Funkstown, MD » Day in the Park http://www.funkstown.com Enjoy the Adventure Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:27:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Day in the Park / Battle of Funkstown Success http://www.funkstown.com/2010/07/18/day-in-the-park-battle-of-funkstown/ http://www.funkstown.com/2010/07/18/day-in-the-park-battle-of-funkstown/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:41:35 +0000 Rich Gaver http://www.funkstown.com/?p=703 The Day in the Park/ Battle of Funkstown was a huge success. The park was alive with over 4000 people over all. The Fire Company had no problem feeding all of the people that came through the lines with the Lions Club providing the French fries. Now for those that could not cool off from the heat of the day the St Paul’s Church was service snowballs.  Rose Gaver did an excellent job finding the right vendors for this event. We had everything from soap, and sewing to books and building and the deals where has hot as the weather. All of the children enjoyed the kid’s activities from slides to spin art with the help of Jerry Walker. The 97th Regimental String Band was seen playing in many locations through out the park and in front of Hudson House Antiques before the street battle. Everyone was very delighted with the music and we even had dancing Saturday night. For those of you that missed the fireworks all we can say is WOW what a show. The battlefields where filled with over 170 re-enactors, 4 cannons and 3 horses and at times it was hard to tell it was just a re-enactment. The authenticity was amazing with one of the cannons being an original 1861 piece. The Fire Company also took care of the safety and EMS items for the event which ran like clockwork. Mark your calendars for July 16, 17 -2011 for the next Day in the Park since it is quickly becoming the event that you don’t want to miss with something for everyone. Also please make sure that you thank the people that made this event a happen because with out them this would not be the successful event that it is…..Rose Gaver, Jerry Walker, John Phillips, Bobby Rodgers, and Rich Gaver.

Watch the photo tab for pictures to be posted.

]]> http://www.funkstown.com/2010/07/18/day-in-the-park-battle-of-funkstown/feed/ 0 Day in the Park & The Battle of Funkstown A Huge Success! http://www.funkstown.com/2009/07/13/day-in-the-park-the-battle-of-funkstown-a-huge-success/ http://www.funkstown.com/2009/07/13/day-in-the-park-the-battle-of-funkstown-a-huge-success/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:02:47 +0000 Rich Gaver http://www.funkstown.com/?p=374 The Day in the Park & The Battle of Funkstown was a huge success. With over 1500 spectators in attendances for the many events of the weekend it is truly a testament to the many hours of hard work put in by all the volunteers that made this event happen. Please look at the Day in the Park pictures under the photo tab for a walk through this years festivity and just try to pick out your favorite event. Also mark July the 17th & 18th of next year to enjoy all of the fun again in Funkstown.

]]> http://www.funkstown.com/2009/07/13/day-in-the-park-the-battle-of-funkstown-a-huge-success/feed/ 0 July 10, 11, 12 Events http://www.funkstown.com/2009/06/13/agenda-for-july-10-11-12/ http://www.funkstown.com/2009/06/13/agenda-for-july-10-11-12/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:02:19 +0000 Rich Gaver http://www.funkstown.com/?p=346 Agenda for the Funkstown Day in the Park

And

The Battle of Funkstown Re-enactment

July 10th Friday

•    1:00 pm the camp will be open for all registered participants of the re-enactment.
•    Music for Friday evening provided by The 97th Regimental String Band, time TBA.

July 11th Saturday

•    9:00 am there will be foraging in town by the troops for food.
•    9:00 am music for the public provided by The 97th Regimental String Band in front of the Hudson House Gallery on Baltimore St.
•    10:00 am the street battle will begin and will run about 1 hour on Main Street.
•    1:00 pm until 8:00 pm food will be sold by the Funkstown Fire Company, Funkstown Lions Club and the St Paul’s Lutheran Church. Please see menu below
•    1:00 pm music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band, location will be in the lower pavilion in the town park next to the ball field.
•    1:00 pm until 8:00 pm craft vendors and businesses will be scattered throughout the west section of the park.
•    4:00 pm the Battle of Funkstown will begin in the east section of the park, and will last about 1 hour.
•    4:00 pm until 8:00 pm kids’ events on the west section of the park to include a moon bounce, giant slide, face painting, spin art, airbrush tattoos, duck pond, dunk tank, froggy fly fling, and a magician. All of the kids’ events are free for the children.
•    8:00 pm music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band at the east pavilion on top of the hill.
•    At dusk, fireworks provided by Master Displays Limited.
•    After the fireworks, there will be music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band again at the east pavilion on the top of the hill.

July 12th Sunday

•    12:00 pm music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band at the east pavilion on top of the hill.
•    1:00 pm the final field battle.
•    6:00am to 9:00am Funkstown Fire Company will be selling breakfast for $5.00 to include all you can eat pancakes, single servings of bacon, sausage, orange juice, and coffee.

•    Menu for Saturday at the Day in the Park

Roast beef sandwich     $3.00            Italian sausage       $3.00
Hamburger                   $2.00            Cheeseburger        $2.25
Hot dog                        $1.00            French fries            $3.00
Sodas                           $1.00            Water                    $1.00
Gatorade                      $1.00            Snow cones            $2.00

]]> http://www.funkstown.com/2009/06/13/agenda-for-july-10-11-12/feed/ 0 Reenactors wanted http://www.funkstown.com/2009/03/27/293/ http://www.funkstown.com/2009/03/27/293/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:00:30 +0000 Rich Gaver http://www.funkstown.com/?p=293 Funkstown is currently looking for reenactors for the Day in the Park reenactment of the battle of Funkstown. The registration for any one over the age of 12 will cost is $8.00 and will include 1 meal ticket. The registration for any one between the age of 12 and 6 will cost is $4.00 and will include 1 meal ticket. Any one under the age of 6 is FREE. There is also a $50.00 bounty for each of the first 4 wheeled field artillery pieces and $25.00 bounty for each of the first 10 mounted cavalry. You will be able to set up camp of Friday evening. The foraging will start in the town on Saturday at 8:30 am and will run will run until 9:30. The street battle will be from 10:00 until 11:00 or we run out of personal which ever comes first. The first field battle will be held from 2:oo until 3:00 in the park on saturday. The second field battle will be held on Sunday from 2:00 until 3:00 pm also in the park.

Also check out  www.battle-of-funkstown.com for more information.

To register click this link.

To check out the safety requirements click this link.

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COME JOIN IN THE EXCITEMENT

BE PART OF THE RECREATION OF

THE BATTLE OF FUNKSTOWN


JULY 11TH AND 12TH, 2009


Both Union and Confederate troops will forage through Funkstown on Saturday morning, towns people will have treats and eatables for the troops; all captives must be given back at the end of the morning.  A running street fight through the town will commence at 10:00am and conclude by 11:00am.

A full field battle is scheduled for 2:00pm Saturday afternoon in the rolling and wooded park. The battle will finish with plenty of time for dinner and a bit of rest before the free fireworks display beginning at 9:00pm.  Reenactors will have the best seats in the town for the firework show.  Just stay in camp and enjoy the show right overhead!

Sunday will see a gentle morning and lunch time and then a final battle in the park starting at 2:00pm.  The battle will be over in plenty of time for you to pack and head on home well before dinner time.

Registration for The Battle of Funkstown is $8.00 for any one over 12 years of age, $4.00 for those between 6 and 12 years old and any one under 6 is FREE.

Each paid registration also includes a FREE meal ticket that may be redeemed Saturday, between noon and 8pm, at the food concession being run by the Funkstown Fire Company.

$50.00 Bounties will be paid for each of the first four wheeled field artillery pieces!

$25.00 Bounties will be paid for each of the first 10 mounted Cavalry!

Saturday will also feature a civil war band entertaining in the park.

Reenactors may arrive beginning at noon on Friday the 10th of July.

Walk-ons will be accepted but we do ask that you pre-register to help us with the planning of event.  Registration forms, Wavier forms and Safety regulations may be downloaded from our web site http://www.battle-of-funkstown.com

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