Paid Events – Looking For: War of 1812 re-enactors, artisans, entertainers

Written by: Trails of 1812

For three events this summer and fall we’re offering paid positions to participate:

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

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

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

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 above 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, cd’s, etc. promoting yourself or your group
4. How many performances, interpretations, and presentations you would perform if applicable
5. Your fee for participation

Please submit your proposals to David J. Brunelle at:

Email: davidbrunelle@rogers.com
Phone/Fax: 705-716-7124
Mail: 23 Byrnes Crescent
Penetanguishene, 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.

We look forward to receiving everyone’s proposals and if you have any questions or require more details on a specific event please feel free to contact me anytime via davidbrunelle@rogers.com or phone at 705-716-7124.