Potrero War 2026

Thursday, May 21st - Monday, May 25th

Announcements:

General Registration opens 12pm (PST) February 17. Potrero War 2025 Raising a Viking Village Event dates; May 22-26

PRE-REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

Please follow the link above to pre-register for Potrero 2026.

Arts & Sciences Class Proposals

Arts & Sciences class sign-ups are now live! Please consider sharing your knowledge and skills with our community. Fill out a class proposal form to help us plan and schedule your class or meetup.

Potrero 2026 RV Registration is now Wait List only!

If you’ve already reserved, please make sure you pay by 3/1 to secure your spot!

If you haven’t reserved a spot, please email land@potrerowar.sca-caid.org to get on the wait list. Dry RV sites will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gatebook Art Competition

Do you want a chance to have your art as our gatebook? We’re accepting Gatebook cover entries right now through April 13th! Please click here for entry information and requirements.

Firewood Price Change

Firewood will now be $8 a bundle. This price increase comes from the rangers. Please remember to bring cash to buy your firewood at base camp!

Merchants 2026

Are you a vendor looking to sell in Merchant’s Row at our War?  Please contact our Merchants’ Steward at merchants.steward@potrerowar.sca-caid.org for more information!

Notice for Archery

There will be NO LOANER GEAR at Potrero 2026. Everyone wishing to participate in Archery must bring their own gear.

iVolunteer is Live

Please sign up for your volunteer shifts for Potrero 2026 on iVolunteer!

Privies seeking names and taking no hostages!

It’s that time of year again!

There are many underprivileged Porta-Privies this Potrero which are waiting for a name to call their own!

Won’t you be an angel and give the gift of a name this Potrero?

In honor of your donations to the Barony of Calafia through the Ransomers Guild, we will give the name of your choice to a privy in need!

We suggest a donation of $10.

The DEADLINE to submit your names will be May 10th.

Please submit your donation and name to:

https://bit.ly/Name-A-Privy-PotreroWar2026

Potrero Staff / Barony of Calafia reserves the right to ask for reformatting, spelling amendment, or to reject any names.

Please remember that Potrero 2026 is an all-ages event and names need to reflect that (potty humor is, of course, absolutely appropriate).

Look out for wildlife!

We have been advised that we may see more snakes than usual at Potrero this year. If you find a snake or other undesirable guest in your camp, we ask that you please DO NOT try to remove them. Try to have someone stay to keep an eye on it, then report it to either Base Camp, a Constable, or using a nearby Call Box. The Park Rangers will be by to help ASAP.

Registration Prices

Paid by 5/1

Member: $80
Non-Member: $90
Child 12-17: $40
Child <12: $0

At Gate (cash only)

Member: $85
Non-Member: $95
Child 12-17: $40
Child <12: $0
Day Trip Adult Member (Thu-Sat): $30
Day Trip Adult Member (Sun): $20
Day Trip Adult Non-Member (Thu-Sat): $40
Day Trip Adult Non-Member (Sun): $30
Day Trip 12-17 (Thu-Sat): $15
Day Trip 12-17 (Sun; 0-11 all): $0

Gate Hours

  • Thursday – noon* to midnight
  • Friday – 8am – 10pm
  • Saturday – 8am-8pm
  • Sunday – 8am-2pm

*pre-registered attendees may enter as early as 10am on Thursday

Gate will be closing overnight.

If you first arrive while gate is closed, you will be not be allowed to enter!

To relieve strain on our volunteer staff, we will be closing the gate during hours that have not had gate traffic in recent years.  Attendees will only be allowed entry during these hours with a valid 2025 camping site token. Please plan to arrive for check-in when gate is open.

Shower Truck Hours

Shower Trucks will be open daily from 8am – 11am and 3pm – 6pm.

The trucks may be subject to closure if the tanks fill before our vendor is able to service.  There are 24-hour coin-operated showers in Sleepy Hollow.

FAQs

Read about Park Regulations and explore our Frequently Asked Questions.

Meet the Staff

From Their Excellencies and Baronial Officers to the various Event Stewards, meet the people behind Potrero War.