Muster at Forest Glen 2011 Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 15, 16 & 17, 2011

Muster at Forest Glen 2011

Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 15, 16 & 17, 2011

The Forces of Montcalm & Wolfe, Inc. would like invite you to a weekend of fun, fellowship and history as we celebrate our heritage and harken back to those small, relaxing F & I events that first drew us to re-enacting. Join us for exciting scenarios on a rustic battlefield, firelock reliability, a tomahawk throwing contest and many other events, all in the beautiful Illinois Country of old New France. Forest Glen County Preserve is one of the fine parks of the Vermillion County Conservation District located just south of Danville, Illinois and on the Vermillion River. The District in cooperation with the Forces is hosting this event which we hope will be an annual occurrence and a pleasant experience for all.

Water, firewood, straw and port-o-lets will be provided. Ice will be available for purchase in the park. Flush toilets and showers are available. Modern tent and RV camping are available in the park on a first come first served basis. Security is being provided by the park rangers of Vermillion County.

There will be a concession stand on site serving limited fare for breakfast and lunch and a number of familiar merchants. We are looking for individuals interested in participating in a school day program for the “Pioneer Kids” summer camp put on by the Vermillion County Conservation District on Friday, July 15^th .

This event is intended as an accurate portrayal of frontier life of the period 1740 to 1763. Clothing and camps should reflect this. Please avoid anachronisms and help create the historical illusion for the public.

Forces safety rules will be in force at this event. To participate in the battles you must be in attendance at morning colors for inspection or get approval from the Safety Provost. Frizzen stalls and flash guards are required and no loading from powder horn will be allowed -- cartridges only. (No exceptions)

This will be a juried event.

All Merchants, Food Vendors, Craftsmen, and Blanket Traders must submit a list of wares.

All first time Merchants, Food vendors, Craftsman, and Blanket traders, please submit a recent picture of you, your camp, and your wares.

All first time re-enactors please submit a picture of you, your camp and portrayal.

By applying to the event you agree that all pictures and materials submitted become the property of the Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe, Inc. and may be used for promotional purposes.

Those participating in the school day may set up camp Thursday, July 14 after Noon. Camp will be closed to set up on Friday until after 3:00P.M.
(Please print or type clearly)
Name
Unit or company
Address
City _________________________________ State_________________________ Zip______________
Day Phone___________________________ Evening Phone__________________________________
Emergency Contact __________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Number of Participants on this registration _________ (Please attach a list of all unit participants)
Please check all that apply

_____ French Military _____ Civilian _____ Craftsman _____ Voyageur

_____ English Military _____ Blanket Trader _____ Merchant _____ Entertainer

_____ Native _____ Food vendor _____ Other(_____________________)

Merchants and Blanket Traders must deal in period items. This is a juried event.

Entertainers need to provide a brief description of their act.

Are you bringing a Canon? Yes ___ No___ Canons will need to be inspected and approved by the Provost.

Will you be participating in the School Day on Friday, July 15? Yes ____ No ____
Shelter Description(s):

Actual Camp space required___________________________________________________________

(Please list all tents for the unit)

All applications are due by June 27, 2011

Applications must be mailed to the following address

Jerry Brickley, Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe, Inc.

2430 Cartersburg Road, Danville, Indiana 46122

No email applications will be accepted

Rules & Regulations

The event is open to the public from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday. The time of the School Day event on Friday is TBA.

All children under the age of 18 must have a parent sign the Statement of Release below

Period portrayals must be correct for the Illinois Country of 1740 to 1763.

Maintain a period correct camp: no modern items visible during public hours.

Smoking within sight of the public should be period correct.

Be period correct, courteous and informative in your dealings with the public.

No alcohol during the public hours of the event.

No firing of weapons except for scheduled programming.

All flintlocks being fired during battles must have flash guards and frizzen stalls.

No wadding or other material will be fired from firearms. Powder only in the barrel.

All tentage should be appropriate to the time period being portrayed.

NO PETS of any kind will be allowed.

All vehicles must be removed from camps by 8:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! No vehicles in camp during event hours, including Friday’s School Day. Check out Sunday no earlier than 4 PM.

Check in at cabin before setting up your camp.

Quiet hours in camp are from 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

The event coordinators’ decision is final in all questionable situations.

All participants must sign Statement of Release / Parental Waiver.

Individuals must be covered by liability insurance, either by unit, organization or individually.
Statement of Release / Parental Waiver
I, the undersigned, certify that I acknowledge that the Muster at Forest Glen is a Black Powder event and that I and the members of my family acknowledge and accept that we will be exposed to weapons that could present a danger to others and me.
I am acknowledge that I am aware that the safety rules of the Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe, Inc. will be in force for this event and that I have made of myself aware of these rules and that I and my family members will abide by said safety rules during our participation in this event.
I further acknowledge that I have read this application and the rules & regulations for participation in, Muster at Forest Glen and that my family and I hereby agree to abide by all policies, rules and regulations, including those posted at the event site relating to the Muster at Forest Glen after being accepted at this event.
I also give permission for any photos, digital pictures or video footage of me or my family to be used by the Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe, Inc. in the promotion of the Muster at Forest Glen.
In consideration for the permission granted to me and my family to participate in the above stated event, I and each member of my family hereby and forever release and discharge the coordinator of Muster at Forest Glen, his agents and the owner of the property this event takes place on, from any and all liability for injury, damage or death to any person or property arising out of or in any way connected with this said event.
Signature: Date
Contact Information

Event coordinator: Jerry Brickley [e-mail] 317-745-1318

Food and merchants Wendy Brickley [e-mail] 317-745-1318

Entertainment Jill Sparrow [e-mail] 317-821-8525

Safety Provost Scott Sparrow [e-mail] 317-821-8525
For more information visit our website at www.frob.net/forces