Pittsburg
Scottish Renaissance Festival
August 11th and 12th, 2007
Rules
of Operation

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No
controlled substance is allowed on the site. Anyone with such substances
in their possession will be handed over to the proper authorities.
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Drunken,
unruly or dangerous behavior will result in expulsion from the festival
site.
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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
Renaissance Productions.
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All
live steel weapon demonstrations MUST be approved by Highland Renaissance
Productions prior to the demonstration.
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Check
in will be from 12 noon, Friday to Midnight. The check in will open again from 7:00 to 10:00 AM Saturday, (closed on Sunday)
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All
vehicles MUST be off site (and remain off site) by 9:00 AM Saturday. Please be careful driving on all grass area's. Many spots may be
wet due to watering done in preparation for the event (not to mention the
numerous sprinkler heads).
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No
load in/out is allowed from the driveway area of the park, without express
permission of the City of Pittsburg, or Renaissance Productions.
This is a fire zone and must be kept clear.
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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.
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All
participates must be in period costumes.
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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).
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All
encampments and booths must be broken down by midnight, Sunday, (prior to driving on the site for loading).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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All
Entertainers / Guilds must adhere to the prearranged schedule of events,
made known at Morning Notes, both days.
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All
Vendors must carry their own insurance for fire, property damage and personal
liability.
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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.
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All
pets / animals must be properly leashed or appropriately confined.
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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.
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A
gated Actors Camp, with Participant parking, will be available from Friday
noon to Sunday, 6 pm A "quite 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, it's 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.