Event Safety – Pennsic War

Nighttime Driving Update 8/6/2026

Update for nighttime driving restrictions: Nighttime driving restrictions are still in effect through tonight (August 6). The restrictions will be lifted starting Friday night, (August 7). As a reminder, parking rules are still in effect for anyone not packing up camp. We ask this because folks who ARE packing need…

Road Closure 8/6/2026

ATTENTION: Dave’s Drive in front of the Fort will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic from 9:30 AM until conclusion of the Battle, which is estimated to be 2 PM.

Road Update 2 8/3/2026

Starting at 8am on Tuesday, August 4th, and continuing until the end of the woods battles, Count Jehan’s Bounty between Chicane Lane and Ulric’s Cut will be one way running North (“clock wise”). This is to accommodate the vehicles transporting fighters and fencers and from the woods. All vehicles transporting…

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS!

ATTENTION! Starting at 8am on Tuesday, August 4th, and continuing until the end of the woods battles, Count Jehan’s Bounty between Chicane Lane and Ulric’s Cut will be one way running North (“clock wise”). This is to accommodate the vehicles transporting fighters and fencers to and from the woods. All…

Road Closures & Updates 8/3/2026

Dagmar drive is now No Right Turn. Please pay attention to signage and do not enter. It will still remain open for the people to exit from the parking and camps on top of Mount Eislinn. Do not enter off of Alan’s loop. Please also be aware that eLeri Lane…

Battlefield and Registration Parking Reminders

If you need to unload equipment on the Battlefield, you may request a Battlefield Driving Pass from the MoL. These passes are extremely limited, are usually valid for no more than 30 minutes, and allow unloading only. They are **not parking passes**, and vehicles may not remain parked on the…

Parking Lot Update 8/1/2026

UPDATE on parking lots! We are asking for folks, again this year, to please consider your neighbors as you park your cars. We are seeing far too many cars parking with considerable gaps between them. A row that should hold 15 cars only fits 10-12. As a result of this,…

IMPORTANT! Trailer Parking Information 7/24/2026

We currently have at least 3 trailers which are parked in the paid trailer storage location (see first picture). If you have parked your trailer in this area, please move it as soon as possible to the correct location (picture 2 circled in red) before it needs to be towed.…

No recording in private settings

Greetings all, We have heard and seen a few concerns expressed in various channels about the potential for use of ‘smart glasses’ or other such less than overt recording devices during otherwise private times (including parties) at Pennsic. Pennsic staff wishes to note that according to federal and state law,…

Gates and Access to Pennsic

There are some important changes at Pennsic 53. Please take note so you are not caught unprepared. The biggest change is that starting with Pennsic 53, the gate which were known as the “Main” gates in previous years will be closed and locked for the entirety of the event. (Note:…