GNAR Spring Market Fair
& Rifle Frolic
( April 22 to April 30, 2006 )
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Trade Policies:
  • A Sutler is defined as any one offering a total of $500.00 or more in non-personal items for sale or trade.
  • Only originals or reproductions of originals used in North America between 1640-1839 may be displayed, sold or traded. Reproductions must be made of the same materials as originals, if such materials are still easily obtainable by the average participant.
  • No merchandise may be displayed or sold in plastic or plasticized wrappers or containers.
  • No modern labels or price tags may be displayed.
  • All sutlers must be in period attire, and use period shelters and equipment.
  • Sutlers arriving after Friday must comply with the same 1 hour restriction as campers regarding vehicles in camp.
  • Books, paintings, and catalogues must depict the period pf 1640-1839 and be displayed INSIDE a trade shelter.
  • Traders are responsible for ensuring that all trade items comply with federal, state, county, and township laws and regulations.
  • The sale or trade in any form of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
  • Blanket traders are limited to one (1) 4-point (72" x 90") blanket.
  • Blanket traders, like sutlers, are required to abide by all trade rules.
  • Decisions of the Trade Committee are final. For questions see the Market Fair Trade Committee Chair Person on our Contacts page.

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Camp Rules:
  • Campers must dress in 1640-1839 attire at all times and camp in shelters of that period.
  • Current Market Fair medallion must be visible on your person at all times.
  • No animals: horses, mules, dogs, cats, or other pets.
  • No flammable liquids, such as propane, kerosene or Coleman lanterns/stoves are permitted.
  • Cameras and video equipment are allowed, but must be kept covered except when taking photos/videos. NO flash or lighting equipment. If you want photos from around the fire at night please use higher speed films.
  • No rubber soled shoes or moccasins. No cowboy boots.
  • No shorts or halter tops.
  • No wristwatches, modern sunglasses or modern jewelry. "Photogrey" or sunglasses must be prescription.
  • No loaded firearms in camp except on the range under the direction of our range officer(s).
  • No modern firearms allowed (except by visiting law enforcement personnel).
  • Hawk and knife throwing and bow and arrow use in designated areas only.
  • No bull whips of any kind.
  • Children under age 15 must be under adult supervision when handling firearms or edged weapons, or when they are within five feet (5') of the pond.
  • Campers must remove their vehicles from camp within 1 hour after entering camp.
  • Burlap bags or period containers MUST be used to transport ice or modern items through camp. They won't even sell you ice unless you have such a container to put it in.
  • Thievery, poaching, or fighting will not be tolerated. Violators will be escorted from camp, and/or proper authorities will be contacted.
  • Excessive noise will not be tolerated.  We want you to enjoy yourself, but consideration of your neighbors and the camp goes a long way toward assuring that everyone enjoys themselves.
  • No hoarding of wood.  Please do not haul wood from the camp pile(s) in your auto, truck or trailer.
  • Trash disposal will be at a designated location.  ALL individuals, including sutlers, are expected to carry their trash bags to the provided trash dumpster.
  • The sale or trading of black powder on site is strictly forbidden by PA law.

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Fires Rules:
  • All fires must be contained in a pit and attended at all times. A minimum of two (2) gallons of water in a period container must be easily accessible within five feet (5') of fire pit whenever there is fire or embers in the pit.
  • Dry, seasoned firewood will be provided.  No cutting of green brush or wood.  Return ALL unused fire wood to the camp's main wood pile before departing. Our clean-up volunteers would also like to go home Sunday evening.
  • Watch Staff will put out any unsecured fires and flare-ups they find.
  • Please maintain a dirt, metal and/or stone rim around all fire pits a minimum of 4" in height. Sod should be replaced and leveled before leaving the site. To avoid burning grass roots, do not place sod in a hot fire pit.

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Rifle Range Rules:
  • Shooting and registration times, and shooting costs will be posted by the Range Captain on the camp bulletin board.
  • Except during designated special events, all shooters must be in period clothes, and use period weapons and accoutrements.
  • All Range rules and regulations will be posted at the range, and on the camp bulletin board.
  • All matches will be shot with flint or percussion rifle or smooth bore muskets.  No priming from cartridges.
  • NO use of the range unless at least one of our Range Officers is on duty at the range.
  • All decisions of the Range Captain will be final.

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