3 DAYS OF EVENTS AT FARMINGTON Oktoberfest Friday / Battle of Farmington Saturday / Harvest Fest Sunday

Sat, Oct 10 08:30 am to 9:30 pm Battle of Farmington - Civil War Reenactment by the 8th Kentucky Infantry with Victorian Ball and Officers Dinner

Live a day during 1830 to 1865 on the oldest Hemp Plantation in Kentucky. See the ladies in their finest southern gowns and the gentlemen escort them to and from the mansion. Talk to the 1860s mayor of Louisville, John M. Delph and ask him questions about Louisville in the 1860s. Visit with President Abraham Lincoln and first Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. See a recreation of a battle between the Federal and the Confederate Armies of the American Civil War. See the cannons and hear the thunder of the howling roars of the mighty artillery. Join the Southern and Northern ladies as they dance with the gentlemen in fine civilian and military garb.

Click here to view the full schedule for the battle at Farmington Historic House

Following the battle, at 6:00pm there is a Victorian Dinner and Officers ball (both Saturday only)

Tickets: $ 5.00 per car (100% of the proceeds are donated to Farmington*) $25.00 per person for Victorian style dinner and ball.  For reservations and Info please call Jim Jackson at (606) 356-7216, or email the8thkentucky@yahoo.com