World War II Reenacting
Events


Last Updated: July 1, 2009

 

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.

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




July 2009


PACIFIC COMBAT
July 4-5
Fredericksburg Texas
National Museum of the Pacific War
$5.00 for adult spectators, Reenactors FREE
Ammunition and chow provided for volunteers ,
3 shows a day,
You’ve never been to anything like this!
Contact:
Marvin Schroeder 830-456-7226
http://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php


Heritage Garrison
July 10-12, 2009
Scott County Museum, Scottsburg, IN
Preservation Alliance, Inc. & 3rd Infantry Division
Cost: Free
Notes: World War II and time line event.  Theme for World War II units is the Mediterranean Theater of Operations but all impressions are welcome.  Public battles, displays, USO camp show, and free pot-luck supper Saturday night for participants.  All basic amenities (fire wood, straw, water) provided.
Contact: Andrew Rowden, ranger1905@yahoo.com, 812-752-1050


WACO Military Experience,
1865 S. County Rd. 25A, Troy, Ohio  45373. 
July 10, 11 & 12, 2009

An educational family event!  This military show & swap meet will be held on a 79 acre grass air field site.  Sponsored by WACO Air Museum, hometown of the WACO Aircraft Company. 
American military time periods from The French and Indian War to the present, including homefront & adversaries.  Military aircraft, vehicles, dealers, displays & collections. 
All participants must pre-register by June 25th, forms are available on our website at www.wacoairmuseum.org. or e-mail tpurke@hotmail.com or 937-216-6925.


2nd annual Liberation of St. Jacques
July 11th, 2009
Barthell Coal Mine Camp

Sponsor:
10th Company Gross Deutschland of the WW2 Living History Association
Cost:
free/ public show
Notes:
this is a western front event 1944 France. period and modern camping, as well as cottages for rent ( strongly suggest you reserve early). Civilian reenactors and German militaria i.e. Flags , banners, ect. Also 48 star American flags needed .Hot chow on Sat. free vendor space. Guys this is a great event to bring your wives along. They shop & sight see you play.
Contact:
Barthell Coal Mining Camp 606-376-8749

        ( www.kyvacations.com  or   www.barthellcoalcamp.com )




Thunder Over Michighan
July 17-19, 2009
Willow Run Airport, Belleville, MI
Yankee Air Museum


WWII and Vietnam airshow with military displays, vehicles, WWII and Vietnam public battles on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday
and Sunday lunch provided by museum to reenactors and vehicle crews (first 250 registered). General info and registration
at: http://thunder2009.eventbrite.com/ For
specific questions, email Alan Miltich at MichiganTOM2009@aol.com


Heritage Farms living history WWII reenactment
17-19 July, 2009
4613 Laurel Rd, Brunswick Ohio 44212 Medina county


Set up Friday July 17th. Event runs  the weekend. July  18th ( Sat ) 11am to 5pm/ July19th (sun)11am-4pm
Battle at 1:30 and 4pm Saturday, Battle on Sunday 1:30
Sponsors: HRS & Brunswick Area Historical Society
Theme: Italian Front
Open to all re-enactors. (3rd year in a row with proven track record)
Cost: Free.
Also free camping, water and bathrooms. Outdoor event only. Snack Bar on site or restaurants in area with motels. Military flea market venders welcome No live firearms or ammunition. No pyro on the site


2nd Annual Veterans Weekend
July 24, 25, 26 2009 0900-1600
Veterans Memorial Park, St Clair Shores, Mi (13 mile and Jefferson rd)

Sponsor: Detroit Arsenal Museum
Cost: $0
Notes: Register for bonus, Open to All Allied and Axis Reenactors and Vehicles, Public Amphibious Battles!! Military Vendors
Contact: John Lind jlind222@comcast.net


HistoryFest
July 24-26, 2009
Timeline Event 1745-1945
National Military History Center
Auburn, Indiana

Cost: none, Saturday night private museum tour
Notes: This timeline event depicts history from 1745-1945 with encampment displays, craft demonstrations, mercantile shops, WW II battle and timeline skirmishes.  Setup Friday July 24th.  
Registration: http://historyfest2009.eventbrite.com
Contact: Jan & Bill Sheets, sheets@netdirect.net, 317-788-1836


Military time line display
July 25th and 26th 9-5 both days
Whitehall gristmill 506 Mickley Rd Whitehall PA
18052(Lehigh county for class 3)

Sponsor: Whitehall gristmill historical society
Cost: free
Notes: All periods from any country and era are welcome, you can be a two man unit or ten. Space provided will be determined by number
of participants and or display items used. Vehicle friendly(stationary/parked only), weapons and or unit demo's/maneuvers/close order drill encouraged. Horses welcome if you do a calvary impression. Running water on site.
Contact: Doug at: fireater40@rcn.com 610-440-0345 You must contact me to be added, do not show up unexpected and ask for a
spot, the grounds are laid out the day before.

 


August 2009

 

 

Iola Military Vehicle and Gun Show
August 8-9
Iola, Wisconsin

Show & public battles. Beautiful area, and a well run event.
ATF will attend
Show Website


The Bridge at Remagen
August 7-9 2009
Tidioute ,PA on the Allegheny River

Sponsored by the 99th Infantry Division ,393rd Regiment , Easy Co.
Cost 5.00 per person
This event will have a morning tactical in a 500 acre stone quarry. Public battle will be The Bridge at Remagen. The bridge is 551ft long, built in 1933. Pyro will be used for this public battle also.
Contact: Patrick A. Tarasovitch, patdrew2@velocity.net, 814-825-2068 for more info.


Third Annual American Soldiers Homecoming Festival
August 7-9, 2009
Dennison, Ohio. 

Surrounds the historic Dennison Depot, site of a WWI and WWII Canteen that served 1.5 million soldiers.
Exactly halfway between Columbus and Pittsburgh.  Known as “Dreamsville USA” during WWII.
Sponsor: Dennison Railroad Depot Museum
Cost:  Free for all veterans!
Many events Free to public.       Ticker Tape Parade, Traveling Vietnam Wall, Ohio Flags of Honor, vendors, food, entertainment.
Admission to reenactment, USO Dance, speakers, roundtables, museum.
A Battle Pass gets you into everything, and is good for all three days!
There are 3 WWII battles, and a 4th youth reenacting event.  New this year!  Installation of trenches and bunkers.
Contact:
Wendy R. Zucal
Director
Dennision Railroad Depot Museum
P.O. Box 11
Dennison, Ohio 44621
740-922-6776
330-340-1445 (cell)
740-922-6776 (fax)
Toll Free 1-877-278-8020


Salute to Veterans, Military Vehicle and Living History Show
August 15, 16 2009
Orange County Farmers Museum, Route 17K, Montgomery, New York. 8 miles west of Newburgh, NY (Home of the Purple Heart)

Sponsor:
Orange County Farmers Museum and 4th Armored Division Preservation Group
Cost:
$15.00 Reenactor Registration Fee. $8.00 goes toward a Saturday night dinner, $7.00 towards historic vehicle transportation costs.
Notes:
Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, Living History show open to all periods of American Military History. This event is by "Invitation Only". ETO WWII battle reenactment each day featuring a M-4 Sherman tank and a Sturmgeshutz IIIG ("Band of Brothers" movie replica), vendors wanted.
Contact:
www.ocfarmersmuseum.org, see website for further details. email contact: info4tharmored@yahoo.com



D-Day Conneaut, June 6th, 1944 scenario
August 21st & 22nd 2008
Township Park Conneaut, Ohio

Sponsor: D-day Ohio Inc
Cost: Free to those pre-registered, $10 fee for walk-ons
Notes: Recreated amphibious D-day landing including naval landing craft, with Saturday night USO dance
Contact: http://ddayohio.us, Sarah Westrick, ww2civreporter@yahoo.com

 


September 2009

PACIFIC COMBAT
September 12 and 13
Fredericksburg Texas

National Museum of the Pacific War
$5.00 for adult spectators, Reenactors FREE
Ammunition and chow provided for volunteers,
3 shows a day,
Come one time and you’ll be hooked!
Contact:
Marvin Schroeder 830-456-7226
http://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php


Odessa Tactical Event ‘09
September, 10 – 13, 2009
Odessa, New York

Sponsored by: World War 2 Western Front Association & Füsilier Battalion 272
Cost: $35.00
Western Front Tactical, on 1600 acres of diverse terrain, lake, ponds, fields, woods, hedgerows, dirt roads, and rolling hills. Large Allied Encampment & Axis Encampment. Friday day battle and Friday night battle. Saturday day tactical. Large open air Flea Market. Lots of vehicles, armor and planes. This is an “Invitation Only” event. To be considered for an invitation, please contact the contact person below.

Contact: Scott Thompson

odessaevent@gmail.com

www.OdessaEvent.com


3rd Annual "Driven to Victory"
September 18, 19, 2009
Rochester Historical Museum, Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, Mi 25 mile and Rochester Rd

Sponsor: Detroit Arsenal Museum and Rochester Historical Museum
Cost: $0
Notes: Open to all Allied and Axis Reenactors and Vehicle Owners Military Vendors and Public Battles
Contact: John Lind jlind222@comcast.net


65th Anniversery of Arnhem

The Pathfinder Parachute Group will be carrying out their annual Parachute jumps onto the wartime DZ in Arnhem Holland.This year we are honoured to be able to jump onto the drop zones of
 
Wolfheze  On the 17th September 2009    1st  Day.  1st Para Bde. 1st British Airborne LZ/DZ 
 
Overasselt On the 18th September 2009   2nd  Day.  504 PIR 82nd Abn Div. DZ 
 
Groesbeek On the 18th  September 2009 2nd Day.   505 PIR 82nd Abn Div. DZ   
 
Ginkel Heath On the 19th September 2009  3rd  Day.  4th Para Bde 1st British Airborne LZ/DZ
 
Driel   On the 19th September 2009        3rd  Day.  Polish 1st Indep. Parachute Brigade DZ    
 
Best  On the 20th September 2009         1st  Day.  502 PIR 101st Abn Div. DZ     
 
Son/Eerde On the 20th September 2009  1st Day 502/501 PIR 101st Abn Div.DZ 
 
    The Aircraft used will be a DC3 Dakota.   We still have places on each drop. This will be the last time the MOD and the Dutch government will back this event and it will most likely be the last time a drop of this size is seen over this DZ again.For many this will be the jump of a lifetime.The opportunity to drop onto the very ground our fathers jumped onto to secure the freedom of Europe. In order to jump at these events you  must have a minimum of five jumps on round canopies and have jumped a round canopy and can prove it within six months of the drop date.You will need a WW2 jump helmet (seviceable)and US or British WW2 uniform. You will be jumping 'Hollywood style'.No equipment .There will be no exceptions to this rule. I do not want any casualties.
   Any round canopy jump at a recognised DZ will qualify you. Squares chute will not count so don't ask. If you are not round canopy trained you may attend our basic or refresher course being run between now and September. Course costs 360 euro for full training and five jumps at the Dutch National Parachute centre at Teuge in Holland.The Dutch Military B Wing is presented on successful completion as well as our own Pathfinder proficiency wings and supporting certificates.For more information on courses contact Pathfinderuk1@aol.com
Registration fee for Arnhem is 50 euro and although there is no firm price for the Arnhem jump it is not expected to be higher than 260 euro.In fact the more jumpers participate the more the price will come down.For more information on Arnhem contact Pathfinderuk1@aol.com
 
If you are interested please contact within the next couple of days.This is your chance to jump on hallowed ground and to put on a good show for the veterans.The jump is open to male or female between the ages of 16 and a half (with parents written consent) and...no upper age limit as long as you can pass the required medical and get your own fully comprehensive insurance. Military service is not a requirement and if your not Para trained but are willing to attend one of our courses you are still eligible.
Have a look at our web site and in particular the history pages to give you an idea of what you can expect.Fill out the attached form and join us in making history.
Our next course is 31st of May to the 5th of June. There are still a couple of places left on this course.July (Dates to be confirmed) August (dates to be confirmed) and finally September the week leading up to and ending with the Arhem anniversary drops.
Please put the word around your friends.
Regards Roy


The Woods of Hell
Cape Cod
25-27 September, 2009

Contact: Brian Clinton: vonhellmut@netzero.com


World War II Living History
Sept. 26, 2009
Old Mill Village Museum, New Milford, Pa.

Sponsor: Old Mill Village Museum
Cost: $5.00 (age12 and older)
Notes: This is an event that has been brought back after a few years of being postponed after the flood struck in 2006. We will be having
a living history/display. If enough reenactors show up we will have a battle or a weapons demonstration. All civilian and military
impressions welcome. All Allied and Axis displays are welcome. Military vehicles are also welcome (tracked vehicles will be used
for static display only). Military camp set up begins Friday, Sept. 25th at 1:00 p.m. This will be an outdoor camping event rain or
shine. Modern camping is also available (no hookups). All participants must register first; walk-ons will be charged $5.00.
Vendors are welcome but must pre-register; fee $10.00 The Museum Center is located one mile south of New Milford, Pa on route 848,
(exit 223 off I-81) and accessible from US route 11 between Scranton, PA and Binghamton, NY.
Contact Chris Kane at herc00798@yahoo.com
Website: www.oldmillvillage.org


WWII Days
Midway Village, Rockford, IL
26-27 September 2009
Public Event and displays

World War II Days includes elaborate and realistic battles complete with tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and exciting pyrotechnic displays.  Saturday the battle shows are featured at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.  Sunday the battle time is 2:30 pm.  Maps of the event site will be available when visitors arrive showcasing the battlefield and the various encampments and attractions.
This year's Midway Village Museum is partnering with Rock Hospitality Group for discounts on hotel lodging for World War II Days.  Rock Hospitality Group manages three hotels in the Rockford area:  Baymont Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express and the Holiday Inn.  Visit www.rockhospitality.com to reserve a room or call the hotels directly:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites   1-888-465-4329
Holiday Inn Rockford                                   1-888-465-4329
Baymont Inn and Suites                               1-815-229-8200

Event Website
ATF will Attend


Virginia War Museum Military Vehicle & Militaria Show
September 26 -27th, 2009
Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23607

Sponsor:
Virginia War Museum Foundation & the Hampton Roads Militaria Society.
Cost: Free Admission, Trade Tables - $50 (150+)
Notes:
Military Vehicles and Reenactors of all eras, Militaria Sales, 2 big Militaria Auctions, all on the grounds of the Virginia War Museum, which will open free of charge during the event.
Contact:
The Virginia War Museum, phone number: (757) 247-9523 or (757) 425-2827. Email: classicfirearms@verizon.net or info@warmuseum.org



October 2009

 

Drive on Stalingrad – Russian front tactical immersion event
October 1st – 3rd, 2009
Karval, Colorado

Sponsor:
RPMIII Living History Group
Cost:
$35.00 – Some meals provided
Notes: 36 hour, total immersion event. 12 mile movement over ground that looks and feels like southern Russia. Armor support - PzKpfw III ausf J. + many other vehicles, Air Support - Original Fieseler Storch airplane.  Day and night, bunkers, trenches, obstacles and lots of walking.  Not for the faint hearted…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L461DQZzKyk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl3DpSKyGHs
Visit website for details.  http://www.DriveOnStalingrad.com  Register online or mail in forms to be organized into a three platoon company.  Units and buddies will be kept together.
 
Contact:
German Contact - Randy Beard (970) 260-3423
RandyB@DriveOnStalingrad.com
 
Russian Contact - Carter Bertone
CarterB@DriveOnStalingrad.com
 
RPMIII  - Event Registration Contact - Dale Kuykendall
DaleK@DriveOnStalingrad.com


Armor Battle for France 1944
Oct 2-4 2009
Wendell Ford KY National Guard Training Center in Western KY near Greenville

Sponsor: Southern Historic Armor Education Foundation (SHAEF) / 14th Armored re-creations
Cost:
$25 event fee. Discounts apply for larger units and registering early. Vehicle owners are free
Notes:
One of the largest vehicle battles in the country. 4 Stuart tanks committed. More coming. New barracks buildings and private rooms available with cable TV and refrigerators. Mess hall and canteen. 20,000+ acres

Contact: www.wwiibattle.org wwiibattle@hotmail.com 615-418-2073


Camden Western Front Event
October 23-25, 2009
265 Gasper-Sommers Road, Camden (Preble County), OH 45311

Sponsored by Camden Steering Committee www.camdenwwii.com
Admission $20 (Cash Only) Must be 18 to participate
Contact: Tim Ellifritt

 


USO Victory Dance
November 14, 2009

Scottsburg, IN

Sponsor:
  Preservation Alliance, Inc. & 3rd Infantry Division
Cost:  $25 per person

Notes:  World War II era themed swing dance and variety show that starts at 8:00pm on November 14, 2009.  1940s period clothing is required.  Proceeds go toward Scott County Museum veterans exhibits.  For more information and tickets see contact below.
Contact:  Andrew Rowden, ranger1905@yahoo.com, 812-752-1050


November 2009

PACIFIC COMBAT
November 7 and 8
Fredericksburg Texas
National Museum of the Pacific War
$5.00 for adult spectators, Reenactors FREE
Ammunition and chow provided for volunteers,
3 shows a day,
“Educating our Youth by Honoring Our Heroes”
Contact:
Marvin Schroeder 830-456-7226
http://www.nimitz-museum.org/events.php


Cumberland Goes To War
November 6 – 15, 2009

Cumberland, MD 21502

Sponsored by: Allegany County Tourism
Cost:  Living Historian Encampment - Free
Cumberland Goes to War is a 10-day tribute to our WWII soldiers and to our homefront.  Events include a living historian encampment, B-25 fly-in, Big Band show, Andrew Sisters show, Abbott & Costello, Steam train ride with FDR, seminars, book signings and more.  Living historian registration form available on line. 
Contact: Becky McClarran 301-724-2450
becky@mcclarranwilliams.com
www.cumberlandgoestowar.com
 

 


December 2009


OPERATION OMEGA, THE FALAISE GAP
December 4th-6th, 2009
Deland, Florida

Sponsor: WWII Historical Association of Florida
Cost: $25.00 Preregistration and at the gate (free for participants bringing WWII vehicles to the event)
 
The WWII Historical Association of Florida is pleased to announce Operation Omega, the Falaise Gap Living History Tactical Event for 2009.

This tactical event is set in mid 1944 and is a premium location for the infantryman and mechanized cavalry. The woodland terrain is well preserved, with roads, static props, and strategic emplacements throughout the battle plan. This is not a public spectator battle and is open only for participating WWII reenactors.  Trackless vehicles are welcome!
 
Contact: Sam Howell, showelliii@cfl.rr.com or Chris Colman, irishlad58@aol.com
Website: http://2ndrangerbattalion.org/falaise.html