[MR] Fwd: Pennsic 2013 moved forward

[Roy B. Scherer]

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>Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 3:23 PM
> > There will probably be press about this in other places closer to
>Pennsic...
> >
> > http://www.scatoday.net/node/16955
> >
> > SCA today.net
> >
> > Pennsic bumped forward in 2013 by National Fireworks Convention
> > Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2010-09-13 07:14
> >
> > * Modern Society
> > * Pennsic War
> >
> > Cooper's Lake Campground will play host to the National Fireworks
>Convention
> > in August 2013, bringing $4.5 Million to Butler County, PA and bumping the
> > Pennsic War forward to July.
> >
> > More than 20,000 fireworks enthusiasts from around the country are
>expected
> > to attend the event August 12-16, 2013. "We were looking for a wide, open
> > space that could accommodate our activities, plus be accessible for our
> > members," said Pyrotechnics Guild International,Inc. (PGI) President Bill
> > Bahr about facilities for the organization's annual convention. Fireworks
> > competitions will take place each night of the event.
> >
> > The Pennsic War in 2013 will take place July 19 - August 4.

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