Battle of Costa Mesa

The American Civil War Society (ACWS), performs the Battle of Costa Mesa at Fairview Park each year, when approximately 150 Civil War buffs will reenact a Civil War battle.

In 2011, the Battle of Costa Mesa will take place on April 16 and April 17, 2011. For those who would like to attend, the reenactments will take place at 1:30 and 3:30 pm on Saturday and 11:00 and 2:00 pm on Sunday.

To learn more about life in the Civil War, visit Civilian Town, both Confederate and Union soldiers’ camps and Sutler Row where you can purchase all sorts of items.

Please see a snippet from a previous Battle of Costa Mesa below:

Admission is free as is parking.

Fairview Park is located at 2525 Placentia Avenue in Costa Mesa.

If you have questions about buying or selling a home in Costa Mesa, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.