The Middle Eastern Arts Tent is on the Great Middle Highway, across from Runestone Park. We offer diverse Middle Eastern Classes, along with a number of Haflas (parties/get-togethers). These take place in various locations, including the Touch the Earth pavilion (near the Food Court), Bog U at E-19 down by…
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May meeting PW53
Greetings unto all who attended this year’s staff meeting, may you have returned home safely. From where I was sitting we had a great meeting. The fact that afterwards no one came to me in a panic about something shows me what an awesome job all divisions are doing. No…
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From the Thrones of the East and the Midrealm, greetings to all who gather for Pennsic 53. We welcome you to the War Point Scenarios, an array of challenges and endeavors that reflect the full breadth of talent, passion, and dedication within our Society. Pennsic is more than a field…
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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:…
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This post is long but contains all of the general procedures for attendees arriving for the first time at Pennsic 53. Please read the following in its entirety and note that as this is a new procedure for Pennsic starting this year, it is subject to change. When in doubt,…
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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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