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Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment & Festival at Kirby Farms

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Before the battle there’s a whole day of fun including live music, daily artillery and live mortar demonstrations, Union and Confederate camps, Sutlers, authentic artifacts, and more. Enjoy a optional train ride through the battlefield and camps. The Kirby Family's farm fun will be open and available too including the antique carousel, Jalopy Car ride, Monster Bus, TeaCups, and more. Vendors will be offering unique art, crafts, toys and collectibles.

Friday-Sunday: Weekend Super Pass $20 in advance, $25 at the gate if available.

Living History day will be held on Friday, March 10th, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Groups young and old, Schools and Home schoolers, are encouraged to register early for this unique learning experience for all ages. Several learning stations will be set up throughout the farm with presenters sharing knowledge and offering hands on demonstrations.

Your Weekend Super Pass is valid the entire Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment Weekend, Friday-Sunday. It includes everything the Day pass includes plus, entry all weekend (including the Friday Living History Day Pass), and also includes unlimited ride wristband for all additional amusement rides. 

What does my ticket include?
Your Day Pass to The Nature Coast Civil War includes your entrance onto the farm and battle. Optional ride aboard our old-fashioned railroad as it travels back in time through the battlefield and soldier camps, all basic activities, demonstrations, carousel, and live entertainment, are included FREE.  Train rides are first come, first serve.  Gates open at 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday, first train leaves approximately 10:15 AM and trains run every 30 minutes. Trains will not carry guests during the battle from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM as it is participating in the battle and will be transporting troops. Train rides will resume immediately following the battle. Additional amusement rides are available for an all inclusive unlimited ride wristband for $10 (includes ALL basic and optional activities). 

Additional cost and/or restrictions may apply to food purchases, professional photos, animal food to feed our animals, and souvenirs.