October 5-10, 2011
A peaceful quiet blankets the air. The sun is just peaking over the horizon and you half expect to see a druid emerging through the mists rising from the lake. There is no activity yet at the Inn of the Crimson Spade, or anywhere for that matter, save the geese making their way down the road. You savor the moments for shortly the world will come alive with the cry of the herald, the clink of coin exchanging hands, the instruction of artisans sharing their craft, and the rhythmic clash of armor. You savor this moment because it is the only rest you will get, since you are just returning to your camp from an epic night of revelry.
It’s Caid’s Great Western War XIV!
Site information: Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area, 13601 Ironbark Rd, Taft, CA 93268. Pre-registration and Land Allocation are now closed. Cash only will be accepted at Gate. Sorry, there is no ATM available on site.
Site Fees at gate:
•Arrive Wed-Thu: Adults $50 ($5 NMS without proof of membership); Youth 6-17 $40 (4th+ in same family - free);
•Arrive Fri-Sat: Adults $45 ($5 NMS without proof of membership); Youth 6-17 $35 (4th+ in same family - free);
•Day-Fee only: Adults $25 ($5 NMS without proof of membership); Youth 6-17 $15.
Gate Hours:
Tuesday for Pre-registered Campers only: 6:00 a.m. - midnight
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: open 24 hours
Saturday: until midnight
Sunday: 9:00 to noon
Site close: Monday at Noon, please be off site by that time
Handicap Shuttle available on site. Please see website for rules and hours of operation. Ice and Wood available at Headquarters Return often to our Website for all the latest information. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Great Western War (GWW) is the major camping event in the Kingdom of Caid (Southern California; Las Vegas, NV; and Hawaii).
The event co-Stewards are Dame Ismay of Giggleswick and Duke Edric Aaron Hartwood.