Wynter War 2023

11/09/2022

Reminder to potential merchants/vendors that space is still available for this event. Space is FREE. We do require a basic application in order to hold space for you. The application can be found in the FILES section of the page. These are due on or before the 25th of January, 2023.

Fighters. A waiver is required in order for you to take part in the tournament. The waiver may be found in the FILES section of the page and they do require notary service. The entry fee for the tournament is $25. You must submit the completed waiver with your entry fee upon arriving at the event

10/11/2022

If you’ve never experienced a Buhurt event, it is a martial competition with skilled fighters in period armors, bringing medieval history to life in a fun & dramatic way! In the Marketplace and on the Stages, we'll also have three days of fighting, feasting, & merrymaking, an informal Buhurt “school”, as well as a myriad of roving village characters & players. Individual fighters & Guilds will interact with tourney-going patrons & populate the shire with their demonstrations & encampments. You’ll also find a marketplace with arts & crafts, where you can see artisan demonstrations & even participate; in delicious food, drink & making merry!

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Queries)

When?:
Wynter War: February 10th-12th, 2023
Friday, February 10th, 09:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, February 11th, 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM (children and minors are encouraged to take their leave by 7:00PM)
Sunday, February 12th, 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where?:
Gila County Tanks, two miles south of Pine AZ, 85544 in the Tonto National Forest

How Much?:
Admission to this event is FREE. Parking is, likewise, FREE.
All entertainment, shows, & numerous free activities. You may choose to purchase arts & crafts items, game tickets, food, & drinks. Our volunteers (such as food servers) are permitted to accept gratuities (tips). If they have been of good service, please recognize their hard work.

How does re-entry work?
Come or go as you will. Again, this event is FREE to the general public.

Are Costumes Required?:
To enjoy the Tourney, you can come as you are! Dress comfortably & appropriately. Proper tasteful attire, including shoes & shirts, must be worn at all times. If you’d like to join in the fun by dressing up, your participation is welcome & encouraged!

Are Costume Weapons Allowed?:
All costume weapons must be secured (peace-tied). In other words, weapons may not be brandished for any purpose at the event. Our security will enforce this rule at the gate & around
the Faire. Safety is of the utmost importance, as this is a family event.

Are There Any Special Codes of Conduct?:
The event is family-friendly, & we endeavor to provide a safe, fun, & enjoyable experience for all guests. Respect for others & common courtesy to fellow patrons is expected. The use of profanity or unsafe, offensive, disruptive, or illegal behavior will not be tolerated.

Is Outside Food & Drink Allowed?:
No outside food & drink is permitted aside from bottled water. Infant formula/food is an exception to this rule.

Are Alcoholic Beverages Served?:
This is a “Dry” event. There will be no public sales of alcohol. Performers are also reminded that drinking during the open hours of the event is frowned upon and must be limited to “after hours” activities.

Is The Event Wheelchair Accessible?:
Wheelchairs & motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Accessible parking is available. The terrain however is open ground and rough. Be aware of these conditions before venturing out.

Are Pets Allowed at The Event?:
Pets are not permitted but service animals are welcome. Service animals are required to have their vests and other official documentation. House pets DO NOT normally respond well to some of the activities which we will be presenting. Nor to persons in strange garb or behaving oddly. Please, for their safety, and ours, leave them at home.

Is Smoking Permitted in the Event Grounds?:
Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. For the comfort of all guests, smoking is strictly prohibited in the arena, in shops, or near stages & audience areas. Performers are reminded that smoking modern ci******es, e-ci******es, va**ng, or smoking of modern ci**rs is not allowed in view of our patrons. Please, establish an area inside of your own camps wherein those amongst your number as need to smoke may do so out of view of the general public. Use of ma*****na should also be limited to these same areas. Proof of Legality as concerns ma*****na use may be requested by event security at any time – keep your card with you.

Are Cellular Phones Allowed?:
Cell phones set to vibrate mode are respectful of your fellow patrons. Cell phone usage is not permitted in the audience area of any stage performance. Patrons, please ASK before taking pictures. Some of us are camera shy. Performers, as with smoking in view of our patrons, you will not make obvious use of cell phones, iPads, laptops, or any other form of modern technology.

10/05/2022

If you are an aspiring sponsor or participating merchant, charity, or in any other way planning on being affiliated with this project, please feel free to post an advertisement for your shop, charity, or local small business here on the group page. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to like the page and investigate the event - like coming out on the days thereof and checking it out first hand. There has been a lot already talked out, and still a lot more to add before we kick off on the morning of February 10th. Yes, it will be small and have a lot of room for improvements - what start up event doesn't have "teething pains"? However, this group will remain active for so long as there is an event to be planned and put on in the following years.

Volunteers are still needed.

Merchants are still needed (there is an application in the FILES section of this same page). Your application can be returned to us as a attached file. It merely a formality to secure your space for the event. We are not compiling information nor are we selling it to anyone else.

Fighters/Demonstrators are still needed (there is a standard liability waiver that must be printed out and brought with you to check-in on the morning of the 9th).

Like I said, there is still a lot that needs done and we are just a little over four months away from opening day. The principle organizers - Ravenholde, meet twice a week at Green Valley Park beginning at 0830 on Friday and Sunday mornings. You are more than welcome to come out, enjoy the demonstrations and speak with us directly

10/01/2022

One of local sponsors - we still need more if you are interested.

09/29/2022

IF you are planning on entering the 1 v. 1 tournament, the buy-in, as an incentive to would-be participants, has been raised to twenty-five dollars ($25) per fighter.

A two-day tournament taking place over February 11th & 12th.

Open field. All weapons are welcome.

The loser's bracket from Day-1 will compete the morning of Day-2, with the finals being the afternoon of Day-2.

February 10th the lists will be held open for those wishing to spar or run melee demonstrations for our patrons enjoyment and education.

09/27/2022

09/19/2022

need of volunteer support! We need parking assistance, food servers for the "feast hall", groundskeepers, and security during the open hours of the event.

The event is still looking for local stage acts, or bands, willing to perform gratis in return for being allowed to sell merchandise and ask for tips. We are a start up and therefore we cannot afford booking fees.

The event NEEDS local small merchants to fill our marketplace! Space is FREE! The only things you are risking in agreeing to be a part of Wynter War is three days and some gasoline. We cannot predict the event turnout but given the level of engagement we are receiving thus far, it is a safe bet that we will get some turnout and you will make some sales. Your wares should be handcrafted, your prices on par with this being a small, local, event, and your mode of dress that of a Medieval craftsperson.

For more information, or to request an application for merchant's space, please contact:

(928) 978-2917 via text message OR

[email protected]

and request your application. The form is only so that your place is reserved. We are not building any lists of information or have any plans to retain same once the faire has been built and staffed.

09/13/2022

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09/13/2022

Our two-day, double elimination, tournament will be held on the 11th and 12th. The loser's bracket from Day-1 will compete again on Sunday and then the finals will be held Sunday afternoon after a suitable rest period.

We are suggesting an entry fee of $5 per fighter. The purse, of course, then goes to the winner on Sunday. There may be a second prize if the turnout merits such a thing.

Reminder that the liability waivers are due in to us by January 25th 2023. ALL fighters are required to have this waiver in order to compete in the tournament. They require notary service in order to be legal and therefore the time frame for getting them completed.

You may request your waiver via email

[email protected]

Please title your email "Wynter War", as I am not in the habit of opening strange emails or emails unrelated to something which I am working on.