ReenactorFest V Information?

[Flamingos.r.us.]

Hubby and I just got our room reservations for the Chicago Reenactorfest, I've been off this sight for awhile, so I thought I would check out who what when where as to what's up with Reenactorfest next month.  Where's the info?  List of sutlers/merchants?  Who's speaking...Are there any speakers?  What periods are being covered in the programs or is this going to be another gun/living history show?  Is there a separate website I don't know about?  There seemed to be buzz over this event in the years past that seem to be missing this year.  Is it the economy taking effect or am I missing all the hot spots?  Hubby and I have been looking forward to this since last year, but with so little info. about it this year, I'm getting a little hesitant to travel 3-4 hours, just to be disappointed.  Any information would be helpful and encouraging

[Sterling]

Here ye go...http://www.reenactorfest.com/

Hope this helps answer some of yer questions...

[Sterling]

    Reenactor Fest 5
    schedule of events
    (subject to change)

    SHOW HOURS

    Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm

    Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm

    Sunday 9:00am - 2:00 pm

    LIVE SCHEDULE (stage located in the main ballroom)

    Thursday

    7:00pm - Welcome Party in the Convention Suite. Free alcohol and light beverages will be served. (must show RF5 wristband, must be 21)

    Friday

    4:15 - 5:00 - Ogham Duo (Traditional Irish Music)
    5:00 - 6:00 - Jesse Linder (18th and 19th C. songs)

    8:30 - Historical Jeopardy Game Show in the River Ballroom (must show RF5 wristband)

    Saturday

    9:30 - 10:15 - Battlefield Balladeers (Civil War Music)
    10:15 - 11:15 - Tourdion (Songs of the British Isles and Beyond)
    11:15 - 12:00 - Traditional Belly Dancing (Rakhshanda Tribal Dance)
    12:00 - 12:45 - Ogham Duo (Traditional Irish Music)
    12:45 - 1:45 - "Pas d'Armes" with baton and with steel (SCA)
    1:45 - 2:45 - 1st Royal Rgt. of Foote (The 18th C. British Soldier)
    2:45 - 3:30 - The Great General's Debate (Grant, Lee, Custer & co.)
    3:30 - 4:15 -Jesse Linder (18th and 19th C. songs)
    4:15 - 5:00 - The Roman Soldier (Presented by the Roman 14th Legion)
    5:00 - 5:30 - Knights of the Bristol Renaissance Faire (GSM Bristol)

    8:00 - Reenactor's Ball in the Lake Michigan Ballroom (must have ticket)

    Sunday

    9:00 - 9:45 - Battlefield Balladeers (Civil War Music)
    9:45 - 10:30 - Destiny at Appomattox (Grant, Lee, Custer & co.)
    11:30 - 12:15 - Tourdion (Songs of the British Isles and Beyond)


sorry couldn't get the seminar schedule to cut and paste properly and haven't the time to type it out

 

[Flamingos.r.us.]

Thanks for the replies, guys.  I feel much better about the whole thing now.  The next step will be for the weather to cooperate...
One more question.  I think Terry and I will be arriving on Thurs. afternoon/evening.  We aren't setting up as sutlers, just visiting.  The notice of a "happy hour" on Thurs. evening at 7 p.m. intrigues us.  The notice says you need a RF5 wristband...are these being sold on Thurs.?  I thought the entrance fee was for Fri. Sat. and Sun.  Will the weekend pass be available Thurs. so we can enjoy the merriment also?  If not, it's no biggie...we thought we were going early so we could enjoy some "hotel time"
Looking forward to seeing everyone

[Reenactorfest]

Flamingos!

RF staff will be at their post starting on Thursday to sell wristbands to early arrivals. You'll need one to get into the party, and directons to the suite will be given to you upon the purchase of your event tickets. Can't have any knuckle dragging NON-reenactors turn up ya know! 

The hotel bookings have FAR exceeded any prior year, advanced ticket sales too... and the dealer hall sold out before Halloween and we have a waiting list as long as your arm. Reenactor Fest has been great every prior year but THIS year looks like it will be the breakout year. We'll find out in 19 days... 

Safe travels everyone!!

Mike Bollow

[groomporter]

Any pictures yet?