Great Western War
Great Western War is an SCA Camping event taking place November 4th – November 9th at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area, near 11803 Ironbark Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311
At Gate Pricing for GWW
GWW Starts Nov 4th
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Welcome to GWW!!!
Something For Everyone!
Join us for the 25 Great Western War. Meet people from all over the known world, while you camp, fight, learn new arts, sing and revel with new friends and old!
We look forward to meeting you, and thank our amazing team of steward, and volunteers for making this year happen.
Gate Hours/Fees
Shower Truck Hours
Calendars
Volunteers
Stewards
F.A.Q's
Refunds
Did you miss pre-registration? Are you only coming to War for the day. Never fear! You can still pay at gate with a credit card, debit card, or cash!
The Great Western War Gate will open at noon on Tuesday November 5, and will be open until 10:00.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 5,6, and 7 the Great Western War Gate will be open from from 8 AM until midnight, and on Saturday, November 8, the Gate will be open from 8 AM – 8 PM!
The Middle Shower Truck will be open from 24 hours throughout the event. Closed on Monday
All other shower trucks hours:
Tuesday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Wednesday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Thursday: 24 hours
Friday: 24 Hours
Saturday: Midnight – 10:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Closed Monday
Click through to get to the various calendars!
It takes and army to run a war, checkout to our ivolunteer section to see what you can do to help out.
These are the amazing people running the war. If you need help finding a steward here is the list and their email address.
Have a question? check out our FAQ section to see if we can quickly help you out. If that doesnt work, send an email off to someone in our steward list.
We understand that plans can change. If you have prepaid, and cannot make war, click the button to go to our refund section.
What are you getting into?
Great Western War is a place where you will camp and play with a thousand of your friends, new and old.
News from the Stewards
War Poem – Siege and Sanctuary
Siege and Sanctuary Where shields rise, hearts are tested. Beneath the desert sun, the clash of sword against shield and the pound of drums echo across the field — not merely for victory, but for honor, chivalry and in service to the dream. In the long shadow of...
Comments from TRMs of Caid Bjorn & Roisin
Greeting Caid, Allies, Friends, and Foes, We have traveled here, for hours or days, to meet in a very special place and time. Great Western War is where magic happens, where heroes are forged and epics are spun. For a week we will build our camps and our fires, sing...
Comments from TRHs of Caid Wilhelm & Lorissa
We, Their Highnesses of Caid, bid you most heartfelt welcome to these hallowed fields where camaraderie, honor, and joy abound. Whether you come to test your mettle upon the lists, to share your craft and knowledge, to sing by the fire, or simply to stand among...
Greetings from the GWW XXVII Stewards
Greetings from the GWW XXVII Stewards, Fight shoulder to shoulder with your brothers and sisters, create amazing art, ride a mighty steed, find the center of your target, feel the joy of a beloved hound streaking across the field, wander through the merchant village...
Shower Trucks Schedule
The Middle Shower Truck will be open from 24 hours throughout the event. Closed on Monday All other shower trucks hours: Tuesday: 7:00am - 10:00pm Wednesday: 7:00am - 10:00pm Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 24 Hours Saturday: Midnight - 10:00pm Sunday: 7:00am - 10:00pm...