Frequently Asked Questions

This is my first time. What should I bring?
Is is possible to visit for just a day/weekend?
Do you have to be a member of the S.C.A. to participate?
Do SCA members receive a discount?
Where can I get current information?
I'm a member of the press. Can I come on-site?
How do I reach _____ who is already at War?

What is the format for camping at War?
How do I get involved with a group?
I'm not camping with a group, will it be hard to find space?
I don't want to camp. Are there hotels and towns nearby?
Can I bring my pop-up camper or motorhome?
How are the amenities?
Are there laundry facilities?

Should I be concerned about crime?
How do I contact someone on-site in an emergency?
I lost something. What do I do? (Lost-and-Found)

Is food hard to come by?
Is the water safe to drink?
How do I keep fresh food while camping?
Is the water safe to drink?
Can you provide any feasting/cooking tips?
How can I avoid hangovers?
Where can we get bulk food supplies?

How do I become a fighter for the War?
What are the archery requirements?
What are the rapier requirements?

Do you have a Map of Pennsic?
Why are there so few pay phones?
Can I keep in contact with the "outside world"?

Where can I store things between Wars?
I'm arriving in Pittsburgh. How do I get to war?
How do I drive there?
What about car-pools?
I don't want to camp. Are there hotels and towns nearby?
Where are the nearest towns?
What else is there to do in the area?

How do I contact someone on-site in an emergency?
Can we get married at Pennsic War?
Which merchants are worth hunting down?
Has the war always been held at Coopers Lake?
Where can I comment about this website?