In 1993, the largest of the gatherings, there were 200 to 250 people in atttendance during the first four day segment of the event. During the last four days of the event, attendance was in excess of 2000 people. There were people in attendance from every continent on the Earth except Antartica. Since that year, the gathering has leveled off to 100 to 150 people for the first four days with the last four days remaining in the 1000 to 1500 range. Brotherhood Days is a family oriented event.
Scout troops are often in attendance and are also encouraged and welcome.
Just as with children however, you are expected to be responsible for their behavior and care. Porcupine, South Dakota, is located in the high plains of the American West. In July, the temperatures during the day can reach 110 degrees, however there is almost always a good breeze and the stifling humidity so common in much of the rest of the country in midsummer is seldom experienced here. Temperatures in the eighties and nineties are most common. At nights, the temperature can drop into the mid forty's.