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Special EventsMule Day ActivitiesCivil War Re-enactmentEach year on the 4th Saturday in September, the City of Winfield hosts Mule Day Festivities. A recent addition has been a Civil War Re-enactment at Ivan K. Hill Park. On Friday of Mule Day Weekend, school groups are invited for a living history demonstration. A sampling of school days demonstrations includes flags of the Confederacy, period dress, music, dance, and weapons, including actual firing of a cannon, and army camp life. Re-enactors from across the Southeast act out the fictional "Skirmish at Luxapalilla" on Mule Day Saturday and again on Mule Day Sunday. On Saturday morning, the public is invited to tour the Civil War camp and visit with re-enactors. On Saturday night, a Civil War Ball is held with period dress and music abundant, although period dress is not required to attend. For information contact Randy Brown at 205-487-6492. Alabama Gamebreeders Exhibition and ShowAn exhibition of various gamebirds as well as a competition for best of show in various categories is held beside Winfield Swimming Pool. No birds may be sold, and no cockfighting will be allowed. For information, contact Richard Baird at (205) 487-6218. Various beauty pageants are held by WPRD each year as a park fundraiser. Check homepage for current information or call 205-487-6710. |
