Period Games

Visit the Period Games Tent to learn and play a large variety of board, card, and dice games. We will be open the first monday through the second thursday. 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 […]

Performing Arts

We are excited to bring you a Pennsic full of: Amazing, talented, new and returning performers – Actors, Musicians, Storytellers, and more A plethora of classes and events in Theater, Commedia, Foolery, Juggling, European Music, Choirs, Instrumental Ensembles, Storytelling, various Bardic forms, and so much more. The “Performing Arts Afternoon Series,” highlighting a different form […]

Pennsic University

  Greetings unto the scholars and students of the Known World! We of Pennsic University are looking forward to helping you learn. There are more than a thousand classes to choose from – peruse the class schedule and prepare to be amazed at the breadth and depth of the knowledge that can be found in […]

Pennsic Choirs

What is the Known World Choir? The Known World Choir (KWC) is a group of people from across the Kingdoms of the SCA who love to sing a cappella choral music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Singers gather, rehearse, and perform at major SCA wars like Lilies, Gulf wars, and Pennsic. The Known World […]

Middle Eastern Arts

Greetings to All and Welcome back from that long town run. I invite you to look at all the offerings we have for you to explore this year. From a diverse offering of Classes, to 3 different Hafflas, If you haven’t had the chance to put in a class that you would like to teach […]

European Dance

The European Dance Tent is a lovely place to spend time at Pennsic. There’s ample shade, iced water, plentiful benches, a beautiful dry floor, constant music – and dancing! We are at the corner of Chandler’s Road and Dragon’s Trace, across from the Great Hall (see map). You can join in the dancing or just come […]

Arts and Sciences Display

Known World Arts & Sciences Display / Youth Arts & Sciences Display Come and be part of the awesome display of craftsmanship from the Known World! Pennsic 50 brings the annual display of the talents & knowledge of the Known World’s Artisans and Craftspeople. The variety and scope of work are always a wondrous spectacle of […]

Family Activities

All Family Activities classes, events, and activities follow SCA and Pennsic Rules regarding minors, including background checked youth officer supervision and the two-deep model at all times.  Family Activities are not to be construed as babysitting, and all youth under 10 still need to be supervised as per Pennsic policy. Parents/Guardians are responsible for their […]

The Pennsic War