Your Questions, Answered

  • Road to Rouen is an immersive medieval reenactment event set in the year 1380 during the Hundred Years' War. It takes place September 11-13, 2026, in Randolph, New York. Unlike traditional tournaments, Road to Rouen is structured as a full-day deeds-of-arms campaign that combines combat, archery, instruction, and camp life to recreate the experience of a military company on campaign in 14th-century Normandy.

  • Road to Rouen 2026 will be held September 11-13, 2026, at Camp Timbercrest, located at 11169 Moore Road, Randolph, NY 14772.

  • Participants can engage in armored combat, archery, instructional classes, and camp activities. The event is designed so that everyone has a meaningful role, whether you're fighting in harness, teaching skills, supporting your company, or contributing to camp life. Activities are woven into a continuous day meant to be endured rather than observed.

  • No. While combat is a central element, Road to Rouen welcomes participants in many capacities. You can contribute as an archer, instructor, camp support, or in other roles that strengthen your company. The event values all forms of participation that reflect life on campaign.

  • Camp Timbercrest offers both primitive camping and cabin-style lodging onsite. The site includes modern restrooms, shower facilities, and a large lodge with indoor seating. If you prefer to stay offsite, nearby towns with hotels and short-term rentals include Jamestown (30 minutes), Salamanca (25 minutes), and Olean (40 minutes). Airbnb and other rental platforms also have properties in the surrounding area.

  • Camp Timbercrest is a large, wooded property with martial areas, archery ranges, modern restrooms and shower facilities, a large lodge with fireplace and indoor seating, and access to a fully equipped commercial kitchen.

  • Camp Timbercrest is primarily an outdoor, rustic site with typical camp terrain including uneven ground and natural paths. Some areas may be difficult to navigate for attendees with mobility limitations. The main lodge includes handicap-accessible bathrooms. If you have accessibility-related questions about parking proximity, routes between activity areas, or other accommodations, please contact event staff in advance.

  • Yes. The scenario rules outline expectations for combat, camp life, and the flow of the event. They're designed to support immersion, safety, and shared experience. Reading through them before arrival will help you prepare and step into 1380 with confidence. The rules ensure everyone has a meaningful role in the weekend, whether you're a combatant or non-combatant.

  • Road to Rouen is set in the year 1380, during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The event focuses on the martial realities of the late 14th century, when warfare was fought through marches, ambushes, and hard-won ground in the contested woodlands of Normandy. Visit the past event Galleries and Resources pages for inspiration and ideas for your kits!

  • Road to Rouen is structured as an immersive campaign rather than a spectator event or fixed tournament. The day moves between preparation, instruction, and action as it would for those on campaign. Participants are called to move, stand, and act as companies on the road, sharing labor and hardship, testing skill under fatigue, and finding fellowship.

  • Pre-registration information is coming soon. Please check the official event announcement for updates.

  • Specific packing lists and preparation information will be provided with the scenario rules and event communications. Generally, participants should prepare for outdoor camping conditions and bring appropriate period gear for their chosen role (combat, archery, camp support, etc.).

  • For event-specific questions, please see the official event announcement and communications. Accessibility questions and other accommodations should be directed to event staff in advance.