A Day in the Middle East
(2008-03-29 - Site opens at 10:00 AM & Closes at 10:00 PM)
Dun Carraig
The Barony of Dun Carraig invites you to return to another day in the Medieval Middle East. There will be the usual drumming, dancing, and enough fabulous food and drink to keep all attendees happy throughout the day. We are also being graced by Her Majesty’s presence this year! Martial Activities: As is tradition, there will be no fighting activities planned for the day.
Arts & Sciences Activities: Artisans of all sorts are encouraged to show off their work at our A&S display. Check the website for possible competitions. There will be a full day of classes including garb, dancing and drumming!
Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 8.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Adult, Non-Member: | $ 11.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Child (6-17): | $ 5.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | ||
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast |
Make Checks Payable To: Barony of Dun Carraig, SCA, Inc. Cost Notes: A generous day board will be available for all of our guests. We request that even day trippers also pre-register to ensure adequate food and drink are purchased for all attendees. All those who pre-register (on or off board) will be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize!
Site: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville, MD. 20659. Site opens at 10 AM and closes at 10 PM.
Site Amenities and Restrictions: Site is dry; candles are permitted. No smoking in the building; allowed in the designated smoking area. Service animals only please. Please note main room limit is 250!
Feast: Mistress Kiri will once again present a wonderful variety of intricate and tasty Middle Eastern dishes. There will also be a dayboard of finger foods to keep the dancers going throughout the day. Please contact Cook@mideast.DunCarraig.net with dietary concerns. Dining at low tables will be available, so please bring pillows to make yourselves comfortable if this is your choice. Traditional seating will also be provided.
Website: http://www.duncarraig.net/middle_eastern
Merchants: There is NO merchant fee, but space is limited. All that is required is a paid pre-reservation and your info. Tables will be provided.
Children’s Activities: There will be children's activities and there will be a teen “crash” area. Event Steward & Reservations: Lore Bubeck (Laurie Foster), 3184 Calvert Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657. (410)-326-5390. Email: Event Steward@mideast.duncarraig.net
From the Baltimore Area: Take your best route to 301 South. Just before the town of Waldorf, make a left turn onto Maryland 5 South. Take MD 5 South to MD 235 South. Follow MD 235 South for two miles. Mt. Zion is on the left.
From the Virginia Area: Take your best route to 301 North across the Potomac River. You will drive through the town of Waldorf. Just after leaving Waldorf, turn right onto Mattawoman-Beantown Road. Then, make a right onto 5 South. Take MD 5 South to MD 235 South. Follow MD 235 South for two miles. Mt. Zion is on the left.
From South of the 301 Bridge: Take your best route to the 301 bridge. Follow 301 north to 247. Take 247 to MD 4. Take MD 4 to MD 235. Turn left onto 235 (N). The church is 18 miles north and will be on the right just past the Apple Basket Store.