2026 is taking Carnage has broken our record
40+ teams will be competing this year
The Palmetto Knights present:
Carolina Carnage FEST
buy your ticket here
In addition to the Largest Buhurt Event in the Western Hemisphere, we are hosting the North American Conference Championships.
Next up we have switched some gears and adding a FESTival experience. Yes there will be Turkey legs, Yes there will be over 30+ vendors, Yes we will have a Costume Contest on Saturdy around 1 pm.
Here is the Sign up for the Medieval Themed Costume Contest
The Sport Community has shown their love for Carolina Carnage in a way we were completely unprepared for. This past year we broke all the records with over 450 competitors attending the Event. Only but a small handful of the World Championship Events have ever been bigger than Carnage was this past year.!!! WOOHOO!!!
Additionally we will be focusing on bringing more of a renfair experience to the event.
Sponsors please submit your application HERE
If interested in being a Merchant sign up HERE
The Schedule
Friday February 6
-9 am doors open
-10 am Duels till estimated 4 pm
-630 pm Doors reopen
-7 pm Outrance Competition Begins
Saturday February 7
-9 am doors open
-10 am 5s Groupfights begin
1 pm Medieval Themed Costume Contest
-6 pm end time estimated
Sunday February 8
-9 am doors open
-10 am Womens 12s
– Mass battles
Location
T. Ed Garrison Arena, Pendleton SC
Get your Tickets here
Hotel Information:
Primary Host Hotel: Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center – is once again providing us conference room all weekend long. Click here for the discounted Rate for all attendees whether fighting or attending
RV – full hook up – $50 a night
Camping – $35 for the weekend
-For Camping or RV rental Form
-showers available on site
SCHEDULES
Tournament Schedule (coming soon)
Competitors and Event Staff Schedule Detailed:
Register: to work support at the event HERE
Thursday–
1200-1800-Arena- load listfield and setup – gear can be dropped off for the weekend at this time
1800-2100 -Hotel Conference room- registration and weapons inspection- focused on duels and outrance
Friday-Arena
0800-1100 Registration and outrance Weigh ins
0830-0930- weapons inspection duels only-
0930 Marshal meeting
1000-1630 Duels
1200-1600 registration and outrance Weigh ins
1200-1600 Weapons inspection- priority to outrance-
1600 Awards Ceremony for Duelists
1830 Marshal Meeting for Outrance
1845 Competitors meeting for Outrance(mandatory if you are not here your matches will be cancelled)
1830-2030 Registration
1900-2130 Outrance
-weapons inspection may take place if you convince a marshal
Saturday-Arena
0800-1100 Registration
0830-0930 weapons inspection
0930 Marshal and Captains Meeting
0930 First half Day Safety/Authenticity Inspections 1000-1800 5s
1100-1300 weapons inspection-(last call without bribes)
1330 Second half Day Safety/Authenticity Inspections 1745 captains meeting for finalists teams
1800 Awards Ceremony for Outrance and Tier 1 Mens Team
Hotel
2000 After Party in Conference Room
Sunday- Arena
0930 Captains/Marshal Meeting For Finalists
TBD
Hotel
1800 Second After Party Hotel Conference Room