Opening Ceremonies: SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 7 pm at the Fort SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 9:00 am Head-to-Head Archery Shoot – 2 points10:00 am onward: (* = War Points that will have Siege, Combat Archery and/or Thrown Weapons) MONDAY, AUGUST 48:30 am Arts & Sciences Competition – 3 points10:00 am Armored Bridges…
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Event Guide for Pennsic 52
All Pennsic 52 attendees will receive a short handout with a campground map and QR codes to scan for Pennsic news, activities and department info. The full 184-page Pennsic Event Guide will be sold at Information Point for $5.00 each. This year, sales will not be restricted to one book…
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As always, please refer to the site rules and policies, but we are providing the following summary information ahead of the event in order to allow attendees to plan accordingly how to navigate site during the event. As a reminder, there are nighttime driving restrictions in effect around the site.…
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An important update from Cooper’s Lake regarding policies and procedures for deliveries during Pennsic. There have been a few notable updates to the policies regarding deliveries to participants while at Pennsic, which are summarized below. All parties are strongly encouraged to review the official rules in their entirety here: As in…
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New for Pennsic 52! Greetings, all! In the past, when we’ve had a need to close parking lots due to weather or other conditions, we have relied on word of mouth and social media posts. The latter, of course, only reaches those folks who have access to the Pennsic group…
Continue ReadingBreaking News – Pre-registration Extended!
BREAKING NEWS – June 15, 2025 Pennsic War 52 pre-registration has been extended until Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:59 pm EDT During this time, you may:– Pre-register additional campers– Request refunds (cancel pre registrations) – Subject to Cooper’s Lake refund policy– Edit your paid registrations (including changing your landgroup) Land…
Continue ReadingPennsic 52 Martial War Points and Conventions
Pennsic 52 Martial War Points and Conventions Heat Index Restrictions for Martial Activities Heat Index Restrictions 91°F – 102°F (32°C – 37°C) At Own Discretion 103°F (39°C+) All martial activities ceaseuntil it is below 103°F (39°C+) for 30 minutes General Notes and Conventions p.3Opening Ceremonies p.4Armor and Rapier Scenarios p.6Sunday…
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The Pennsic Choir has a decades-long tradition of performing medieval and renaissance choral music at the Pennsic War. In recent years it has expanded into four Pennsic Choirs, each with its own director. Directorship changes each year. The choirs perform a joint concert on Thursday of War Week in the Performing Arts Tent. Warmup…
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HERALDS’ POINT Located at the intersection of Low Road and the Great Eastern Highway, next to the Playground, near the Town Hall tent. At Heralds’ Point, you can consult on names and armory for use in the SCA. Our Heralds can assist you with names, devices, badges, household names, just…
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MARSHAL’S TENTSFour marshal’s tents will be set up near the main battlefield for Lost and Found, Inspections,Combat Archery and Marshals ’ Meetings. INSPECTION POINTHours of operation will be from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, starting Wednesday July 30, 2025 andrunning daily until 15 minutes prior to the start of the…
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