News – Pennsic War

What do I hear?

Mayor’s Office, March 2025 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,…

Battlefield Driving Passes

Vehicles are only allowed on the battlefield with a battlefield driving pass issued by battlefield staff. To request a pass, contact the Battlefield Coordinator:battlefield@pennsicwar.org What driving passes are for Driving passes are typically used for short, necessary access such as: How passes work Passes are issued for limited time windows…

Martial Activities

Seeking Dedicated Volunteers We are looking for dedicated adult volunteers for Martial Activities. No long-term commitment required! These are folks who may not have time for a full Pennsic staff position, but who want to: If that sounds like you? Please email:dmmartial@pennsicwar.org This Martial Activities volunteer list is for folks…

Battlefield Pavilions

The Battlefield Pavilion Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the various Kingdom battlefield tents arrive in the location as desired, however the priority is Kingdom tents and then associated Baronial presences, and then all others. Please have your representative complete the form at Battlefield Pavilion Space Request. If they are unable to…

Artwork Submissions for Pennsic 53 Cover

Greetings from Oscar Goerijs Goriszoon, Mayor of Pennsic 53, We are holding a competition this year for the cover art for the Pennsic 53 Event Guide. The theme for the artwork is “Music”. All artists are invited to submit concept sketches for cover art to publications@pennsicwar.org, using the guidelines below:…

Apply For The Pennsic Mentorship Program

Are you someone looking to grow, learn, and connect during Pennsic War 53? The Pennsic Mentorship Program is your chance to gain guidance from experienced mentors and share your own expertise with others in our vibrant community. Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, explore leadership opportunities, or simply make…

Important Dates for Pennsic 53

Relevant dates and deadlines for those planning to attend Pennsic War 52.

Mayor’s Missive #3

Greetings unto all, may these words find you well, There are still a few long weeks before on-line Registration opens, but for many Staff Pennsic is year round. In early November we had our first planning meeting. Budgets are being finalized, the Info team is getting ready to load 53…

Mayor’s Missive #2

This is not an announcement I enjoy making but sometimes change is unpleasant. We are implementing a rule change which will include explosives under the prohibited items in the General Rules. This will preclude the use of the canon(s) on Main Battlefield. The matter has been a running source of…

Mayor’s Missive #1

Greetings and Salutations unto all! It is my pleasure, privilege and honor to introduce myself as your Mayor for Pennbsic 53. Here is the short version of my CV: Pennsic 34 was my first SCA event and I knew nothing and no one…… Found my way into the gameside and…