MARSHALLING CONVENTIONS FOR PENNSIC 53 I. GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO ALL MARTIAL DISCIPLINESThe Principal Marshals for Pennsic 53 are; Sir Ardan Scot, Aethelmearc (Marshal in Charge), Sir Samson,East, and Sir Marcus Pinarius Draconarius, Middle Any on-site changes to these rules for safety reasons will be at their sole discretion, though…
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Rapier Inspection Point: Hours, Stickers, and Volunteer Information Greetings from your friendly local Rapier Minister of the List (MOL)! My job is to get all of our authorized fencers onto the tournament and melee fields with efficiency and clear communication, but also adhering to the rules set out to us…
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Greetings! There is a new telephone number to reach the Watch starting with Pennsic 53. The new number is: (540) 428-9630. This number is also linked in the tag line just below the banner on the Pennsic website. Remember, the Watch number is not an emergency number. All emergency calls…
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CLASS REGISTRATION DEADLINE Greetings from your friends at Pennsic University! The date for the book pull is quickly approaching! Please, if you are planning to teach at Pennsic go into Thing 2 and register your class by May 25. If you want your class to be in the printed Pennsic…
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A&S Display Coordinator Baroness Adele Lochlanee-mail Come and be part of the awesome display of craftsmanship from the Known World! Pennsic 53 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 artistic…
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Learn more about the Program at the Informational Sessions (dates to be announced soon). They will have a Meet & Greet with the Program Staff, previous participants, and mentors sharing their experiences, and handouts with specific information about the program. The application for the Pennsic 54 Mentorship Program will be…
Continue ReadingPennsic Martial Activities Scheduling Contacts
If you are looking to schedule martial activities for Pennsic, please use the appropriate scheduling contact below. The deadline for scheduling requests to be included in the Pennsic book is May 31. Battlefield SchedulingFor all battlefield activities and field use requests:battlefieldschedule@pennsicwar.orgMaster Maximilian der Zauberer Archery SchedulingFor archery scheduling requests:archeryscheduling@pennsicwar.orgLord Pan…
Continue ReadingFurther Information Regarding the Mayor’s Music Program
It has come to our attention that there may be some confusion regarding the Pennsic 53 Music Program, and we would like to take a moment to help clarify a few details. Time Blocks: We’re planning to schedule musical acts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and again starting…
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Mayor’s Office, March 2026 Words from the volunteer staff for the Pennsic 53 Mayor’s Stage On behalf of the Mayor (Baron Oscar) we have been asked to assist in keeping the groove going! Initially that entails soliciting and booking for the Mayor’s Stage at Pennsic 53. For the Mayor’s Stage…
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Mayor’s Office, March 2026 The snows are retreating (yeah I know, never trust April) and the temperatures are rising. If you close your eyes you can already smell the campfires and the cooking and hear….. Well what do you hear? My first SCA event was Pennsic 35. I knew nothing,…
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