The Fort Stephenson Bicentennial celebration will be a multi-level event with activities for a broad range of participants.

A battle re-enactment will take place at the original site of the fort, with American and British soldiers
and Native American warriors participating. There will be two presentations on Saturday and one on Sunday.
The re-enactors will constantly be on hand for demonstrations and presentations of arms.

American military history will be presented in a multi-media format, artifacts displays and video displays will running
throughout the length of the weekend. This will be located in the historical Flag Park, across the street from the fort site.
There will also be heritage tours to discover some of the other local historical events.

Period activities will be taking place in multiple locations, children's activities will be held at the Birchard Library,
which is also located at the original site, other activities will be taking place on the battle field between re-enactments.

There will be street vendors selling large varieties of foods and beverages to enjoy along with crafters, both modern and period,
as well as a host of crafters and period sutlers offering various wares

A beer tent will also be located near the festival site for those times when something stronger is desired.

There will be a grand parade on Saturday evening and the night will end with a spectacular fireworks display.

Please join us for the next Committee meeting on
Monday, June 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm
At the Elks Hall, corner of Court and Croghan St.

Encampment & Reenactment Participation Rules and Regulations

Encampment Registration

Participation Waiver

Participant List

Vendor Registration

Parade Registration

This is our tentative schedule of events.
Please check back as this may be revised in the months prior to the event.

The Elks Hall	Monday, June 17	7:00 pm
Opening Ceremony		5:00 pm
Grounds open		5:00 pm
Strolling Ministrels		5:00 pm
Entertainment	Elks Entertainment Corner	5:00 pm
Entertainment - Rude Mood	Elks Entertainment Corner	7:30 pm
Hoedown Dance		7:30 pm
Heritage Lantern Tours		9:00 pm
Farmers Market	Downtown	9 am - 1 pm
Tecumseh's Run Relay (Registration Form)	TBA	9:00 am
Food & Craft Vendors		9:00 am
Strolling Minstrels		10 am - 6 pm
Entertainment - David Lester	Heritage Stage	10:00 am
WaterSpider Drum from Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation		10:00 am
Battle Reenactment		11:00 am
Entertainment - David Lester	Heritage Stage	12:00 pm
Entertainment - Smokin' Fez Monkeys	Heritage Stage	1:00 pm
Children's Activities	Birchard Public Library	1 - 5 pm
Battle Reenactment		2:00 pm
Entertainment - Smokin' Fez Monkeys	Heritage Stage	3:00 pm
Entertainment - Fiddlesix	Heritage Stage	4:00 pm
Entertainment - The Millers Stringband	Heritage Stage	5:00 pm
Parade (Registration Form)	TBA	6:00 pm
Entertainment - Free Wild	Elks Entertainment Corner	7 - 10 pm
Parade Award Ceremony	TBA	8:30 pm
Heritage Lantern Tours		9:00 pm
Fireworks	Downtown	9:45 pm
Performing throughout the day at encampment stage locations 10:00am to 6:00pm The Heritage Minstrels Clockwork Clown The Millers Stringband Fiddlesix
Eggs & Kegs Breakfast - provided by Elks Lodge	Elks Upstairs Hall	8 - 11 am
Church Service		9:00 am
Food & Craft Vendors		10:00 am
Entertainment - The Millers Stringband	Heritage Stage	10:00 am
Strolling Minstrels		10 am - 5 pm
Entertainment - Robert Ford		11:00 am
Entertainment - Anonymous Trio	Heritage Stage	12:00 pm
Battle Reenactment		1:00 pm
Entertainment - Anonymous Trio	Heritage Stage	2:00 pm
Entertainment - Robert Ford		3:00 pm
19th Century Festival Games	TBA	3:00 pm
Closing Ceremonies		4:00 pm
Performing throughout the day at encampment stage locations 10:00am to 4:00pm The Heritage Minstrels Clockwork Clown The Millers Stringband Robert Ford Anonymous Trio