Great Western War XVI

Oct 9-14, 2013

Pre-registration and Land Allocation ARE OPEN.

Key Links to Everything You Need
Site Rules	Site Fees	Land Allocation Maps	Land Allocation Rules
Campers: Submit Pre-Reg Info Online	Or, Campers: Print Adult Pre-Reg PDF	Camp Masters: Sign-up	Pet Rules

What is Great Western War (GWW)?

Great Western War (GWW) is the major camping event in the Kingdom of Caid, SCA for Southern CA, Vegas NV, and Hawaii. The 16th GWW will to be held Oct 9-14, 2013. 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.

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.

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.

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Gate opens Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013 at 12 PM (watch for details about early opening for pre-registered entrants or merchants). Site closes Monday, Oct 14, 2013 at 12 PM.

PRE-REG Site Fees:

Arrive Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013 / Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013 / or Thursday, Oct 10, 2013 :
Adult Fee - $65;
Adult Member Discount Fee - $55;
Youth (6-17) - $35 (4th+ in same family free)
Arrive Friday, Oct 11, 2013 / or Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 :
Adult Fee - $60;
Adult Member Discount Fee - $50;
Youth (6-17) - $30 (4th+ in same family free)

Site Fees AT GATE:

Arrive Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013 / or Thursday, Oct 10, 2013 :
Adult Fee - $70;
Adult Member Discount Fee - $60;
Youth (6-17) - $40 (4th+ in same family free)
Arrive Friday, Oct 11, 2013 / or Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 :
Adult Fee - $65;
Adult Member Discount Fee - $55;
Youth (6-17) - $35 (4th+ in same family free)
Day-Fee only:
Adult Fee - $35;
Adult Member Discount Fee - $25;
Youth (6-17) - $15 (4th+ in same family free)

Pre-Registration saves $5 and allows early gate entry Tuesday. All Children 0-5 free, all pets $1/day, all Dry RV no hookups, no additional fee for RV (RV length/width required).

Cash only at Gate. Land Allocation and Pre-reg will open March 1. Pre-Registration ends July 31, 2013. Merchant and Equestrian Registration separate from Gate Registration. Make pre-registration checks payable to SCA Inc./Kingdom of Caid Great Western War.

Event co-Stewards: Master Conchobhar Mac Cionaoith, Baron Christian de Guerre, and Mistress Eilidh na Tire Dharigh stewards@caid-gww.org