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Paid events looking for: re-enactors, artisans, entertainers, historical display, etc...

Re-enactors, artisans, entertainers, historical displays, etc. are needed for the following events:

  • Celebrate Barrie Festival, 19th Century War of 1812 Heritage Village, June 5th, 2010 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada

  • Orangeville's Annual Founders' Fair, 19th Century War of 1812 Heritage Village, July 9th, 2010 - 6pm-10pm and July 10th, - 10am-10pm at Alexandra Park, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

  • Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival, September 17th & 18th, 2010 at Fort Willow Depot Historic Site, Minesing, Ontario, Canada

We are specifically looking for the following:

  • British & American Military Units, Individuals & Encampments

  • Fife and Drum Groups

  • Period Musicians, Performers and Singers

  • Period Demonstrators, Artisans, Entertainers and Merchants

  • Native, Voyageur, Buckskinner 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 we would also like to here 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 any of the above events please specify which event or events you are interested in attending and submit a proposal with the following information from you or your unit/group:

    1. Name, Address, Postal Code, Phone Number and E-mail address

    2. A description of what you have to offer in regards to talent, demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, encampments etc.

    3. Any promotional materials, pictures, website addresses, flyers, CDs, etc. promoting yourself or your group

    4. How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you would perform if applicable.

    5. Your fee for participation.

    6. Please submit your proposals to David J. Brunelle by email: davidbrunelle@rogers.com, phone/fax: 705-716-7124, or mail: 23 Byrnes Crescent, enetanguishene, Ontario, Canada L9M 1W4

    Please submit proposals as soon as possible as each event 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.

    If you have any questions or require more details please feel free to contact David Brunelle anytime at davidbrunelle@rogers.com or at 705-716-7124.