As in the past, we will have accessible parking. Please note the following: 1. You must provide proof you are entitled to disabled parking in Ontario- we will accept a copy of form 002-SR-LV-129E (Application for Accessible Parking Permit) as long as it is complete and contains your physician's signature, an interim permit issued by the Province of Ontario or an Accessible Parking Permit, issued by the Province of Ontario, or any other government issued permit similar to these standards. 2. Pre-registration is strongly advised and must be received at least two weeks in advance of the event. Please contact the Autocrat directly - Baroness Matilda of Swynford, and include your mundane name, your SCA name, vehicle plate number and a copy of the above listed form. When you arrive on site, let the Gate staff know that you have a reservation and they will give you your parking pass. 3. Should you not pre-register, we will do our best to assist you but we cannot guarantee a location in the preferred parking area. Should this happen, Gate staff and the Parking Marshal will do their best to assist you. 4. Anyone parking in the reserved accessible spaces without a War of the Trillium parking tag clearly displayed will be towed at the owner's expense. Even if you are 'just dropping something off' or 'only going to be a minute' we will be enforcing a zero tolerance policy on this matter. Don't be that guy.

Yes, you certainly can bring your dog! Here's a few things you'll need to know: 1. All dogs must be up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Proof may be required, so please make sure you bring it along. A municipal tag, note from the vet or proof of titre is acceptable. 2. Dogs must be on leash at all times, when not secured in a crate, or specially designed canine pen. Dogs running loose will not be tolerated and the owner will be asked to take the dog offsite. 3. Poop and scoop! I know this is a fairly rustic site, but nobody wants to step in poop in a turnshoe, trust me. 4. Basket or other cage style muzzles are recommended when interacting with other dogs. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 5. Loud, aggressive, annoying or uncontrolled dogs will be removed from site at owners expense. If you know your dog is a barker or has serious seperation anxiety, please keep this in mind when making plans. No female dogs in or approaching season, please. 6. Please remember that there are wild animals, such as skunks, raccoons, coyotes and barbarians in the area. Keep your dog with you and keep it safe.

-Semi permanent structures, like sheet walls, are encouraged. Wattle fences are considered particularly cool and would probably earn that camp a whole load of bling from the autocrat. -Heraldic displays are a personal favourite of the staff and we would love to see banners, roped areas with pennants, gates and other displays. -No permanent structures are permitted on the site. The site owners may determine that they want to allow people to build stuff, but that is up to them entirely. The 'better to beg forgiveness' rule does not apply here! Permanent structures built without permission of the site owners will be removed at the expense of the builder and camping priviledges may be suspended. -You are permitted to dig a fire pit for your fire ring, but it must be filled in completely and the sod replaced when you leave. Charcoal must not be left in the campsite or used to backfill the hole, as it impacts on site maintenance and grass cutting. A site will be created for charcoal dumping and will be highlighted on the map. Failure to properly fill your fire pit may result in your group losing access to that campsite in the future.

As a reminder, if you do intend to bring a minor with you to an event who you are not the legal guardian of,event staff will require: • A completed signed minor waiver or signed blue card • A completed signed minor medical waiver (2 copies) • A signed letter from the legal guardian specifically naming the guardian for the day (2 copies) Please note these requirements are mandatory by the Society to meet our insurance requirements. You can get copies of the forms here: Minor Waiver,Medical Waiver, Information

There are many areas that need volunteers to help! Click on the link below to access their sign up sheets. If you'd rather speak to the department head directly, contact information is available on the Staff page. 1. Gate 2. Party Set-up 3. Event Set-up 4. Armoured Combat 5. Archery 6. Thrown Weapons 7. Parking 8. Sanitation 9. Event Tear-down Please note that there are perks for people who sign up for Event Set-up and tear down, including early site access! Also, volunteer points will be given to Krewes.

This site is a working farm, with livestock and an apiary (bees), so there are areas that you will need to be aware of: -please do not enter the treeline, particularly at night. The property ends at the edge of the fields- going into the woods is trespassing and people have been given hefty fines by the county for it. Anyone found violating this rule will be removed from site. -the site map will highlight the private areas of the site, but the area is easy to identify. Please do not approach the house or livestock areas- anything on the east side of the road in the north field (other than the archery range) is off limits to the public. Should you need to speak to a resident of the property, please speak to the auotcrat or the head gatekeeper to make arrangements. -there may be caution signs posted indicating 'do not enter' areas. Please respect these as they are usually denoting things like poison ivy and other nasty things. -please do not enter any permanent structures.

All barbarians must provide proof of alcohol content, to ensure quality control. A record of recent off-site pillaging, or applicable Viking style-raiding, with evidence to support raid success, in the form of booty or other bribes to the autocrat, will be required prior to site admission. Barbarians must be supervised at all times when out of camp, to ensure pants or other protective clothing is worn. Barbarians found without pants, adult supervision or protective gear will be spoken to firmly and returned to camp for a time out. Please ensure that the alcohol content of your barbarian does not slip below normal levels; nobody wants to have to deal with one of those folks when they're sober.

Here's a few things you'll need to know" 1. No smoking in any public area, and please make sure your cigarette butts get disposed of carefully. This is a working farm and we'd like to make sure it stays nice :) 2. All SCA policies are in effect at all times, including the ones about children and their supervision. 3. Dogs must be leashed or otherwise secured at all times. 4. Please do not park in your camping area if not loading or unloading. Don't be 'that guy'. 5. Quiet time in the camping area starts at 11pm. If you're going to make some noise after that, the market area and party tent are at your disposal. Message the autocrat, I'm always willing to facilitate the chaos! 6. Please do not drive on the fields. There will be designated roads for you to follow. 7. All trash, recyclables and other items should be placed in the appropriate bins, and not left in the camping area after the event. Campsites must be left in good condition- anyone leaving a mess may face sanctions for future events. All campfires, trenches and other holes must be filled in an recovered by sod.

What a great question! This year, our theme is Laisses le Bon Temps Rouler, the motto from Mardi Gras in New Orleans. During Mardi Gras, many local residents sponsor floats in the parade or other activities to support the party and the community. There's a great deal of fun competition between Krewes, which I think will translate perfectly to this event. When you arrive at the gate to sign in, you will be given a string of Mardi Gras beads. This string is precious and can be used in many different ways- you can wear it, save it for shenanigans or use it to vote for your favourite Krewe, which is what we're hoping you will do! Krewes will be made up of teams of people who have grouped together for whatever silly reason and will be competing to get the most beads by the Mardi Gras party on Saturday night. You certainly don't have to join a Krew, but I think it'll be a lot of fun if you do get together with your friends, your Barony, or whomever and go for it! There will be a prize for the winning Krewe. Beads can be earned in many ways. Certain activities will be allotted beads for the winners (but I'm not going to tell you which ones or how many) and activity leaders can award beads as the see fit. You can bribe other Krewes, join teams and combine beads, or compete for them during the expected shenanigans. My staff and I will also be in possession of a lot of beads and I can certainly be bribed...

Dame Helene has created a very useful guide for folks who've never camped at an SCA event before. Click here to read.

This event is held at a rustic site just outside of Orono, Ontario. There are many amenities nearby, but it is suggested you pack all of the essentials ahead, just in case. Here's a few things we've enjoyed having in the past: -bug spray -sunscreen -wet, cold and warm weather clothing -several pairs of comfortable shoes -essential medications -bribes for the Autocrat -a nice mug with a bug cover -extra socks -duct tape -comfy camp chair -craft supplies -candles for lighting -a sense of adventure and fun!

Yes! There is lots of firewood available on site for free. Please do not bring any wood onto the site! Not only is it illegal, it can potentially bring harmful parasites and other critters onto the property. There are metal rings you can borrow and set up in your camp; one ring per camp only. Fires need to be in control at all times- no bonfires or other large burn areas. Fire rings need to be stable and at least 10 feet away from tents, underbrush or the treeline. Please ensure you have at least 2 safe methods of putting out the fire in camp at all times- shovels, buckets of water or sand, extinguishers etc are ideal. If you have any questions about how to safely put out a fire, please contact the Autocrat for help! Never leave a fire unattended and never break the first rule of camping- 'Don't be on fire!'.

As this is a working farm, with a variety of livestock, dogs are welcome in certain areas of the site, but not others: -people are requested to keep their dogs away from the house and livestock areas, including the apiary and goose enclosures. -please do not bring dogs to the archery or thrown weapons list, or the list fields if you are planning on participiating in these activities. If you are spectating, please ensure the dog is on leash and within reach at all times. -please ensure that dogs are not in the trees; there are ticks, toxic plants and other nasty stuff in there!