The unit attempts to schedule one primary event per month, and spreads its time between both Public Displays and Tactical Immersions. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged by all members as practicalities allow. The nature of an event (Public or Tactical) will be noted where relevant.

January 31 - February 1, 2009: Onondaga, MI Tactical Battle

This unit is proud to be the host party for the long-running Onondaga, MI battle site. Home to an impressive landscape of woods, trenches, bridges and other defendable positions, Onondaga is a superb site for WWII private battle reenactments. This event is known for being one of the main Winter tacticals in Michigan, within a practical travel distance from the surrounding states. The event is by invitation only and does require a battle fee.
Contact: Tim Kelley - tim49333@yahoo.com.| Mapquest Directions

March 20-22, 2009: Augusta, MI Tactical Battle
"Delay the Inevitable" at Fort Custer

"Delay the Inevitable" is the annual Wiking-hosted tactical event, located at Fort Custer. It will offer barracks sleeping arrangement, snack bar, and after-hours activities. The tactical battle on Saturday will utilize objective-based missions, and the "RETO" scoring system to determine a victor. Pre-registration is required, and there are strict rules for authenticity and ammo, so make sure to visit the website for details!
Event Website | Mapquest Directions

May 15 - 17, 2009: Findlay, OH Public Event
"Salute to Veterans"

"Salute to Veterans" is Findlay, OH's annual military and vehicle show that features reenacting displays and battles. Members bring their own period-appropriate camping displays and partake in public interaction via walkthroughs throughout the day. At scheduled times, organized battles occur for demonstrations. There are limited vendors for reenacting gear and military surplus items.
Event Website | Mapquest Directions

June 20 - 21, 2009: Perrysburg, OH Public Event
"Muster on the Maumee" at Fort Meigs

The Fort Meigs event has been a staple of our unit, a static public display weekend featuring reenactors from the past 2000 years of military conflict. There is an optional weapons demonstration and no battle proper, but this event gives our members a fun opportunity to interact with other periods and educate the public. Preregistration required.
Event Website | Mapquest Directions

July 24-26, 2009: St. Clair Shores, MI Public Event
"Veteran's Weekend" at the Detroit Arsenal Museum

This is a public display event/military vehicle show, moved to a new location from Clarkston, MI. St. Clair Shores will feature static displays and scripted battles, with onsite camping. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday is provided free to reenactors, and dinners (including a Saturday hog roast) are available for a nominal fee. Pre-registration is required!
Event Website (with Directions) | Online Registration

August 28-29, 2009: Onondaga, MI Tactical Battle

This event is a Market Garden tactical, featuring American Allied and Axis participation. Hosted at our home site of Onondaga, the unit is holding a late-Summer tactical event as always featuring real-life objectives and scenarios; no paintball tactics here! There will be night battles as well, as the objectives are always up for grabs. Camping in-field is available to participants. The event is invitation only, but interested parties may contact unit C.O. Tim Kelley for possible attendance approval if interested. Battle fee is required for participation, proceeds to be given to the VFW for land maintenance.
Contact: Tim Kelley - tim49333@yahoo.com. or (616) 477-8154 | Mapquest Directions

September 19-20, 2009 : Grand Rapids, MI Public Event
"Grand Rogue Encampment"

The Grand Rogue event is a timeline encampent with on-site period camping, and scheduled battles for different time periods throughout the day. In addition to the battle scenarios, the event features weapon and cannon demonstrations, music, and family activities.
Event Website | Driving Directions

 

November 20 - 22, 2009: Private Unit Event
"The Berchtesgaden"

The finest party a unit could have, The Berchtesgaden is the Der Fuehrer Regiment's traditional end of the season party, awards banquet, and last-call for training. The days are spent primarily in-field at an 1,100 acre site, for tactical training and scenario execution. The nights are dedicated to the feast, expertly and graciously prepared by our unit's chef, Remy Lemmens, and hosted fireside in rustic yet luxurious comfort! Attendance is invitation ONLY.
Directions are available to our members by request.