Pittsburg's Scottish Renaissance Festival
Rules of Operation

• No controlled substance is allowed on the site. Anyone with such substances in their possession will be handed over to the proper authorities.
• Drunken, unruly or dangerous behavior will result in expulsion from the festival site.
• All weapons must be sheathed and secured. Black powder weapons are allowed only in the battle pageant. Firearms using caps are allowed if pre-approved by Highland Renaissance Productions.
• All live steel weapon demonstrations MUST be approved by Highland Renaissance Productions prior to the demonstration.
• Check in will be from 12 noon, Friday Aug. 10th, to 12 AM (midnight) Saturday, Aug. 11th. The check in will open again from 7:00 to 10:00 AM Saturday, Aug. 11th. (closed on Sunday)
• All vehicles MUST be off site (and remain off site) by 9:00 AM Saturday, Aug. 11th. Please be careful driving on all grass areas. Many spots may be wet due to watering done in preparation for the event (not to mention the numerous sprinkler heads).
• No load in/out is allowed from the driveway area of the park, without express permission of the City of Pittsburg, or Highland Renaissance Productions. This is a fire zone and must be kept clear.
• All encampments and booths must be period (i.e. no modern materials such as plastic, aluminum, nylon etc.). or at least all steps taken to hide such materials from public view.
• All participates must be in period costumes.
• All encampments/booths must be completely raised by 10:00 AM Saturday and remain standing until 6 PM Sunday (You are responsible for cleaning up your encampment area at the close of the festival).
• All encampments and booths must be broken down by midnight, Sunday, Aug 12th (prior to driving on the site for loading).
• All encampments and booths must be manned and all non-period items (i.e. ice chests, radios, etc.) must be covered or hidden from view during operating hours of the fair.
• All Guilds / Booths / Entertainers using open flame must be in ready possession of a Fire Extinguisher. All open fires must be contained in the appropriate off the ground container.
• Morning notes will be held both Saturday & Sunday at 10:00 AM. Morning notes must be attended by at least one representative of each Guild / Entertainer (Vendor / Clans welcome).
• All Entertainers / Guilds must adhere to the prearranged schedule of events, made known at Morning Notes, both days.
• All Vendors must carry their own insurance for fire, property damage and personal liability.
• All merchandise must be handmade or period in style or content.
• All music must be of a renaissance type. Entertainers are free to pass the hat and / or sell their CD's or Tapes.
• All pets / animals must be properly leashed or appropriately confined.
• The pool (suits required) and showers will be open Saturday evening for Fair participants from the hours of 7:00 PM to 10 PM and showers open Saturday and Sunday morning from 6:30 to 8:30. All City Rules and Regulations regarding the pool & showers must be adhered to during this time.
• Non-historical weapons are NOT welcome. Please leave your Klingon battleaxe, Dragon-tooth daggers, and Highlander katanas... at home!
• A gated Actors Camp, with Participant parking, will be available from Friday noon to Sunday the 12th, 6 pm A quiet time of 10:30 will be enforced both Friday and Saturday night. Sunday night stay-over must be in the Buchanan Park parking lot, or off site altogether.

The participants shall indemnify, defend, and hold The City of Pittsburg and Highland Renaissance Re-enactors Guild, its officers, employees, and agents, harmless from any and all loss, damage, or injury, to any person or property taking part in Pittsburg's Annual Scottish Renaissance Festival.