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 <fill in name> 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?
Has anyone been killed or died at War?
Where can I comment about this website?