Upcoming Events as of July 5
July 17 Onondaga, MI A tactical battle is set for this great site – come defend the bunker! 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Contact Tim Kelley for more information.
July 23-25 St. Clair Shores, MI 3rd Annual WWII and Veterans Weekend at theVeterans Memorial Park in St. Clair Shores. Features a huge military vehicle rally, educational WWII weapons demonstrations (allied and axis), over 50 vendors with military collectibles for sale, live beach battle reenactments, current military vehicles, US military displays, live entertainment TBA, helicopter rides (additional fee), food/beverages and much more! Onsite camping for reenactors and vehicle owners in this very large lakefront park. This event will have heavy media coverage. Sponsored by the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum and Motor Pool. Reenactors, vehicle owners and vendors may contact Paul Palazzolo at (586) 292-7665 regarding our FREE MEAL deal program and other information. For all other information, please contact Joe Evangelista at (586) 435-5458 or see their website for details.
July 23-25 New Lenox, IL Proud American Days with WWII public displays, encampment and reenactment. This event will be held at Haines Wayside Park, located just North of US Rt. 30 and West of Cedar Rd. The park is 10-15 acres with about 2-3 acres of heavy, cleared-ground woods. Perfect for setting up out of the sun and the park is exclusively ours for the entire weekend. This is an ETO event sponsored by the WWII HRS, (US) 9th Infantry and (German) 353.Infanteriedivision. WWII vehicles (Jeeps, Motorcycles, VWs and Lightweight Trucks) are allowed, weather permitting. No tracked vehicles are permitted, however. See their website for more details.
July 24-25 Auburn, IN HistoryFest with public displays and battles at The National Military History Center (WWII Victory Museum). Contact Jan and Bill Sheets at (317) 788-1836 for more information.
July 31 Dekalb, IL "Vet Fest 2010 Picnic" at the Dekalb Municipal Airport from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and sponsored by the Dekalb VFW and American Legion. Lunch will be provided. Contact George Reinke for more information.
August 6-8 Danville, IL Kennekuk World War II Remembrance Days with a tactical and public battle and living history displays. Founded in 1974, Kennekuk County Park is 3000 acres in size and is located five miles west of Danville. It is bordered on the west by the Middle Fork National Scenic River and the Middle Fork State Wildlife Area (3000 acres). Kickapoo State Park (3000 acres) is three miles to the south. There will be a WWII encampment area with a designated fire pit, port-a-johns, and water for those who want to bring their tents and stay overnight in the park. Tracked vehicles under 15 tons are allowed in the park. Other WWII vehicles (jeeps, motorcycles, trucks) are permitted but have to stay on the paved roads. Pre-registration ends July 30 and there are no vendor fees. See their pre-registration website and event site for more details.
August 6-8 Tidioute, PA Hosted by the 99th Infantry Division, 393rd Regiment, Easy Company 'Battlebabies.' This year marks the 65th Anniversary of the 'Bridge at Remagen' battle that helped shorten the Second World War. An invite-only event actually uses a period WWII bridge as the object of the public battle. There will be a private tactical in the morning of the event and a public battle in the afternoon. See their website for more details.
August 7-8 Michigan City, IN The Great Lakes Museum of Military History's annual Military History Fair and Vehicle Show. See their website or call (800) 726-5912 and (219) 872-2702 for more details.
August 7-8 Detroit, MI Annual Thunder Over Michigan Airshow. Always a great time with the Me 262 Me 109 making an appearance! See their website and pre-register for more information.
August 12-15 Sycamore, IL Annual Sycamore Steam Show with as many as 10,000 people in attendance this event in the past. The WWII display area is well shaded for your viewing comfort. Contact George Reinke for more information.
August 13-15 Essex, Ontario This public two-day event will showcase the tools that past and current generations have used to protect our freedom. Although this focus is on WW2 and later, there will no doubt be reinactors from 1812 and WW1 as well. By the way the professional Pyrotechincs company that is doing the battle display is champing at the bit to throw some dirt around! Contact Mike Timoshyk, Military Vehicle and Event Coordinator at (519) 074-9596. See their website for more details.
August 14-15 Iola, WI Annual Iola Vintage Military Vehicle and Gun Show. This event is located about 35 minutes east of Stevens Point. See their website for more details.
August 20-21 Conneaut, OH D-Day event. If you pre-register, their is no fee! Otherwise, their is a $10 registration fee the day of the event. Some of the 9th SS from PA will be in attendance as well. This will be a good time to link up with Soldaten in the East. Contact John Pihajlic or see their website for more details.
August 27-29 Dixon, IL Located at Elks Farm which is just to the north of Dixon and just north of Lowell Park. Saturday evening features a dinner
(steak/hambergers) at cost at the VFW. There will be music and dancing for those inclined to try out their Willie and Joe impersonation. The main event will be Saturday. Possible North Africa scenerio. Contact Jonathan Stevens at (630) 221-1171 for more details.
September 10-12 Vincennes, IN Indiana Military Museum event with public displays and battles. Check out their website or contact Mike Lipe at (309) 762-0212 for more details.
September 10-12 Scottdale, PA Operation Market-Garden reenactment hosted by SS-Pz.Abt.102, Aufklärungszug and 101st Airborne Division PIR 501. On the 66th Anniversary of the Allied drops, West Overton Museums presents the Operation Market-Garden reenactment and memorial weekend. Come join us to experience this daring operation first-hand. Step through a time-portal as West Overton will be transformed into a Dutch Farm, circa 1944. Watch as the Allied Forces try to capture the Homestead and surrounding barns from German control. Walk around the static displays of weapons, vehicles, and equipment used during WWII. Enjoy food and drink from vendors that will be near Uncle Martin’s Company Store. Contact Nick Griffey at (412) 264-2407, the West Overton event coordinator at (724) 887-7910, or see their website for more details.
September 18-19 Yorkville, IL Invasion Poland - 1939. German forces are gathered on the Polish border, coiled like a giant serpent waiting to strike. If you enjoy the site and smell of burning buildings, heavy Artillery and charging calvary, this will be the place to be! 3 public battles: 2 on Saturday and one on Sunday with provided food, water, ice and fire wood. This Pre-Registration event will be held at the PNA camp in Yorkville. Only proper 1939 Polish and German impressions will be allowed to participate in the battles. However, all late war units are invited to set up displays. See their website for more details.
September 24-26, Rockford, IL Annual Midway Village WWII event co-sponsored by the 353rd with town and field battles. See their website or Midway Village's site for more details.
October ? HRS National Battle with details and date yet to be finalized.
October 8-10 LaSalle County, Il A two-day WWII vehicle convoy held in LaSalle County, Illinois, beginning in Sheridan, Il (just south of the Earlville Stonehouse Park site). This event is in its 3rd or 4th year and has been held to a small group of vehicle owners in the past. This year they are opening the event up and want to bring in many more vehicles and make it a much larger convoy event. Daily routes are in the planning stages. Routes will return to single staging area nightly for period camping on private property. Convoy will be run in full uniform and gear. Contact Michael Beth for more details.
October 8-10 Westpoint, KY Annual Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot. See their website for details.
October 15-17 Vincennes, IN Camp Arther Tactical event with public displays and battles. Check out their website or contact Mike Lipe at (309) 762-0212 for more details.
December ? Ft. Custer, MI Annual Operation "Stille Nacht" at Ft. Custer. Contact Mike Bollow at (630) 336-2614 for more details.
Upcoming Militaria/Gun Shows:
July 9-11
Midwest Military Expo at the Tebala Shrine Center
7910 Newburg Road • Rockford, IL
Contact: midmilexpo@aol.com
Website: www.midmilexpo.com
July 10-11, September 11-12, December 4-5
Contact Daniel Hedger at (765) 855-3836 or Tami Hale at (765) 855-1712; acmegun@aol.com
Crown Point, IN Gun Show website and directions.
July 17-18, October 16-17, March 13-14
Cadillac, MI Gun & Knife Show
www.migunshows.com/catpage.html
Contact: Tracie Dennis phone: (517) 676-4160
August 1, October 17 and December 5
Ramanda Inn and Suites 780 E. North Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Open to public: 8am - 1 pm. Admission $5
Contact: Jeff Stone, phone: (708) 558-0587, email: chgomilitaryshow@aol.com
Website: militarypromotions.info
August 21-22, October 30-31, December 18-19
Grand Rapids, MI Gun & Knife Show
www.migunshows.com/grandmap.html
Contact: Tracie Dennis phone: (517) 676-4160
August 22-23, October 30-31
Midwest CADA Show (Collector Arms Dealer Association)
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
Contact: Paul Balfour, phone: (951) 970-9669, email: paul@pandkenterprises.com
September 11-12, October 23-24, December 11-12
Monroe, MI Gun & Knife Show
http://www.migunshows.com/MonroePage.html
Contact: Tracie Dennis phone: (517) 676-4160
September 11-12, November 6-7, December 11-12
Contact Terry Keller at (866) 930-442
Kankakee, IL Gun Show website
September 25-26
Winnebago Co. / Pecatonica, IL, (Rockford) Gun & Knife Show
Winnebago County Fairgrounds
http://www.isra.org/calendar/winnebago.html
Contact: Tim Ryan (815) 964-6134, e-mail: admin@nirpc.com
October 3, November 7, December 5
Contact Mike Holan at (630) 365-2808
Wheaton, IL Gun Show website
October 9-10
Springfield, IL Gun Show
Illinois County Fairgrounds
http://www.agr.state.il.us/spacerental/map.html
October 9-10, December 4-5
Kalamazoo, MI Gun & Knife Show
www.migunshows.com/zoopage.html
Contact Tracie Dennis at (517) 676-4160
October 10, December 12
Kane County, IL Gun Show. Contact Kathy Carlson at (815) 758-2773 or rkcarlson@tbcnet.com
Kane County, IL Gun Show
October 16-17, December 11-12
Great Eastern Gun & JAG Military Show (2100 Tables)
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center • Louisville, KY
www.nationalgunday.com
Contact: Ron Dickson (513) 523-3574, e-mail: ron-dickson@nationalgunday.com
October 23
Calumet Region Military Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds
889 South Court St., Crown Point, IN 46307
Open to public for $5: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Morris Wood, phone: (219) 663-7105
Website: militarypromotions.info
November 5-7
Lansing/Mason, MI Gun & Knife Show:
http://www.migunshows.com/maspage.html
Contact Tracie Dennis at (517) 676-4160
November 5-6
International Military Antique Show, Roberts Centre (Wilmington, OH)
Contact: Ohio Valley Military Society, Inc. (513) 245-9540, e-mail: ovms@fuse.net
November 6-7
St. Charles, MO, Military Collectibles Gun & Knife Show
stlweaponcollectors.com/
Contact: Pete Cutelli at (314) 846-0751, email: info@stlweaponcollectors.com
November 12-14
Chicago Military Collectibles Show/Concord Place
401 W. Lake Street • Northlake, IL
Contact: Jeff Stone, phone: (708) 558-0587, email: chgomilitaryshow@aol.com
Website: militarypromotions.info
November 13-14
Bloomington, IL Gun Show
http://www.mapquest.com/maps
Contact: Bob Leckrone, phone: (618) 495-2572
Dates to Come
Joliet Military Collectors Show
American Legion Post #5 • 705 S. larkin Ave. • Joliet, IL (right off of I-80)
$3 admission! (630) 968-5985