The Pennsic War

The official website of the Pennsic War

Pennsic 51

July 26 - August 11, 2024
Mayor: Baron Estgar æt Hrofeceastre (OL, OP, KSCA)

The Pennsic War

The official website of the Pennsic Wars
Pennsic 51
July 26 - August 11, 2024
Mayor: Baron Estgar æt Hrofeceastre (OL, OP, KSCA)

Youth Armored Combat Schedule

On Sunday, August 6, we’re holding a class for marshals-in-training — if you’re a youth combat marshal, or would like to join our ranks and build the Known World’s youth combat program for the next generation, join us! All youth armored combat activity takes place on our list field, located between the main gate and the […]

Volunteer

From set-up to clerical tasks, there’s a role for everyone. Learn the inner workings of a large-scale event while contributing to our vibrant community. Your time makes all the difference.

Newcomers Activities

Welcome! I hope you all are as excited about Pennsic 50 as I am! Pennsic is the largest event in the SCA, with a lot of different sights, sounds, and activities. For someone new it can be a bit overwhelming and can certainly raise a lot of questions! That’s why we have several options to […]

Period Games

Visit the Period Games Tent to learn and play a large variety of board, card, and dice games. We will be open TBA, through TBA. The tent opens daily at 10:00 am and the first class starts at 11:00 am. Games and classes continue throughout the day, with the tent closing at either 5 pm or 8:00 pm, check the […]

Youth Combat

All youths ages 6–17 are invited to join us on the battlefield for the Pennsic Youth Combat Program. The basis for the Pennsic 49 Youth Combat rules is the Society Youth Combat Handbook issued in July 2017. Youth Combat Age Divisions Division 1: ages 6–9 Division 2: ages 10–13 Division 3: ages 14–17 Youths who have been […]

Thrown Weapons

So that all throwers from all kingdoms can participate, we will be using the Society Thrown Weapon Rules rather than rules of the Middle, East, or Æthelmearc. In addition, please note these items for Pennsic War 50: All throwers must have footwear that covers the soles of their feet, although closed-toe footwear is recommended. The minimum age […]

Siege Combat

Official siege activity at Pennsic 50 will be limited to the Main Battlefield. In case of disputes, the Pennsic 50 Marshal-in-Charge will make the final call. Marshals All Siege Marshals must wear eye protection, such as protective shatterproof eye-wear or a helm. Siege marshals should wear a standard black marshal’s tabard and carry a marshal’s […]

Rapier Combat

The Rapier Lists and Tent are located at the south end of the battlefield.
Standard office hours for the Rapier Tent will be 9 AM to 5 PM.
Various tournaments may start before or end after those hours, but marshal coverage for those events is the responsibility of the hosts. No activity is to take place without a marshal present and monitoring activity.

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