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Local Accommodations: see our list of hotels and restaurants in Pipestone and the surrounding area.

 

 

Arrive Early: Events are scheduled on the grounds from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and from 9am to 4pm on Sunday.  We suggest you arrive at least two hours before the battle or plan to spend the afternoon at the site.  If you arrive at the beginning of the battle you will miss all but a few of the wonderful activities we have planned for the weekend. 

 

Parking is available on site, free of charge, on a first come first serve basis.

 

 

General Admission tickets admit you into the reenactment site, all activities and demonstrations. You may bring folding type lawn chairs and view the battlefield events from your own chair or standing in the General Admission areas. Spaces are on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early if you intend to set up your chair near the front. There will be troop movement over the entire field; everyone will see some distant as well as close-up action.

 

Food and beverages are available for purchase on the grounds.

 

 

Wear and bring sunscreen with you. Be sure to wear light colored clothing, hats, comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. Bring the bottle of sunscreen with you; it wears off after 2 hours. August is typically hot and sunny in Pipestone.

 

Sun umbrellas may be used right up until the guns can be heard, marking the start of the battle. They must be lowered at that time.

 

 

Video/Film equipment may not be used in any of the spectator areas if it requires a tripod or is shoulder held, such as larger camcorders. ONLY hand-held recorders can be used in spectator areas. No one may stand in front of lawn chair areas for filming and of course, you may not walk out on the battlefield during battle scenarios to take photos. Umbrellas must be lowered during battles. Interpretation of these guidelines is the exclusive right of CWD and its staff.

 

 

Young children are often afraid of very loud noises and being close to the cannons can be a scary experience for kids under 5 years old. Cotton helps dull the noise and may be a good idea for anyone near the big guns.

 

Strollers are permitted on the event site but may have a more difficult time maneuvering on uneven ground. CWD and its staff assume no liability for strollers and other personal property left unattended under the bleachers or any other location on the event site.

 

 

Bicycles may be ridden to the parking areas but not on site. We do not provide security for bicycles.

 

 

Because of recent concerns regarding event public safety, no parcels or coolers will be allowed through the event gates. Please leave these items at home or in your vehicle. All carry items can be subject to search prior to entering the event. Please allow extra time so we can enhance your safety!

 

 

No Pets are allowed on site, in camps or in the parking areas. It is dangerous and against Minnesota law to leave pets unattended in vehicles, we ask that all animals be left at home.