Tir-y-don Baronial Birthday
(2014-03-15 - Site opens at 10:00 AM & Closes at 08:00 PM)
Tir-y-Don

Come and celebrate both the oncoming spring and the birthday of our fair Barony of Tir-y-don.  Their Exclencies Matheu and Isabel will be selecting their new champions for Armored and Rapier Combat, Archery, and the Arts and Sciences.  In addition their will be a delicous feast and a the warm hospitality of our Barony is promised to all who attend.

Martial Activities:  Armored and Rapier Baronial Champion Tournaments will be held on site the day of the event. The Archery Baronial Champion tournament will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2013 (time TBD) at Newport News Park. Reminders: To compete, on the day of the competition, archers must possess an up-to-date Newport News Safety course card and either an annual pass or pay a daily range fee of $2.00. Letters of intent for those desiring to compete in the Heavy and Rapier Champion tournaments should be forwarded to her Excellency, Baroness Isabel, by March 8, 2013. Letters of intent for those desiring to compete in the Archery Champion tournament should be forwarded to her Excellency, Baroness Isabel, by March 8, 2013.  Rapier and Armored tournaments open to all will also be held, with the format to be determined the day of the event based on number of fighters participating.

Arts & Sciences Activities:  (1) In order to select the Baronial Arts and Sciences Champion, her Excellency Baroness Isabel provides the artisans a choice. Regardless of the type of entry, the artisan must also submit documentation to support the work. (2) Brewing competition – The brothers of Woodside Priory will be hosting a Brewing competition at Baronial Birthday and would encourage any and all brewers to participate. The competition will be held in three categories: beers, meads/wines, and cordials. Documentation is required. Entries will be judged based on the Atlantian Brewer\'s Guild guidelines. Please contact Lord Brian Crawford at lord.brian.crawford[AT]gmail.com if you have questions. (3)There will be an open display table for A&S completed or "in progress" projects

Cost:  
        Adult, Member:          $5.00   Day-Trip  $10.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Adult, Non-Member:  $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00  Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Youth (5-17):             $5.00   Day-Trip  $8.00   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 Tir-y-Don

Site:  Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 179 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669-2461.  Site opens at 10am, closes 8pm.

Site Restrictions:  No Pets, No Open Flame

Feast Information:  An excellent, Scottish themed feast will be available.  Feast is restricted to 60 spaces, so pre-registering is strongly encouraged.

Merchanting Information:  As hall space is limited merchanting will be outdorr only.  Please contact the Event Steward by March 1, 2014 to reserve an outdoor space.

Event Steward\'s Information:  Lord Brian Crawford (Brian Burnham), 27 Timberline Drive, Hampton, VA 23666,  Phone: (757) 812-2732, E-mail:  lord.brian.crawford[AT]gmail.com

Reservations:  Send reservations to Event Steward

Directions:  

Make your best route to I-64.  Take exit 263 and Merge on to Mercury Blvd South Bound towards the Coliseum.  Make a U-turn at Southerland Drive.  Emanuel Episcopal Church will be immediately on the right.