2018 Caseyville Frontier Days
Take a trip back in time at the 6th Annual Caseyville Frontier Days on September 16-17, 2017 in Caseyville, Illinois. Reenactors will take over Caseyville Park to demonstrate the tasks of the frontier days. Talk with reenactors, visit the kid’s area, try your hand at tomahawk and knife throwing – or the frying pan toss! Food and reenactor goods available to purchase both days.
Caseyville was founded as a frontier village in the early 1800s; it was incorporated in 1849 and grew after coal was discovered in the area. Frontier Days will include a number of demonstrations of tasks from the pre-1840s period such as flintknapping, rug making, leather working and possibly blacksmithing. The types and number of demonstrations will depend on how many reenactors make their way to Caseyville.
In addition to the demonstrations, there will be pony rides, vendors and refreshments, including biscuits and gravy on Sunday.
Participants: Camp in a beautiful park with shade and lakes. No camp fee, no trade fee, but be prepared to offer a demonstration in lieu of a fee. Wood and water provided. Ice is available on site. Pre-1840 dress required. Food vendors must call. Bring cannons and canoes. Bow shoot for reenactors only. Potluck Saturday at 6pm. Early Setup Thursday.
Food Vendors & Early Setup: Call Many Hats @ 314-920-2697.
Event held rain or shine!
Location:
Caseyville Park
40 W. Reynolds (off Route 157)
Caseyville, IL 62232
618-344-1233
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Caseyville Frontier Days on the third weekend in September in Caseyville, Illinois.
Tags: Caseyville Frontier Days, Illinois Rendezvous, Illinois Living History