craftspeople,entertainers and visitors to historic Old Washington State Park. Unique crafts and delicious foods are available each day.There is a small Rendezvous attached which deserves to grow so come play with us. Many 19th century buildings on grounds and tours are available. Admission is free to festival but tours of buildings are regular price
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 | Erie County Fair/Americas Fair, N Y August 10 - August 21, 2011 Second largest Fair in the Nation with phenomenal entertainment. I am over by the Historical Building. Joey Hall of Father Son and Friends will be back to play the pipes and leatherwork. He looks a little different as evidenced by this picture taken of us last year.The erudite and personable Roger Abrahamson will be back to footlathe as well as the happy broommaker John and Regina the quiet but knowledgeable potter.What fun we have ! Paul Schroeder takes good care of us along with Dee who is too humble to tell anyone that she donated to my town in Arkansas after our tornado tore up a third of the county. Her donation was to get milk to the children and it did just that.Bless you Dee. Cant wait to hug your neck.My necklace has not left my neck BTW .John B. will be back amazing everyone by pontificating about the history and making of marbled paper and the much loved Nick will be back to talk about tools,(Try and stump him about a tool, you'll lose). Its just the best demonstrators I know and if you dont come you will be sorry. |
