Bardstock (LARP Adventures Summer Festival)
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Oakenshield, 153 Oakenshield Dr
- Price
- $75
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Aug 24, 2026
Bardstock (LARP Adventures Summer Festival) comes to Beech Creek, PA, Expected July 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Bardstock is the summer LARP festival of LARP Adventures, a mid-Atlantic live-action roleplaying group, held over a long weekend at Oakenshield in central Pennsylvania. Set in the fantasy world of Osterra using the beginner-friendly C.O.M.B.a.T. system, it combines foam-weapon battles, bardic competitions, puzzles, scavenger hunts, and woodland adventures with creek-side tavern and bonfire revelry, and is built to welcome both first-timers and veterans (ages 16+ for combat, with non-combatant options)
See it before you go
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are strongly encouraged but newcomers should not be intimidated, the aim is a good look rather than historical accuracy, DIY and budget builds are welcomed, and rental weapons and costume are available for first-timers who just want to show up and play
Costume rules
Everyone is encouraged to wear garb/costume; the stated goal is 'TV/Movie quality' looks rather than strict period accuracy, and the organizers emphasize inclusivity and DIY options. Costume inspiration ranges from post-Roman Britons through the Viking age, and high fantasy is welcome as 'portal travelers.'
Weapons policy
Uses realistic latex-covered and injection-molded foam weapons (from partners such as Calimacil and Epic Armouries) rather than boffer weapons; DIY and plastidip shields are welcome and all weapons are safety-checked. Archery uses bows under 35-pound draw with slow-style foam arrows; no head shots are legal
Joining in
An immersive, unscripted four-day LARP set in the fantasy world of Osterra using the easy-to-learn C.O.M.B.a.T. system: combat scenarios, bardic competitions, puzzles, scavenger hunts, woodland adventures, and evening tavern revelry. Non-combatant roles (spectator, day player) are available
Getting there
Nearest airport SCE.
How do I get to Bardstock (LARP Adventures Summer Festival)?
By car
Most people drive to Bardstock (LARP Adventures Summer Festival). The nearest major airport is SCE, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Intercity coach service (Fullington Trailways, Greyhound, FlixBus) reaches the State College area, listed on University Park Airport's own ground-transportation page. These serve State College town, not Beech Creek, a traveller would still need a ~30-mile rideshare or rental car for the last leg to the venue. Useful mainly for attendees coming overland from other Pennsylvania cities rather than flying
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
From SCE the venue is roughly a 30-mile, 40-minute drive northeast toward Beech Creek. Uber and Lyft both operate at SCE, alongside several named local taxi/shuttle/limo operators. There is no transit or festival shuttle out to Beech Creek, so a rideshare would cover the whole trip, but for a four-day campout with gear, most fly-in players rent a car. Book a return ride ahead, as driver supply is thin in rural Clinton County
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost On-site parking at Oakenshield (no separate parking charge documented). Prepay via None, on-site parking at the venue, no prepay system noted. The four-day campout takes place on Oakenshield's 18+ acres of forest and fields, with players camping on site from Thursday set-up through the weekend; on-site parking is available
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at SCE
The primary option for fly-in attendees: a four-day forest campout near Bald Eagle State Park, ~30 miles from SCE with no transit or shuttle to the site, and players haul tents and gear. Six major rental brands operate at SCE; a car covers the trip and the last-mile rural roads
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Where
Venue
Oakenshield, 153 Oakenshield Dr
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Bardstock (LARP Adventures Summer Festival)?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Camping site types 3
A four-day campout at Oakenshield; camp set-up begins Thursday and camping is included in the festival ticket ($75). Rental weapons and costume are available for first-timers; the event is BYOB
Van/vehicle camping fits within the four-day campout (bring your own setup); camping is primitive with facilities not detailed. Same festival-ticket-included camping applies
The campground is primitive forest and fields (facilities not detailed); combat is for ages 16+, with a family-friendly atmosphere and a kids' adventure path in development
Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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