Caid · Quick Look
Great Western War 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through Monday, November 9, 2026
Event dates
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through Monday, November 9, 2026.
Sponsoring group
Kingdom of Caid, Society for Creative Anachronism.
Site location
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area, Lake Evans
13601 Ironbark Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Autocrats / event stewards
- Master Felipe de Trujillo
- Sir Andrew Baird
- Sir Davin Kinnard MacAilean
Registration status
Pre-registration is closed. The published check deadline was October 10, 2026, and online registration closed October 17, 2026.
For current gate prices, day-trip registration and accepted payment methods, contact the registration steward. The official gate page contains mixed-year dates, so its rates have not been confirmed here for 2026.
Archived pre-registration fees
Archived 2026 overnight pre-registration rates, in US dollars. These packages are no longer available for pre-registration. The form labels its two packages “TUES–SUN” and “FRI–SUN.”
| Registration type | Tuesday–Sunday package | Friday–Sunday package |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Event Registration | $110 | $100 |
| Adult Member Discount Event Registration | $100 | $90 |
Member discount: $10 per adult. Membership must remain valid through November 9, 2026; bring proof of membership.
Youth ages 15–17: $55 / $50 for the respective packages. Children under 15: $0. All minors must be registered.
Make checks payable to “SCA, Inc, Kingdom of Caid-GWW.” This is the payee wording supplied in the 2026 registration form.
The check deadline was October 10, 2026. Online registration closed October 17, 2026. Do not mail pre-registration payments now.
These are overnight pre-registration rates. Current day-trip and at-gate rates should be confirmed with registration staff.