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Guilds
Faire of Champions is now welcoming guilds (camp clans) to join us! Guild leaders and/or appointed representatives interested in having a guild presence at Faire of Champions should come visit us during a work weekend.
A private guild site is separate from general camping and assigned to the guild who is responsible for that piece of land year-round. If you are a guild leader or representative interested in having a private guild space, please read the rules below and then email guilds@faireofchampions.com for further information and to schedule a site walkthrough.
Guild Rules for Holding Land
Rule 1 goes into effect after the Grand Opening Season 2025.
1. Guild work weekends are the third weekend of every month except November and
December and during the faire season.
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New guilds are exempt from these rules for the first year so they can complete the guild space by the third weekend in October.
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Established Guilds that wish to work on their guild site during FoC work weekends will pay the standard weekend camping fee per person.
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Volunteering at least 4 hrs. in faire proper can replace the camping fee on volunteer work weekends.
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There are many things that are needed that can be done with physical limitations.
2. Guilds are to lead by example in following the campground’s rules set by Woodcock Woodlands.
3. Guilds must have a minimum of 50% of their members on site during the duration of the Faire of Champions Season of every weekend of the fair.
4. A guild must have a minimum of 15 active members over the age of 18 years to be
assigned and hold guild land.
5. All guilds holding land before April 1st, 2024, must have their site cleared and ready for Season 2025 by October 26th, 2024, which is the last guild work weekend for the year.
6. Guilds are expected to always keep their site clean and clear of trash, food, and debris.
7. Guild sites not being actively used will be used for overflow of general camping during Faire of Champions season at the discretion of FoC and/or Woodcock Woodlands.
8. Guild sites not being actively used may be rented out during off season for any off-season event at the discretion of FoC or Woodcock Woodlands. Guild leaders will be notified If the campground have been rented out and guilds will not have access during that event. Otherwise, access will be worked out on a case-by-case basis between guild leaders and guild coordinator.
9. Guilds on Wandering Way will have an activity created for the public, that will benefit the path and is approved and registered with Woodcock Woodlands during FoC.
10. Any Guilds holding activities on their sites that are open to the public must have that event approved and registered with Woodcock Woodlands and FoC.
11. Any Guilds holding activities that are adult in nature (ex: nudity and/or sexual activity) are to wait until 10 PM to begin AND post signs at their entrances that no one under the age of 18 and/or 21 is allowed to enter. Any minors camping with the guild hosting are the direct responsibility of their parents or legal guardian.
12. Any buildings on guild sites must be temporary as per Anderson County and approved by Woodcock Woodlands. If guild becomes inactive any structures must be removed or sold.
13. Guilds may treat their area for ticks and other pests with natural treatments only. Diatomaceous earth, permethrin (chrysanthemum derivative), or neem oil products are recommended.
14. Privacy screening may be placed around camp showers, toilets and adult activities.
15. All guild spaces are subject to pre-season, during season, and post-season inspection to ensure that all rules and standards are being adhered to.
16. Rules for Guilds at Woodcock Woodlands are subject to change at any time for any reason without notice. Violators may be subject to removal from campground and suspension of campground privileges, up to and including loss of land holding. Any questions or concerns may be addressed by contacting: Guild Coordinator: guilds@faireofchampions.com.
