Defending the Gate VI
(2007-03-31 - Site opens at 10:00 AM & Closes at 10:00 PM)
Sudentorre
In order to celebrate the alliances that strengthen us all, all competitions will be for teams, not individuals. In addition, there are “Alliance Points” that can be won by competitors. The Barony, Shire, Canton, Guild, Household, or some other group that wins the most “Alliance Points” will be declared Sudentorre’s nearest and dearest ally.
Martial Activities: Tournaments will be held for Heavy Weapons, Archery, Rapier, and Thrown Weapons, and possibly Combat Archery. List tables will open at 10:30 am with authorizations/armor inspections to follow. Marshal-in-Charge:
Baron Turgeis Hakonson
(Mike Daywalt, 540-720-0529).
Arts & Sciences Activities: Entries need to be contributed to by teams of 2-3 people. There will be an adult and children’s division. Children teams may only have 1 adult contributing less than 60%. There will also be an open display for all artisans. Contact
Lady Christina de Nedham
(Jeanne Zabel, 540-775-1393).
Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 8.00 Site-Fee (before 3/17/07) | $10.00 Site-Fee (after 3/17/07) | $ 8.00 Feast |
| Adult, Non-Member: | $11.00 Site-Fee (before 3/17/07) | $13.00 Site-Fee (after 3/17/07) | $ 8.00 Feast |
| Child (6-17): | $ 4.00 Site-Fee (before 3/17/07) | $ 5.00 Site-Fee (after 3/17/07) | $ 8.00 Feast |
Site Restrictions: No alcohol or pets allowed. Site is wheelchair accessible. Parking is limited, carpooling recommended. Feast: A sumptuous meal for 100 is being prepared by Lady Morgaine of Donegal (Julie Bright, 804-448-0345). Please contact her for any dietary concerns. A full feast menu will be posted online shortly. Merchants: Merchant space is outdoors and unprotected and free. Contact Lady Rowen ferch Rhys (Amy Neumann, 540-368-0037). Other Information:
Lunch: A sideboard lunch is included in your daytrip price. It will be prepared by Lady Grace Whyting. Pre-registration will help us be able to prepare enough food for everyone to be satisfied.
Feast auction: Members of the Renaissance Club of Mary Washington University will once again be auctioned off in a traditional style. Limited quantities available. If no service is purchased for your table, service will be at your own risk.
Silent auction: Come try your luck in winning the best bargain at the table!
Dancing: After the feast put on your dancing shoes as Lady Rowen ferch Rhys teaches and leads dances. Event Steward: Lady Elizabeth of Hadley Hall (Elizabeth Ernst). Reservations: Lord Samuel Calvert (Bruce Calvert), 42 South Pointe Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-371-9920, Lord Samuel Calvert . Make checks payable to “Canton of Sudentorre, SCA Inc.” The only reservation is a paid reservation. Website: http://sudentur.atlantia.sca.org/dtg6.php
From the South/Southwest: I-95 north to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Take exit 126B to Route 1 South. Turn left onto Route 17 at the light. Travel on Route 17 for 5.5 miles and turn left at the light onto Route 2. Go 2 miles and turn right onto HCC Drive. Follow the road back into the park.
From the East: If you are coming through King George County, take the Blue and Gray Parkway (Route 3 Bypass). Go .5 miles and take the Route 2/US-17 Business exit. At the bottom of the exit turn Left onto Dixon Street/Route 2/US-17 Business. Go 3.6 miles and turn left onto HCC Drive. Follow the road back into the park.
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