Weekend events/2008

December

 * Wintersday 2008 -- 19 December 2008
 * Wintersday is coming to the Eye of the North. Festivities begin at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, December 19.  In addition to all the Wintersday fun to be had in Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and the snowball arena, this year the celebration comes to the Eye of the North with brand new quests and items.  Go to www.guildwars.com for full details.  Enjoy the fun through Noon Pacific on Monday, January 5th!


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 12 December 2008
 * 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 Tournament Reward Points -- 5 December 2008
 * 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.

November

 * Special Treats Weekend -- 26 November 2008
 * This holiday weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Wednesday until 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, November 30, you will find Slices of Pumpkin Pie and Hard Apple Cider as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria!


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 21 November 2008
 * 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 Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing -- 14 November 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 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 (-8 GMT).


 * Halloween Is Back -- 7 November 2008
 * We're resurrecting Halloween! Beginning after the update on Thursday, November 6th, you can enjoy Halloween fun again with special items, collectors, and the Costume Brawl. Even though Mad King Thorn will not be making a comeback, everything else will run until 11:59 Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday November 9th.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 7 November 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

October

 * Halloween 2008 -- 24 October 2008
 * Our Halloween fun begins on Friday, October 24, Noon Pacific (-7 GMT). Keep you eyes open, if you dare, for a horde of special event collectors and monsters dropping trick-or-treat bags. Bring out your spookiness for the Costumes Brawl. And, on Halloween, October 31, watch for Mad King Thorn, who'll be making a series of appearances! The fun doesn't end until November 2nd! For more information, visit www.guildwars.com.


 * Hero Battles offer Double Rewards -- 17 October 2008
 * 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).


 * Double Luxon and Kurzick title points -- 10 October 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, you will receive double points for exchanging 1,000 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.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 3 October 2008
 * Starting at Noon (-7 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 (-7GMT) Pacific.

September

 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend Begins -- 26 September 2008
 * 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.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 19 September 2008
 * 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 faction in competitive missions -- 10 September 2008
 * 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.


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 3 September 2008
 * 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.

August

 * Triple Key/Lockpick drops AND double your luck points -- 27 August 2008
 * 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 -- 20 August 2008
 * 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 XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate -- 12 August 2008
 * 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 the odds of receiving green items from bosses. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Note that it is unclear about whether the receiving of green items from bosses includes dungeon reward chests since the item is not actually received from the boss.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 5 August 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles.This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

July

 * Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing -- 29 July 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7GMT) this Friday, receive double the gold and xp 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 (-7GMT).


 * Hero Battles offer Double Rewards -- 22 July 2008
 * 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).


 * Wintersday in July -- 15 July 2008
 * This weekend, Wintersday Priests will open access to the Snowball Arena from Lions Arch, Droknars 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 20.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 8 July 2008
 * 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 -- 3 July 2008
 * 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 3 and it wraps up at 1159 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 6.

June

 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 24 June 2008
 * 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


 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 17 June 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard, and Norn reputation points for completing quests and defeating foes while under the effects of a shrine bonus. Points for completed books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 13 June 2008
 * 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.


 * Double faction in competitve missions -- 6 June 2008
 * 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.

May

 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 28 May 2008
 * 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.


 * Triple Key/Lockpick Drops & Double Lucky/Unlucky Points -- May 23, 2008
 * 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!


 * Alliance Battle Bonus Weekend -- May 16, 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday, May 16, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific time on Sunday, May 18.


 * Double XP for Elite Captures -- May 9, 2008
 * This weekend you will receive double XP for each Elite Skill that you capture. This experience boost will start at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, May 9 and will extend through 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific time on Sunday, May 11.


 * Hero Battles Offer Double Reward -- May 2, 2008
 * Hop in 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, May 2, through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Sunday, May 4.

April

 * Third Birthday Celebration -- April 24, 2008
 * The festivities begin on Thursday, April 24 after the live update, running until Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific on Tuesday, April 29. The festivities include a brand new reward after finishing the Hell's Precipice mission in the original campaign, boardwalk games at the Shing Jea Monastery, and starting April 28, third birthday presents for characters created on this date.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 18 April 2008
 * Starting Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) time this Friday, you can earn double Balthazar faction and Gladiator Points within Team Arenas and Random Arenas. These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59PM Pacific (-7 GMT).


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 11 April 2008
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday, April 11 at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Farewell to Gaile Gray -- 3 April 2008
 * This very special event begins at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, April 4, 2008 and will run all weekend, ending at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Monday, April 7, 2008. Starting on Saturday, April 5, The Frog's personal friend, The Rabbit, will host a series of final extravaganzas so big they span the better part of three days

March

 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 28 March 2008
 * 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.


 * Sweet Treat Weekend -- 21 March 2008
 * This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, March 23, 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


 * Special Items This Weekend -- 14 March 2008
 * This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Monday, March 17, you will find Shamrock Ale and Four-Leaf Clover as random drops throughout all the lands of Tyria. Enjoy the Weekend, and remember: think green!


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 7 March 2008
 * Starting at 12:01 Pacific time (-8 GMT) on Friday, you will receive double Tournament Reward Points for participating in Automated Tournaments for both GvG and 1v1. This increase will last until 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) on Sunday.

February

 *  Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 26 February 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double Asura, Deldrimor, Ebon Vanguard and Norn reputation points for completing quests and defeating foes while under the effects of a shrine bonus. Points for completing books are unaffected. This boost will last through 11:59 PM Paciffic (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 19 February 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday, you will earn double faction for participating in Alliance Battles. This bonus will last through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Hero Battles offer double reward -- 12 February 2008
 * Participate in Hero Battles this weekend to earn double Balthazar faction for points scored and HB victories, as well as double Victory Points to bolster your Commander title. These double rewards will be offered from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, February 15 through 11:59 PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, February 17, 2008.


 * Canthan New Year's Festival 2008 -- 6 February 2008
 * The Canthan New Year's Festival event begins at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Friday, February 8, 2008 and will run all weekend, ending at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) on Monday, February 11, 2008.


 * Double Gold and XP for Vanquishing -- 1 February 2008
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8GMT) this Friday, you will receive double gold and experience rewards for successfully vanquishing an explorable areas while in Hard Mode. This bonus will last through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-8GMT).

January

 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 22 January 2008
 * Starting at Noon (-8GMT) 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 (-8GMT) Pacific.


 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points -- 16 January 2008
 * 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 18, through on Sunday, January 20.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 11 January 2008
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double Champion Points starting Friday, January 11 at Noon Pacific (-8GMT) through Sunday, January 13 at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 04 January 2008
 * 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 (-8GMT) on Friday, January 4 and ends at 11:59PM Pacific (-8 GMT) on Sunday, January 6