Event Information

Tourney of Manannon Mac Lir XXXI
(2010-01-30 - Site opens at 0900 AM & Closes at 2300 PM)
Tear-Sea's Shore

Cold winds and snow may dominate the Northern reaches of our fair Kingdom, but here in the South, winter means camellias and time to fight and bragging rights to the Brooch of Manannon. Who will be the next bearer of the Heavy Brooch, one of the oldest tourney prizes in Atlantia? And who will be the next holder of the Rapier Brooch? Of course, there is always the famed hospitality of the Canton of Tear Sea’s Shore to enjoy.

Martial Activities: An open armored tournament is planned.

Arts & Sciences Activities: For the more artistically inclined, there will be an open A&S competition with an Oceanic theme. Documentation is strongly encouraged.

Cost:

Adult, Member: $7.00 Day-Trip, $8.00 Feast

Adult, Non-Member: $10.00 Day-Trip, $8.00 Feast

Youth (6-17): $6.00 Day-Trip, $8.00 Feast

Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip, $0.00 Feast

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Tear-Sea’s Shore

Cost Notes: Please let us know how many children are included when making your reservation. Make all checks out to the Canton of Tear Sea’s Shore, SCA, Inc. The only reservation is a paid reservation. No refunds will be approved once site opens. All refund requests must be received in writing (electronic or otherwise) by the exchequer no later than 7 days prior to the event.

Site: Girl Scout Camp Lowcountry 1280 Three Mile Road, Cordesville, SC 29434

Site Restrictions: No Pets. No Ground fires. Dry site.

Feast Information: If this is not enough to tempt you, then perhaps a feast by House Drunken Moose will tantalize you into traveling south. Dietary concerns can be sent to Baron Norton at sparis1@sc.rr.com . Space is limited for feast; sign up early for the most delicious seats in the house!

Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome. Please contact the Event Steward in advance.

Event Steward’s Information: Baroness Aodh Adendra Marland (Brenda Butler), 1112 Grapevine Rd., Ridgeville, SC 29472, Phone: (843) 688-4135, E-mail: adendra@homesc.com

Reservations: Send reservations to Event Steward

Directions:
From the North: You have 2 main choices: take your best route to Columbia, SC or Florence, SC. From Columbia, take I-26E to US 17A North (exit 199B) towards Monck’s Corner. Follow 17A until it joins Hwy. 52 in Monck’s Corner. Turn left onto Hwy 52/17A. Turn right at the light onto Hwy 402. Follow the remaining directions.

From Florence: Take Hwy 52 South towards Monck’s Corner. After the town of Santee Circle, look for the sign for Hwy. 402. Turn left at the light for hwy. 402 Follow remaining directions.

From the East: Take Hwy 17A Towards Monk’s Corner. As you approach Monck’s Corner, Hwy 17A joins Hwy 52 at a stoplight where you will need to turn left. Go across the Tailrace Canal and turn right onto Hwy. 402 and follow the rest of the directions.

From the South: Take I-26W to Hwy 17A (exit 199B) to Monck’s Corner. Turn left onto Hwy 17A/ Hwy 52. Turn right onto Hwy 402.

Remaining Directions: Make an immediate right to remain on Hwy 402 towards Cordesville. In approximately 9 miles, turn right onto Three Mile Road. (this is a dirt road) at the Camp Lowcountry sign. Continue straight at crossroad to the site entrance.