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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. Registration Point Located on Dragon Trace Road,…

Cultural Affairs

The Cultural Affairs Division provides Pennsic attendees with the space to teach and learn about medieval activities and cultural experiences. We hope to bring out the beauty in our Society through the various departments: We hope you will participate in the diverse culture provided. News and Updates The Cultural Affairs Division exists…

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…

Newcomers

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Meet Your Staff

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.

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Event Guide for Pennsic 52

View the full event guide here: Pennsic 52 Event Guide 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.…

Parking Lot Status Signs

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…

Cannon Alert Warning System (CAWS)

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…

Accessibility Assistance Information

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…

Pavilions 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…

Update to rules: Children at Pennsic

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,…

Land Agent Proxy info

REMINDER TO ALL Land Agents, Proxies, On-Site Reps All, a quick reminder.. a person’s name WILL NOT APPEAR in the dropdown list for Proxy or On Site Representative unless they have fully created and completed their land.pennsicwar.org account 1) they must create an account 2) they must provide / update…

Opening/Closing Ceremonies & War Points Schedule

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…

Information about timing of gate closures during Pennsic.

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.…

Pennsic 52 Rule Update

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…

Meet Your Staff

Mayor and Executive Staff

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.

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