Battles of Britain
(2009-10-17 - Site opens at 11 AM & Closes at 8 PM)
Yarnvid
Join the College of Yarnvid (in the Barony of Caer Mear) for a day of competition and celebration in honor of the great medieval battles fought in and around the British Isles. Our new site itself is rich with history and sure to provide a picturesque setting for this entertaining affair. Martial Activities: Archery, Rapier and Heavy Fighting—a variety of scenarios and tournaments will be announced. Arts & Sciences Activities: We encourage everyone to bring work to display as there will be a demo portion of the event for winery visitors and prospective SCA members. Those wishing to compete may enter any work related to the British Isles. The judges will select a winner based on skill, creativity and documentation.
Cost:
Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip, $0.00 Feast
Adult, Non-member: $13.00 Day-Trip, $0.00 Feast
Youth (6–16): $5.00 Day-Trip, $0.00 Feast
Child (0–5): $0.00 Day-Trip, $0.00 Feast
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., College of Yarnvid
Site: New Kent Winery, 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent, VA 23142. Site opens at 11am and closes at 8pm.
Site Restrictions: No alcohol due to strict ABC regulations. No pets. No fires. Day shades welcome.
Feast Information: We will host a casual “potluck” feast. To participate, please bring your feast gear and a prepared dish for the buffet table, along with an index card listing all ingredients.
Merchanting Information: If interested, please contact the Event Steward at janicki@gmail.com
Other Information: Winery tours and tastings (for those over 21 with ID) will be available throughout the afternoon.
Event Steward’s Information: Brother Augustine the Blind (Jim Janicki), 7811 Airport Rd., Quinton, VA 23141, Phone: (757) 876.4142, E-mail: janicki@gmail.com
Reservations: Send reservations to Event Steward