We want to take a moment to remind you (or if this is your first Pennsic, inform you) that there are cannons present at Pennsic. They are used to signal the start and end of battles, and can be heard across the expanse of the Pennsic site. They are often…
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Registration Information
News and Updates Pennsic Registration is responsible for assisting attendees with the process of initial entry to Pennsic. The department head of Registration appoints deputies and other staff to manage the department and ensures sufficient volunteer staff for the function of the department.
Cultural Affairs
The Cultural Affairs Division exists to assist attendees with various educational and cultural experiences during Pennsic. News and Updates The Cultural Affairs Division exists to assist attendees with various educational and cultural experiences during Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Cultural Affairs is directly responsible for managing the division and reports…
Martial Activities
News and Updates The Martial Activities Division exists to ensure the smooth and safe operation of all martial activities at Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Martial Activities is directly responsible for managing the division and reports directly to the Mayor. In addition to the deputy mayor, Martial Activities contains various…
Event Safety
Watch Phone Number: (571) 629-1853 (only active during the event) News and Updates The Event Safety Division exists to assist in the safe operation of Pennsic. The Deputy Mayor of Event Safety is directly responsible for managing the division and reports directly to the Mayor. In addition to the deputy…
Accessibility Assistance
News and Updates Welcome to the home page of Accessibility Assistance. Cooper’s Lake Campground is considered a rustic campground. What this means is that it is not level, it is not flat, not all roads are paved, not all campgrounds have electricity. In short it can be hard to navigate…
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Mayor and Executive Staff
Mayor 52 - Sir Gunther KegSlayer
The Pennsic War is unique and special. It is many things to many people. Most importantly, it has room for everyone. It is my hope you can all find a home, a family, a place of your own. I encourage you to find your people, find your family and cherish them, just as I did so many years ago.
Updates
Pennsic Mentorship Program Updates for PW53!
Greetings to all far and wide!The staff for the Pennsic Mentorship Program are so excited to welcome you tothe Pennsic War and share what we have been working on during our time apart! TheYAMP (Young Adult Mentorship Program) is being expanded to welcome everyone,regardless of age group, who is interested…
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Accessibility Assistance sign-ups are live and available online! This office coordinates several services at Pennsic. All of them have online sign-ups that you can complete before Pennsic (Yes, sign-ups that you can complete before Pennsic!) Accessible camping – registration for accessible campsite, flat, with electricity, accessible porta-johns, and close to…
Continue ReadingPavilions and Tents on the Battlefield
Pavilions/Tents on the Battlefield Registration for setting up tents around the battlefield closes on July 1, 2025. If you need to inquire about setting up a tent, please visit the Battlefield Inspection Tent during Pennsic and ask for Baroness Hadley, Battlefield Pavilion Coordinator, or contact Bruce, the Battlefield Coordinator. All…
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Greetings all! We received a lot of feedback publicly and privately on the updated rules concerning minors at Pennsic. Some of the feedback was helpful and informative. Some of it was not. We wish to thank those who engaged in meaningful discussion with us, and provided perspective, shared personal stories,…
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Relevant dates and deadlines for those planning to attend Pennsic War 52.
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Now located next to the Great Hall, with our entrance off of St. Lawrence way, Family Point provides activities and entertainment for those under 18 and their families. The Family Point Lounge serves as our “info point”, as well as hosting playgroups and parent meetups. The new Family Courtyard provides…
Continue ReadingTo Those Camping Without a Registered Land group (Singles / Individual Camping)
To Those Camping Without a Registered Land group (Singles / Individual Camping) Greetings from the land office! Each year, we have over 100 land blocks with somewhere in the area of 575 registered groups “playing Tetris” to fit within them. The final amount of available singles spaces on each block…
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New Maps for A&S and Battlefield Tents The land office, in cooperation with Cultural Affairs, Technical Services, and Martial Activities, has created maps for the A&S / Games / Pennsic University / Family Point and Battlefield tents to assist people in locating them. Downloadable PDFs can be directly found here:…
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