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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.

Cultural Affairs

The Cultural Affairs Division exists to assist attendees with various educational and cultural experiences during Pennsic. News and Updates The Cultural Affairs Division exists to assist attendees with various educational and cultural experiences during Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Cultural Affairs is directly responsible for managing the division and reports…

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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Meet Your Staff

Mayor and Executive Staff

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

Greetings from Pennsic University!

Greetings from your friends at Pennsic University! Class registration for Pennsic War 52 is open, so please go to Thing 2.0 (https://thing.pennsicuniversity.org/login/) to start registering classes you want to teach as well as any other activities that are usually scheduled through Thing. Classes are scheduled in the order they are…

Block Closure Announcement – PW52

Greetings unto the Pennsic populace from the Department of Zoning and Planning (Land office) We have an important announcement for Pennsic 52. Due to upcoming changes from Coopers Lake Campground (more below) and in consultation with senior Pennsic staff, Land Blocks B06 and B07 are being closed/removed from Pennsic as…

Important Dates for Pennsic 52

Relevant dates and deadlines for those planning to attend Pennsic War 52.

Family Point is Moving!

We are excited to announce our new and improved Family Activities Area conveniently located near the Great Hall and Pennsic University on Chandler’s Road, between St Lawrence Way and Dragon Trace. Our new space will include Family Point, Youth University, and Teen University, with age-specific tents, a teen hangout space,…

Announcement about Registration Building

Greetings People of Pennsic I bring you news. I wanted to share with you all news about the future registration building, (formally known as Troll). Due to permitting delays, and required changes that are not in Cooper’s direct control, the registration building will not be available for our use this year. As…

Requests for Block Surveys or Map Updates

REMINDER: We have a specific email for you to send requests for block surveys/ map updates: maps@pennsicwar.org Any requests for PW52 must be sent to that address no later than May 1, 2025. That cutoff is so we have time before Aethelmearc War Practice to triage the requests and determine…

Volunteer Opportunity: Accessibility Assistance Coordinator for Pennsic 53/54

Role and responsibilities: This position will assist Deputy Mayor Event Resources with organizing accessible camps and services for Pennsic. The intent is to serve PW52 as deputy and PW53 and PW54 as coordinator, but this position is not guaranteed. My goal in taking on this office was to offer transparency…

Meet Your Staff

Mayor and Executive Staff

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.

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