Weekend events/2009

December

 * Wintersday is Coming! -- 18 December 2009
 * Beginning at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, December 18, you can enjoy lots of Wintersday Festival fun, including special quests and activities, seasonal items, the Snowball Arena, and more. Get details on www.guildwars.com, and join the event through January 4!


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 11 December 2009
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Double faction in competitive missions -- 4 December 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

November

 * Special Treats Weekend -- 25 November 2009
 * This holiday weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Wednesday until 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, November 30, [sic] you will find Slices of Pumpkin Pie and Hard Apple Cider as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria!


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 20 November 2009
 * Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate -- 13 November 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Codex Arena Bonus Weekend -- 6 November 2009
 * Enter the Codex Arena this weekend and earn double Balthazar faction points! You also gain double honor points for consecutive victories! The Codex Arena bonus weekend begins at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday and runs until Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT).

October

 * Halloween 2009 -- 23 October 2009
 * Starting Friday, October 23rd, at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) the celebration begins with creepy consumable items, brand-new quests, the annual Costume Brawl, and an appearance by the Mad King Thorn himself on October 31st! The fun doesn't end until November 2nd! For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 16 October 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 9 October 2009
 * Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.


 * Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing -- 2 October 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and experience rewards when you successfully vanquish certain areas in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scroll effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

September

 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 25 September 2009
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Talk Like a Pirate Event -- 18 September 2009
 * Avast! Starting at noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, NPCs in Lion's Arch and Kamadan will talk like salty sea dogs. The Talk Like a Pirate Event will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Tuesday. Arrh!


 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer points -- 11 September 2009
 * This weekend, get double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Obtain the bounty from a res shrine NPC and double your reward from Noon Pacific on Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.


 * Double faction in competitive missions -- 4 September 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

August

 * Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points -- 28 August 2009
 * This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 21 August 2009
 * Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Double Luxon and Kurzick title points -- 14 August 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 1,000 [sic] faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards -- 7 August 2009
 * Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).

July

 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 31 July 2009
 * Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected.  This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 24 July 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.


 * Wintersday in July -- 17 July 2009
 * This weekend, Wintersday Priests will open access to the Snowball Arena from Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. For those who choose to stay out adventuring instead, there will also be special Wintersday-themed item drops from monsters across the land. Wintersday in July will begin at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday and last until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 19.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 10 July 2009
 * Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.


 * Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival -- 2 July 2009
 * This weekend, Canthans celebrate the historic Dragon Festival. Enjoy quests and games and prizes, oh my! Visit the Boardwalk, jump into the Dragon Arena, score cool prizes, too. The event takes place in Shing Jea Monastery starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, July 2 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 5.

June

 * Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate -- 26 June 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience. Players will also have double odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 19 June 2009
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points -- 12 June 2009
 * Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Sunspear & Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular mode. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 5 June 2009
 * Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

May

 * Double Rewards for Vanquishing -- 29 May 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold, experience, title points, and faction rewards when you successfully vanquish an explorable area in Hard Mode. In addition, we've doubled the drop rate of scrolls, and scrolls effects will last twice as long as normal. These bonuses last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).


 * Double Luxon and Kurzick Title Points -- 22 May 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 5,000 faction for Jadeite or Amber, for exchanging 3,000 faction for an alliance skill, and for transferring 5,000 faction to raise your alliance's reputation. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.
 * Guild Wars Wiki note: This means each Jadeite/Amber and guild donation will raise your titles by 10,000, 12,000, and 20,000, respectively.


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 15 May 2009
 * Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and ends at 11:50 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 8 May 2009
 * Complete quests and defeat foes while under the effect of a shrine bonus this weekend to earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points. Points for completed books are unaffected.  This boost will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 1 May 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

April

 * Happy 4th Anniversary, Guild Wars! -- 24 April 2009
 * To celebrate the fourth anniversary of Guild Wars, we will be holding a special weekend event from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, April 24th through Noon Pacific on Wednesday, April 29th. Enjoy Rollerbeetle Racing, the Dragon Arena, and the Shing Jea Boardwalk, as well as in-game drops of birthday cupcakes. And for those with characters turning four, watch for your special Birthday Present, too!


 * Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards -- 17 April 2009
 * Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, and last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).


 * UNANNOUNCED: Sweet Treat Weekend -- 10 April 2009
 * This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, April 12, you will get a double dose of springtime goodness with random drops of Chocolate Bunnies and Golden Eggs in all of the lands of Tyria.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 3 April 2009
 * Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

March

 * Double faction in competitive missions -- 27 March 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, players who own Factions will receive double Kurzick and Luxon Faction for competing in the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood competitive missions. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 20 March 2009
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Special Items This Weekend -- 13 March 2009
 * Through 11:59 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Tuesday, March 17, you will be able to gather Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clovers as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the weekend, and remember: think green!


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 6 March 2009
 * Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-8 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG and 1v1. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

February

 * Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points -- 27 February 2009
 * This weekend through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT), you'll find plenty of keys and lockpicks with the triple drop rate. Plus, you'll get double lucky/unlucky points for using lockpicks on chests!


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 20 February 2009
 * Compete in Heroes' Ascent this weekend to earn double fame and double Balthazar faction, plus double chest loot for victories in the Hall of Heroes. The fun starts at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) in Friday, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate -- 10 February 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, players will receive double experience for capturing elite skills. Instead of gaining 250 times their level in experience, players will receive 500 times their level in experience.  Players will have double the odds of receiving green items from bosses.  This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus -- 6 February 2009
 * Starting at Noon Pacific this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday.

January

 * Canthan New Year -- 28 January 2009
 * Join us this weekend as we celebrate the Canthan New Year Festival. The event will start in Shing Jea Monastery at Noon Pacific on Friday, January 30, and will conclude at Noon on Monday, February 2.


 * Hero Battles Offer Double Rewards -- 20 January 2009
 * Hop into Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction and double commander title points. The double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific on Friday, January 23, through 11:59pm on Sunday, January 25.


 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points -- 13 January 2009
 * This weekend you will receive double Sunspear and Lightbringer points in both Hard mode and regular gameplay. Check in with the appropriate resurrection shrine NPC to obtain the bounty, and double up on the rewards from Noon Pacific on Friday, January 16, through 11:59pm on Sunday, January 18.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 9 January 2009
 * Starting at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific time this friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Team and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific.