World War II Reenacting
Events


Last Updated: February 8, 2010

 

This page is dedicated to WWII events, specifically Reenactments, Air Shows and Military Shows. Despite their apparent similarity, regular gun or gun and knife shows will not be listed. There are simply too many of them and it would be a full time job to keep up with. Look in Shotgun News for gun show schedules or check the Gun Show Calendar website for gunshows across the US.
Only WWII Reenactments (Aka Living History shindigs) and Militaria Shows will be listed here:
I reserve the right to refuse any listing for any reason that strikes me*. Listings are free.
*Listings lacking a date, location or anything I deem inappropriate or irrelevant. This includes but is not limited to: white power roundups, action doll orgies, nazi paint ball tournaments, Buchenwald Bashes, etc, etc.


READ THIS!
Before Submitting an Event
Please.

Submissions: We have several simple criteria for event postings. Please follow them or we will not post your information. All we will post is the basic information. If you want to offer more details, that is great. Put it on a website (not ours) and we will include a link in your listing.
1. The event must have a date. A concrete, definite day, month and year. Events that are still at the "to be announced" stage will not be posted.
2. Point of contact. Preferably an email and phone number.
3. A location. "Veteran's Park" is too vague. I need little things. Like city...state. A basic orientation (20mi SE of St. Louis)
doesn't hurt either.
4. Type of event. If it is a battle/ reenactment, please let us know what theater it is. (Pacific, Western Front, Eastern Front or "Group Hug".)

No Attachments: Please do NOT send me document files or crazy emails full of carrots (<>) and other gibberish. What am I supposed to do with pdf. files? Scan them and post pics?

Gibberish: I'm sorry, but this is getting insane and I don't have time to edit, correct, massage, translate or repair the cocked-up submissions some people are sending. You might want to use spell check. If you mis-spell "Ohio" I'm not going to fix it. And....SUBMISSIONS TYPED IN CAPS ARE BEYOND ANNOYING AND WON'T GET POSTED.

Posting Speed/ Impatience: Although I try to post events as quickly as possible, this doesn't always happen. Again, as this is a free service, be careful about getting snotty lest the "delete" key accidentally gets pressed. "As quickly as possible" translates as between 1 day and 2 weeks depending on the demands of my real job, mood swings and alcohol consumption. Lately, we've had several panic stricken types submit their event 3-4 times per week in a vain attempt to get it posted right away. Guess what happened to those!

My surly text: If my draconian demands piss you off because you might have to type 20-30 words, fine. Don't bother. Imagine getting a dozen links of one sort or another every day in wildly differing formats, fonts and text sizes not to mention bad links and corrupted attachments.

PLEASE: Just make me happy and use the text format below: It's very easy....Just cut and paste the text below, fill in the blanks, send it over and I'll post it.

Thank you.

 


Please use the this format for your submission:

What: (Event Name, Campaign, Whatever)
When:
(Date: month, day(s), year)
Where:
(City, State, etc)
Sponsor:
(Organization or unit putting the event on.)
Cost:
(If any)
Notes:
(No alcohol, free beer, strippers, cat roast Sat nite, etc)
Contact:
(Name, email, phone, weblink etc.)

Attention!
I will no longer work from pdf, Word documents or any sort of attachment. If you do not use the format above, I will not post your event. Sorry, but I'm tired of people sending in crazy crap and having to spend 20 minutes trying to compose a legible event listing for them.
Thank you!


 

Other Calendars:
Although I try to keep ours as up to date as possible, I will link other website's events ca lenders here in case I miss a few. These ca lenders I have found to be well maintained and up to date:

MVPA Event Calendar: This calendar has many events worldwide, mostly dedicated to military vehicles and swap meets. Most of these events we do not have on our calendar.
RKKA Events: The Bolshevik's events page. Russian Front events in the US.
HRS Event Calendar: WWII Historical Reenactment Society's calendar.
20th Century G.I.: Events calendar for the Mid-west.
CHG Calendar: California and western events.

WW2 RPS: US Events.

If you guys run across any other well done and legible calendars, let me know and I'll post them.
Thanks

 

February 2010

USO Style Dance & Dinner
Frazier International History Museum, Louisville, Ky.
February 13

Frazier Canteen: 1940s USO-style Dinner & Dance Fundraiser
2/13/2010           
 7 to 10 p.m.
Join us for a World War II era canteen dance on Valentine’s Weekend! Dance the night away to the big band sounds of the amazing 17-piece Don Krekel Orchestra, while enjoying a cash bar, a “donut bar,” where you can decorate and top your own donut and a delicious canteen-style buffet, including a Victory Gardens tossed salad, homestyle meatloaf, chicken casserole, mac and cheese, green bean casserole and yummy bread! WWII dress is encouraged, but not required. Professional dancers from the All That Dance studio will be on-hand to entertain the crowd with their amazing swing dancing talent! Tickets are $45 per person or just $85 per couple. Member tickets are $40 each. Gallery admission and a souvenir photo are included. Reserved tables are $450, including 8 seats and 8 free drink tickets. Ask about sponsorship opportunities and military/veteran discounts.
Event Website

 


Elbe Tactical at Old bedford Village
February 20, 2010
Bedford, PA
Sponsor: 2nd Gebirgsjagers, 137th regiment
Cost: $35 if paid prior to February 8, 2010; $45 after that
Notes: Buildings, firewood, water and Saturday night dinner included
Contact: Roger Bombard @ 703-431-6843 or visit  http://www.freewebs.com/elbe1945/


Show of Shows (Military Show)
February 18-21, 2010
Louisville, Ky.

1,622 Table International Militaria Show
Kentucky Exposition Center
South Wing B
I-264 at Exit 11 ·  I-65 at Exit 131-B, Louisville, Kentucky
One of the biggest military shows in the world.
ATF will Attend
Event Website


Stonehouse Tactical
Stonehouse Reenactor Park 3719 Suydam Road Earlville , Illinois 60518
Saturday February 20, 2010

Event Times: Saturday February 20, 2010 900-1600.
Registration Times: Friday February 19, 2010 1400 to Saturday February 20, 2010 800 hrs . Preregistration required by squad. Under squad Commander name at www.stonehousepark.net
Fee: [Yes], $20.00/particpant
Contact: Allied Commander-Bob Blecke 401 G.I.R. 101 st AB Div. – cqm964@comcast.net Axis Commander Joseph Tutkowski Jr. 5 th Kompanie GrossDeutschland sepptut@aol.com Event organizer Richard A. Russo 5 th Kompanie GrossDeutschland- vizsla25@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.stonehousepark.com
Map: N.A.
Directions:   Site is located in DeKalb Co. at 3719 Suydam Road just east of Rollo. Site is 6.5 miles west of Rt. 23 and 7 miles south of Rt. 30. Site is 10 miles east of rt. 39 off the Paw Paw Exit 82. follow the “Camping signs to find.   From Chicago Take I-88 west to the “ Sugar Grove Rt.30” Exit. Take Rt. 30 west 20 miles to Rt. 23. Take Rt. 23 south 7 miles to Suydam Road . Take Suydam Road west 6.5 miles to Stonehouse Park .
Authenticity Notes: WWII HRS and TSG Rules apply.
Prohibited Vehicles/Items: None
Other restrictions:  [ None]
Motels: No. Primitive camping will be available Friday night Should weather turn poor, period barn buildings will be available for participants to use. The site has flush toilets and shower facilities and water available but no food.

 


'Rhineland Battle' in NE North Carolina
Feb. 19-21, 2010
Brinkleyville, NC

sponsored by: 116.Panzer-6.Kompanie Living History Group
Open to all Allied and Axis WTO Units, see webpage for details. 
Franz Enders   f_enders@charter.net
www.rhinelandbattle.webs.com


“In the footsteps of the 82nd Airborne Division”. 
February 20th, 2010 .  Sign in is 0800, the march begins at 0900.
Location is LeGleize Belgium

Sponsored by the 82nd Airborne All American Jeep Group and Historical Society.
Cost is 6 euros.
This is a one day 24km physical hike, retracing the steps of the 504th PIR in the Ardennes forest.  Several hundred reenactors, civilians and active duty military participate each year including several veterans who were present at the battle.
This is a special event that is a real time travel. 
 
Contact:  emile.lacroix@skynet.be   or tegoode@hotmail.com
Blog spot is  http://82ndairbornemarch2009.blogspot.com


Camden 2010 Eastern Front Event
February 26-27, 2010
Woodland Trails Boy Scout Reservation

265 Gasper-Sommers Road, Camden (Preble County) OH 45311
Sponsored by Camden Steering Committee
Cost: $20 (Cash Only)
Eastern Front Event set in winter of 1944-45. German, Hungarian, Soviet,
Polish, or Rumanian impressions from that period welcome. No partisans.
Contact: Tim Ellifritt at ursus529kirby1@juno.com


March 2010

Largest Open House, Swap Meet and Battle Reenactment in Texas
World War Two Public Battle Saturday March 20 2010
Collage Station Texas

19124 South Highway 6
College Station Texas
Sponsored by Museum of the American GI and Brent Mullins Jeep Parts Annual Open House
For more Information
http://magicstx.org/
Information/Directions:
Robin 979-739-4037 or Brent 979-777-2820


Delay the Inevitable
RETO tactical
March 26-28, 2010

Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, MI
contact: Alan Miltich PzPionier@aol.com
more info and registration: http://delay2010.eventbrite.com/


The Mansfield 2010 Spring Western Front Event
March 26-27, 2010
705 Pinkney Road Mansfield (Richland County) OH 44903

Sponsored by 352nd Infantry and 21st Panzer Divisions
Cost: $20 (Cash Only)
Contacts: Tim Ellifritt at ursus529kirby1@juno.com or Daryl Slusher at
dslusher14@earthlink.net


April 2010

 


WWII Training at Van Hoosen Farm
Friday-Sunday, April 16-18, 2010
Rochester Hills Museum in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Sponsor:
This event is being hosted by the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum, Arsenal Motor Pool and Company ‘A’, 704th TDB Reenactment Group.
Cost:
$25 registration fee in advance.
Notes:
Small unit tactics and Tank Destroyer tactical employment will be covered. Units attending with have opportunity to conduct their own training. Evening tactical on Saturday following instruction. Camping available on site. HRS Safety Rules apply. This event is not open to the public. No alcohol, some entertainment provided.
Contact:
Send all inquiries to David Neary at nearydpkd@sbcglobal.net


Eastern Front Event, Operation Winter Storm
April 16-17-18 2010
Florala, Alabama
Sponsor: 197 th Guards
Cost: $20.00 at the gate to include Saturday night Dinner
Notes: Home of our T-34 Tank, all German, Russian, and Partisans welcome
Contact: WWW.197thGuard.com  for information, directions and weather updates


The 2010 Camden Spring Western Front Event
April 16-18, 2010
Woodland Trails Boy Scout Reservation

265 Gasper-Sommers Road Camden (Preble County) OH 45311
Sponsored by the Camden Steering Committee
Cost: $20 (Cash Only)
1944 Western Front Event. Flea Market on site. See Website
www.camdenwwii.com for rules.
Contact: Tim Ellifritt at ursus529kirby1@juno.com


Normandy the drive in land
April 23 & 24
Old stage coach stop 7007 US 12 Onsted Mi 49265

Sponsored by Able co. 506 P.I.R
$20 preregistration fee or $25 at gate
tactical at  antique village in wooded terrain
heated building available for Friday night
contact  www.able506.com  or firstbn506@yahoo.com


WWII Weekend Jefferson Barracks
April 24-26th 2010
Jefferson Barracks Park, St.Louis, Mo

Hosting organization: 2nd Ranger infantry Battalion of St.Louis
Cost: FREE
This is an ETO Event, Attending must conform to safety and authenticity standards and registration linked on our website. FREE meal provided Friday night for vendors and reenactors only.
Contact: Kevin Owens (314) 467-0741 k.owens@2ndrangers.org  Link to our website info  http://2ndrangers.org/wwii_weekend.php


OstFront ( Eastern Front) Tactical
23-25 April 2010
Odessa NY
sponsored by 272 Fusilier Bataillon
Cost $20
 

 


May 2010

 

WWII Tribute
Buckley Homestead Living History Farm, Lowell IN.
May 1-2, 2010

Public Reenactment, vending.
Sponsored by WW2 HRS. HRS rules apply.
Cost: $5
ATF will attend.
Event Website


Pause for Patriotism, WW2 and VN Public Display and Battle
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais, IL

Sponsor:
C Company, 1/502nd PIR, 101st Airborne
Cost: NONE
Notes: Overnight camping OK for Friday and Saturday nights, food and modern toilets on-site
Contact: Ron Kapustka at fourboys@ix.netcom


WWII Weekend, Armed Forces Day, Public Battle & Living History
May 15 & 16, 2010
Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington, Minnesota

Sponsor:
HRS
Cost: None
Notes:
Very Authentic Living History, All HRS Rules Apply
Contact: Jon Boorom ivanthecutthroat@hotmail.com website http://www.12thssmn.com/dakotacityww2 phone 612 432 2231


Anzio Express and the North Platte Canteen
Memorial Day Weekend, 2010. 
May 28 thru May 31, 2010.
Illinois Railway Museum, Union Illinois.  (about 2 hours west of Chicago and 20 minutes east of Rockford­see map link on website)


Sponsor: Illinois Railway Museum in cooperation with 87th Mountain Infantry, 10th Mountain Division (TSG)
Cost: None to participants.
Notes: A living history/public battle reenactment utilizing period railway rolling stock and engines.  MTO themed with Homefront USA recreation of the North Platte Canteen.   See website. No alcohol on Museum Grounds.  No firepits due to buried switch lines.  Saturday nite Swing dance with live band, Memorial service on Monday if you can stay.      

Contact:
Phil Lauricella, ww2medic@att.net, 630-377-0698 (no calls after 7:30 PM Central Time.)   Website: www.anzioexpress.org    Electronic registration on website.


June 2010

Reading Air Show/ WWII Weekend
June 4, 5 and 6, 2010
Reading PA.

Air show, re-enactments (public), and vending. One of the biggest.
Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
ATF will attend
Event Website


Illinois State Rifle Association Open House, WW2 and VN Public Display and Battle
Saturday, June 26, 2010
ISRA Rifle Range in Kankakee, IL

Sponsor:
C Company, 1/502nd PIR, 101st Airborne
Cost:
NONE
Notes:
Overnight camping OK for Friday and Saturday nights, food and modern toilets on-site
Contact:
Ron Kapustka at fourboys@ix.netcom


 

July 2010

 

3rd Annual WWII and Veterans Weekend
July 23rd, 24th and 25th 2010
Veterans Memorial Park 32400 Jefferson Ave. at 13 1/2 Mile Rd St. Clair Shores, MI  48082

Sponsor: St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum and Arsenal Motor Pool
Cost: Free for Reenactors and Vehicle Owners (Registration required through website)
Notes: LIVE Beach assault reenactment, FREE Weekend Meal deal available.
Contact: All contact info is available at www.veteransweekend.com

 


August 2010

 

The Bridge at Remagen , March 7, 1945, 65th Anniversary
August 6, 7, & 8th , 2010
Tidioute ,Pa. along the Allegheny River

Sponsored  by : 99th Infantry Division, 393rd Regiment , Easy Co., Erie ,Pa.
Cost is 10.00 per man, event limited to 125 per side this year
Tactical for Erpeler Ley . Bridgehead of the Rhine , Public battle Remagen Bridge with professional pyrotechnics. All WW II vehicles are welcomed, we may have to limit the number used in the town street fighting.
Contact : Patrick A. Tarasovitch , 814-825-2068 , cell 814-490-3377 , battlebaby99@verizon.net


Thunder Over Michigan
Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, MI
August 7-8, 2010

WW2 Airshow and reenactment
Event Website


Iola Military Vehicle Show & Reenactment
Iola, WI
August 14-15 2010

Event Website
ATF will Attend


September 2010

 

Odessa   Western Front Tactical
10-12 Sept 2010
Odessa NY
Cost $35
sponsored by 272 Fusilier Bataillon
Invitation only check website for updates and changes.

The Mansfield 2010 Fall Western Front Event
September 24-25, 2010
705 Pinkney Road Mansfield (Richland County) OH 44903

Sponsored by 352nd Infantry and 21st Panzer Divisions
Cost: $20 (Cash Only)
Contacts: Tim Ellifritt at ursus529kirby1@juno.com or Daryl Slusher at
dslusher14@earthlink.net


October 2010
3rd Annual Williamsport, WW II Living History Weekend
October 9,10, 2010
Williamsport Town Museum, Byron Memorial, Williamsport, Maryland
Sponsor : Williamsport Town Museum, Mayor and Council
Cost: $5.00 per reenactor
Notes: Registration fee includes meal Fr iday night, admission to Movie and USO dance.  NO ALCOHOL ON PARK PROPERTY
Contact: Mr. Kim L. Bowers,
 10603 Appletree Lane
Williamsport, MD  21795

 


The 2010 Camden Fall Western Front Event
October 22-24, 2010
Woodland Trails Boy Scout Reservation

265 Gasper-Sommers Road Camden (Preble County) OH 45311
Sponsored by the Camden Steering Committee
Cost: $20 (Cash Only)
1944 Western Front Event. Flea Market on site. Go to www.camdenwwii.com
for rules.
Contact: Tim Ellifritt at ursus529kirby1@juno.com


November 2010

 


 

December 2010

 

The Mansfield 2010 Eastern Front Event
December 10-11, 2010
705 Pinkney Road Mansfield (Richland County) OH 44903

Sponsored by 352nd Infantry and 21st Panzer Divisions
Cost: $20 (Cash Only)
German Participation STRICTLY limited. You MUST have proper Soviet
impression to participate. No partisans.
Contacts: Tim Ellifritt at ursus529kirby1@juno.com or Daryl Slusher at
dslusher14@earthlink.net