2012 Cash Bounties,
Pre-Registration Process & Forms,
and General Information
Registration Forms
Are available at the bottom of this page. Get 'em while they're hot.
NOTE: these Registration Forms are for event planning purposes
(space, water, straw, hay, food, etc.).
In order to enter the event grounds you will be required to register again
at the event gate. Sorry for the double registration process but it is necessary because we need both
(1) to plan and (2) to insure the event. And there is such a thing as Reenactor Math, you know.
Cash Bounties
Cash bounties are a mechanism for encouraging behaviors that improve the quality of the event.
Cash bounties are mailed to units promptly after the event.
The 2012 Cash Bounties have not been finalized but you may refer to the 2011
information (listed below) as a guide. Our Bounty levels have not changed in years and
we always pay out more in bounties than we list here.
In order to be eligible for a bounty you must (1) register in advance and (2) be on the field both days.
If you have questions about bounties or Registration, be sure to contact Doug Jones at
doug@hdhunt.com.
A $100 cash bounty
will be paid to the first five infantry units to register. To qualify, a unit must
have at least 10 bodies (i.e., minimum of 8 rifles plus non-com/officer).
A $100 cash bounty
will be paid to first five artillery units to register.
Plan on burning powder all weekend: if you got'em, shoot'em..
A $25 cash bounty per horse
will be paid.
Our field is unusually large and well-suited for horses.
You are free to run your horses all weekend if you wish.
The event provides feed hay, water and, of course, shade for your animals.
You will be required to show current health papers for each animal in order to enter the event.
Pre-Registration Process
This is essentially a one-step pre-registration process:
download a Registration Form (see below)
fill it out
return it.
OK, that's three steps but I have faith in you. You can do it.
Contact Doug Jones immediately
if you have any questions or any excess blueberry pies.
We intend to accommodate individuals with special needs whenever possible -
help us help you
by informing us of your needs well in advance of the event.
General Amenities
The Event will provide a locally-raised, freshly slaughtered & smoked pork
dinner Saturday evening. Bring your own eating utensils.
Reenactors will get a ticket for one free meal in their Event Packet
when they Register at the Registration Tent at the event gate.
You should bring all other food you require for the weekend.
We understand that Lamoni's renowned whole loaves of soft bread will be available again.
Feed Hay and water and shade will be provided for horses.
You will be required to show current health papers for each animal in order to enter the event.
Please contact Doug Jones
if you have any questions or concerns.
As a reminder to the Campaigners: only the horses are to eat the feed hay.
Ice will be provided. Since ice doesn't keep well in the sun, we will have a limited amount on hand
and will gladly send a runner for more when requested.
I cannot know the details of your needs in advance, so speak up and you'll have what you want.
Straw and water will be provided for reenactors. There will be stationary water sources in each camp
- one each in the Federal, Confederate & Civilian camps.
You are invited to drink to your heart's content but are cautioned against eating the straw, however,
because it would swell up in your stomachs and explode. Also, the event reduces costs by returning
all straw bales that are not broken apart.
Firewood is provided. It is abundant and already distributed to the camp sites.
Yes, you will have to carry it from the pile to your fire (sorry, artillery).
No whining will be tolerated regarding firewood.
We will look at the possiblity of swapping the camping locations of the two armies in 2011.
We raise this topic because there has not been enough complaining about our current arrangement.
We will say more about this over time.
Campaigners have the option of selecting from among a variety of camp sites.
In fact, Campaigners generally get more choices than normal people anyway.
Port-o-potties - including handicapped ones - will be abundant and convenient and out of sight. Rejoice.
General Information
This is a living history event and, as such,
we expect each participant to maintain a reasonable amount of period authenticity.
We welcome mainstream and hardcore impressions so long as all participants are presenting
the very best impression they can.
Let's learn from each other and show the public what the 19th Century was really like.
Let's all do our hobby proud.
EVERY REENACTOR MUST REGISTER at the event gate in order to participate.
This is necessary so that our event insurance is in full force.
NOTE: MCWRA Memberships dues paid at Lamoni in 2011 will make you a paid member until the end of 2012!
If you require modern devices for health reasons, bless you for coming in your infirmed state
but please keep them out of sight of spectators.
Please, no pet dogs, cats, or pigs. Especially pigs.
We could consider exceptions for old dogs & chickens
provided that the dogs are lame & the chickens plump.
As always, please refrain from high-diving into the watering troughs.
Even though the YouTube video was surprisingly popular, we don't want a repeat of last year.
Don't carry a pop can or smoke cigarettes in view of the public - use your period cup for all liquids
and buy tobacco from James Country instead.
Lamoni spectators are a curious breed, so expect spectators to enter your camp and look in your tent.
If you are visible or your tent flap is open, you are on display:
if you need privacy, close your tent flap or go hide in the woods.
Campaigners have a special place in heaven waiting for them, a place
where it is warm and dry and there is plenty of shade and firewood, and no mosquitos.
At Lamoni, campaigners have a large number of great choices regarding where to camp.
Pre-Registration Forms
Here are the Pre-Registration Forms you have heard so much about.
If you have trouble downloading yours,
complain (see below) and then try again. Again, I have faith in you and thank you for trying.
Doug Jones
doug@hdhunt.com
(641) 784-8484