CAMPING AT THE CONNECTICUT RENAISSANCE FAIRE: GUIDELINES & POLICIES

Thank you for your interest in camping at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please read and adhere to the following guidelines.

1. AVAILABILITY & BOOKING Camping space is limited and awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. Make sure to complete the form thoroughly.

2. COMMUNICATION For any camping-related questions or inquiries, please contact: camping@ctfaire.com.

3. CAMPING PERIOD The campsite is open from August 30th, 2023, until October 17th, 2023. Any additional dates require prior approval and written confirmation from Faire management. To ensure an efficient process, we kindly ask you to refrain from checking in outside of these hours without an appointment, in consideration of the camping manager's schedule.

4. CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

• Check-in times are on 08/31/2023, 09/01/2023, and all Fridays during the run from 12PM to 7PM. On Faire days, check-in is between 7PM and 9PM.
• Check-out must be completed by 5PM on the Tuesday after the Faire closes. Your security deposit will be returned upon passing a final inspection of your cleaned campsite.

5. CAMP SPACE Your camping area will be assigned by the camping manager. If you have any special requests, please reach out as soon as possible.

6. PRIMARY CAMPER Each campsite will designate a primary camper, who will be the main point of contact with the camping manager. This person is responsible for:

• Rules: The primary camper must ensure all campsite members understand and abide by the camping and Faire rules. We request that these rules be enforced within your campsite, as everyone is equally accountable for compliance.

• Site Maintenance: Keep your campsite free of litter throughout the Faire. Dispose of trash in designated dumpsters and stow your cords/hoses if you're using power and/or water for safe mowing of the area.

• Quiet Hours: Observe Quiet Hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM every night.

• Pets: If you bring pets, register them with the camping manager and provide a copy of your pet's current vaccination record.

• Site Check-Out: Coordinate with the camping manager for final inspection of the campsite before departure and return of your camping deposit.

7. VEHICLES Vehicles for tenters may only be on site for loading and unloading purposes. If there is room for a vehicle at your RV, you may park there, but final approval will be granted by management. All other vehicles must park in participant parking. There is no assigned parking areas for participants but there is for staff. Please do not park in the staff parking area.

8. PETS Pets must be registered with the camping manager and a current vaccination record provided. Management reserves the right to deny any pet for any reason.

9. ELECTRICAL Limited spaces with electricity are available for RVs and for tent camping. For arrangements such as installing a 30 or 50 amp service for your RV, please contact the Camping Manager. If you paid for the installation of your own plug in the past, that space will be honored for your use.

Other rules concerning Electrical:

• You must have a minimum of a 12 gauge electric cord with a ground pin and draw no more than 110 volts @ 20 Amps.
• If you require more power please contact us in advance to make arrangements.
• Electrical piggybacking is forbidden.
• You may not use electric heaters or air conditioners in a tent.
• Electric blankets are permitted but are limited to one per tent.
• Any days that you are not paying for electricity you are required to unplug from the electrical service: This includes RV's. Weekday use of electricity, even for just running refrigerators, is considered a camping night and will be charged for.

10. SOCIAL GATHERINGS We enthusiastically promote community building through various after hours activities, including gatherings, garb swaps, movie nights and parties. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please seek approval from the Camping Manager before organizing such events. It will be mandatory for a single individual to take responsibility for the event to insure rules are adhered to and the area the event is held is cleaned up and faire-day ready.

11. UNAUTHORIZED CAMPERS Inform the camping manager of any new additions to your encampment immediately. Inviting non-Faire participants (spouses, significant others, young children are ok) to visit or camp is strictly forbidden.

12. RV & TENT CAMPING

• RV CAMPING: Charges for RV camping are based on the number of nights you indicate on the form. We kindly request that you bring your RV only if you plan to use it during your stay, as space is limited. Please be aware that any weekday use of electrical service is considered a camping night, whether the participant is physically present on-site or not. To avoid additional fees, RV users are required to disconnect from the power supply on days they are not physically on site.
• For tent camping, please include the tent dimensions and submit a picture of your tent to camping@ctfaire.com. For tent campers, charges are based on the number of nights you indicate on the form. Please note that tent campers are allowed to leave their tent setup during non-camping days. However, to avoid any additional fees, it's essential for all tent campers to unplug and stow their electrical cords on nights they are not actively camping.

13. RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR PROPERTY While we strive to provide a safe environment, please be aware that all personal effects left on site during the Faire are at your own risk. Stone Circle Inc cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss caused by weather events, wildlife, acts of God, trespassers, or any unforeseen circumstances.

14. SECURITY DEPOSIT A $50 cash deposit must be provided by the primary camper regardless if your space is free, paid, or contractually agreed upon. A receipt will be provided upon request. (Also see Check Out above)

15. CAMPING IS A PRIVILEGE Camping at the event is a privilege we grant to all participants. Please follow the rules here and the rule of common sense or camping privileges may be revoked at any time.

For any further questions or assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to camping@ctfaire.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our camping experience!