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Kennekuk World War II Remembrance Days

Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM - Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM (CT)

Danville, IL

Kennekuk World War II Remembrance Days

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Kennekuk World War II Remembrance Days

Kennekuk County Park / Bunker Hill Area

22296 A Henning Road Danville Illinois

Tactical/Public Battle and Living History Displays

August 6th and 7th, 2011

 

Open to all 1939-1945 impressions

Public Battle each day/living history displays

USO Dance Saturday night 7pm till 11pm

Dinner Saturday Night/Breakfast Sunday Morning $5.00 each meal

Militaria Vendors & Food Vendors

Warbird Fly-over (F4F Wildcat, P51, SuperMarine Spitfire, L5)

 

Schedule Saturday August 6th

     9:00am   Park Opens

     9:30am   S & A

   10:00am   Flag Ceremony

   11:00am   Full Immersion Battle

    Noon        USO Show

   12:30pm   Weapons Demo

     3:00pm   Public Battle with Warbirds

     5:00pm   Dinner ($5)

7-11:00pm   USO Dance

Schedule Sunday August 7th

     7:00am   Breakfast ($5)

     9:30am   Church Service

   11:00am   Weapons/Uniform Demo

     1:30pm   Public Battle

     4:00pm   Event Closes

   

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.  These vast public ownerships (except Kickapoo) were purchased in the 1970's for the creation of the Middle Fork Reservoir.  The project was never developed past the initial stages due to lack of funding and environmental opposition.

 

http://www.vccd.org/gikennekuk.html    http://www.wwiikennekuk.webs.com

 

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.

 

All allied, axis and civilian units interested in participating must be members in good standing of a recognized WWII re-enactment society.  You must present your membership card for the current year at registration check-in.  NO WALK ONS.  If you are not a member of a society please contact us.

 

Authenticity and safety standards will be enforced by the commanding officers in charge of the event.  Guidelines will follow HRS rules.  Political flags or uniforms will not be permitted.  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 August 1st.  No Vendor Fee.

Click the “Register ” link at the top to pre-register.