Tournament of Love and Beauty
(2010-02-20 - Site opens at 9:00 AM & Closes at 11:00 PM)
Ponte Alto
In celebrations of the 17th year of the Barony of Ponte Alto a passage of arms will be held that exemplifies chivalric love and beauty, both on and off the field, as can be found in the ballads and tourneys of the 15th century. The winner of the tourney will “crown” their consort with the halo of Love and Beauty. Moreover, we entreat all such knights, barons, lords, squires and men at arms who intend to participate in the tourney to bring with them their best displays of heraldic achievements, including banners, shields, surcoats and crests. Inspections and authorizations will begin at 10:00 am with Tournament to begin promptly after at 10:30 am.
Website: http://pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/events/loveandbeauty.php
Arts & Sciences Activities: A&S Activities will take place in Sykes Hall, the heated building on the site. Please have your items set up by 12:00 and picked up by 4:00 to allow time for set up for Court and Feast.
As the Baron and Baroness of Ponte Alto will be seeking to fill the position of Baronial Artisan, there will be a general A&S competition for any items. There will also be room for an open display of any items. Their Excellencies of Ponte Alto will also be seeking to fill the position of Baronial Bard, and would delight in hearing all who enter as they make their way through the days activities.
Luncheon & Feast: A luncheon of soups and accompaniments will be sold for $5.00 a plate and Baroness Graciela and Lord Brénainn will prepare a fabulous feast for 60 for the evening repast.
Cost:
Adult, Member: $ 12.00 Day Trip, $ 8.00 Feast
Adult, Non-Member: $ 15.00 Day Trip, $ 8.00 Feast
Youth (6-17) Member: $ 8.00 Day Trip, $ 5.00 Feast
Youth (6-17) Non-Member: $ 8.00 Day Trip, $ 5.00 Feast
Child (0-5): Guests of the Barony
Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc., Barony of Ponte Alto
Reservations: Lady Courtney de Houghton (Courtney Houghton), 11639 Newbridge Ct. Reston VA 20191, 703-391-5929
Merchants: Merchants are welcome. Please contact Master Edric the Potter (living.history.rob[AT]gmail.com) to register for space. Merchants will close and pack up 1 hour before court.
Site: Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Rd., Leesburg VA 20175. Troll opens at 9:00 and closes at 4:00. Site closes at 11:00.
Site restrictions: No open flames, no alcohol. Dogs not allowed in the main hall. Dogs are welcome in the Barn, but must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Event Steward: Lady Emma West (Dawn Hutchings), 631 Constellation SQ SE Apt I Leesburg, VA 20175, 703-443-1003, ewestsca[AT]gmail.com
From Points West of Leesburg: Take Route 7 East (Harry Byrd Hwy) towards Leesburg, VA. Take Route 9 Exit. At STOP sign at end of exit, turn right and immediately get into the left lane. Proceed to STOP sign and turn left onto Dry Mill Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on left.