Return to Sherwood ~ A Barony of Tir-y-don 50th Celebration
(2025-05-09 - 2025-05-11 - Site opens at 3:00pm & Closes at 12:00pm)
Tir-y-Don
Event Info
Name:
Return to Sherwood ~ A Barony of Tir-y-don 50th Celebration
Website:
Date(s):
2025-05-09 @3:00pm to 2025-05-11 @ 12:00pm
Group:
Tir-y-Don
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
Abingdon Ruritan Club
Address:
8784 Guinea Rd, Hayes, VA, 23072
Directions:
Take your best route to Route 17 Gloucester, Va. From the north, turn left on State Rte 641 Tidemill Rd.
From the south, turn right on State Rte 641 Tidemill Rd. Continue on 641 for 1.1 miles. Turn right on VA-216 Guinea Rd. One mile down Guinea Rd, Abingdon Ruritan Club will be on the right.
Restrictions:
Pets on leashes allowed on the field areas only. Any campfire must be contained above ground in a fire bowl. Animal waste must be relocated to the tree line.
Accessibility:
The field is firmly packed. All portable toilets will be
handicap accessible. The hall used on Saturday is
fully ADA compliant. Handicap parking spaces are
central to all activities. No open flames candles permitted.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
The Barony of Tir-y-Don celebrates the 50th
anniversary of its very first event as a Canton of the
East Kingdom. We will have fighting, equestrian,
archery, thrown weapons, and arts and sciences...
something for everyone.
Cost Info
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 30 | 20 | 25 |
| Youth (12 - 17) | 10 | 20 | 0 |
| Child (0-11) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reservationist Name:
Sarah Kennedy of Glengarry
Reservationist Email:
Exchequer@tirydon.atlantia.org
Checks Payable To:
Barony of Tir-y-Don, SCA. Inc.
Cost Notes:
For Reservations info: Exchequer@tirydon.atlantia.org
Mail Check payments to:
Sarah Kennedy
1067 Old Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23602
Closing date for feast reservations April 25, 2025.
Contact reservationist for cancellations/refunds
SCORES will be available soon.
General Activities
Martial Activities:
Martial activities to be planned
Saturday - "Never Won a Tourney" Tourney
Heavy
Rapier
Archery Shoot
Thrown Weapons
Equestrian
Baronial Champions
A&S:
Tir-y-don: " A Year in the Arts". A display featuring the classes we've held in the Barony over the past year.
"Never Won a Competition." Never entered an A&S competition? Or, would you like constructive feedback on an item you'd like to enter? This is your opportunity! This is for either beginner artisans or artisans who have been hesitant to enter competitions.
Sherwood Forest Garb Contest: A populous judged contested of the finest Sherwood Forest garb.
The Baronial Champion Artisan Competition: Their Excellencies Tir-y-don will choose their champion to represent them for the next year. Entries can be themed to "Return to Sherwood" or historical hunting, but it is not required.
There will also be a Brewing competition and display.
Feast:
Feast Menu with gluten free options
1st Course:
Raised pie - beef, bacon and mushrooms, powder forte, ale, herbs - portions GF
Frumenty (wheatberries) - not GF
Sallat of fresh herbs - GF
Macaroons (almond cookies) with a fruit sauce - GF
2nd Course:
Roasted pork tenderloin with a sage sauce - GF
Rice with saffron - GF
Carrots - GF
Apples cooked in wine and spices -GF
3rd Course:
Spiced chicken meatballs with a cheese and mustard sauce
Ravioli with herb and cheese filling - not GF
Spinach and bacon - GF
Parti- colored custard - GF
Merchants:
Merchants will be outside and must contact Anastasia Vasilia Morozzie D'Oria (Skye Walker)
at socialmedia@tirydon.atlantia.sca.org before May 2 due to space restraints.
Other:
Camping on site is available.