We want to take a moment to remind you (or if this is your first Pennsic, inform you) that there are cannons present at Pennsic. They are used to signal the start and end of battles, and can be heard across the expanse of the Pennsic site. They are often…
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Registration Information
News and Updates Pennsic Registration is responsible for assisting attendees with the process of initial entry to Pennsic. The department head of Registration appoints deputies and other staff to manage the department and ensures sufficient volunteer staff for the function of the department. Registration Point Located on Dragon Trace Road,…
Cultural Affairs
The Cultural Affairs Division provides Pennsic attendees with the space to teach and learn about medieval activities and cultural experiences. We hope to bring out the beauty in our Society through the various departments: We hope you will participate in the diverse culture provided. News and Updates The Cultural Affairs Division exists…
Martial Activities
News and Updates The Martial Activities Division exists to ensure the smooth and safe operation of all martial activities at Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Martial Activities is directly responsible for managing the division and reports directly to the Mayor. In addition to the deputy mayor, Martial Activities contains various…
Event Safety
Watch Phone Number: (571) 629-1853 (only active during the event) News and Updates The Event Safety Division exists to assist in the safe operation of Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Event Safety is directly responsible for managing the division and reports directly to the Mayor. In addition to the deputy…
Accessibility Assistance
News and Updates Welcome to the home page of Accessibility Assistance. Cooper’s Lake Campground is considered a rustic campground. What this means is that it is not level, it is not flat, not all roads are paved, not all campgrounds have electricity. In short it can be hard to navigate…
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Mayor 52 - Sir Gunther KegSlayer
The Pennsic War is unique and special. It is many things to many people. Most importantly, it has room for everyone. It is my hope you can all find a home, a family, a place of your own. I encourage you to find your people, find your family and cherish them, just as I did so many years ago.
Updates
Pennsic Mentorship Program Updates for PW53!
Greetings to all far and wide!The staff for the Pennsic Mentorship Program are so excited to welcome you tothe Pennsic War and share what we have been working on during our time apart! TheYAMP (Young Adult Mentorship Program) is being expanded to welcome everyone,regardless of age group, who is interested…
Continue ReadingAccessibility Assistance Information
Accessibility Assistance sign-ups are live and available online! This office coordinates several services at Pennsic. All of them have online sign-ups that you can complete before Pennsic (Yes, sign-ups that you can complete before Pennsic!) Accessible camping – registration for accessible campsite, flat, with electricity, accessible porta-johns, and close to…
Continue ReadingPavilions and Tents on the Battlefield
Pavilions/Tents on the Battlefield Registration for setting up tents around the battlefield closes on July 1, 2025. If you need to inquire about setting up a tent, please visit the Battlefield Inspection Tent during Pennsic and ask for Baroness Hadley, Battlefield Pavilion Coordinator, or contact Bruce, the Battlefield Coordinator. All…
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Greetings all! We received a lot of feedback publicly and privately on the updated rules concerning minors at Pennsic. Some of the feedback was helpful and informative. Some of it was not. We wish to thank those who engaged in meaningful discussion with us, and provided perspective, shared personal stories,…
Continue ReadingImportant Dates for Pennsic 52
Relevant dates and deadlines for those planning to attend Pennsic War 52.
Continue ReadingThrown Weapons Pennsic 52
The Thrown Weapons Marshal-In-Charge is Altan of Flaming Gryphon THROWN WEAPONS RANGE HOURS AND SCHEDULES KNOWN WORLD THROWN WEAPONS MARSHALS’ MEETING (MITs welcome)Tuesday July 29 Noon – 1:00 PMSaturday August 2 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM RANGE HOURS AND SCHEDULES** range open: indicated by the green flag: range is open…
Continue ReadingCombat Archery Pennsic 52
The Combat Archery Marshal-in-Charge is: Captain Arnora in Skarpa The Combat Archery Inspection Point will open on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 AM. Hours are generally 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM daily until the last day of battles. All combat archery equipment and procedures must be legal based on current…
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The Deputy Earl Marshal for a Target Archery is Maître Diccon de Reinport. Archery Marshal OrientationTo marshal at Pennsic, all target archery marshals or marshals in training must attend any one of the marshal’s orientation meetings in the Pennsic Thing (University Schedule) under the Archery track. Marshals In Training (MIT)…
Continue ReadingRapier/Fencing Pennsic 52
The Rapier/Fencing Marshal-in-Charge is Master Lisabetta von Atzinger. INSPECTIONSHours of operation for inspection will be from 9:00am – 4:00pm starting on Wednesday July 30th and running daily until 15 minutes prior to the last battle on Friday August 8th. The inspection point will close 15 minutes prior to all mass…
Continue ReadingRegistration Point Hours Pennsic 52
Registration Point Located on Dragon Trace Road, near the Watch and the Food Court Pennsic Registration Point (formerly known as “Troll”) is where attendees make their initial entry to Pennsic. Note that Registration Point will not be open around the clock. The Point’s operating hours are: Friday, July 25:12 pm to…
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