Weekend events

The weekend event announcements from the login screen. Unless otherwise specified, weekend events begin Fridays at noon Pacific Time (-7 GMT/UTC; 19:00 GMT/UTC) and end Sundays at 11:59 PM (06:59 GMT/UTC on Mondays).

''GWW Note: Past experience suggests that events in 2011 will follow the same pattern as in 2010. (Since 16 April 2010, events have followed the same order as the previous year (i.e. 2010 events mirrored 2009, except that Codex Arena has replaced Hero Battles.) (The only exception: Sweet Treat Weekend 2011, which follows a Lunar calendar.) ''

July

 * Wintersday in July -- 15 July 2011
 * This weekend, Wintersday Priests will provide access to the Snowball Arena from Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. As a special treat this year, snowball combatants can dress in their favorite costumes during the fight! Wintersday-themed items will also drop 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 17.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend -- 8 July 2011
 * Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Random Arena. [sic] These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.

June

 * Cantha Commemorates the Dragon Festival -- 30 June 2011
 * 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 on Thursday, June 30 and it wraps up at 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 3.


 * Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate -- 24 June 2011
 * 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.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend -- 17 June 2011
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double "double" is capitalized [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points -- 10 June 2011
 * 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.


 * Guild Wars Wiki note: This event also doubles the Sunspear/Lightbringer points awarded for completing a Nightfall Cooperative Mission for the first time (either mode) and for turning in quests.


 * Double Tournament Reward Points -- 3 June 2011
 * Starting at 12:01 PM Pacific Time (-7 GMT) on Friday, you will earn double Tournament Reward Points for GvG. This lasts until 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) on Sunday.

May

 * Double Gold, Scrolls and XP for Vanquishing -- 27 May 2011
 * 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).


 * Guild Wars Wiki note: "Certain areas" refers to explorable areas that can be vanquished. You will also receive double faction or promotion/reputation points after vanquishing relevant areas.


 * Double Luxon and Kurzick title points -- 20 May 2011
 * 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: You will also receive double title points for exchanging faction for a Passage Scroll to the Deep or Urgoz's Warren. You will not receive double points for turning in copies of Shiro's Return or Young Heroes of Tyria.


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend -- 13 May 2011
 * 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.


 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend -- 6 May 2011
 * 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.

April

 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend -- 29 April 2011
 * 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.


 * Happy 6th Anniversary, Guild Wars! -- 28 April 2011
 * To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Guild wars, [sic] we will be holding a special weekend event from Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, April 28 through Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, May 6. For more information on the festivities, check out the official website http://www.guildwars.com/.


 * Sweet Treat Weekend -- 22 April 2011
 * This weekend, from Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) [sic] this Friday until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, 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.


 * Codex Arena Bonus Weekend — 15 April 2011
 * 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 (-7 GMT) on Friday and runs until Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT).


 * Arena Bonus Weekend — 8 April 2011
 * Starting at Noon (-7 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Random Arena. [sic] These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-7 GMT) Pacific.


 * Double XP for elite captures and double green item drop rate — 1 April 2011
 * 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.

March

 * Double Sunspear & Lightbringer Points — 25 March 2011
 * 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.


 * Guild Wars Wiki note: This event also doubles the Sunspear/Lightbringer points awarded for completing a Nightfall Cooperative Mission for the first time (either mode) and for turning in quests.


 * GvG Double-Reward Weekend — 18 March 2011
 * GvG's the thing this weekend, when you can earn double GvG Faction and Double "double" is capitalized [sic] Champion Points starting Friday at Noon Pacific (-7 GMT) through Sunday at 11:59 PM Pacific.


 * Special Items This Weekend — 11 March 2011
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 GMT) this Friday through 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Thursday, 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!


 * Guild Wars Wiki note: This event was extended until 11:59 PM Pacific (-7 GMT) on Friday, March 18, because it ended prematurely at 11:59 PM Pacific on Wednesday, March 16.


 * Double faction in competitive missions — 4 March 2011
 * 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.


 * Guild Wars Wiki note: This event was originally and incorrectly advertised as an "Eye of the North Reputation Weekend"; the announcement was fixed on March 4, 2011.

February

 * Double Luxon and Kurzick title points — 25 February 2011
 * Starting at Noon Pacific (-8 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 (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Guild Wars Wiki note: You will also receive double title points for exchanging faction for a Passage Scroll to the Deep or Urgoz's Warren. You will not receive double points for turning in copies of Shiro's Return or Young Heroes of Tyria.


 * Heroes' Ascent Bonus Weekend — 18 February 2011
 * 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.


 * Codex Arena Bonus Weekend — 11 February 2011
 * 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).


 * Canthan New Year! — 3 February 2011
 * The Canthan New Year is here! Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Shing Jea Monastery from Feb 3 to Feb 7.

January

 * Triple key/lockpick drops AND double your luck points — 28 January 2011
 * 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!


 * Alliance Battles Bonus Weekend — 21 January 2011
 * 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.


 * Eye of the North Reputation Weekend — 14 January 2011
 * 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 (-8 GMT) on Sunday.


 * Arena Bonus Weekend — 7 January 2011
 * Starting at Noon (-8 GMT) Pacific time this Friday, you can earn double faction and double Gladiator Points within Random Arena. [sic] These double rewards extend through Sunday at 11:59 PM (-8 GMT) Pacific.