BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Fort Mims will come alive this weekend with cannon fire, exhibits and a variety of activities during the annual Battle of Fort Mims re-enactment, a yearly event which draws spectators and participants from throughout Alabama and neighboring states.

The 197th anniversary will showcase re-enactments of the Battles of Fort Mims and Burnt Corn.

Period demonstrations of life in 1813 are planned, along with live music, food vendors and other entertainment.

A drawing for a flintlock Shenandoah Rifle will follow the last re-enactment, according to Martin McGuire, a member of Fort Mims Restoration Association and event organizer.

Tickets are $5 each or 10 tickets for $25. For more information, call McGuire at (251) 937-5896, or go to the FMRA Website at fortmims.org.

 Saturday and Sunday schedules are:

Saturday

• 8:50 a.m.: Reveille and call to the East Gate.

• 9 a.m.: Opening ceremonies, welcoming from Fort Mims Restoration Association, flag raising, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Memorial Service and Placing of the Wreath by the Fort Mims Chapter DAR, gun salute by all re-enactors.

• 9:30 a.m.: Music, black powder gun shoot, tomahawk throw.

• 11 a.m.:  Battle of Burnt Corn (re-enactment in wooded area beyond west wall)

• Noon: Indian dancers

• 1 p.m.: Flute music

• 2 p.m.: Period toys, weapons and clothing demonstrations

• 3 p.m.: Battle of Fort Mims (re-enactment.)

• 3:30 p.m.: Tomahawk 'Throwdown'

Sunday

• 9 a.m.: Flag Raising.

• 10 a.m. Church service and singing.

• 11 a.m.: Battle of Burnt Corn (re-enactment in wooded area behind west wall.)

• Noon: Flute music by “Buffalo Woman” (Marcia Johnston) at time of the attack on Aug. 30, 1813.)

• 1 p.m. Weapons and clothing demonstrations.

• 2 p.m.: Battle of Fort Mims (re-enactment.)