David J. Brunelle writes:
Celebrate Barrie Festival, June 7th/08
Barrie, Ontario, CanadaPAID EVENT LOOKING FOR RE-ENACTORS, ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, ETC.
The City of Barrie received excellent feedback from the public last year in regards to its 19th Century/War of 1812 encampment and historical displays that were set-up during there Celebrate Barrie Festival. They are looking to expand the 19th Century/War of 1812 encampment this year to include more presenters, displays, period musicians and a tactical arms and drill demonstration including period watercraft. We are looking for re-enactors to partake in this one day event at Heritage Park in downtown Barrie and are specifically looking for the following:
- Fife and Drum Groups
- Period Musicians, Performers and Singers
- Period Demonstrators, Artisans, Entertainers and Merchants
- Native, Voyageur, Buckskinner Units, Individuals & Encampments
- British & American Military Units, Individuals & Encampments
- Artillery Crews and Cannons/Artillery Encampments
- Long Boat Crews and Boats with Cannons/Naval Encampments
If you have a special unique 19th century talent not listed above we would also like to hear from you!!!
This is a paid event for all participants and you will be compensated for attending and providing wholesome education and public orientated programming. A reminder that this event is a little different from normal re-enactments as all participants are being compensated for attending and during education and public hours you are required to cater and interact with the public. First person interpretations and historical portrayals are stressed and encouraged as much as possible.
If you are available to attend the event please submit a proposal with the following information from you or your unit/group:
- Name, Address, Postal Code, Phone Number and E-mail address
- A description of what you have to offer in regards to talent, demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, encampments etc.
- Any promotional materials, pictures, website addresses, flyers, cd's, etc. promoting yourself or your group
- How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you would perform if applicable.
- How much it would cost for participating in this one day event.
- Please submit your proposals to David J. Brunelle at:
Email - davidbrunelle@rogers.com
Phone/Fax: 705-549-0463
Mailing - 23 Byrnes Crescent, Penetanguishene, Ontario,
Canada, L9M 1W4Please submit proposals as soon as possible as the Celebrate Barrie Festival Committee will be making decisions on an on going basis as to which proposals we will be accepting for the event. I thank you all in advance for submitting your proposals as you are more than aware that all proposals submitted may not be selected for the event.
We look forward to receiving everyone's proposals and if you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime via davidbrunelle@rogers.com or phone at 705-549-0463.
David Brunelle - 705-549-0463
Co-ordinator Historical Displays/Exhibits
Celebrate Barrie Festival
Wasaga under Siege "A War of 1812 Experience"
July 25th, 26th, 27th/2008, Wasaga Beach, OntarioDear Re-enactors and Participants,
Building on the huge success of past Wasaga under Siege events, the Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada in partnership with the Town of Wasaga Beach and Nancy Island Historic Site look forward to hosting you once again from July 25th to the 27th/2008. Wasaga under Siege "A War of 1812 Experience" will once again come to life as over 400 re-enactors will take part echoing history once again through the streets and waters of Wasaga Beach and Nancy Island Historic Site.
We have put together a great weekend for re-enactors and spectators alike! Re-enactors will enjoy a safe Grand Encampment area on Historic Nancy Island, water, food, entertainment, drinks, souvenir and 4 different battles on 2 different battlefields with a river battle and a re-enactment of a portion of the "Relief of Michilimackinac 1814 component all provided. Battles will be fought all over the town of Wasaga Beach with parading, pillaging, cannons, muskets, fife and drums, longboats and skiffs. We will be using all our talents and proven Wasaga under Siege 1812 hospitality to make sure all re-enactors & participants feel welcomed and satisfied that it was worth the trip.
Wasaga Beach, Ontario as many of you already know host the longest fresh water beach in the world and attracts thousands of tourist each day to its beaches and attractions. Re-enactors and there families will have the opportunity to enjoy the historical components of the event as well as the beach and modern attractions such as shopping, restaurants, waterslides, midway, paintball and other attractions to numerous to mention.
Merchants, blanket traders and artisans are welcomed free of charge and the Saturday evening concert for the re-enactors and public this year features Hardtack & Harmony, Backroads, Caber Toss and Gopher Baroque.
The Grand Encampment will also feature a Saturday evening self guided lantern tour with snacks and drinks on sale as well. The self guided lantern tour will feature musket and cannon demonstrations, period music, merchants, sentries and much more!! We will be looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of this self-guided lantern tour, if interested please contact me anytime or sign up at the registration tent. We will also be looking for sentries to guard the bridge during regular historic site hours to add some colour and interact with the public.
All re-enactors who portray any aspect of the War of 1812 are welcomed to participate. They can include - British and American Regulars or Militia including Civil War re-enactors portraying American Militia, Navy Personnel, Cannon Crews, Natives, Voyageurs, Rendezvous, Buckskinners and Men, Women & Children civilians. Re-enactors who wish to bring cannons, bateaus, canoes and cavalry can negotiate with me for travel, haulage or powder compensation.
Sunday morning will also feature the Redcoat Iron-man and Iron-women contest that has proven to be a popular event not only to participate in, but to watch as well, with prizes going out to the winners.
If you are registering on-line please register individually or as an immediate family unit. No group registrations will be accepted unless pre-approved. This gives us a more accurate number for logistics, food and actual people attending and camping on the island as many of you already know is limited. For more information regarding the event and to register on-line please visit our website at www.wasagaundersiege1812.com
David J. Brunelle
Event Co-ordinator
6th Annual Wasaga under Siege "A War of 1812 Experience"
Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival
PAID EVENT LOOKING FOR RE-ENACTORS, ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, ETC.
September 19th & 20th/2008
On September 21st & 22nd, 2007, the City of Barrie, the Township of Springwater and the Nottawasaga Conservation Authority will once again be celebrating the significance of the historic Nine Mile Portage and Fort Willow Depot by retracing the steps of our forefathers in the development of our communities and to the history of Canada.
The Nine Mile Portage, an ancient native trail, once formed a land bridge between Kempenfelt Bay and the Nottawasaga River enabling a continuous trade and transportation route from Lake Ontario through to Georgian Bay for many centuries. During the War of 1812, the British military improved the route for the transport of supplies and personnel as the lower lakes were occupied by the Americans. Following the War, the route remained active and, what was known as "the portage landing", grew into the community we know as Barrie. Today, you can follow the portage route by starting at Heritage Park in downtown Barrie to its terminus at the resurrected British supply depot, Fort Willow, located in Springwater Township. The City of Barrie and The Township of Springwater have partnered to develop an annual fall event, which will celebrate the significance of the historic Nine Mile Portage in the development of our two communities and to the history of Canada.
We are looking for re-enactors to partake in this two day event at Heritage Park in downtown Barrie, various locations along the Nine-Mile Portage trail and Fort Willow Depot. We are specifically looking for the following:
- Fife and Drum Groups
- Period Musicians, Performers and Singers
- Period Demonstrators, Artisans, Entertainers and Merchants
- Native, Voyageur, Buckskinner Units, Individuals & Encampments
- British & American Military Units, Individuals & Encampments
- Artillery Crews and Cannons/Artillery Encampments
- Long Boat Crews and Boats with Cannons/Naval Encampments
If you have a special unique 19th century talent not listed above we would also like to hear from you!!!
This is a paid event for all participants and you will be compensated for attending and providing wholesome education and public orientated programming. A reminder that this event is a little different from normal re-enactments as all participants are being compensated for attending and during education and public hours you are required to cater and interact with the public. First person interpretations and historical portrayals are stressed and encouraged as much as possible.
This is a two day event beginning on Friday morning with an education day for local schools to attend, similar to Chatham's Faire at the Forks. There will be hundreds of local students attending on Friday with the day being split into two groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Saturday will focus on public programming from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
If you are available to attend the event please submit a proposal with the following information from you or your unit/group:
- Name, Address, Postal Code, Phone Number and E-mail address
- A description of what you have to offer in regards to talent, demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, encampments etc.
- Any promotional materials, pictures, website addresses, flyers, cd's, etc. promoting yourself or your group
- How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you would perform if applicable.
- How much it would cost for participating in the two day event.
- Please submit your proposals to David J. Brunelle at:
Email - davidbrunelle@rogers.com
Phone/Fax: 705-549-0463
Mail - 23 Byrnes Cres, Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada, L9M 1W4Please submit proposals as soon as possible as the Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival Committee will be making decisions on an on going basis as to which proposals we will be accepting for the event. I thank you all in advance for submitting your proposals as you are more than aware that all proposals submitted may not be selected for the event.
We look forward to receiving everyone's proposals and if you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime via davidbrunelle@rogers.com or phone at 705-549-0463.
David J. Brunelle
Heritage Co-ordinator
Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival
