Camping

The camping area is laid out with designated quiet and loud camping areas. Quiet areas are in the North camping area bordered by Nordskogen and Jara highways. Please respect these designations. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Complaints concerning noise in quiet camping should be directed to the Event Stewards.
Any large-scale, decorative structures must be approved by the Event Stewards before construction.
No ghost camping is allowed. If reserving space for others arriving later, use lathe and rope or a ground cloth (if less than 24 hours). Please reserve only a reasonable amount of space for your needs.
The site has multiple water and electrical points. The electrical points have multiple electrical outlets. Please do not block access to these spots.

Electrical Usage (CPAP Usage / Disability Camping / Electronics Charging)

The site has electrical connections in many locations that can be used. General electrical use is provided free.
There is a charging station in Canton Hall that you may use freely but the site is not responsible for loss (it is in a SCA public location).
RVs (or anything that has air conditioning) will be charged $10/day.

RV Use

The Tomah fairgrounds has plenty of room for RVs and Campers. Please contact RV coordinator in advance. It’s possible the space will be full. When you arrive at Gate, let Gate know you have an RV before parking the RV.

Fires and Fire Safety

The below rules apply ONLY if there are no other burning restrictions in place.

Fires must be in off-the-ground fire containers or existing site fire pits. (no dig)
Fire wood cannot be brought from outside Monroe County.
Cold ash and cinders should be disposed of in a designated dumping area.
Unattended fires will be extinguished. (This includes any fires in the Smiths Area.)
All flames (including candles) must be contained in non-flammable containers and have a bucket of water or fire extinguisher on hand in case of emergency.
It is recommended that every camp bring a fire extinguisher to keep in camp regardless.

Garbage

There is no trash pick-up from campsites. Everyone is responsible for bringing their trash to the bins provided for that purpose or to the dumpster.
Please tie your garbage bags closed.
Please clean your campsite thoroughly before leaving, including all tobacco-related materials.

Pet Rules

Owners are 100% liable for the actions of their pets while participating in this event and in the designated areas of the event.
Pet Owners will be issued a self-stick wristband when checking into the gate to secure to your pets’ collars, leash, harness, tether, etc. Please label your gate-issued wristband with your complete information: SCA/Legal Name, Camp Name if you have one, and your cell phone number.
Any animal that bites a human will be asked to leave immediately. There is no exception to this rule.
Dogs are to be on a leash at all times when outside of their camp: Leashes should be no longer than six feet long and owners should maintain close control of their pet at all times. When not on a leash in your encampment, they may be in an enclosure, tie out or kennels.
Aggressive behavior is not tolerated. Dogs and other pets displaying aggressive behavior will be made to leave, this may include the owner. The definition of aggressive behavior is at the sole discretion of the Event Stewards.
Excessive barking and howling will not be tolerated. The definition of excessive barking and howling is at the discretion of the Event Stewards. We recognize that all dogs bark and/or howl sometimes.
No more than 2 dogs per person.
Pre-register your dog or fill in the form at gate. This requires a picture if registering on site, please be prepared.
You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet. Scoop the Poop!
Pets are specifically forbidden to enter certain areas: any martial list, archery range, siege range, equestrian area, commercial food prep or any additional public areas that are marked as such. Look for signs at camps for those with severe allergies.
If you are bringing an animal other than a dog or horse, please contact the event stewards. Thank you.

Horses

More information is available on the Equestrian Activity Descriptions.

Do’s and don’ts around horses at events

Minors must be under adult supervision at all times while in the Equestrian area.
Never approach within ten feet of a horse without the rider’s or owner’s consent.
A red tassel or ribbon on a horse indicates that the horse may bite or kick. Do not approach this horse.
Do not make fast or large movements around the horse.
Do not make loud noises around the horses.
Do not feed the horses anything without the owner’s permission.
Yellow ribbons indicate a stallion, who should always be treated with caution.
Do watch where you step around the Equestrian area. Horses are not picky about where they defecate.
Do feel free to ask for permission to approach the horse. We like it when you too can enjoy our horses!
If a horse is having trouble, i.e. rearing, bucking or acting scared, you should clear the area. 50 feet.
Do come and watch the activities, ask questions, offer to participate in any way you can!

Radio Use

Please use channels 1, 2, and 10–14 for personal communications. Channels 3–9 are in use by event departments. Radios are part of our emergency system, tune in for emergency instructions if there is a need.

Vehicles

During loading and unloading, vehicles must remain on designated roads. Do not drive into the camping areas.
Do Not Park in any event activity area. Examples: list fields, classes, party spots. Move your vehicle to a parking spot.
Vehicles must be removed to designated parking as soon as unloading is completed.
Any vehicle left unattended, not currently being used for loading or unloading, is subject to being TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.
There is Disability parking – please use your mundane tag/plate.
There is day pass parking, if your car is there past 10pm you will be charged for the weekend rate.

Miscellaneous

A REMINDER THAT MARIJUANA IS NOT LEGAL IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
No digging or trenching
Deliveries (DoorDash/pizza) must be met at the gate.
Trailers must be parked in trailer area of the parking lot.
Generators are not allowed at WW for any reason.
Smoking is not permitted in the permanent camp structures, including the large shelter. Please do not throw butts on the ground.
Minors and adults serving minors alcohol or providing them with an illegal substance will be evicted from site with no refund of fees paid. The adults legally responsible for such minors shall also be evicted from site with no refund of fees paid.
Glass containers are allowed, provided they are inside a break-proof container (such as a cooler, box, or sturdy cloth bag) during transport.
No broken glass may be left on the grounds.
Mundane laws still apply. Illegal activities will not be tolerated and the appropriate actions will be taken to report and deal with illegal activities to the mundane authorities.

Consequences

The Event Stewards reserve the right to evict people from the site at their discretion. If obnoxious, dangerous, or otherwise intolerable behavior presents itself, the Event Stewards can and will ask the person responsible to leave.