When is the next Battle of Cedar Creek event?

The next event is scheduled for October 17, 2026.

How much is admission to the event?

Admission is by donation to the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation.

What can visitors expect to see at the reenactment?

Attendees can experience a full-scale reenactment of the 1864 battle, along with period dress, living history displays, music, and foodways at the encampment grounds.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

The Battle of Cedar Creek

Name: The Battle of Cedar Creek
Start: 2026-10-17T00:00:00
End: 2026-10-18T00:00:00
Location: 8437 Valley Pike

8437 Valley Pike · Middletown, VA

The Battle of Cedar Creek is a large-scale Civil War reenactment in Middletown, Virginia, recreating the 1864 clash between Union General Philip Sheridan and Confederate General Jubal Early. Visitors can explore encampment grounds featuring living histories, period dress, traditional foodways, and music. Hosted by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation for over three decades, the event offers a variety of historical presentations and demonstrations.

When

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
As listed: “2026-10-17T00:00:00”

Where

Venue: 8437 Valley Pike
Address: 8437 Valley Pike · Middletown, VA · 22645 — Map

Admission

Details: Admission is by donation to the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation.

Frequently asked

When is the next Battle of Cedar Creek event?: The next event is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
How much is admission to the event?: Admission is by donation to the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation.
What can visitors expect to see at the reenactment?: Attendees can experience a full-scale reenactment of the 1864 battle, along with period dress, living history displays, music, and foodways at the encampment grounds.