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The Battle of Narcoossee Mill re-enactment celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend at Chisholm Park. FILE PHOTO
The 30th Annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill takes place this weekend, the fourth weekend in March, the 23rd and 24th at 2700 Chisolm Park Trail beginning at 9:30 a.m. both days (battle begins at 2 p.m.). Admission is $10, kids 5-11 $5 and under 5 are free.
See authentic artillery, cavalry, infantry, sutlers and children’s activities.
Education Day is on Friday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. This event features live interaction with speakers and re-enactors of the Civil War Era. As per their flyer, “Be educated, entertained and fed!” Students and chaperones pay just $5 which includes lunch. For Education Day, register at JacobSumerlin1516@gmail.com.
The Battle at Narcoossee Mill is non-profit education and entertainment event, hosted by the Jacob Summerlin Camp 1516, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Later in the day, check out the Downtown St. Cloud Celtic Festival, a family-friendly evening celebrating Irish heritage from 5-9 p.m. on New York Avenue. The evening includes food, vendors, live music, Celtic dance and drinks. There will be crafts for children as well as face painting. The local downtown eateries have prepared a menu of traditional Celtic foods, drinks and desserts. This is event is presented by Downtown St. Cloud.
On Saturday, March 23rd the new Farmer’s Market in downtown St. Cloud debuts at Pennsylvania Avenue and 9th Street in front of City Hall. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be over 50 vendors offering a variety of local honey, meats, breads, sweets, coffee and more.
Interested in becoming a vendor, contact Dana@RTPFlorida.com or call 321-202-5855.
The Hopkins Heroes Easter Eggstravaganza will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hopkins Park (620 E. 17th St.). Kids can enjoy face/henna painters, snow cones, cotton candy, arts and crafts, music and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts will be sectioned by age group and there will be a special needs egg hunt area. There will be gift bag giveaways (while supplies last.) and raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
For more information, call Stephanie Gilbert at 407-729-7394.
March is Auto-Immune Awareness Month. To raise attention to these more than 80 types of auto-immune diseases, the City of St. Cloud will host a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marina Banquet Hall. Adults 18 and older may attend. The fee is $1, reservations are required. To register, go to www. webtrac.stcloudfl.gov.
