Feast of St. Pyr VIII
(2011-04-29 - 2011-05-01 - Site opens at 6 PM & Closes at 11)
Black Diamond
The Barony of Black Diamond invites one and all to join us in celebrating our most favored saint, St. Pyr, a Welsh abbot of the 6th century known for his lax rule and love of imbibing. The latter may have been the cause of his unorthodox martyrdom, which came as the result of falling into a well! We shall celebrate his life and amusements in a place far, far away from any wells.
Join us for a day of classes, competitions, eating, drinking, dancing, and bardic. (Bring proof of age to participate in any classes that involve alcohol; only those 21 or older will be allowed to partake.) There will be classes on many other topics, with something to suit every interest. Stay for Saturday night’s roaring bonfire and bardic, which will feature renditions of your favorite drinking songs!
The site has no potable water (remember, we are staying away from wells), so bring something non-alcoholic to drink during the day.
Website: http://black-diamond.atlantia.sca.org/?flier=00004
Arts & Sciences Activities: A&S Coordinator: Mistress Gwerfyl verch Aneirin (Nancy Hulan), 2401 Windsor Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. 540-342-0738. nancyhulan[AT]gmail.com
Cost:
Adult, Member: $6.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $11.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (0-16): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Black Diamond
Site: Milton Field, part of Caldwell Fields, Craig Creek Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Site opens 6pm Friday, closes 11am Sunday.
Site Restrictions: Modern laws concerning alcohol apply. Fireworks and amplified music are not allowed. Fires must be contained within the designated fire ring.
Feast Information: Our small event will feature a potluck feast. Please bring a dish to serve 8-10 people. In the interest of avoiding duplicates, please let the Event Steward know what kind of dish you are bringing (e.g. meat, meatless main dish, vegetable/casserole, pasta, fruit, dessert, etc.)
Event Steward\'s Information: Lady Wenllyan Goch (Michelle Cock), 35 N. Bruffey St., Salem, VA 24153, Phone: (276) 733-9729, E-mail: theoriginalmcc[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Send reservations to Event Steward
Directions: From the South: Take I-81 to exit 118-B (U.S. 460) toward Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. Continue on US 460 W for about 15 miles. Turn right on Craig Creek Road (Rt. 621). (Craig Creek Road will be the next right after the Jefferson National Forest sign.) Go 8.8 miles to the fields on your right. **Park in the designated parking area. Signs will be posted.
From the North: Take I-81 to exit 141 toward Salem. Turn left on Electric Rd. (Rt. 419). Go 0.4 miles and turn right on Catawba Valley Drive (Rt. 311). Go 12 miles on Rt. 311 N. Turn left on Craig Creek Road (Rt. 621). Go 11.9 miles to the fields on your left. Follow from ** above.
From Blacksburg: Go north on Main St. (US 460 Business) to its intersection with US 460 Bypass. Turn right onto US 460 W. Go 2.7 miles and turn right on Craig Creek Road (Rt. 621). (Craig Creek Road will be the next right after the Jefferson National Forest sign.) Go 8.8 miles to the fields on your right. Follow from ** above.