Photos: 53rd annual Pennsic War held in Butler County
The Society for Creative Anachronism hosted the annual Pennsic War over the last two weeks at Cooper’s Lake Campground in Worth Township. Thousands of medieval reenactors and enthusiasts from around the country attend the event each year.
Participants in the Pennsic War 53 work on their battle skills at Cooper’s Lake Campground, in Worth Township, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Pennsic is a 17-day annual event, held by the Society for Creative Anachronism, that draws some 10,000 participants from around the United States and the world. Associated Press
Robert St. John, of Youngstown, Ohio, takes a break on a bale of hay while taking part in Pennsic War 53 at Cooper's Lake Campground, in Worth Township on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Pennsic is a 17-day annual event, held by the Society for Creative Anachronism, that draws some 10,000 participants from around the United States and the world. Associated Press
Participants walk to their camp sites after participating in a battle during Pennsic War 53 at Cooper's Lake Park, in Worth Township, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Associated Press
Combatants clash during a battle during Pennsic War 53 at Cooper's Lake Camground, in Worth Township, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Pennsic is a 17-day annual event, held by the Society for Creative Anachronism, that draws some 10,000 participants from around the United States and the world. Associated Press
Tents cover the grounds of Cooper's Lake Park in Worth Township, for Pennsic War 53 on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Pennsic is a 17-day annual event, held by the Society for Creative Anachronism, that draws some 10,000 participants from around the United States and the world. Associated Press
