2025 Guild Rules & Regulations
Please read the 2024 Guild Rules & Regulations. Your Guild Coordinator is Don. Reach him at slofaireguy@gmail.com.
For those with tents of over 400 square feet or fabric structures (canopy) of over 700 square feet (a canopy with no sides) or if you have a group of canopies together with an aggregate of 700 square feet you will also need to maintain a permit from the San Luis Obispo Fire Department. You can get that form here.
Please either email the completed form to Ron Deluca at margeeandron@charter.net or mail it to:
Ron Deluca
2145 Skye Street
Cambria, Ca.93428
If you have questions you can reach Ron by phone at 805-440-5875
You must also have a 10# ABC fire extinguisher at your site.
For questions about the above please contact Ron Delulca at margeeandron@charter.net .
Faire Hours:
- Saturday, July 20: 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday, July 21: 10 am-6 pm
Check-In:
- Friday, July 18: 12 noon-10 pm
- Saturday, July 19: 7:00 am-8:30 am
- In-person only. No remote check-in.
Parking Passes:
- $5 regular vehicle, $20 RV or vehicle and trailer
Parking:
- Designated areas only; no parking in fire lanes or at the dog park. Do not park in the closest parking area reserved for the public.
Set-Up:
- Begins on Friday, July 18 at 12 noon
- Guild sites must be completed by Saturday, July 19 at 9 am
- Vehicles allowed on-site 7 am-9 am on Saturday
Tear-Down:
- Begins after the Closing Parade & security run-through on Sunday, July 20
- Vehicles are allowed on-site only after security authorization
Theme:
- Guild sites and members should be 16th-century Elizabethan period-appropriate
- Prohibited items: plastic tubing, modern awnings, tarps, ice chests, etc.
- Costumes/garb should be 16th-century appropriate
- Prohibited during faire hours: modern clothing, cell phones, sunglasses, wristwatches, cigarettes, etc.
- Unnatural hair colors must be covered, and face piercings must be minimized
Pirates and Privateers:
- Sunday is Pirate Day; Saturday is reserved for Renaissance-themed costumes
- The public can dress as they wish
- Faire participants must follow costume guidelines
- Management has the final say in guild yard and attire
Wristbands:
- Must be worn at all times and applied at the time of check in.
- $5.00 charge for replacement wristbands
- Must be worn at all times; the Guild Coordinator must clear exceptions
- No leather wristband holders
Gate Lists:
- Due 30 days before the event
- Size may be limited based on the event’s needs
- Fire Regulations: Guild structures must be certified fire-retardant
- Fire extinguisher required for every 10 x 10 structure
- No fires, open flames, candles, or lanterns allowed per city fire regulations
Camping:
- Limited onsite camping on a first-come, first-served basis
- 15 parking spots for self-contained units provided
- No power on-site
- Guild sites accommodate up to 3 members for overnight stay
- El Chorro Regional Park offers amenities and is 20 minutes away
Local Guilds:
- Considerate treatment of out-of-town Guilds/participants encouraged
Smoking:
- No Smoking or Vaping: No smoking or vaping in festival or in the park during faire or after hours, exceptions in vehicle only.
Laguna Lake:
- Off-limits to all participants
Gate Duty:
- Each Guild is required to participate in a “meet and greet” at the front gate
- A minimum of 4, 5, or more preferred
Parades:
- All guilds are required to participate in designated parades unless previous arrangements have been made with the guild coordinator.
Morning Notes:
- The Guild Master/Mistress or designee is required to attend both Saturday and Sunday at 9 am
Pets:
- Not allowed; service animals allowed with prior approval
Minors:
- Guild responsibility to supervise minors at all times
Weapons:
- Weapons must be peace-tied
Quiet Time/After Hours:
- Quiet time at 10 pm; after-hours events require approval from Festival Event Management
Security:
- Provided for all areas; not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen articles
Drugs and Alcohol:
- Zero-tolerance for illegal drugs; alcohol prohibited for participants under 21
Ordinances:
- Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Ordinances required
Guild Responsibilities:
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- Guild Master/Mistress or designee responsible for ensuring members are aware of rules
- Express permission to be photographed and recorded for future advertising
- History Revisited has the final say and reserves the right to exclude or remove any Guild or member
- Festival continuation depends on the behavior of all participants. Thank you for reading and abiding by the 2025 Guild Rules & Regulations.