Potrero War is an SCA event, and attendees at Potrero War are guests of the Barony of Calafia. These site rules are intended to complement the County Park rules and may be more restrictive as needed to protect the health and safety of attendees and park property. All individuals attending Potrero War are responsible for following all modern laws, County Park Rules, and SCA regulations while they are on site. When you sign the registration form at Gate, you are agreeing to follow these regulations. The event staff and park rangers will be enforcing all site rules. If violations of modern law occur, the SCA will not be responsible for the individuals committing the violations; Modern authorities will be called immediately. Violations of County park regulations will be addressed by the Ranger Staff. Violations of SCA site rules/Corpora will be handled by the event steward or Seneschal.
Per SCA Corpora, it is within the purview of the Seneschal to eject from the event, without refund, any individuals or groups who are posing a threat to the health or safety of event attendees, who are in violation of modern laws or SCA regulations, or whose actions or behavior are disrupting the event.
The SCA is a society based on the values of courtesy and chivalry. Please be respectful to those around you while you are on site.
- ALCOHOL
Alcoholic beverages 20% and below are permitted at Potrero. - UNDERAGE DRINKING
People under 21 caught drinking will be removed from site without refund, as will their guardians if the individual is under 18. The sheriff will be called. Any household or individual found to be providing alcohol to underage individuals will be removed from site without refund. Anyone providing alcohol must check IDs before serving. - ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Illegal use of controlled substances will not be tolerated and the modern authorities will be called. - CANNABIS USAGE
As per HSC11362.3 – HSC11362.4 Use of any cannabis product in public spaces (County Parks included) is prohibited. - FIREARMS/INCENDIARIES
Firearms and incendiaries (including fireworks) are prohibited in the park. - GENERATORS
The use of generators are not permitted in the park unless an exception is granted by the Event Stewards and Baronial Seneschal. - QUIET HOURS
Quiet hours are 11PM-7AM in Sleepy Hollow. Please be courteous to your neighbors in regards to noise. If noise complaints are received, the event staff will intervene as needed. The Ranger staff may enforce quiet hours site-wide at their discretion. - DRESS CODE
An attempt at garb appropriate to the SCA period is required for all attendees at all times, with the exception of day trippers. If you do not have period-appropriate garb, it can be purchased from the vendors in merchants row, or borrowed from the Baronial Chatelaine. Inquire at Basecamp. - PUBLIC DECENCY REGULATIONS
This event is a family environment. Nudity, bondage equipment, and adult behavior are not permitted in public areas. All modern decency laws are still in force. - DAY TRIP REGISTRATION
A day trip token is valid from 7AM to 7PM on the day of purchase only. Day trippers onsite after 7PM will be required to pay the overnight fee. - EARLY ENTRY
Set-up Crew & Merchants are the only people allowed on site before official gate opening on Thursday. No exceptions. - PARKING
Parking is permitted only in the main parking area or marked stalls throughout the park. Parking in spaces marked as “RESERVED” is for event staff only. All vehicles must display a parking permit (obtained at Gate registration) at all times. Vehicles parked in unauthorized spaces will be cited by the Rangers and towed as necessary. - NO PARKING OR DRIVING OFF THE PAVED ROAD
Loading and unloading is permitted from the paved area only. Vehicles must be moved to a parking area as soon as they are unloaded. Unpaved dirt paths are for foot traffic and emergency/park staff vehicles ONLY! - GOLF CARTS
No golf carts are permitted in the park. - WATER SPIGOTS
Potable water is available at several locations around the site. Do not block access to the spigots, even if they are located inside a camp. Do not wash dishes/clothes or bathe at the spigots. - DISH WASHING
There are wash sinks available for dishwashing at the stone privy in Sleepy Hollow. This sink clogs easily; dispose of solids separately. If you are not camped in Sleepy Hollow, it is recommended that you provide your own dishwashing equipment for your camp. - CAMP SHOWERS
Private camp showers are not permitted in the park. - GRAY WATER DISPOSAL
Per park rules, the only liquid that should touch the ground is rainwater to the extent this is possible. All gray water must be disposed of in appropriate containers which are located throughout the park. - FORBIDDEN TERRITORY
War attendees are not permitted in the fenced ranger area or on the nature trail during this event - TREES
The trees in Potrero Park are protected. Do not cut, damage, or attach anything to the trees. - PETS
Dogs are permitted in the park as long as they have proof of current license and vaccinations. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control of their owners at all times. Other pets may be permitted with Ranger approval prior to the event. - TRASH DISPOSAL
Trash will be picked up from the side of the road by the Trash Crew twice per day. Trash must be bagged for pickup. Please separate your recyclables for pickup, or drop them off at marked recycling bins. - HOT COALS / ASHES
Dispose of hot coals and ashes in marked hot coal containers only! Do not place ashes or coals on the ground or in trash cans/dumpsters.