Great Western War XIII

October 6-11, 2010

Jump on this page to: Land Allocation until 9/13 • Site Location • Volunteer Treasure Challenge • War Banners

Welcome! This is our THIRTEENTH celebration of the Great Western War!

What is GWW? Great Western War (GWW) is the major camping event in the Kingdom of Caid, SCA for Southern CA, Vegas NV, and Hawaii. This year is our 13th GWW, to be held October 6-11, 2010. The event is held at Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Taft, CA 93268. It is an easy drive over the hill (north of Los Angeles, over the grapevine I-5) to a lovely park where we have a large lakeside area all to ourselves. (See the war site on Google maps or on our Land Allocation Maps.) What Should I Do First? Land Allocation for your Camping Spot (only open until 9/13) Site Location Enjoy our wonderful site with green lawns, shade trees, lake breezes, and big blue skies at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Taft, CA 93268. It is an easy drive over the hill to a lovely park where we have a large lakeside area all to ourselves. (See the war site on Google maps or on our Land Allocation Maps.) Great Western War is held at Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Taft, CA 93268 Directions: (Approx 25 miles southwest of Bakersfield) From I-5 travel west on Taft Highway 119 (exit 244). [Go past the signs for "Buena Vista Recreational Area" -- Those signs will take you to the park "front" entrance, and you will have to back track and continue west on Hwy 119 to Golf Course Rd.] Turn left (east) on Golf Course Rd (5.1 miles). Turn left (east) on Ironbark Rd/Buena Vista Park. Proceed to the gate for check in. The GWW entrance will be located at the park's "back" entrance, not the main entrance off Highway 43.

The Great Western War Cry! Want to read the War Cry? Download a poster? NEW! War Cry II: September edition (color PDF) (click to jump to Google Maps)

To all Free Companies, War Bands, Mercenary Bands, and Brotherhoods of Arms

Let it be known that their Puissant and Gracious Majesties, Conrad and Eleanor, King and Queen of CAID would invite all those bands of warriors who journey to engage in the joy of battle at Great Western War to bring with them a banner or pennant bearing the device or charge of their company for display upon the field of battle.

There will be a banner stand by the side of the heavy field as well as one by the rapier field to display the charges of those taking the field in a brotherhood of arms. The banners may be placed in the stand when a unit fields for the day and removed when the unit retires, that all who stand witness may know the forces there assembled in joyous combat.

Their Majesties request that unit banner poles be no taller than 9 feet, and that the banners themselves be sized appropriately for display (i.e. no larger than 3 by 5 feet for square banners or 2 by 6 feet for pennants). Kingdom banners may be mounted on a banner pole 12 feet in length and may be larger than unit banners.

Inquiries regarding this invitation may be directed to Sir Rhys Ravenscroft and Viscountess Jimena Montoya at war_bannerscaid-gww.org.

Volunteer Treasure Challenge

Haven’t quite decided to volunteer this year at war, huh? Well, perhaps you just need a little incentive...

The Volunteer Department of Great Western War XIII would like to challenge any and all NON-STAFF MEMBER volunteers. The first person to complete a shift (two hour minimum) with TEN different departments at war (pre-war set up not included) will receive the Grand Prize. All prizes are in addition to the raffle tickets that are issued per shift for the War Prize Raffle!

• GRAND PRIZE: Two free pre-registration admissions (non-member value of $100) to Great Western War XIV!
• The second person to complete the challenge will receive one pre-registration admission to Great Western War XIV!
• The third person to complete it will receive one paid SCA membership!

So now that you have a little motivation for volunteering, we’ll be looking for you at Volunteer Point!

Merchant Registration is CLOSED

If you sent a reservation, your money MUST HAVE BEEN RECEIVED by August 28, 2010 or you are NOT merchanting at GWW.

Equestrian Registration is CLOSED

See the Equestrian schedule and information

Pre-Registration is CLOSED

See the Gate and Site Fees information

Land Allocation is OPEN until 9/13

• Pre-Registration is paying your Site Fee. (Pre-Reg is closed)
• Land Allocation is reserving your camping space with a group.

• Campmasters must register first, to coordinate all the group members that register with a specific camp by name.
• Campers register for a specific camp by name, coordinated by a campmaster.
• Camps must be 7 or more people together.
• Land Allocation is not dependent on your Pre-Registration, but it is highly recommended that you also pre-register.
• Online Land Allocation

Arts & Sciences Class Proposals are CLOSED

Arts & Sciences Information

Questions? Contact Arts & Sciences: THLady Theodosia of the Isles, artscaid-gww.org, for more information. Read more >>