Reenactor/Participant Information
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Registration for the 160th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek!
Walk-On Registration will be available Friday (October 18th), Saturday (October 19th), and Sunday (October 20th). Registration fees include weekend long access to the event site, parking, fire wood, water, restroom facilities, a commemorative pin, and 160th exclusive participant collection of items featuring a copy of the Cedar Creek Battlefield’s Self-Guided Tour Book and other tokens of gratitude from the Middletown community.
Please read all forms and/or the FAQ section of this page carefully!
We look forward to seeing you all on the field soon!
Event Participant FAQ
The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and our 2024 Commanders are pleased to share these event details for this year’s annual reenactment!
Event Address
The event address is 8340 Valley Pike, Middletown, Virginia 22645.
Private Property and Ground Access
The grounds owned and managed by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation are private property that is open for public enjoyment made possible through hundreds of hours of volunteer service to maintain and preserve this historic landscape.
Walk-On Registration
Walk-On Registration ($45) will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during registration hours throughout the weekend event.
Registration Hours and Locations
Friday - 8AM to 11PM, address 8340 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA 22645, In the Large White Tent
Saturday - 6AM to 5PM, address 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA 22645, In the Museum Area
Sunday - 7AM to 12PM, address 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA 22645, In the Museum Area
Signage will be along the roadway to help direct participants to the registration areas.
Refunds
Refunds will only be issued in the event of an overall cancellation of the entire 160th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 18 through 20, 2024, due to circumstances out of the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation's control. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, registration refunds will only be issued pursuant to individual requests accompanied by proof of payment and registration. Registrations not requested by December 31st, 2024, would be considered a donation to the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. Alternately, individuals may also request a rollover of the registration fee to the following year. If the reenactment is held as scheduled, no refunds will be issued.
Civilian Participants
Civilian participants are welcome to register! Civilians not registered with a military regiment are welcome to register for a camping location in living history. Please indicate if you will be offering a public display.
Parking and Field Access
-Instructions for parking locations will be provided to you at registration. A shuttle will be running INTERNALLY ON THE EVENT GROUNDS, with new stops at each walk-through gate near parking areas. NO SHUTTLE WILL BE RUNNING FROM PARKING TO THE EVENT GROUNDS, so please plan accordingly.
-Vehicle access to the field and camps is restricted to emergency vehicles and CCBF Staff only after midnight on Friday, October 18th. Vehicles need to be removed from the main field by midnight on Friday evening. GATES WILL BE LOCKED AT THIS TIME AND WILL NOT REOPEN UNTIL AFTER THE BATTLE ON SUNDAY.
-On Sunday, VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE CAMPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED UNTIL 30 MINUTES AFTER THE SUNDAY BATTLE IS OVER.
-Please note that access to the field will be strictly enforced during event hours and is at the discretion of the CCBF Board and law enforcement.
Artillery Tow Passes
One Artillery Tow Pass will be issued at the Administration Table at Registration for each registered artillery piece. Artillery Tow Vehicles will not be allowed reentry to the grounds until after event hours if it leaves the field at any point during the public event hours.
Battle Scenarios
For the 2024 reenactment, Command and CCBF Staff are coordinating fresh ways of utilizing the event grounds to bring new life to the battle scenarios. Stay tuned!
Hay
One bale per day per horse (total of 2) will be provided for each attending horse. Additional bales will be available for purchase at $10.00 per bale. Mounted participants are also welcome and encouraged to bring their own.
Troughs
Troughs are provided at predetermined locations and will be filled Friday morning. If troughs are in need of refill, please contact CCBF Event Staff.
Water
Drinking and potable water will be provided at the designated water buffalos.
Restrooms
Restroom facilities will be provided by Johnny Blue, Inc. and placed in stationary locations for the duration of the event. Though they will be cleaned repeatedly and restocked of necessary materials, it is always encouraged to pack toilet paper in the unlikely case of emergency.
Firewood
Firewood will be provided in central locations. Participants are responsible for collecting from (and returning) firewood to the designated central locations.
Fires
Firepits are surface only. No digging is permitted.
Trash
Trash must be bagged and placed INSIDE of one of the three 30-yard dumpsters located on site at designated locations.
Straw
Straw will be available for purchase at $7.00 per bale.
Ice
Ice will be available for $4 per bag. Periodic delivery rounds in camps are scheduled.
Food Vendors
Food vendors will be present for the duration of the event during the hours open to the public. Additional hours are at the discretion of the individual vendors. Participants are also welcome to provide and prepare their own meals and rations.
NOTE: No personal utility vehicles (UTVs) or gators are permitted on the field with the exception of designated vehicles for artillery towing and CCBF staff use only.
Registration By Mail PDF Forms are Linked Below
Please print your desired form and mail it (and a check or money order written out to the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation) to 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, Virginia 22645.
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General Participant Registration Form
This form is for the registration of individuals, groups, and families.
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Artillery Piece Registration Form
This form is REQUIRED for the registration of artillery pieces. Please read the guidelines carefully.
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Sutler and Vendor Application
This form is for the registration of period sutlers and related vendors.
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Table Vendor or Display Application
This form is for the registration of event related vendors.
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Food Vendor Application
This form is for the registration of food trucks and vendors.