Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2025: A Celebration of Mehregan
(2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 - Site opens at 4pm & Closes at 11am)
Sacred Stone
Event Info
Name:
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2025: A Celebration of Mehregan
Website:
Date(s):
2025-09-05 @4pm to 2025-09-07 @ 11am
Group:
Sacred Stone
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
Optimist Club Farm
Address:
2930 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC, 27539
Directions:
From the North via I-95S: In Nashville, NC, take exit 138 to merge onto I-87/US-64W. Travel 45 miles. Use the left two lanes to take the I-87 S/I-440E exit toward I-40/US-64 W/Durham/Benson. Travel .8 miles and merge onto I-440E/I-87/US-64 W and travel 2.6 miles. US-64W turns slightly right and becomes I-40/US-64W. Travel 3.5 miles and take the exist towards Lake Wheeler Road. Travel 9 miles on Lake Wheeler Road, then turn right on Optimist Farm Road. Site will be on your right.
From the South via I-95N: In Benson, NC, take exit 81 to merge onto I40W toward Raleigh. Use the left two lanes to take the ramp onto I-40. Take exit 312 toward NC-42W. Use the right lane to take the exist toward NC -42W. Keep left at the fork to continue to NC-42W. Continue straight on NC-42W for .5 miles, then turn right onto Cleveland Road. Turn right on NC-50N after 3.5 miles. Travel 7.1 miles and turn left on Ten-Ten Road. After 1 miles, turn left onto Johnson Pond Road. Travel .4 miles and turn right onto Optimist Farm Road. Site will be on your right.
From the East via US-70W: In Smithfield, NC, take exit 337 towards US-70 Business. travel 5.4 miles and turn left onto NC-210W. Travel 13.7 miles on Cleveland School Road. Travel 7.1 miles and turn left on Ten-Ten Road. After 1 miles, turn left onto Johnson Pond Road. Travel .4 miles and turn right onto Optimist Farm Road. Site will be on your right.
From the West via I-40E: In Raleigh, NC, take exit 295 for Gorman Street. After .3 miles, use the right lane to take the ramp to Tryon Road. After 8.9 miles, merge onto Gorman Street. Travel 1.2 miles and use the left two lanes to merge onto Tryon Road. Travel 5.5 miles and turn right onto Lake Wheeler Road. Continue straight 1.1 miles to stay on Lake Wheeler Road. Turn right onto Optimist Farms Road. Site will be on your right.
Restrictions:
This is a wet site, modern laws concerning alcohol apply. Pets are allowed, but must be controlled at all times and policed. This is a Primitive Camping Site, folks with significant mobility challenges or who need access to electricity should contact the Event Steward/Event Steward to determine if the site will be appropriate for them. Ground fires are not allowed; there is an existing fire pit that we encourage everyone to gather around for fellowship. No sumps allowed. Any violation is cause for being removed from the site.
Handwashing stations and port a potties will be available. Trash MUST be disposed of by the individuals themselves. There are NO trash bins on site. Please bring your own bags!
Accessibility:
This is a primitive site with grass and gravel. Handicap parking will be available. Handicap restrooms (x2) will be available. Please contact the event steward with specific questions. Additional information is available on our website.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
Mehregan is the Persian Fall Equinox Festival honoring the Zoroastrian Yazata or diety "Mithra" who is the representation of light, affection, love, and friendship. What better way to celebrate the end of summer and welcome in the fall with a festival focusing on dancing, feasting, warm spices and aromas, and exciting music! We welcome one and all to participate in our A&S competitions focusing on the use of fire, light, and imagery involving love and building relationships.
Can you dance or play an instrument? Please consider joining in our bardic and dancing gatherings to showcase your talents! Bring your friends and join us as we welcome the 43rd Baronial Birthday for Sacred Stone!
Cost Info
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 20 | 14 | 0 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 30 | 14 | 0 |
| Youth (11 - 17) | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| Child (0-10) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reservationist Name:
Adair of Maykswell
Reservationist Email:
Adairofmakyswell@gmail.com
Checks Payable To:
SCA, Inc. Barony of Sacred Stone
Cost Notes:
Pre-registration will take place solely through SCORES (SCA.org ) On-site registrations will be available and payable directly to the Barony via cash or check only. Access SCORES through this link: https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/eventList.jsp
The Baronial Exchequer must receive refund requests in writing no later than seven days after the event ends per Kingdom approved guidelines. No refund shall be issued until the event books have been closed and all reservation checks have cleared. Refund checks not cashed within 90 days will be voided and considered a donation to the barony.
General Activities
Martial Activities:
Primary Armored Combat Tournament
The primary martial tournament will be a 3-Figure Melee with
no weapon match! To clarify, no weapons
match means each fighter must have a different weapons form.
Weapons Forms/Groups:
1. Sword/Shield
2. Polearm/Glave/Axe
3. Great Sword/Katana
4. Two Swords/Sword & Modu
5. Spear
So, contestants can have a combo of 3 of the 5 groups, and when
a weapons group is selected another weapon must come from a different group. Each
Team must have at least one unbelt on the team, and there are no limits on the
number of unbelts on one team. Teams will be matched by the MOL as they check
in to register for the event. The objective is to cross pollinate fighters who
do not fight together while leveling the playing field so teams are not
stacked.
Sacred Stone Heavy Weapons Champion Challenge
Tournament to choose Sacred Stones next Armored Champion!
Sacred Stone Rapier Champion Challenge
Tournament to choose Sacred Stones next Rapier Champion!
Tethys Titan Tournament Challenges
Both Rapier and Armored Combatants will test their skills to see who emerges as the holder of the Titan's Torch! The Armored Challenge will be held as a Speed Challenge. The Rapier Challenge will be a double elimination speed challenge as well.
Primary Rapier Combat Tournament
2v2 Bear Pit
Double
Elimination Speed Tournament
5v5 Double Elimination Tournament - max of one
Master of Defense per team
Pick ups
Archery Competition
Format: Single-elimination bracket (inspired by Royal Archer’s Final 16, but streamlined)
Archers paired off, winner of each head-to-head match advances
Entire event runs approximately 1 hour (depending on turnout)
Format: Single-elimination bracket (inspired by Royal Archer’s Final 16, but streamlined)
Archers paired off, winner of each head-to-head match advances
Entire event runs approximately 1 hour (depending on turnout)
A&S:
Friendship Largesse Contest
We encourage teams or partnerships of friends to come together and create largesse for use in gift baskets and as tokens for the populace. With at least one friend, your team should create 13 handmade items. The items may be the same or there may be a variety. Your team may be simply friends, cantons, households, etc. Be sure to include a business card or label for each item noting your team name, and if you have one, all artists' names, and what the items are. Edibles and drinkables must list all ingredients. This is free advertising for you and your team!
The winning team receives one item from each entrant. This leaves the barony with the remaining twelve to use as largesse. Winning entry will show LOVE for the Barony of the Sacred Stone in any of the following ways:
In its use of green & white,
double-headed phoenix,
and crystal or mineral stones.
Baroness Azza's Aviary Contest
Create a piece in which ANY bird or birds are central to the design. Artists may choose to keep their work or to donate it to the baronage. Winning item will show the skill of the artist in their chosen medium.
2nd Annual Sir Axel Kubb Tournament
Hosted by last year's winner- Master Robert Shockley
Baronial A&S Champion Event
Baronage will host "Mithra's Fire" this year to choose the next Baronial A&S Champion. This competition will involve contestants making and utilizing items made with fire or heat. Such items include: smithing, casting, cooking, glassmaking, etc.
Baron Achbar Funny Fenix Challenge
Master Achbar will be hosting a Pun challenge in Vingulf. Hope you're prepared!
Classes Hosted by Duchess Adelhait, Lady Margot Le Cler, and Lord Geffrei Maudeleyne
Duchess Adelhait's Classes:
Class 1: 12pm
Wars of the Roses - 101
An intro into the wars of the roses, what it was and its effects.
Class 2, will either be: 1pm
Women of the Wars of the Roses or The Princes in The Tower.
Wars of the Roses - 101
An intro into the wars of the roses, what it was and its effects.
Class 2, will either be: 1pm
Women of the Wars of the Roses or The Princes in The Tower.
Lady Margot's Classes:
11-11:45am Scribal Techniques
Lord Geffrei's Classes:
11am – 11:30 Choosing an Exemplar
This involves choosing an image from the selection I will bring to class for you to use to inspire your scroll.
11:30 – 12:30 Laying out your substrate and transferring an image.
This class teaches two methods of transferring your image to your substrate.
12:30 - 1:30 lunch and open scriptorium
Open time to practice anything with a teacher there to share advice and answer questions.
1:30 - 2:30 Creating a Ductus from your Exemplar (Learn the script that goes with the image you chose to paint.)
A Ductus is a collection of the alphabet used with the original. This class aims to use the original hand from your chosen example instead of finding the closest match in a commercially published book.
2:30 – 3:30 Composing your scroll text.
“This class will teach the fundamentals of what is required in a scroll text, including composing the greeting according to the Versal, large capital on your chosen inspiration.
Cleanup will happen as we go along, but there will be a little bit of time to finish the cleanup and collapse the pop-up and tables before court, or a volunteer or two will be able to break down the classroom after court if they are not attending the feast.
There will be a $5 charge for the class due to copy and supply costs. Due to space constraints, the class is limited to 6 individuals. This seminar is geared for people ages 16 and older.
Feast:
GF=gluten free, V=vegetarian, NF=tree nut free
Menu items subject to change based on ingredient availability and market pricing.
Questions about the menu, special dietary needs, or want to help? Please contact our Feast Steward (Lady Juliana Robertsone, feast_sca@pobox.com).
Beverages
Sharbat-e Sekanjabin (Mint and Cucumber Syrup)
Sharbat-e Gol-e Sorkh (Rose Syrup)
Appetizers
Nan (Selection of Flatbreads) (V, NF)
Paneer Sabzi (Several Soft Cheeses served with Herbs)(GF, V)
Sabzi Khordan (Selection of Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts) (CF, V)
Borani-e Esfenaj (Spinach and Yogurt Dip) (CF, V, NF)
Khafif-e Lahm-e Morak.ab (Mixed Beef and Lamb "Smashburger") (NF)
Mains
Kabab Koobideh ( Grilled Minced Beef Kabob) (CF, NF)
Joojeh Kehbab (Grilled Chicken Kabob) (GF, NF)
Zereshk Polo (Saffron Rice with Barberries) (GF, NF)
Torshi (Fermented Mixed Vegetable Pickles) (GF, V, NF)
Piyaz-e Soma.qi (Caramelized Onions with Sumac) (GF, V, NF)
Adas-e Sard ha Choghondar va Zardak (Chilled Salad of Lentil, Beet and Carrot) (GF, V)
Ash Reshteh (Festive Stew of Beans, Greens and Persian Noodles) (V, NF)
Rob-e Anar va Sabzi (Pomegranate Molasses Dipping Sauce) (GF, V, NF)
Saliin-e-Torosh (Vinegar Dipping Sauce) (GF, V)
Desserts
Khurma-ba-Roghan (Dates with Golden Butter) (GF, V, NF)
Sohan (Saffron Brittle with Pistachios and Rose Petals) (GF, V)
Merchants:
Please contact the Event Steward directly at jbrice1982@gmail.com
Other:
Newcomer's
Point:
10am:
Demystifying Retaining w/ Baroness Caitrina and Mistress Esme Bramley
11am: No
Peer Fear w/ Baroness Caitrina and Mistress Esme Bramley
Noon: Break
for Lunch & WMH Court
1pm: Ask a
Peer Q&A + Craft Circle (bring a craft & work on it at the table)
2pm:
Non-European Personas w/ Noble Wol-Bi
3pm: Song
& Scribal - A taste of the static and performing arts of the SCA
Children's
Point:
Varying free
form activities including Qube, Tug-of-War, dice games, dragon-toss, coloring,
and more!
Open from
10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm