July Coronation Gate Policy

General: Regardless of which day you arrive at site, it is imperative that you enter through gate as your first order of business. We will have the latest information about parking location and availability. To assist with
finding you if a problem arises, we are asking you to complete your parking pass and tape it to the front passenger side of your windshield before leaving gate. We will have tape available for your convenience. It is our desire to assist you in being able to relax and enjoy July Coronation and not have to worry about your car being towed.

For those of you who know the Pt. Gamble site – gate will be located in the usual place on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. PLEASE NOTE THAT GATE WILL BE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION ON SATURDAY BEGINNING AT 11 a.m. Gate location after 11 a.m. on Saturday and continuing until the wedding has concluded and the wedding party has left the site will be across the road from the main encampment. Signs will be clearly posted to guide you to the gate entrance each day.

At gate you will receive the following: site handout, instructions for parking, site token.

Gate fees: Please make checks out to “The Barony of Dragon’s Laire, SCA Inc. Unless you have pre-registered, you must show your blue membership card with your signature or your copy of The Crier showing expiration date in order to qualify for the member rate.

Members – Adult (18+) $15 US and $20 Canadian
Youth (6-17) $7 US and $9 Canadian
Children 5 and under are free
Family Cap $44 US and $58 Canadian

Nonmembers – Adult (18+) $18 US and $24 Canadian
Youth (6-17) same as members
Children 5 and under are free
Family Cap $50 US and $66 Canadian

Day Trip Members – Adult (18+) $10 US and $15 Canadian
Youth (6-17) $4 US and $7 Canadian
Children 5 and under are free
Family Cap $28 US and $44 Canadian

Day Trip NonMembers – Adult (18+) $13 US and $19 Canadian
Youth (6-17) same as members
Children 5 and under are free
Family Cap $34 US and $52 Canadian

Gate check-in on Thursday: I will be arriving on site by 2 p.m. My personal pavilion will be located across from gate. It is a beige hexagonal screen tent. If gate is not open, please stop by my tent. Someone will be
there to check you in and give you directions for set-up and parking.

Gate check-in on Friday: Location is on the main site. Gate opens at Noon on Friday and closes at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning. (If you arrive after gate closes, please register as soon as the gate opens on Saturday to be sure you have parked in an acceptable location.) Entry will be by turning off the main highway and driving through town (where the permanent shops are located). You will continue through town curving left to reach the gate. As the road widens, you will be directed into one of three lanes. The far right lane is reserved for those who pre-registered. The middle lane and the far left lane are for those who are registering on site. Priority for the far left lane will be given to those who are camping across the road. Lanes will be clearly marked.

Gate check-in on Saturday: Gate opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Until 11 a.m., the procedure will be the same as on Friday. Starting at 11 a.m., gate will be located across the road from the main site. The road is only wide enough for one lane except in front of the gate pavilion. Priority use of the second lane will be given to those who are pre-registered. Once the wedding party has left site, gate will return to its original location on the main site.

Gate check-in on Sunday: Gate opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at Noon. Location and procedure will be the same as on Friday.

Information for gate volunteers: Shifts will be 3 hours. Please check in at gate at least 15 minutes before your shift begins. You will receive an orientation as to how gate will be run during your shift and your assignment. During your brief orientation, you will become familiar with the sign-in book and forms for onsite registration, the site fee structure, the latest parking and camping information, and any special instructions. Most gate volunteers will be greeting cars and assisting the occupants with the registration process. During heavy traffic times, at least one person will assist gentles with getting in the correct traffic lane (pre-registration or onsite registration). One person will be designated in charge of the cash box. This person will make change and confirm that the correct amount of fees are being collected. No matter how busy gate is, it is important that time is taken to be accurate and to ensure that no one is under or overcharged and that all waivers and parking passes are completely filled out. Before leaving gate, parking passes must be completed and taped to the passenger’s side of the front windshield.

To volunteer for gate: Volunteers are still needed. It would be a great help if you are able to confirm the times when you are available prior to arrival at the event. If this is not possible for you, please stop by gate
after you arrive; we will find a place for you. To volunteer, please contact Lady Xian by email, or by phone at 360-471-7532.