Can I bring my domesticated companion animal (dog, cat, ferret)?

What if I have a service animal?

What if I have a problem related to the event site?

What if there is a problem with one or more biffies?

How can I tell who's on the Event Steward Team?

What are the Site Rules?

What is the cut-off for Pre-Registration?

Can I pay the event fee with a credit card?

What hours will gate be open?

Is the site ADA accessible?

Are vehicles allowed in the camping area?

Are there any special requirements for minors at Autumn War?

I am new to the SCA; what can I expect at an event?

What are all the waiver forms?

May I bring my domesticated companion animal (dog, cat, ferret, etc.)?

Absolutely you may! For the health and safety of the entire populace, we do have a few companion animal rules.

	All pets, regardless of species, temperament or nature must be kept leashed or crated and under your direct, positive control at all times. There will be NO exceptions within the event area.
	All pet owners must promptly and completely clean up the visible waste of their pet. Again, there will be NO exceptions. Please remember this is a working farm.
	Please remember that there will be a number of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and people at any SCA event, and your pet will need to be capable of safely interacting with the rest of the populace and their companion animals. If your pet does not play well with others, please consider leaving it at home.
	Please do not leave your pet unattended all day long. August can be extremely warm, and it is important to check regularly to ensure your pet's environment is not dangerously hot. Additionally, if your pet has a potentially noisy cry or bark, please consider that while you are gone, your "neighbors" may be required to listen to your pet express it's loneliness, displeasure, or other similarly loud opinion.

Please remember that we are an honor-bound society. We expect all participants to take responsibility for their animals while attending Autumn War. In the event that you unknowingly violate one of the rules, an Event Steward Team member will issue you a warning. In the event this rule is again violated, you will be ejected from the site, immediately, and without a refund. We hope you can understand.

What if I have a service animal?

Service animals are, of course, welcome. Please note that ALL of the same rules apply for service animals as for pets. Of course, service animals have a very specific role to play for the people they assist, and we honor their service. None of our site rules impact the intended role of a service animal.

Please note, if you do need a service animal, you may also wish to check in with the Event's  Chirurgeon in Charge, as a courtesy, so that we may better assist you.

What if I have a problem related to the event site?

Please feel free to approach any member of the Event Steward Team with any concerns you may have. We are more than delighted to assist you with any need.

Please do NOT attempt to remove ropes, relocate biffies, redirect roads, or otherwise alter the site. Please contact a member of the Event Steward Team and we will be happy to address your specific need or concern. Event attendees caught altering the site will be ejected from the event immediately and without a refund.

What if there is a problem with one or more biffies?

Biffies can present several extremely unpleasant and emergent issues. Any member of the Event Steward Team will be more than happy to assist you with your concern as quickly as we are able.

Please do not attempt to relocate or otherwise alter the biffies. Event attendees caught moving or otherwise altering the biffies will be ejected from the event immediately and without a refund.

How can I tell who's on the Event Steward Team?

All members of the Event Steward Team on duty will be wearing a bright blue and yellow baldric or favor and carrying or wearing a walkie-talkie.

If Gate is open, you may also wish to go there for assistance in locating a member of the Event Steward Team.

What are the Site Rules?

We're so glad you asked!

	Pets are welcome: rigorous waste patrol required! Pets and service animals must be tethered or leashed and under their human's physical control at all times, and all animal waste or damage is the sole responsibility of the owner. Owners of animals that present a public danger as determined by the Autocrat will be asked to remove their pets from the site.
	Participants shall not violate any state, federal or local laws, nor commit any nuisance or damage upon the premises.
	You must remove your own garbage and use the dumpster provided. If you leave your garbage in your neighbor's camp, it will be assumed to be lost property and will be returned to you.
	Please be mindful of the war field and archery range. Stay out of harm's way and obey the marshals: they are there for your safety.
	Horses and equestrian activities will be on site. Please take care not to startle horses and to stay a safe distance away. Do not approach horses without rider/owner permission.
	Camp fires are allowed in designated fire pits or above ground braziers only. YOU MUST HAVE water buckets (with actual water in them) and/or fire extinguishers available within 8 feet at all times when a fire is lit. Fires must be kept a minimum of 18 inches above the ground. Do not leave fires unattended at any time, for any length of time. Please ensure coals are completely extinguished and dispose of them in an appropriate container. We do not want to have to put out a dumpster fire. If fires are left unattended you may be asked to leave site.
	Quiet hours begin at 2a.m., however RV's may run their generators all night, if they wish. That said, absolutely no electronically produced music is permitted if it can be heard outside of your encampment.
	No RV Parking outside of the designated RV parking area.
	There is absolutely no smoking permitted except in your personal encampment. This will be STRICTLY enforced. Additionally, throwing a cigarette or cigarette butt  on the ground anywhere on the event site is grounds for IMMEDIATE expulsion from the site without a refund. Please help us prevent fires by disposing of your cigarettes properly.
	Please note: Society rules regarding children have recently been updated. Parents, or Designated Adults, chosen by the parent, who bring minors to an event must ensure that their children's activities are compliant with SCA Laws, Policies and site rules that require minors 12 and under to be within sight or sound of a responsible parent/designated adult at all times. Parents of children who are found to be in violation of this rule will be warned and if they are in violation again they will be ejected from the site without refund.

What is the cut-off for Pre-Registration?

ACCEPS Pre-registration opening and cut-off will be posted as soon as it is available.

Can I pay the event fee with a credit card?

Absolutely! We will have a Pre-Registration option that will allow you to pay with your credit card. Please note that we cannot accept credit cards at the gate, so if you wish to pay by credit, you must pre-register using the ACCEPS system. Please also note that the ACCEPS system does not accept Canadian credit cards.

What hours will gate be open?

Gate hours will be posted as soon as they are available.

Is the site ADA Accessible?

Nix Ranch is a beautiful facility and very well-suited to the needs of such a large event. The biffies provided for the event will include handicapped biffies. However, it is important to note that this is, above all, a working ranch and we will be holding our war in, no kidding, an enormous hay field. The ground is not perfectly level, or even close. Many of the activities are very spread out, and RV parking, while closer than it has been in past years and marvelously centrally located, is still not on the Erics. If you have any concerns or special needs, please feel free to contact the Chirurgeon in Charge for this event.

Are vehicles allowed in the camping area?

Because the site is working ranch and we will be camping in what is a hay field when we are not using it as a medieval wonderland, vehicle access to the camping area is restricted to loading and unloading only. Of course, a reasonable time period will be allowed for you to unload your possessions and set up camp. Once you are finished, vehicles must be moved to the parking area. There will be no exceptions.

Are there any special requirements for minors at Autumn War?

Those traveling with Minors must present the proper waivers when they reach gate. Any Minors not with their parents and/or legal guardians should make sure that all forms have been signed by the legal guardians and notarized. You can download the Minor Waiver Form here, the Medical Authorization Form here, and the Equestrian Waiver here. If you have multiple children in one family, you may use the Family Minor Waiver Form in lieu of individual Minor Waiver forms, however you MUST still fill out the Medical Authorization form for each child. The Equestrian Waiver can be filled out for multiple children in one family.

Please understand, if you fail to provide the necessary, and properly filled out waivers for any minor in your party, you will be turned away at gate and not allowed on site.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we hope you will all agree that the safety and well-being of our children is just that important. If you have any questions regarding the necessary paperwork for minors, you may contact the Event Steward Team. Alternately, you may visit the SCA online at www.sca.org.

I am new to the SCA; what can I expect at an event?

The SCA welcomes newcomers! And Autumn War is an excellent first event, as it is very well-attended and there are lots of activities. We invite you to read the Newcomer's Guide to the SCA. Feel free to contact any member of the Event Steward Team if you have any questions or concerns; we are here to help! Our Barony's Chatelaine, Edith de Chelched, is always happy to assist Newcomers with their questions, as well.

What are all the waiver forms?

Unfortunately, the Modern world occasionally intrudes on our Medieval Playground. There are several waivers that must be signed in order to attend Autumn War. There is the standard waiver which everyone must sign consenting to participate in an SCA event. Blue card members have already signed this waiver. There is an Equestrian Waiver consenting to participate in an event where there will be horses. This will be available at gate, however, if you are traveling with a minor and you are not the legal guardian, you MUST arrive with this form pre-signed for entry to the event.

Please remember that our Medieval Playground is in the middle of a hay field with no electricity, photocopiers, or even carbon paper. If you would like a copy of the waivers you will be signing, please be sure to download them prior to arriving on site. If you have read the waivers and you cannot agree to the terms, unfortunately, we will not be seeing you at Autumn War. We hope you can understand.

We're sorry, but no, you may not. The governing documents of the SCA state that "Anyone may attend Society events provided he or she wears an attempt at pre-17th century clothing, conforms to the provisions in Corpora, and complies with any other requirements (such as site fees or waivers) which may be imposed... All participants are expected to behave as ladies or gentlemen." For this reason, please understand that if you are not wearing garb, you will be asked to do so. Happily, however, we do have an event Gold Key Officer who would be delighted to help you! Simply contact the Event Steward Team, and they will put you in contact with her.