Mayor and Executive Staff

Have you ever wondered just how Pennsic happens, the planning, the expense, where your fees go?  Do you have the time, energy and commitment to become a Pennsic Officer?  If so, apply to be the Pennsic Exchequer.  This is a volunteer position involving a very large commitment of time and energy.  Only serious applicants should reply.

Hourly commitment expected:

1. During Pennsic, 6-8 hours per day from Staff Week through final Saturday.
2. Attend both weekend planning sessions, November and May.
3. 5-15 hours per week for the remainder of the year.

Duties:

1. Work with the Pennsic Mayors to create and maintain a budget, with detail down to department expense levels.
2. Report regularly to the Pennsic Financial Committee and the Kingdom Seneschal Group on activities relating to Pennsic finances.
3. Report directly to the Society Exchequer using SCA standard financial reporting forms.
4. Serve as a subject-matter expert in determining allowable expenditures.
5. Travel to two planning meetings (November and May)
6. Be on-site for the entire Pennsic War, and be available on site during the week preceding the war if possible.
7. Hold regular “office hours” during war, and monitor a radio and/or cell phone for the entire war.
8. Work with the Cooper’s Lake staff to coordinate resources and

Skills and resources required:

1. Moderate to expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
2. Moderate to expert knowledge of QuickBooks.
3. Moderate to expert knowledge of SCA reports
4. Experience as an SCA Exchequer preferred, but not required
5. Accounting/bookkeeping experience desired.
6. Reliable phone and email access.
7. Ability and willingness to communicate to several people over long distances.

Successful applicants will be expected to attend Pennsic 54 and spend part of 3-4 days working with the current Exchequer to experience the requirements and meet staff members. A final decision will be made following the application period closing and before Preregistration period ends for Pennsic 54.

Please send applications (modern resume and SCA activity summary) to resume@pennsicwar.org. Application period closes December 31, 2026.

The below schedule is arranged by DATE and then ALPHABETICALLY to aid those looking for a specific group. This information is also available in THING for those who have an account. This post will be available under General Information in the navigation bar for the duration of Pennsic War 53.

Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, 8/1 on the Battlefield (Great Hall if inclement weather)

Aethelmearc Court: Tuesday, 8/4 @ 6:00pm in Great Hall
East Kingdom Court: Tuesday, 8/4 @ 5:30pm in East Kingdom Encampment

Atlantia Court: Wednesday, 8/5 @ 6:00pm in Great Hall

Ansteorra Court: Thursday, 8/6 @ 6:30pm in Ansteorra Camp
Calontir Royal Court: Thursday, 8/6 @ 6:00pm in Calontir Camp
Midrealm Royal Court: Thursday, 8/6 @ 6:30pm in Great Hall
Northshield Court: Thursday, 8/6 @ 6:00pm in Northshield Camp
Outlands Court: Thursday, 8/6 @ 5:30pm in Outlands Royal 
Trimaris Royal Court: Thursday, 8/6 @ 6:00pm in Trimaris Camp

Pennsic 53 Closing Ceremonies: Friday, 8/7 @ approximately 3:00pm in the Great Hall

This Pennsic there will be an extensive offering of live performances at the Amphitheater. The schedule below may change so be sure to check back. Thank you!

Wednesday, July 29th

• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Master Sylvanus and Friends
• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM KaMar
• 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Lady Beatrix of Anglesey
• 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Rhubarb Shags (The Rhubarb Shags perform folk songs from Scotland, Ireland, and the Continent. Joachim dazzles on violin, bodhran, and supporting vocals. Ceara delights on main vocals, bodhran, and guitar. Scarhart charms on main vocals and Irish bouzouki.)

Thursday, July 30th

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Maugorn the Stray (Maugorn the Stray is a well-known wandering bard and musician in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), famous for busking and performing traditional, period, and original filk/folk music.)
• 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM DragonSong (DragonSong will take you on a magical journey of both original and traditional songs from around the Knowne world.)

Friday, July 31st

• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Billy Bardo
• 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ferqat Jebel Tariq (Sound of Mare Mediterraneum, of Saracens, Moors, and Turcs, woven by intercontinental friends brought together for the love of music. We are honored to be bringing the jam session that’s been swirling down in the bog’s dark nights for decades up to the gentle public on this glorious stage.)
• 9:15 PM – 10:45 PM Wytches Three

Saturday, August 1st

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM The Rhubarb Shags (The Rhubarb Shags perform folk songs from Scotland, Ireland, and the Continent. Joachim dazzles on violin, bodhran, and supporting vocals. Ceara delights on main vocals, bodhran, and guitar. Scarhart charms on main vocals and Irish bouzouki.)
• 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM Wine and Alchemy
• 9:30 PM – 10:45 PM Phat Man De’Eval & Phriends (Phat Man De’Eval and Phriends is an all star pick up Pennsic band of merry men, ladies, and gender non binary gentles of all shapes and sizes, fronted by the bard-like beauty and songstress Phat Man Dee! Expect a set of music from historic Andalusia, renaissance era France, with a couple olde English classics! If you know the words you’re welcome to sing a long! Phat Man Dee is thrilled to welcome her Phriends, Lady Zakiyyah a.k.a. Kazuki, Christine “Ratna” Andrews and Joanna Abel of Starry Moon Dance Company, Lady Melissa Ishtar Murphey (Melissa on the Wednesday afternoon show only), Sheque du Chevon of Touch the Earth, and Master Sylvannus aka Billy Woods, Master Percussionist himself!!)

Sunday, August 2nd ALL EVENING SHOWS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER-We will try to reschedule them.

• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Harvali (Harvali offers an eclectic fusion of Middle Eastern, Turkish, Greek and Indian flavors while maintaining the musical integrity of each style and country of origin.)
• 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Haflacopter
• 9:15 PM – 10:00 PM Hilla Stormbringer
• 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM Lady Elizabeth of the Debatable Lands (Lady Elizabeth of the Debatable Lands is a bard and wandering minstrel. Having spent many years carrying music to audiences far beyond the borders of the Debatable Lands, she now delights in bringing that experience to campfires and bardic circles throughout the Known World. Many at Pennsic may recognize her from her original ballad, “Absence of a Fairy Tale,” which has been heard and sung around campfires these past few years. Whether telling tales of love, loss, laughter, or legend, Lady Elizabeth invites listeners to join in the music and the story.)

Monday, August 3rd

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Maugorn the Stray (Maugorn the Stray is a well-known wandering bard and musician in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), famous for busking and performing traditional, period, and original filk/folk music.)
• 9:15 PM – 10:45 PM Sam and Santiago Tynker (Sam and Santiago Tynker Middle Eastern Mayhem! Experience the vibrant music of the Silk Road and beyond, brought to life by an unforgettable cast of dancers. A high-energy performance that invites you to join the celebration with a lively dance party finale!)

Tuesday, August 4th

• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Janisary Band
• 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM September Spring (September Spring serves up a luncheon-time special of traditional and neo-trad songs combining carefully selected ingredients of love, death, honour, treachery, ancient myth, and the turning year.)
• 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Haflacopter
• 9:15 PM – 10:00 PM Hilla Stormbringer
• Cancelled Due to Power Outage 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM Lady Elizabeth of the Debatable Lands (Lady Elizabeth of the Debatable Lands is a bard and wandering minstrel. Having spent many years carrying music to audiences far beyond the borders of the Debatable Lands, she now delights in bringing that experience to campfires and bardic circles throughout the Known World. Many at Pennsic may recognize her from her original ballad, “Absence of a Fairy Tale,” which has been heard and sung around campfires these past few years. Whether telling tales of love, loss, laughter, or legend, Lady Elizabeth invites listeners to join in the music and the story.)

Wednesday, August 5th

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lady Elizabeth of the Debatable Lands (Lady Elizabeth of the Debatable Lands is a bard and wandering minstrel. Having spent many years carrying music to audiences far beyond the borders of the Debatable Lands, she now delights in bringing that experience to campfires and bardic circles throughout the Known World. Many at Pennsic may recognize her from her original ballad, “Absence of a Fairy Tale,” which has been heard and sung around campfires these past few years. Whether telling tales of love, loss, laughter, or legend, Lady Elizabeth invites listeners to join in the music and the story.)
• 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Phat Man De’Eval & Phriends (Phat Man De’Eval and Phriends is an all star pick up Pennsic band of merry men, ladies, and gender non binary gentles of all shapes and sizes, fronted by the bard-like beauty and songstress Phat Man Dee! Expect a set of music from historic Andalusia, renaissance era France, with a couple olde English classics! If you know the words you’re welcome to sing a long! Phat Man Dee is thrilled to welcome her Phriends, Lady Zakiyyah a.k.a. Kazuki, Christine “Ratna” Andrews and Joanna Abel of Starry Moon Dance Company, Lady Melissa Ishtar Murphey (Melissa on the Wednesday afternoon show only), Sheque du Chevon of Touch the Earth, and Master Sylvannus aka Billy Woods, Master Percussionist himself!!)