Laws of the Land

Springfest

1. Please be advised that this is a “period” event, meaning that garb befitting a medieval fantasy setting must be worn while on the event site the day of the festival (i.e. no sneakers, plastic, neon colors, etc.) Any non-period items that are of an obvious necessity should be kept hidden from view as much as possible or camouflaged appropriately (i.e. cameras, cell phones, and flashlights hidden in a basket, cameras covered with a cloth, modern-looking walking-aides wrapped with fabric or replaced with a wooden staff, etc.).

2. No admittance without prior registration (see attached Registration Form). If your registration check bounces, you will not be admitted into the festival and will be responsible for all bounced check fees.

3. There are no pets allowed on site – the only exception to this rule is the use of Seeing Eye Dogs.

4. All attendees must check-in at the Welcoming Table upon arrival. The Welcoming Table will be open from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm. Instructions for late arrivals will be posted at the Welcoming Table.

5. Vehicles are not to be driven onto the festival grounds unless you have received prior approval from the Festival Reeve. All vehicles, except for purposes of medical emergency, must be off the grounds and into the designated parking area no later than 10:30 am on Saturday. All vehicles must be off the Camp Nooteeming premises by 12 noon on Sunday.

6. The supreme law of the land is courtesy. Treat every living thing with respect and harm nothing. No live trees are to be cut or damaged. No littering will be tolerated. This is the way of the Fey.

7. Camping is permitted only in designated areas. The buildings are not to be used for sleeping. Camping areas must be kept clean and safe. Anything brought onto the site, must be carried out. All sites must be cleaned and cleared by 11 am on Sunday; please provide your own garbage bags for such purposes.

8. Fires may be lit only in designated areas, and must be supervised at all times. A bucket of sand and/or water must be present beside all fires. No standing trees may be cut for firewood. “Courtesy piles,” stacks of firewood found throughout the camp areas, must be replenished if used. No open and unattended flames are allowed in the camping areas (tiki torches, candle lanterns, etc.).

9. All prohibitions of the State of New York will be upheld. This includes use and/or possession of illegal/recreational drugs, firearms, fireworks, theft, etc.

10. The site is a Boy Scout Camp and is a dry site (no alcoholic beverages allowed on the premises).

11. This is an adult event. Although children are welcome, some things may not be suitable for their eyes, ears, and/or hands; thus, all children must be supervised at all times. Any adult who brings a child will be held fully responsible for the actions of that child.

12. Mind thy weapons! Keep all weapons safely secured and do not brandish them on the grounds. Feel free to bring your bows and target arrows, but leave behind all compound bows, aluminum shafts, and arrows with hunting tips. You may also bring your own padded sparring weapons. All weapons must be used in designated areas only, and only with the approval of, and under the supervision of, the Gaming Ministry.

13. There is no swimming allowed. There are kelpies and nixies in the waters and the grounds surrounding the lake are off limits.

14. Besides being a fire safety hazard, cigarettes do not fit a fantasy medieval environment, and butts on the grounds are unsightly and typically not biodegradable. Please dispose of cigarette butts in sand-filled buckets provided throughout the Main Festival Site and outside the Dining Hall. In accordance with New York State law, there is no smoking allowed inside any structures (including tents) at any time. Also, please note that smoking is not permitted in/around the open air pavilion.

15. Report all injuries to the elders and/or camp officials immediately.

16. Obey instructions of the people in charge. This includes the elders of FALO, event ministers, the camp officials, and all members of FALO. Alert an elder immediately if you witness transgressions of these laws.

Transgressions of the Laws may result in

expulsion from the festival grounds