Tournament of Love and Beauty
(2006-02-18 - Site opens at 10 AM & Closes at 11 PM)
Ponte Alto
The time is 1471 in England… In honor of the Feast Day of Saint Aldobrandini, the Barony of Ponte Alto is holding a passage of arms that exemplifies chivalric love and honour, both on and off the field, as can be found in the ballads and tourneys of the 15th century, including King Rene of Anjou's Book of Love and The Book of the Tourney.
The winner of the heavy tourney will "crown" their consort the "Queen/King of Love and Beauty". The winner of the rapier tourney likewise, will "crown" their consort the "Princess/Prince of Love and Beauty." Aside from the overall combat champion, all rapier and heavy fighters will be vying for prizes won by displaying any of the 7 knightly virtues: Courage, Justice, Mercy, Generosity, Faith, Nobility, Hope.
Martial Activities: Fighting activities for heavy and rapier will be in a round robin format. More details about the format will be forthcoming.
Arts & Sciences Activities: The Baron and Baroness of Ponte Alto will be seeking to fill the position of Baronial Artisan and Baronial Bard. The current Baronial Notables will be provide details about these competitions. ▪ Baroness Elspet Byndelase (Elspet@ gmail.com) is sponsoring a "Best 15th Century Persona Accessory" contest, and documentation is required. These should be common items that might have been used by the person whose clothes you are wearing. Can be any item worn and/or used by a person living in Europe in the 15th Century that is not part of their main dress or clothing (i.e. not part of their "suit of clothes"). Items are limited to those that are either attached to or able to be carried comfortably by a person. Some examples are: jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, trade tools, personal hygiene items, lighting, eating utensils, head-coverings, toys, money, writing implements, livery insignia, games, books, scientific instruments, gloves. Extra points will be awarded to entrants that "wear" the item in context and can speak about its relationship to their persona. ▪ Lady Renata will be sponsoring a Scribal competition. More details will be forthcoming.
Meistr Gruffudd ap Cadfael (Carl Harris) will be preparing a sumptuous feast in the English 15th century style. Space is limited to 100, so get those reservations in early!
| Cost: | Adult, Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast |
| Adult, Non-Member: $13.00 Day-Trip $ 7.00 Feast | |
| Child (6-17): $ 6.00 Day-Trip $ 5.00 Feast | |
| Child (0-5): Free Free |
Reservations: Millicent Chandler (Melanie Cozad), 1220 Chase Heritage Cir #202, Sterling, VA 20164, (571) 434-8150, email: exchequer@pontealto.atlantia.sca.org
Site: Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175-7007.
Site Restrictions: No open flames, no alcohol.
Merchants are welcome. Please contact the Event Steward to register for space.
Event Steward: Connor Sinclair (Kevin Houghton), 11639 Newbridge Ct, Reston, VA 20191. (703) 716-5969, email: connorsinclair@yahoo.com.
Deputy: Courtney de Houghton (Courtney Houghton), email: courtneydehoughton@yahoo.com
Website:pontealto.atlantia.sca.org/tolab.php
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 approx 1 mile to Fairgrounds entrance on left.
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