Bicentennial Heritage Fair celebrating all aspects of life in 1812.

The first sawmill, in what is now Spencerville, was built in 1812 by Peleg Spencer. To commemorate its construction and the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Heritage Fair will focus on encouraging new audiences to engage in reenacting for subsequent celebrations

Highlights include:

• 1812 Period Encampments by militia and civilian groups at the Spencerville Mill (c. 1864), Town Hall (c. 1855) and picturesque fair grounds 
• Free workshops on period dancing, military and political life to engage latecomers in participating
• Historical village tours with character reenactors 
• Street and cross river skirmishes 
• Live main stage Concerts and Dance performances
• Antiques Road Show-like appraisal event
• Attempt to beat the British-held Guinness World Record for most pople dressed in Regency clothes
• Heritage Craft demonstrations with market vendors and local guilds
• Regency ball with period menu, live music (through subscription)
• A campaign and election reenactment with local historical figures 
• Afternoon Tea in the Mill Garden
• Historic Costume competition with prizes
• Bateaux display

 
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