Tourney of Manannan Mac Lir XXXVIII
(2018-02-02 - 2018-02-04 - Site opens at 5:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Tear-Seas Shore

Are the winds of winter getting you down? Come to the Canton of Tear Sea’s Shore and beautiful Givhans Ferry State Park and enjoy the balmy skies and beautiful fighting weather for another Tourney of Manannan Mac Lir, with the bragging rights of one of the oldest tourney prizes in Atlantia up for grabs!

Martial Activities: Heavy fighting and rapier scenarios promise to be exciting, including a double elimination tourney for the Brooch, and a Great Weapons Tourney. A Round Robin Tourney is being planned for the rapier fighters for their Brooch.

Arts & Sciences Activities: A&S competitions will include a Fiber arts competition, a metal working competition, and an Open Competition with the theme of the Irish Gods and Goddesses. Youth, Adult Novice and Adult Experienced divisions will be awarded

Cost: Adult, Event Registration: $15.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Member Discount: $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $8.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Tear-Seas Shore

Cost Notes: Primitive Camping sites will be available for free with access to bathrooms and showers. Full hookup sites and cabins are available through the State Park.

Site: Givhans Ferry State Park 746 Givhans Ferry Rd, Ridgeville, SC 29472. Site opens Friday 5pm, closes Sunday noon.

Site Restrictions: Dry site. Fires are restricted to existing Firerings and firebowls. Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

Feast Information: A sumptuous feast is being promised by the Three Barons cooking crew so contact Baron Norton Helsfjord (mka Jerry Paris) with any food concerns. Baron Norton Helsfjord (Jerry Paris) 925 Rodeo Dr., Walterboro, SC 29488 843-860-6227 email: unclemoose62[AT]comcast.com

Merchanting Information: Merchants welcomed! Please contact the Event Steward.

Event Steward\'s Information: Mistress Aodh Adendra Marland (Brenda Butler), 1112 Grapevine Rd., Ridgeville, SC 29472, Phone: (843) 688-4135, E-mail: adendra[AT]homesc.com

Reservations: Master Geoffrey d’Ayr of Montalban (Rob Himmelsbach), 199 Cabrill Dr, Charleston, SC 29414, Phone: (267) 266-6916, E-mail: rob.martin.bishop[AT]comcast.net

Directions:

From I-95: Exit 68 Canadys exit. Turn left onto Hwy 61 and drive 17 mi. Cross the Edisto River and take the first left onto Givhans Ferry Rd.

From I-26: Take exit 187 onto Hwy 27 towards Ridgeville and go 1 mile to Hwy 78. Take a left and go approximately 1/4 of a mile and take a right on Hwy 27. Stay on Hwy 27 for 7 miles to Hwy 61. Take a right on Hwy 61 for 3 miles to Givhans Ferry Road. Turn right and park entrance is 1/4 mile on the left.