Registration Office
Pre-registration
Just the FAQ's
Pre-registration FAQ's
What is pre-registration?
Why should I pre-register?
I am not with any land group. Do I have to pre-register?
How do I pre-register?
How do I get a copy of the mail-in form?
How much does it cost to pre-register?
Can I make one payment for several people?
Once I have pre-registered can I change the information?
Can I transfer my pre-registration to another person?
When is cut-off?
How can I get through check-in quicker?
Do you take personal checks at check-in?
What's the best time to arrive?
Can I arrive before the gate opens?
If I arrive after the gate closes can I get in?
Can I get a day pass?
Can I bring a minor/infant who is not my child?
Can I come in, set up my tent, then check-in later?
How can I find (fill in the blank)?
Where's the bathroom?
Can I bring an RV to Pennsic?
Do you take personal checks?
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How can I get through check-in quicker?
- Have your driver's license, passport, military ID or other positive ID in hand
- Make sure you have enough money to cover any gate fees
- Pre-register and have paperwork in hand
- If responsible for a vehicle have your auto and trailer tag number in hand
- Arrive on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
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Do you take personal checks at check-in?
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!
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What's the best time to arrive?
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday of either week. Try to avoid Friday or Saturday
unless you don't mind waiting in line. The waiting time has decreased significantly in the past 6 years due to pre-registration.
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Can I arrive before the gate opens?
No, if you arrive Thursday before check-in opens you will be turned away.
You may stay overnight Friday on the battlefield before land grab but you must check-in first. All personal property must be removed from
the temporary camping area after land grab.
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If I arrive after the gate closes can I get in?
No
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Can I get a day pass?
No, you pay the gate fee from the day you arrive until the end of Pennsic.
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No, Minors (under 18)/Infants (under 6) can only attend if their parents or full legal guardians accompany them for the entire time the minor/infant is on site.
That also rules out blood relatives. We want the parent of the child present at all times.
There are two exceptions. An emancipated minor and married minors, however they will not be allowed admittance unless they bring court documents. In these cases adult gate fees will be applied.
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Can I come in, set up my tent, then check-in
later?
No, there are no ghost encampments.
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How can I find (fill in the blank)?
Pennsic is big. You can get lost, or not found. Great effort has been made to map and locate areas for you.
- There is a map tent located at the end of the road from check-in.
- Look in the on-site booklet.
- Information point knows a lot of what's going on it is located near the
store.
- Or just ask around.
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Where's the bathroom?
This is one of the first questions we get after a long trip. At check-in
there are several porta-johns.
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What is pre-registration?
Pre-registration is a deposit on the gate fees for entry into Pennsic. It is used by the land office to allocate land
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Why should I pre-register?
Pre-registering saves you time, money and allocates land for your group.
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I am not with any land group. Do I have to pre-register?
No, but you will save time and money.
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How do I pre-register?
There are two ways to pre-register
- On-line using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. If you have an account with PayPal you can also use E-check.
- Mail-in the pre-registration form using check/money order
- The Cooper's Lake store/office will only accept drop-off pre-registrations during AEthelmearc war practice.
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How do I get a copy of the mail-in form?
- Download the PDF file from the pre-registration menu
- From Kingdom newsletters
- I will fax it to you if you send me a request via e-mail
- I will mail it to you if you send me a request with a self-addressed stamped envelope
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How much does it cost to pre-register?
Pre-registration deposit for Pennsic 37
The deposit amount is $100 for an adult, $20 for a minor and $5 for an Infant
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Can I bring an RV to Pennsic?
There is a camping area at north gate for RV’s and trailers. You can put your awning
down and have a campfire in that area. It is for individuals and not for group camping. There are no water hookups but water is
near-by. Neither electric nor sewage is available. A honey wagon can come by and dump the holding tank. The cost is around
$15 per dump. You can also run a generator during the day.
There are only 50 sites available. The charge to stay in the RV camping area is $50 per unit above the fee for entry
into Pennsic. A reservation and payment in full is required. The cut-off for the RV area is June 15th . You must also be pre-
registered for Pennsic in order to reserve a site in the RV area. The person who will be responsible for the RV/trailer should
make the reservation and payment. You will receive a separate confirmation once your reservation has been accepted. A
parking permit will be given to you when you check-in at troll for Pennsic. Please contact the registration office at (724) 368-
9309 or email prereg@cooperslake.com for information.
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Do you take personal
checks?
At check-in for Pennsic NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!
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Can I make one payment for several people?
Yes
For Hardcopy: send all the forms together in one envelope. The form on top should
have the payment information. This is the only form that needs the payment information filled in. The rest of the forms can reference this
one. Make one check for the total amount.
On-line: Continue registering people. Once you are finished click on the Payment button. Follow the payment instruction.
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When is cut-off?
Cut-off for mail-in pre-registration is May 15th
The only time you can 'drop-off' a pre-registration is during Aethelmearc War Practice
Cutoff for on-line pre-registrations is June 15th no exceptions.
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Once I have pre-registered can I change the
information?
Yes,
Landgroup changes can be made up to June 15th. After that time changes may not be reflected in land allocation.
Personal information can be changed up until June 30th. If you pre-register on-line you can make changes from your on-line account. If you mailed-in your pre-registration, send an e-mail
or letter to the registration office. Include your name and address as it appears on your form. List what you want changed 'From:' as it appears on the form 'To:' what it should be
Do not include quotation marks
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Can I transfer my pre-registration to another
person?
No, once you have pre-registered you can attend, choose not to attend or request a refund
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