St. Paddy's Day Blood Bath
(2012-03-24 - Site opens at 9 AM & Closes at 6 PM)
Ponte Alto
Warriors of Atlantia, arise! Throw off
your cloaks and seize your swords, for
the horns and drums are sounding. As
winter\'s chill fades, our foes gear for
war, and we shall be ready to answer
them.
The Barony of Ponte Alto is proud to
present a day that will be sure to
satisfy even the most bloodthirsty
fighter. This is event is a fighter\'s
dream, featuring our usual bearpit
tourney and as many pickups as you can
stomach. Heavy, rapier, and youth
combatants are all welcome and
encouraged to attend.
Website: http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/bloodbath.php
Martial Activities: Bear Pit Tourney
Cost:
Adult, Member: $6.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $11.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (5-17): $4.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-4): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Ponte Alto
Site: Nottoway Park, 9610 Courthouse Rd, Vienna,
VA 22181. Site is open from 9AM until
dusk.
Site Restrictions: Site is dry. Pets are permitted on
leashes.
Feast Information: Lunch is included in site fee.
Other Information: This is traditionally a cold event, so
please dress appropriately.
Event Steward\'s Information: Lady Giovanna Rossellini da Firenze (Rachael Storey), 14797 Basingstoke Loop, Centreville, VA 20120, Phone: (240) 743-7355, E-mail: rmstorey[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Lady Caitilin Irruis inghean ui Riada (Christine Menton), 9824 Fairfax Square, Apt 376, Fairfax, VA 22031, Phone: (703) 385-3736, E-mail: ladypartypanther[AT]gmail.com
Directions:
Take your best route to I-66, west of 495 to the Nutley Street exit (Vienna Metro Station). Follow signs to Vienna. Go through three lights and turn left onto Courthouse Road. The park entrance will be about a half mile up on your left. Go into the park past the house on the hill. Fighting field is in the back of the park.